Silhouettes are a photography subject that doesn’t get old. They’re easy enough for beginners to shoot, yet interesting enough to continue shooting as an expert. Silhouettes remain interesting for a long time partly because there are so many situations and ways to shoot them. You can create them with backlighting, like a sunset, or with […]
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40 Lovely Pictures of Tea
Tea is currently the most popular beverage in the world after plain water. According to research by geographer David Grigg, “three cups of tea are drunk for every one of coffee” worldwide. Though coffee is popular in western countries like the US, tea has a much broader cultural base; it’s common in Asia, the former […]
Juxtaposition in Photography: The Package Project by Bill Donohue
“Beautiful” is a word we use often when describing photos. That’s partly because beauty is the main point of a lot of pictures. Capturing something beautiful – whether that’s a scenic mountain view or a baby’s tiny hand – is what motivates many photographers to pick up their camera. But beauty can also become boring. […]
30 Beautiful Examples of Lifestyle Photography
Like fine art photography, lifestyle photography is a vague yet common term photographers often use. What exactly does it mean to shoot lifestyle photos, and how is it different from regular portrait photography? Essentially, lifestyle photography is the halfway point between posed portrait sessions and candid documentary photography. In lifestyle photography, you try to capture […]
52 Unique Gifts for Photographers
Gift shopping for birthdays and holidays can be a joy or a burden, depending on who you’re shopping for. It can be especially difficult to shop for someone who already has everything, or who doesn’t always say what they want. Fortunately, if that person is a photographer, there’s always something awesome you can get. Here’s […]
55 Beautiful Examples of Sunset Photography
Sunsets are reliably beautiful subjects and backgrounds for photography. Even when they’re not colorful and majestic, they still create a lovely change in lighting, which can make boring scenes look suddenly magical. But sunsets can also be frustrating, especially for beginners. When a sunset is particularly gorgeous, you can feel discouraged trying to capture its […]
A Detailed Guide to Photographing Fall Foliage
Capturing the color of autumn is a unique window of opportunity for any photographer. Vibrant colors can transform an otherwise mundane scene into a blanket of red, yellow, and orange hues. So how can you take advantage of this breathtaking season? There are many things you can do to set your images apart from simple […]
Street Noir Photography by Daniel Turan
Once you’ve learned the basics of lighting, composition, and camera settings, one of the hardest things to figure out as a photographer is your personal style. What subjects and genres do you shoot? What do you not shoot? And what makes your style distinctive? Essentially, what sets you apart from all the other photographers in […]
60 Breathtaking Fall Images For Your Inspiration
Fall is a dream season for photographers. It’s the time when nature explodes with color, and misty mornings are whispering “Hey look at me, wouldn’t I make just the most amazing photograph?” Besides the vibrant leaves, autumn gives you a good range of weather conditions to experiment with. The weather changes so quickly that you […]
30 Awe-Inspiring Pictures of Fields and Meadows
Unlike mountains, fields and meadows don’t usually catch much attention. Especially if they’re flat and featureless, you may not even notice them as you drive by. However, that dullness is exactly what makes them great photography subjects. Their simplicity is perfect for bringing out other subjects. Even subjects that don’t seem interesting can stand out […]