Candid photography shows life as it really is. Unlike posed portraits, which are carefully planned and crafted to look perfect, candid shots are spontaneous and genuine. For candid photos, authenticity is more important than perfection. This authentic look isn’t always easy to capture, though. People are quick to notice a photographer and change their behavior. […]
Archives for March 2018
A Wedding Worth Photographing for Free on 24-Hour Notice
One Sunday night in March, Wendy Teal, a photographer based in the Niagara region, was alerted by friends to a Facebook post. It was a groom hoping to find someone to shoot a wedding at the last minute. Looking for a photographer to do a small wedding ceremony in Fort Erie, Ontario. My fiancé’s mom […]
Women of Rural India: A Photographic Essay by Paul Dyer (Handheld Films)
Paul Dyer is a UK based photographer who first worked in advertising as a writer and creative director, but as digital photography became more mainstream, he began focusing on telling stories with his photos – as Paul’s interests in travel, people, and street photography was a natural fit for him as a documentary travel photographer. […]
Southeast Asia Photography and Travel Tips
Southeast Asia is one of the most popular destinations for photographers to combine their hunger for adventure and great photographs. The locations are usually very budget-friendly, the people are very welcoming, and the locations, from the cities to nature, hold many unique surprises that you won’t experience anywhere else in the world. To not be […]
32 Great Examples of Long Exposure Photography
Long exposure photography can be addictive. It makes everyday scenes look otherworldly, like snapshots from a dream. And yet, all you’ve done is leave the shutter open for longer. Getting great long exposures doesn’t require any special expertise. If you have a tripod, a remote shutter release (or cable release), and a camera with bulb […]