Fire photography is tricky and potentially perilous, but it is mostly evocative. Fire mesmerizes us. The dancing pattern of the flames, the comforting source of light in the darkness and the way the light from…
The beach is a place for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. It’s where the sand meets the sky; where the birds fly free and the trees sway with the winds. It’s also where you’ll find some…
Photographs that have a feeling of depth are dynamic and powerful. Capturing a photo with a sense of depth and perspective though, can be tricky. This is because photography is very much a two-dimensional art…
I’m in kind of unique position in photography being both a photographer and in a job where I regularly interview professional photographers and sometimes work with them on interesting projects. In the process of doing…
Since the advent of digital technology, photography has become more and more accessible. There are a huge range of digital cameras available – from compact through to bridge cameras and all the way up to…
Have you ever marvelled at how good product photos look? Ever catch yourself wondering how photographers come up with images that stick in consumers’ minds? Every time you see product shots in magazines, brochures or…
Ah, negative space. The red-headed stepchild of photography. In its simplest description the area around and between objects in a picture, negative space has long been misused by photographers, which has led to awkward images,…
Sometimes the most esoteric of materials can be used to make the most profound observations. A perfect example can be found in photographer Wes Naman’s “Invisible Tape Series”, which explores what happens when the human…
Those of you following me for a while know I’m all about the power when it comes to lighting. If I test monolights and the lights flicker in the neighborhood, that’s got it just about…
Much as I'm loath to admit it — given my dislike of the digital processing workflow — editing is as important to a finished image as the work done with the camera. This, of course,…
No matter how good your creative eye is, taking photos inside a nightclub is one difficult challenge. Aside from the fact that you’ll be shooting in low light, you’ll also have to consider all the…
Panoramas are wide-format photography that capture images that feature elongated fields of view. Typically, specialized software or equipment is used to produce this aesthetic effect. Panoramic photography goes back to the 18th century, and in…