Abstract photography usually falls into the fine-art photography category, simply because it has a unique purpose. Whereas other types of photography usually look to communicate something to the viewer, abstract photography doesn’t want to do…
You probably find that you spend more time editing your photographs than you do actually taking them, and this can be a big problem. Professional photographers who are working on a high volume of shoots…
Being a street photographer is quite an exhaustive experience when you are not on top of your game. Even the seasoned professionals feel this way during their long and successful careers. The best way to…
Editing and improving an image in Photoshop or Lightroom isn’t just a matter of applying a filter and being done with it. In this video, I will walk you through the whole process of editing…
Industrial photography is not as glamorous as fashion photography, or candid like street photography. But, it is just as interesting, important and challenging. The concept of industrial photography is to take photos of equipment, products,…
Silhouettes are not only gorgeous to look at, but they’re also relatively simple to shoot properly. This makes them an easy and straightforward subject that can give you extra mileage and impact with your audience.…
While most of us are after clear, sharp photos, sometimes it pays to introduce intentional some blur into your images. Intentional blur is much more than just a happy accident. When used correctly, blur can…
As we’ve discussed many times on Contrastly, getting your photos sharp is the most essential part of photography. But you can make your focusing more accurate and even a bit simpler with these handy hints!…
Dramatic, eye-catching and gorgeous, sun flares can be that extra something special in your images that prompt viewers to take a longer look. Understandably, modern camera equipment is designed to reduce flare as much as…
A lot of people don’t know much about metering modes, or even what they do. The metering modes are basically your in-camera metering mode. The metering is standardized so that it sees your subject and…
A strong focal point is one of the most important aspects of a composition. Without a solid point of interest, photos tend to look cluttered and disjointed. There’s nothing to grab the viewer’s attention or…
One of the most basic things in photography is focusing, but it’s also one of the most challenging things you have to master to become a viable photographer that clients will want to hire. This…