Laura McGregor is a British photographer who commutes between Hitchin, Hertfordshire and South London. Commuting into London has given her a unique perspective of the city as both an outsider and an insider. As a commuter, she sees the city at its most dreary moments, with tired workers traveling … [Read more...] about Beautiful Photos of London by Laura McGregor
20 Gritty Examples of Noir Photography
Noir photography is a spin-off of film noir, a genre of Hollywood thriller or crime movies that were popular in the 1940s and 1950s. The genre is marked by its cynicism and dark atmosphere, reflecting the anxiety of American society after World War II. The style is so distinctive that a single photo … [Read more...] about 20 Gritty Examples of Noir Photography
20 Cool Photos of Crows and Ravens
Ravens and crows have a poor reputation in many cultures, as they're associated with death, warfare, trickery, and bad luck. This reputation, along with their black feathers and chilling cry has made them a common part of scary movies and literature. From Alfred Hitchcock's horror film The Birds to … [Read more...] about 20 Cool Photos of Crows and Ravens
30 Breathtaking Examples of Night Sky Photography
The night sky is an awe-inspiring photography subject, yet also an intimidating one. You have to be the right location at the right time, with enough knowledge of the exposure triangle to take a good picture in low light. These challenges can discourage photographers from going out and shooting the … [Read more...] about 30 Breathtaking Examples of Night Sky Photography
55 Beautiful Flower Pictures for Your Inspiration
Flowers hold magic for many people. Maybe it's the delicate beauty people are most drawn to, or their symbolical meaning. They can make you think of love, spring, or life renewed - all beautiful things. Regardless of their appeal, they make great photography subjects. You can focus on shooting a … [Read more...] about 55 Beautiful Flower Pictures for Your Inspiration
30 Crazy-Cool Pictures Taken With Film Cameras
Despite the popularity of digital cameras and smartphones, film photography is still going strong. Photos taken on film cameras have a different look and feel, which can be difficult to imitate with digital photos. Even if you have excellent presets or filters, it's hard to get that … [Read more...] about 30 Crazy-Cool Pictures Taken With Film Cameras
50 Magical Examples of Misty Morning Photography
Morning can be a magical time of the day, especially when the light is perfect. Add some mist, and you've got a scene worthy of a fairy tale. Unlike fog, which is denser and hides subjects from view, mist allows for both mystery and good visibility. Even if the mist is thicker, you can still get … [Read more...] about 50 Magical Examples of Misty Morning Photography
42 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 say what they want. Fortunately, if that person is a photographer, there's always something awesome … [Read more...] about 42 Unique Gifts for Photographers
Photography Courses for Portrait Photographers
Last month, we put together a list of excellent photography courses for beginners, a good resource for anyone just starting out. However, since many of our readers have a few years or decades of experience under their belts, we decided to put together another list of online courses for established … [Read more...] about Photography Courses for Portrait Photographers
20 Majestic Close-Up Pictures of Snowflakes
Most macro photographers live for the spring, summer, and autumn. These seasons offer an incredible variety of macro subjects in nature, especially if you love photographing insects and flowers. But when winter sets in, this variety disappears in northern climates. Then, macro photographers are … [Read more...] about 20 Majestic Close-Up Pictures of Snowflakes