If you are looking to improve your photography, then look no further than your foregrounds – quite literally! The foreground is often what separates flat, snapshot images from spectacular, exceptional photos. Getting the foreground right…
One of the many things that make photography interesting is the fact that it does not stop evolving. As the years go by, it becomes more exciting, especially when new technologies, techniques and tricks are…
Photographers should always look for ways to stay sharp, both creatively and professionally by honing their skills. Luckily for them, one specific photography project is the ideal way for them to accomplish both. Meet the…
I think most of us in creative fields can suffer from a lack of confidence in our own abilities. As a photographer and writer, everything I put out there is something I’ve ‘created‘ and, even…
Many newspapers and magazines often come out with features of influential and inspiring people. These features come with photos that show the person profiled in their natural surroundings. So, if the person being featured is…
The graduated filter in Lightroom is an outstanding and powerful tool. Its value really can’t be overstated when it comes to processing your images, especially landscape photos. In this tutorial we’ll go through the process…
This is for all those photographers who enjoy being awe-struck by what they’re shooting: Nothing captures mood in photography quite like overcast skies, but it’s not as straightforward as just snapping away when you see…
Unless you happen to live in a warm part of the world, then there’s a good chance that each winter you find yourself staring out the window at a blanket of white, wistfully wondering how…
Before you start panicking, this isn’t going to be a motivational speech about how to get ahead in business! I’m still a photographer, writer and creative person before anything else. But January is usually a…
Do you love photography, but find yourself lacking motivation? If so, then there’s a good chance that you need a fresh dose of inspiration. Inspiration is the driving force behind every great piece of art…
When most people think of a wide angle lens, they imagine being able to “fit more into an image.” But while it’s true that a wide angle will indeed give your images a wider perspective,…
Have you ever wanted to capture a scene, whether it’s a landscape or a street photo, but because the location is so popular, there’s people everywhere? How can you effectively shoot this scene, and then…