When I first became obsessed with photography at the early age of 14, my mentor was an older man named Mr. Madsen. Mr. Madsen created very large, exquisitely detailed and produced, black and white images-…
When creating a quality photograph, several factors work together. But perhaps the most important one is the focal length of your lens. Focal length is much more than zooming in on an image you want…
Interested in flower photography? If you’re just starting out, here are three fantastic guides on getting into creative flower photography. Let’s begin! 1. Fine Art Flowers Fine art is a specific aesthetic and display of…
001 Students and new photography enthusiasts often ask me what’s the difference between taking color photos and black and white images. The truth is that most of the same concerns and techniques apply to both.…
As much as night photographs are breathtaking, they can be exceptionally frustrating to shoot if you don’t know where to start or what you’re doing. It takes skill and knowledge to actually master the camera…
Capturing photos of your furry loved ones can be equal parts fun and frustrating, especially when you can’t quite get them to sit still from their usual excitable ways. Your plan should be that there…
001 – Photograph by Charles Chen There are many styles of portrait photography. In this post, I will share several critical factors toward creating a successful ‘traditional’ head-and-shoulders style portrait. We will concentrate on framing,…
Creating a Hollywood movie is a huge undertaking. It encompasses multiple departments that each provide their expertise toward the final product. It’s not unusual for hundreds of people to be involved. That raises an interesting…
Sometimes, no matter what you try to do, you can fall into a creative rut. But, fear not! The good thing is that we are surrounded by so much that can help to inspire us…
Anyone who has ever walked around in any big city has seen the billboards promoting a brand. Chances are, they were a fashion brand. You might have noticed that fashion photography is quite unique! The…
001 On the surface, flower photography seems as though it should be pretty straightforward. You see a pretty flower, and you point your camera at it. You focus and take a picture. I cannot deny…
Night photography offers a wide range of options as far as styles go. You can do street photography at night, the sky, the Milky Way, moonscapes, and the list goes on. One of the beautiful…