How to Paint with Light in a Photograph

by Bill Jones

If you are interested in experimenting with low or no light photographic techniques you may be interested in painting with light. This is a system that allows the photographer to set their camera on a very long exposure and use a flashlight or LED light to “paint” images on the scene.

Inspiration

35 Examples of Amazing Tilt Shift Photography

by Andre Kreft

Tilt shift photography is extremely popular. It has been seen on many different websites and commercials on tv. But what is tilt-shift photography actually? Tilt-shift photography refers to the use of camera movements on small- and medium-format cameras, and sometimes specifically refers to the use of tilt for selective focus, often for simulating a miniature scene. Sometimes the term is used when the shallow depth of field is simulated with digital postprocessing; the name may derive from the tilt-shift lens normally required when the effect is produced optically.

Tips

Photography Tips – Shooting County Fairs

by Bill Jones

Anyone who has ever attended a true country fair will know that they are often places that are crowded with excited people, delicious foods, and tons of things to see and to do. This means that anyone who wants to get good photographs of a fair is going to spend a lot of time on their feet.

Freebies

The Wix.com Premium Photography Website Giveaway

by Bill Jones

Ok, we have had some amazing giveaways in the past but I think you will agree that this will be the best yet. We have teamed up with our longest running sponsor, wix.com, to bring you this mind blowing giveaway.

Freebies

24 Amazing Photoshop Actions to Help You Achieve a Retro Look

by Bill Jones

From our archive, this popular post rounds up a nice collection of Photoshop actions I’m sure you will find useful.

Ever wanted to give your images a retro look? Give some of these Photoshop actions a try. They are a great way to quickly achieve some fantastic results and are also a great way to learn Photshop by deconstructing the actions step by step to see how each one effects your image.

Inspiration

Looking Up: A Photographer’s Tribute To Trees

by Colleen O’Neill

We gaze ahead waiting for the next round of the bend or scan peripherally to anticipate motion; yet never look up at the world which exists just above our tunnel vision. Trees are one of the most fascinating aspects of nature; their twisted shapes are amazing, textures so deeply ingrained and contours simply stunning. Their skin offers an enticing path for the eyes to follow; intertwining in exquisite design with each offering splendidly unique intricacies which no human could ever replicate.

Resources

20 Useful Photoshop Actions to Make Your Post Processing Easier

by Bill Jones

Here are some great Photoshop actions that will help the post processing of your favorite images. They are great for quick edits or good starting points on images you want to experiment with.

Challenge

Showcase Challenge: A MidSummer’s Night Dream

by Bill Jones

For our first Showcase Challenge we thought we would set the tone with something timely yet a bit abstract. The theme for this challenge is “A MidSummer’s Night Dream”. What does this mean to you? We want you to go crazy and interpret it any way you like.

Freelance

Specialize In: Commercial and Advertising Photography

by Bill Jones

It often surprises photographers to learn that there is an enormous difference between commercial and advertising photography. For instance, a commercial photographer frequently finds themselves taking pictures that are intended for use entirely in the retail and wholesale sectors, or in creating images that will be used in sales materials or promotional efforts.

Inspiration

42 Awe Inspiring Photos of Extreme Weather

by Bill Jones

This popular post was originally published August of last year. I wanted to share it with our new readers who might not have had a chance to venture into our archives yet.

Mother Nature can really unleash some fury when she wants to. Its amazing how something can be so destructive and beautiful at the same time. Here are 42 examples of some of the most beautiful extreme weather photography I have ever seen. Enjoy.

Photographers

Get Exposed: User Submitted Showcases

by Bill Jones

Most of you probably have noticed our community portfolio, where you can join and submit your latest and greatest work. We want to take this a step further by proposing a photographic theme, either weekly or biweekly, where you submit your most creative photographic interpretation of said theme. This won’t be a contest per say however we will review the submissions and hand pick a group to publish in a showcase article. With thousands of views per day, this will be great exposure for the selected photographers. Each showcased image will have the photographers flickr name and a link to the image.

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