The Need to Know on Railroad Photography
It’s no secret that photographers like to take risks. The trick with photography is to take educated risks and know when to cut and run. The words of Walter Sherman, “I’mma risk it.”, tend to…
8 Crucial Things You Need to Know About Capturing Catchlights
Photography is an art that constantly grows. Just when you think you’ve covered everything you need to know about it, something new comes up. A new technique, tips & tricks, and a couple of upgraded…
How to Stitch a Panorama in Adobe Lightroom Classic
Stitching images together to create wide panoramas is now possible using Lightroom 6/Classic. Gone are the days when you had to open up Photoshop to create awesome panoramas. Obviously, great panorama photos start with an…
The State of Digital
As an ex film photographer, I spent many years resisting ‘going digital’. I’d always primarily shot on medium format film, using Hasselblad cameras. I’d always loved Hasselblads – they were quite rightly regarded as having…
10 Sure-Fire Ways To Take Breathtaking Nature Photos
Few things are more inspiring than exceptional nature photography. Whether it’s a bear ambling across a field, a bird in flight, or a sunset over the sea; spectacular nature images grab our attention and draw…
An Introduction to Backlight Photography
A good photographer is always eager to experiment in order to improve his craft. As such, since the learning process is never ending, photography is often seen as an evolving art form. Whether the focus…
Getting Creative With Macro Photography
We all love a good macro image, but photographing the same standard flowers and bees every summer can get a bit repetitive. While flowers make excellent subjects, there are plenty of other photo opportunities just…
A Guide to Taking Great Canoeing & Kayaking Shots
Canoeing and kayaking offer unique opportunities to capture great photographs – it will take you places you cannot go on foot. Balance issues and the movement of the water can make these shots tricky. But…
How to Make the Most out of Still Life Photography
Still life photography showcases subject matter that’s not living. Things like a chair, a group of glasses, and even pictures of potted plants are all examples of this art form. Still life photography is probably…
Using Format To Create & Manage Your Online Photography Portfolio
As a photographer, having a professional online portfolio is crucial. In fact, your portfolio is the perfect opportunity to get your name out there, and attract clients. This is where Format comes in. Format makes…
Photomarathon 101: A Complete Guide For Beginners, Enthusiasts & Organizers
Photowalks and photo exhibits are common activities photography professionals and enthusiasts regularly take part in. While a photowalk is usually a community (i.e. camera clubs), a photo exhibit can be an individual or group undertaking.…
A Look At 7 Underused But Very Useful DSLR Features
Modern DSLRs come with a huge array of features in their menus. Some of them are obviously important, but there are lots of really useful things buried in there that you might overlook. In this…