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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…