There are fewer genres more appropriate for the winter season than ice photography. The stark, natural beauty of frozen water makes it the ideal subject for this time of year. As the temperature outside begins…
Photographing at night is one way to get intriguing photos! But night photography brings its own set of challenges and you’ll need to be prepared. In this article we’ll look at ten tips that can…
While there is still some debate as to whether photography is indeed a form of art, I think we can all agree that music can most often be considered as such. There is a lot…
Okay, I'll be honest: I didn't think much of this lens before I got it. I thought, why get this lens when you can get the non-L version, which performs excellently, for half the price?…
Retouching gradient skies can be somewhat tricky to do. In today’s video, we’ll go through a few of the steps required to edit and retouch gradient skies using Adobe Photoshop as well as look at…
Breaking into the world of photography can be extremely difficult, however it does come with some amazing benefits. The hardest part is knowing when to take a job and when to say no. There seems…
One of the best ways to improve your photography skills and techniques is by challenging yourself to try new things. Whether it’s experimenting with a new camera setting, or mastering a technique that you’ve long…
Cell phone cameras have come a long way since their inception in Sharp's J-SH04 phone back in 2000. Even the phones with relatively low resolution today, dwarf the Sharp's 0.11 MP. Although much has changed,…
The importance of dead-on focusing is obvious. Securing clean and crisp focus on a subject or scene is one of the most fundamental foundations of achieving a strong photograph. If you're a photographer who unfortunately…
As I’ve discussed before on Contrastly, copyright is a tricky issue at the best of times. Negotiating the rights you’re prepared to assign to a publication or website requires an understanding of the laws surrounding…
In photography as with many other areas in life, working with others is inevitable. Collaborations take place left and right because they are great for helping careers along, great for personal development, and great for…
Dancing is one of the finest arts ever known to man. The graceful movements, the poetry in motion and the music. Everything about dancing is a feast for the senses – especially for the eyes.…