The exposure triangle is a way to understand the three elements that determine a photo’s exposure. These three elements are ISO, aperture and shutter speed, which together result in a subject’s exposure value (EV). If you’re a new photographer and/or need a quick review of what these elements are, here’s a crash course. ISO The […]
Archives for October 2016
Shadows and Silhouettes: Berlin Street Photography by Joerg Nicht
Berlin-based photographer Joerg Nicht’s passion for street photography goes back to his childhood. As a kid, he would browse photography magazines and gaze at classic street shots, fascinated by how these photos told stories of street life. He started taking photos at the age of 12 and has been a street photographer ever since. Morning […]
Sham of the Perfect: 25 Honest, Beautiful Photos of Family Life
Children can be both a source of inspiration and a challenge for photographers. Especially when they’re your own kids, you may find yourself too busy to take pictures or experiment with other subjects and ideas. For Erika Roa, Lacey Monroe and Natasha Kelly, the main problem with parenting was that it made their lives too […]
How to Get Great Children’s Portraits During Playtime
Children are both photogenic and notoriously difficult to photograph. They can be shy or behave differently than usual, making portraits seem ‘set up’ or inauthentic. Getting a great candid shot can be challenging, but if you succeed, that photo could be treasured for years. One way to make children’s photo shoots more fun and natural […]