The Top 8 Most Photogenic Beaches In The World
The beach is a place for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. It’s where the sand meets the sky; where the birds fly free and the trees sway with the winds. It’s also where you’ll find some…
9 Ways to Add Depth to Your Photography
Photographs that have a feeling of depth are dynamic and powerful. Capturing a photo with a sense of depth and perspective though, can be tricky. This is because photography is very much a two-dimensional art…
Five Reasons You’ll Never Make Money In Photography
I’m in kind of unique position in photography being both a photographer and in a job where I regularly interview professional photographers and sometimes work with them on interesting projects. In the process of doing…
Are There Too Many Professional Photographers?
Since the advent of digital technology, photography has become more and more accessible. There are a huge range of digital cameras available – from compact through to bridge cameras and all the way up to…
Product Photography 101
Have you ever marvelled at how good product photos look? Ever catch yourself wondering how photographers come up with images that stick in consumers’ minds? Every time you see product shots in magazines, brochures or…
Mastering Negative Space in Your Pictures
Ah, negative space. The red-headed stepchild of photography. In its simplest description the area around and between objects in a picture, negative space has long been misused by photographers, which has led to awkward images,…
Interview With Invisible Tape Series Photographer, Wes Naman
Sometimes the most esoteric of materials can be used to make the most profound observations. A perfect example can be found in photographer Wes Naman’s “Invisible Tape Series”, which explores what happens when the human…
Portable Power – Budget and Premium Lighting Kits
Those of you following me for a while know I’m all about the power when it comes to lighting. If I test monolights and the lights flicker in the neighborhood, that’s got it just about…
The Future Of Photo Editing?
Much as I'm loath to admit it — given my dislike of the digital processing workflow — editing is as important to a finished image as the work done with the camera. This, of course,…
Nightclub Photography Tips And Tricks
No matter how good your creative eye is, taking photos inside a nightclub is one difficult challenge. Aside from the fact that you’ll be shooting in low light, you’ll also have to consider all the…
Panorama Photography Shooting Methods – Tutorial
Panoramas are wide-format photography that capture images that feature elongated fields of view. Typically, specialized software or equipment is used to produce this aesthetic effect. Panoramic photography goes back to the 18th century, and in…
Is Street Photography Ethical?
In a day and age where there is a threat of images falling into the wrong hands, the issue of street photography is coming under fire from public opinion. Ironically, in a time where everything…