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We are now into that time of year where you will be getting together with groups of people who, because you are a photographer, will want you to take “TAKE OUR PICTURE!” Good group portraits are more than just getting everybody to stand still long enough for you to push the shutter button. Remember, photographs […]
Looking for something that will get your visitors talking at your next exhibition? Why not try placing a few anaglyph images around the room? Anaglyph: A stereoscopic picture consisting of two images of the same object, taken from slightly different angles, in two complementary colors, usually red and cyan (green-blue). When viewed through spectacles having one […]
Did you ever wonder why IR landscape photos look so crispy sharp? It may not be obvious. But photographing in the near-infrared part of the spectrum has some definite benefits over photographing visible light, especially for landscape photography. Before we get into the photography portion, let’s take a look at some of the science involved. […]
Outdoor photography always has a special impact on people and this is all because of the magic of sunlight. Throughout the day, light varies considerably and we see that in photos taken at different times. The different times of the day tend to give out distinct effects. The kind of effect we want for our image depends on […]
Did you ever see something and see the final image in your mind that could be so much more? This happens to me on a regular basis and thanks to Photoshop and post production I can make it happen. I’m a fan of the multiple shapes in nature. Curves, lines, tones and form all play […]
Every photographer knows the importance of capturing sharp photos. Whilst photos can often work for personal projects or social media if they are slightly blurred, if you are looking to sell your images, you will usually find that your images will be rejected if they are not technically perfect. Unless the photo is supposed to […]
Photography is a great pastime or profession to get into and there is nothing more rewarding than seeing people actually pay for your images. There are lots of ways to make money from your photos but below are the 5 most common ways to earn a living from your photography. Stock agency This is usually […]
Panoramas are the ideal tool for capturing scenes with expansive views or to increase the field of view of a lens. They are also a lot of fun to shoot. However with the excitement of shooting a panorama comes the frustrating reality of assembling the images into to single frame. Without some proper shooting techniques […]
Everyone has had the situation where you get what could be a great Infrared image, but the colors tones just don’t work out right. There are times that even after you set a good White Balance on your RAW file you may end up with an image that has color tones that distract from what […]
With my 5 part astrophotography series completed, I wanted to make a change for this blog. This past June I spent a couple weeks in Norway in a little coastal town called Andenes on the island of Andøya. What a stunningly gorgeous place! Words can not do it justice. It is nearly impossible to take […]
“I wish I would have…” Hate to have those words pass through my mind. Usually, you won’t hear them unless enough time wasn’t taken shooting options at a scene. It doesn’t take much time and the heartache saved, especially when photographing a place where conditions are very good or it might be difficult or impossible […]
Here we are with the final installment of our astrophotography series. We’ve looked at doing astrophotography in the daytime, shooting simple objects at night, and some more advanced equipment and stacking techniques. If you missed any of these, you can catch them here. In this series finale, we’re going to take a look at some […]
Hopefully you’ve been out shooting and applying what you’ve learned about astrophotography. For most there’s a fairly big learning curve with astrophotography. I was always pretty good with the computer, electronics, and the mechanical hardware, but learning to process the images was a huge challenge. Hopefully I can share what I’ve learned to help speed […]
Everyday I conduct training sessions with photographers who have recently had a camera converted and are expanding their art to include Infrared photography. Through our online sessions, photographers learn how the important “little details” can make a HUGE difference in the finished image. I show them things like how to set a Custom White Balance […]
Getting your work onto a stock agency is a great way to make sales but also gain exposure for your work. But these agencies all have strict quality control procedures in place and some are also edited by a picture editor whom might reject your work. But the good news is that it isn’t impossible […]
Famous landmarks are often the busiest and most photographed places in the world. But they are that busy and photographed for a reason. Often this is because they are impressive buildings, works or art or even natural phenomena. For any travel photographer they are an absolute must from a destination. Although it can seem difficult, […]
If you are a Photoshop Creative Cloud user, you know you now have access to a series of new features in the latest version of Photoshop CC. Content aware crop is one of those features that has been teased for a awhile. I sat down and gave it a try to see how well it […]
Skylines are often one of the most defining visuals of a city. Every city has its own unique skyline and should be on every travel photographer’s shot list for any location. However, capturing great skyline photos isn’t easy and requires planning and perseverance. Here are a few simple tips to help you capture great photographs […]
A city that sits across two continents, divided only by the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul has had a long and illustrious history. The Old City still boasts landmarks from the many different empires that once ruled these parts. From the Romans to the Egyptians and beyond, Istanbul has been shaped to become one of the most […]
Museums and galleries are often one of the first places people visit when they go to a destination. After all, these are a centrepiece on the history and art of a civilisation so they are often an important element of a set of photographs from a location. But photographing museums and galleries can be very […]
