Specialize In: Commercial and Advertising Photography

Sign Language – Photographing a Hollywood Icon

by Brian Parillo

I’ve stalked these letters for years now. It’s presence is undeniable as
it carries a significant voice over the city it watches. The journey
however is never without a price, sometimes literally.

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How to Pick the Right DSLR Camera

by Bill Jones

Choosing the right DSLR camera can certainly be a big decision. There is such a thing as too much camera, which can be overwhelming and frustrating to the new user. However, a more experienced photographer could find some cameras too constricting and frustrating.

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Moss is Boss – An Exercise in Observation

by Warren Krupsaw

Moss. Now that doesn’t sound like much of a subject (or at least an exciting one), but HERE is to be found a perfect example of the rewards of close observation.

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Showcase Challenge: Silhouette

by Bill Jones

The theme for our next showcase challenge is Silhouette. Show us your most dramatic, mysterious, and emotional shots.

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Making the Switch to DSLR

by Bill Jones

Many people do not know this, but digital photography has been around since the 1970s. That is to say that the concept of digital photography has been around that long. It was not until the 1990s that digital photography became known to the world and it was not until the 2000s that the camera became affordable enough for the average person to own. If you are getting ready to make the switch to DSLR, you are walking into a world in its heyday right now since giant leaps have been made in the technology behind the digital single lens reflex camera.

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An Introduction to Panning in Motorsports

by Chris Weller

Sports photography usually focuses on capturing split second moments

- A wide receiver stretching out for the ball in the end zone
- A batter making contact with a baseball
- A powerful dunk
- A runner breaking the finish line tape

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32 Stunning Examples of Black and White Photography

by Bill Jones

Our latest Showcase Challenge, Black & White, had a terrific response. We had some really amazing submissions! Below is a selection from this challenge. Enjoy and let us know your favorites.

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Photography Tips – How to Shoot Amazing Landscapes

by Bill Jones

While many people believe that the trick to getting great landscape photographs is having the right lens or the proper setup, there are few successful images that don’t benefit more directly from composition than anything else. A landscape photograph can have remarkable clarity and sharpness and ideal lighting, but utterly fail due to a lack of adequate composition and content.

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Specialize In: Architectural and Industrial Photography

by Bill Jones

There are few people who have never picked up a quick glance through a “home” or “decorator” magazine, and these are publications full of what many call architectural photography. This is a highly specialized field, but it also encompasses a few different variations.

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30 Beautiful Examples of Waterfall Photography

by Bill Jones

It is often said “A strong man and a waterfall channel their own path”. Waterfalls are among the most exquisite and beautiful wonders of nature. Below we have gathered what we think are great examples of waterfall photography using a variety of methods to capture them. Enjoy.

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