The hashtag started with Twitter in August of 2007, invented by Chris Messina. Linking words with the pound sign, made it easy to find and follow specific topics. The idea caught on in October of that year, when people started using #SanDiegoFire to update followers of the surrounding forest fires. Since then, the hashtag has […]
Archives for 2015
25 Cool Camera Decals and Stickers for Your MacBook
The MacBook has become a popular computer to use for a lot of photographers. The sleek design and Apple brand are two of the reasons people opt for making it their ideal laptop. The MacBook is expensive though which deters some users from buying it. People enjoy showing off their interests and a photographer who […]
My Littles 365 Project by Nycky-jay Vanjecek
Time flies. I’m sure you have caught yourself wondering where the time has gone, especially if you have children. Even if you don’t have kids, portrait photographer Nycky-jay Vanjecek’s 365 project will warm your heart. A year-in-the-life of her two sons, Alistair and Oliver – featuring their daily adventures growing up in Campbell River, British […]
Cold Weather Gear for Photography
Though cold, winter offers incredible scenes and subjects to shoot. After looking at beautiful winter pictures, you might feel inspired to go out and shoot these scenes yourself. Before you head out, though, it’s important to think about how you’ll protect your equipment against the harsh weather. Here are useful items to take along for […]
Free Learning with Skillshare Photography Classes
This is for all you who love photography workshops and classes. We’ve teamed up with Skillshare to offer you 1 month of unlimited access to all of their courses, for free. You can sign up here for an account: The Photo Argus + Skillshare 30-day premium membership. I recommend the Creating Art from Photos class, […]
15 Professional Photographers Share Their Portrait Photography Advice
A successful portrait photographer has many years of experience running their studio and taking photos of clients. The knowledge they gain during that time is invaluable and helps build a quality portfolio and business. We asked 15 professional photographers to share their portrait photography advice with our readers and here are their responses. Hopefully these […]
33 Fascinating Examples of High Speed Drop Photography
It’s hard to imagine that something as simple as a drop of liquid could be so beautiful. Through the use of high speed photography, lighting, multicolored liquid, and a little luck, these drops have been transformed into works of art. Here are a few links to tips and tricks to taking great drop photos. Ben […]
Incredible Grand Canyon Lightning Photos by Grant Ordelheide
Grant Ordelheide is a professional landscape photographer based in Denver, Colorado who spends a lot of his time traveling to beautiful places all over the world taking photos and running workshops. Every location he visits provides an opportunity for incredible pictures but the Grand Canyon is one area that is on his list of favorite […]
Sunset Selfies: Cardboard Magic by John Marshall
John Marshall creates unique selfies using cardboard, scissors, and the beautiful sunsets around Frye Island, Maine. The idea was hatched when he was just messing around one evening and cut a beer box into a crude alligator mask, stuck it on his head and took a self-timed picture. The resulting silhouette inspired John to want […]
History of Photography Infographic and Resources
Pixa Prints has recently put together a simple infographic representing the history of photography. It provides a timeline of how photography has evolved and what methods and techniques have developed over the years. The infographic also discusses how technology and devices such as smartphones and digital cameras have impacted the photos we are taking today. […]