I’m sure most of you have heard of the term bokeh. Basically it is referring to the aesthetic quality of the blur produced from a shot with shallow depth of field. Determining factors of bokeh are things like lens aberrations and shape of lens aperture.
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40 Minimalist Photography Examples For Inspiration
Minimalist photography can be summarized in one quote by Leonardo da Vinci: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” In other words, less is more. By stripping a photo down to the bare essentials, minimalist photographers show how powerful simplicity can be. There’s no clutter to distract viewers from the main subject. They see exactly what the photographer […]
36 Amazing Examples of Reflection Photography
We can find reflections everywhere, in mirrors, puddles, windows, and even smart phones. Yet, despite being commonplace, they’re still fascinating to photograph. Some of the most striking reflection photography includes watery landscapes, such as city lights or a mountain reflected in a lake. How to Photograph a Reflection Though reflections are easy to find, they’re […]
35 Awesome Examples of Night Photography
Shooting at night can bring with it a roller-coaster ride of emotions. You might start off tired, but quickly feel energized if your shots go well. On the flip side, if you’re not getting the shots you want, you can quickly move from excitement to frustration. This is especially true if you’re not used to photographing […]
40 Beautiful Examples of Abstract Photography
When done right, abstract photography can turn an ordinary subject into a masterpiece of colors, patterns, and textures. Sometimes, this work of art can happen by accident, as with film double exposures. But in general, abstract photos take careful composition and attention to detail. Though beautiful, abstract photography can also feel ambiguous or even silly […]
30 Fantastic Examples of Fine Art Photography
What is fine art photography, exactly? You’ve probably seen the phrase a few times (or many times). Maybe you’ve even wondered whether your own photography is “fine art” or not. The genre of fine art photography is confusing partly because its definition is so vague. Fine art photos are images that are created solely for […]
55 Beautiful Flower Pictures for Your Inspiration
Flowers are one of the most popular subjects among photographers. Their delicate beauty, bright colors, and symbolic meaning make them wonderful photography subjects. They’re also versatile. You can shoot a set of amazing macro flower pictures, or you can use them as lovely foregrounds/backgrounds for portraits and landscape photos. With the right light, you can get […]
35 Beautiful Examples of Light Painting Photography
Many photos focus on capturing a scene or subject that actually exists. Unless you’re working with photo manipulation, photography tends to be about real things, captured artfully. One exception to this generalization is light painting photography. When photographers paint with light, they manipulate the subject rather than editing the photo. Using a slow shutter speed with […]
32 Weird and Wonderful Fungi Pictures
Fungi, like flowers, are incredibly diverse. They come in all shapes and sizes, from little button mushrooms to giant puffballs, so big they can be mistaken for sheep. But unlike flowers, fungus isn’t a very popular photography subject. With the exception of cute fairytale mushrooms, fungus is sorely under-photographed. Perhaps that’s because fungus is challenging to find […]
Wedding Cake Pictures and Tips
Prominent on the list of modern-day wedding staples, wedding cakes provide a unique opportunity for wedding photographers. Wedding cake pictures allow photographers to showcase their creativity, and they also serve as an effective networking and marketing tool. Everyone, from the newlyweds and their friends & family to the cake makers and event planners, will likely […]