HDR Photography 101
High Dynamic Range or HDR photography is not something that you learn to do overnight. Producing images that give off a dramatic and realistic effect, you’ll need to devote time and effort in learning the…
10 Great Problem-Solving Tips For Fall Portraits
My most favorite time of year to shoot portraits outside is definitely the fall. The overcast days make it easy to shoot at any time of the day, the colors are flattering to nearly every…
Chess Portraits – Interview With Photographer Francesco Ridolfi
Chess Portraits is a fine art photography project by Italian photographer Francesco Ridolfi. Francesco focusses mostly on portrait and commercial work and he has worked with the likes of Louis Vuitton, Caterpillar and Rolling Stone…
How To Process A RAW File Quickly And Easily In Adobe Camera RAW
You probably hear the question a lot: "RAW or JPEG?". No matter which side you're on, or if you have a side, you know that there are advantages to each. One of the biggest advantages…
How To Light Portraits With a Single Light
You can find a lot of photographers who claim to be “natural light” photographers, which I hear as “too cheap to buy strobes” photographers. Great photographers don’t wait for the light, they bend it to…
The Pros & Cons Of Using Third Party Lens Manufacturers
Thinking of substituting first party lenses with third party ones? If your answer is yes, there must be a valid reason; in most cases it'S probably budget-related. Well, regardless of reasons, there are people who…
Tips for Photographers Getting Into Macro Photography
You've mastered portraits, actions shots, candid pictures, and even the tough wedding photo market. You're on the top of your photography game when a client comes by and asks if you do macro photography. You…
A Day In The Life Of A Professional Photographer
When I tell people what I do for a living, those with no knowledge of photography at all always remark on what an exciting life I must lead. To those with no experience of the…
Why You Want To Start Early For Halloween Photography
If there’s a better time than Halloween for getting pictures that require special makeup or effects then I haven’t found it. Discount and dollar stores are jammed packed with cartons of fake blood, garish makeup,…
The Importance Of Using A Dry Box For Your Photography Gear
If you want your dSLR camera to stay in good condition for years, you should get a good quality dry box or dry cabinet. This storage container provides the protection for your camera, as well…
Infusing Your Pictures With Some Soft Focus Effects
While soft focus effects are utilized today to infuse images with enhancements like a soft-glowing atmosphere, these effects actually have their roots in a defect! Originally, soft focus was viewed as a flaw in the…
A Look At The New Sony QX10 And QX100
The rumour mill started a few months ago. Reputedly, Sony was creating some kind of smartphone lens which had its own integrated sensor. An exciting idea for sure, but had Sony really invented something new?…