Every person you ask might have a different answer to that question, however, from my experience, there are a few key factors that are imperative to transforming a good image to a great one. It was and always will be my belief that a great architectural image must adhere to the following 3 features: Composition […]
32 Outstanding Examples of Portrait Photography For Your Inspiration
Portrait photography is a wide genre, including everything from heart-warming family portraits to surreal conceptual photos. For this post, however, we’re focusing on realistic portraits of individuals. These are the kind of portraits that allow many professional photographers to earn a living. They’re simple yet difficult to master, natural yet unique. The portraits below can […]
20 Outstanding Examples of Travel Photography
Travel photography is a lot like photojournalism, only instead of documenting an event or story, you’re documenting your own travel experiences. Your trip becomes the “story” you’re photographing. Depending on your trip, you might be photographing wild animals and rugged landscapes, or the nightlife and architecture of a major city. Travel photography crosses all genres, […]
Gear Acquisition Syndrome: What’s in a Professional Landscape Photographer’s Camera Bag?
Mark Denney is a professional landscape photographer based in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Like a lot of dedicated photographers, he suffers from Gear Acquisition Syndrome, also known as GAS. As a result, his camera bag is full of awesome equipment. He’s also a big fan of gear reviews, including the increasingly popular “What’s in My Bag?” […]
40 Inspiring Sunrise Pictures
Sunsets and sunrises are both gorgeous for photography, but they’re not entirely the same. While they look similar, they have key differences that can change the color and mood of photos. One of the main differences is the color temperature of the light. Sunrises tend to be cooler, while sunsets are warmer. This difference is […]
35 Helpful Photoshop Post-Processing and Photo Editing Tutorials (Part 2)
Photoshop can be an immensely useful tool for professional photographers, especially in portrait and wedding photography. It allows you to tweak the details of a photo to make a scene or portrait even more beautiful. Part 1 of this series listed a good range of tutorials for Photoshop effects, which alter the overall atmosphere of […]
40 Cool Photoshop Effects Tutorials (Part 1)
Photoshop offers unlimited potential to photographers for editing and retouching photos. However, the downside to Photoshop is that its wealth of tools and functions can make it quite challenging to master. Even if you have been using Photoshop for years and have access to many cool photoshop effects, there are almost certainly things you can […]
50 Incredible Examples of HDR Photography
A lot of photographers cringe when they see the phrase “HDR Photography.” The technique has a bad reputation for making photos look over-processed and unnatural. And, to some extent, that reputation is well-deserved. Many HDR photos do look overdone, but that doesn’t mean the technique is entirely worthless. HDR can also look beautiful in particular […]
3 Useful Portable LED Lights for Photography and Video
Most photographers rely on flashes and studio lights for artificial lighting. Both have advantages–one is portable, while the other provides continuous lighting–but neither is perfect, either. If you often struggle with the limitations of flashes or studio lighting, you might be interested in the newest type of lighting: portable LED lights. Portable LED lights give […]
Helpful Tips for Preparing Your Photos for Printing
As an owner of a print lab we see the most common mistakes people make when submitting their files for printing. Even the most experienced photographer can submit a file that will not yield the best printing results due to a small oversight that can have a large impact the way the print turns out. […]
Rock Climber Turned Professional Pet Photographer: Wonderful Dog Photography and Tips from Sagar Gondalia
Have you ever dreamed of taking some time off of your corporate career to travel, rock climb, and take lots of photos, as well as figure out a new focus in life? Sagar Gondalia did just that, and his experience proves it’s not easy to do. It requires a lot of hard work to find […]
30+ Awesome Examples of Summertime Photography
Every season has opportunities for capturing amazing photos, but summer is especially full of possibilities. Relaxed sunny days on the beach, kids playing at a pool or fountain, fireflies flickering on long summer nights… These are not only beautiful moments and memories. They’re also great times for photographing life at its best. Summer is often […]