We can find reflections everywhere, in mirrors, puddles, windows, and even smart phones. Yet, despite being commonplace, they’re still fascinating to photograph. Some of the most striking reflection photography includes watery landscapes, such as city lights or a mountain reflected in a lake. How to Photograph a Reflection Though reflections are easy to find, they’re […]
35 Awesome Examples of Night Photography
Shooting at night can bring with it a roller-coaster ride of emotions. You might start off tired, but quickly feel energized if your shots go well. On the flip side, if you’re not getting the shots you want, you can quickly move from excitement to frustration. This is especially true if you’re not used to photographing […]
Naturally Lit | Stalking the Light Fantastic in New York City’s Daylight Studios
There’s a term for a segment of the visitors who make their once in a lifetime pilgrimage to the mighty Grand Canyon. After investing the time and effort it takes to arrive there, they stand at the rim, have a look, maybe post a few images and then determine they have seen enough. The locals […]
40 Beautiful Examples of Abstract Photography
When done right, abstract photography can turn an ordinary subject into a masterpiece of colors, patterns, and textures. Sometimes, this work of art can happen by accident, as with film double exposures. But in general, abstract photos take careful composition and attention to detail. Though beautiful, abstract photography can also feel ambiguous or even silly […]
30 Fantastic Examples of Fine Art Photography
What is fine art photography, exactly? You’ve probably seen the phrase a few times (or many times). Maybe you’ve even wondered whether your own photography is “fine art” or not. The genre of fine art photography is confusing partly because its definition is so vague. Fine art photos are images that are created solely for […]
55 Beautiful Flower Pictures for Your Inspiration
Flowers are one of the most popular subjects among photographers. Their delicate beauty, bright colors, and symbolic meaning make them wonderful photography subjects. They’re also versatile. You can shoot a set of amazing macro flower pictures, or you can use them as lovely foregrounds/backgrounds for portraits and landscape photos. With the right light, you can get […]
Best Wedding Directories for Photographers
You have a beautiful portfolio and some experience under your belt, but how do you get noticed by potential clients? One proven way of getting seen is listing in wedding directories. Wedding directories are websites that gather all of the basic information of wedding vendors for brides and grooms planning their wedding. They are an […]
35 Beautiful Examples of Light Painting Photography
Many photos focus on capturing a scene or subject that actually exists. Unless you’re working with photo manipulation, photography tends to be about real things, captured artfully. One exception to this generalization is light painting photography. When photographers paint with light, they manipulate the subject rather than editing the photo. Using a slow shutter speed with […]
32 Weird and Wonderful Fungi Pictures
Fungi, like flowers, are incredibly diverse. They come in all shapes and sizes, from little button mushrooms to giant puffballs, so big they can be mistaken for sheep. But unlike flowers, fungus isn’t a very popular photography subject. With the exception of cute fairytale mushrooms, fungus is sorely under-photographed. Perhaps that’s because fungus is challenging to find […]
How to Install Lightroom Presets and Brushes
Lightroom presets are a critical part of any photographer’s workflow. Whether you’re an amateur or a professional, a preset system gives your image editing a good starting point and a consistent look. With the launch of our new Landscape Photography Lightroom Presets, we’re going to be diving deeper into photo editing, and in particular, Lightroom […]