The Professional Photog: Things We Don’t See
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…
Pet Photography 101: An Introduction
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…
Video Color Grading 101: Things You Need to Know
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…
So You Want to Become a Street Photographer?
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…
A Year After Mirrorless
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…
5 Essentials of Visually Stunning Photographer’s Blog
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…
How To Successfully Incorporate Water Into Your Landscape Photographs
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…
9 Great Tips for Enhancing Your Photos Using Fill Flash
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…
Camera Rumors & Wishlist For Photokina 2016
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…
1600+ Hi-Res Backgrounds Bundle from MightyDeals
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…
Review of the Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD Lens
Tamron has recently released it’s “SP” line of lenses are designed to be a reinvigorated reimagination of their already broad range of camera lenses. The SP designation stands for “Super Performance” and aims to be…
The Art and Style of Architectural and Interior Design Photography
Architectural and interior design are two of the most innovative fields photographers can embrace. They may not be as mainstream as street, portrait or fashion photography, but they offer a level of artistic and professional…