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Retro Made Easy When we think of “vintage style” photographs what we may be actually envisioning is a photo that bears many of the characteristics of analog film photography. These characteristics include subtle nuances in film grain and development, toning, and contrasts. The variations and combinations of these traits are quite literally too many to […]
Graduated neutral density filters, or GND’s, have been a mainstay in the gear bags of landscape and nature photographers for years. The filter consists a piece of glass which is stained to darken only one half. The purpose of this is to give the photographer a tool to control extreme differences in exposure latitudes. Frequently, […]
Travel photography is arguably the most difficult branch of photography because it encompasses so many different genres. One minute you might be photographing a famous landmark and the next minute you’ll be photographing a busy local market. But one of the most important elements of any destination are it’s people. They will help bring that […]
A big part of any destination is usually the history of it through the years. This history is often encapsulated in historic sites that tell us so much about that civilisation and as well as mankind. As a travel photographer it is imperative that you can capture these sites which have usually already been photographed […]
Whether you’re aiming to produce pro interior photography or just shoot show off cool spaces on Instagram, having basic interior photography skills is essential. So what can you do to improve your shots and make them stand out? Here are 8 tips to help you take pretty basic camera equipment and use them to take […]
Now a days when the subject of HDR comes up, most people fall into two categories; those who like it and think it’s interesting, and those who hate it with every fiber of their being. Now I admit there are more than a few HDR images I’ve seen that are . . . hard to […]
The weather is perfect, the lighting is just right and you’ve just finished shooting a 3 frame panorama of an interesting scene. You’re anxious to get home and assemble the images. So you grab a cup of coffee, load up your images and proceed with the panorama assembly. Then the reality hits you that you […]
How do you view your camera? How many different ways do you hold, move or otherwise use your camera to make a photograph? I believe people can get stuck in a rut by limiting how a photograph is made. For some people it’s cranking up the ISO and shooting hand-held in every situation, for some […]
Ever wonder how to start a photography business and make money doing something you love? If so, the time is ripe to start today! As photography continues to rise in popularity, there are more and more photos saturating the market, but very few shutterbugs will actually take the full plunge into the world of professional […]
Most photographers know that the best time to take photos are at “sunrise” or “sunset”, but not all understand the reason for these tips and subsequently how to maximize the potential of these scenarios. Photographing at sunrise or sunset can give truly stunning results, but it is also a challenging scenario for newbie photographers to […]
Aerochrome 1443 Film was a color Infrared film made and sold by Kodak, that has been long discontinued. It is well known for it’s look; foliage is bright red and magenta, and the sky has a strong Blue saturation. It was used by the military in the 1940s to detect camouflaged areas by plane. Then […]
Fields and plains are often overlooked in landscape photography, as they don’t have the same impact as mountains or water. But they can still provide wonderful photo opportunities and should be on a landscape or travel photographers shot list. Capturing great photos of these isn’t easy, but follow these 7 tips for photographing fields and […]
As many people know, the Super Color conversion is the most popular Infrared conversion Life Pixel offers, and is even selected by photographers wanting to create only monochrome images. However, I’ve learned that quite often Photographers don’t make full use of their Super Color images to create their Black & Whites. To get the best […]
Taking good night photos is a challenge for some, but, over time and with practice, photographers will be able to take breathtaking night photos. Taking spectacular pictures of the night sky is difficult for a lot of photography enthusiasts, but most have attempted it at least once. They can be some of the most spectacular […]
What is the Rule of Thirds? Firstly, it may be useful to answer the question ‘What is the Rule of Thirds?’ for those that are not familiar with this term. It’s essentially the ‘rule of thumb’ of photography, though unlike a ‘rule of thumb’ it’s a theory that can be put in to use immediately, […]
Whether you are creating nature photos just as a way to pursue your hobby and unwind your mind, or with the intent to share your art with others and inspire them, you need to be aware there are certain factors that influence the outcome of your efforts. Yet, if you do it properly, the results […]
In the arc of becoming an infrared artist there are certain milestones along the way. The first is that moment when you first see an IR image and your heart skips a beat. For me that was in high school when I had exhausted the photo classes available to me by junior year and my […]
As any photographer charged with photographing artificially low-lit indoor events knows, there are key challenges that you need to overcome to get the perfect shot. Settings like theatre productions, stage shows and award ceremonies present a particular challenge for indoor photographers. With Photoshop, you can easily correct these key issues you come across during the […]
Festivals are one of the best subject to photograph. Besides the fact that these are usually ancient traditions that often have historical or cultural significance, they also transform that destination into a giant studio. It is usually the one occasion where most people – performers and audience – don’t mind having their photo taken without […]
If you’ve finally decided to start your photography journey, traveling is the best way to practice your shooting skills. And seeing the world through your camera’s lens often results in hundreds (or even thousands) of photos. Now, what do you plan to do with your photos after each trip? Are you just going to let […]
