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We talk about lighting so much in photography that we sometimes forget how shadows can be an interesting subject itself. Shadows can create depth, texture, contrasts, geometric shapes and even illusions. Here are 20 great examples that will have you look at shadows in a different way.
Now along with cloud spotting, there’s something else to look forward to during the day.
Continue reading: 20 Inspiring Shadow Photos: Welcome to the Dark Side
One of the greatest lessons I ever learned about photography was also one of the simplest; take your camera everywhere you go. It is sometimes and often in your everyday life that a great photograph is waiting to be taken. This means changing the way you see the world around you and observing small details that you may ignore on a regular basis. In your office, at restaurants, walking on the street, teaching a class or sharing moments with friends and family are all great opportunities to take photographs. So many times, I find these small moments in time capture the unique compositions and colors that only your environment and knowledge can provide.
Photographing an immobile object is hard enough as it is, so what happens when you need to work with a model as a subject? If you happen to work with a professional and very experienced model, than you’re in luck and have half the work done for you. But if you and the model are both a bit inexperienced, then here are some tips that can help you both produce a great photograph.
My dream came true when Canon and Nikon released their DSLR cameras with HD video possibility. For people whose lives consist mostly of perceiving life through visual contact this option allows to look outside of the borders of still image. But there are some things that you should know if you want to make good video shots.
I have many times been asked what some of the terms in photography mean and how they affect a photograph. I have also heard many of the terms used incorrectly. They are heard so often in advertising and even in passing that people use them in every day speech without really knowing how they are used functionally in photography. It can only make you a better photographer by understanding your camera and its tools better. Most of these are most likely a refresher for many photographers but for some people, they do not come into play consciously because of the usability and function of their camera. Many “point and shoot” cameras use these but do all the figuring out for you. This adds a sense of freedom but also less control over each shot.
Continue reading: Photography Terms: Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO
When we post an article featuring some great photos taken with an iPhone, we always tend to generate a discussion on the validity of the photos. Comments range from skepticism to calling these photos complete fakes.
Well, today I’m here to see if whether it is possible to take great photos with the iPhone… Of course, with the help from a few photo applications.
The iPhone applications I’ll be using are: PhotoForge, PhotoStudio, MoloPix, CameraBag, Hipstamatic, Tilt Shift Generator and Pudding. They’re inexpensive and most of them have a free sample version so you can try before you buy.
Continue reading: iPhone Photo Challenge: Is It Possible to Take a Great Pic With the iPhone?
In my previous post, I discussed the benefits of using negative space in photography. In this post, I will discuss the opposite; when filling the shot with content can add drama and overall meaning to a photograph.
Continue reading: Filling the Space, From Edge to Edge, in Photographs
A few weeks back, Flickr rolled out its new features specifically for the photo page. After exploring these updates for a solid two weeks, I have to say that I’m in love with them. These new updates are long overdue and make Flickr an even more user-friendly site to share and discover photos.
Continue reading: Flickr’s New Photo Page: 5 Great Things You’d Notice & Love
