Landscape photography can be incredible. It can capture some of the most breath-taking vistas nature has to offer; but capturing those images is no easy task. Unlike street photography, there is little room for point…
If you’re building a site as a wedding photographer, the underlying reason is to get more clients. For that reason, you want to get it right. You want to make sure that you’ve got the…
Everyone with a smart phone is a photographer these days. And with all the great lenses, filters and other tools, we can get great pics of our meals, our kids, a sunset, and that cute…
Pets are often considered family members. They share special moments with us, and we treat them like our children or loved ones. We celebrate their birthdays and rejoice whenever they achieve a milestone. We take…
Successfully telling a visual story relies greatly on colors. Colors invite the senses; they give life and meaning. They help describe images or objects. They attract and engage the audience. Colors help make stories easier…
Street photography presents a challenge in photography in a way that other genres and styles won’t be able to. For one thing, you’ll need to come out of your shell and really interact with total…
The decision to leave my tried and true dSLR setup behind wasn’t one that I made easily nor should it have been. Switching from a traditional camera setup to full-frame mirrorless made me feel uneasy…
You’ve probably heard this one before: if you’re a photographer, then you need to have a blog. The blog practically serves as your virtual portfolio, but it also gives you the opportunity to present short…
What’s one of the best, most versatile subjects that you’ll ever have the opportunity to capture? Water! Water is an ideal way to add instant drama, depth, and interest to your images. Whether you capture…
While many photographers tend to avoid the use of flash or other light modifications in their photography, there are times when the addition of a fill flash can greatly enhance a composition. We all love…
Come October, the photography industry will be gathering in Cologne, Germany for Photokina. If you haven’t heard of it, Photokina comes round every two years and is the photography industry’s biggest trade fair. It’s also…
Our partners over at MightyDeals have a great bundle for Contrastly readers today. If you’re in search of some good backgrounds to spice up your project, whether it’s to use as a starting point, to…