If you follow this blog you are very familiar with the work of Christopher O’Donnell. Chris has been a prolific contributor to the site with excellent insight on the world of landscape photography. Today we would like to showcase some of Christopher’s amazing photography. Interesting compositions and unique post processing make his images stand out […]
Archives for 2014
Visual Storytelling Tips & Tools for Creative Photographers
Marketing is creating products and services that lead your tribe to tell stories that spread. —SETH GODIN, bestselling author of “All Marketers Are Liars: The Power of Telling Authentic Stories in a Low Trust World” In the winter of 1903, a woman touring New York in a streetcar watched how the shivering motorman had to […]
Camera Obscura Showcase and Interview with Photographer Jürgen Lechner
In a period characterized by technological advances, German photographer Jürgen Lechner looks to the earliest photographic techniques: pinhole photography with a camera obscura. In doing so, Lechner presents the spectator with contemporary scenes that highlight the often-overlooked viewpoints of our environment. Lechner’s abandon of digital photography may be unusual, but his aesthetic proves to be […]
15 Must See Cheatsheets and Infographics For Photographers
There is a lot to learn and remember when it comes to photography. We all could use a little help to reference all this information quickly. This is where cheatsheets and infographs come in very handy. We have found a collection of very helpful resources that you should find very useful. Make sure and visit […]
Master Realistic Eye Editing in Photoshop
Whether your model has that early-morning blur to their eyes or your shooting conditions were less than optimal, almost every portrait could benefit from bit of Photoshop eye assistance. By following these steps, you can achieve clear, vibrant, and piercing eyes all within fifteen minutes of post process work.
Amazing Fine Art Photography by Diane Varner
I am very excited to share with you some of the most inspiring, magical, fine art photography I have seen in quite some time. It is my great please to introduce you to the photography of Diane Varner. I had the great honor to get to know Diane though another project of mine, UnionActions.com. I […]
Photography Subjects: Landscapes
The subjects of landscape photography are vast and wide – and can be interpreted in many different ways. Rather than go into the specific subjects most commonly used (i.e. lakes, mountains) – I want to talk about the bigger picture – what elements make a successful landscape photo. This will help turn whatever environment you’re in – from the desert to the mountains – into a limitless canvas for your landscape images.
Photography Tips – Shooting County Fairs
Anyone who has ever attended a true country fair will know that they are often places that are crowded with excited people, delicious foods, and tons of things to see and to do. This means that anyone who wants to get good photographs of a fair is going to spend a lot of time on […]
20 Inspiring Low Saturation Photography Examples to Boost Your Creativity
A popular photography trend that has taken shape over the past few year, in part thanks to Instagram, is low saturation photography. By reducing saturation you can start to achieve a vintage or dreamy look to your photos. You can achieve this look several ways — one being in-camera but the most popular is in […]
20 Scenic Photographs of the Railroad Track
Long before the age of highways and ultra-fast planes, trains were the most common and steady way to travel long distances. Through wilderness and tunnels, over hills and mountains, through snow and rain, the railroad track is a symbol of our need to visit new places, find adventure, and be free.