Crystal balls are one of our favorite not-necessary-but-cool gear items. Though it’s not really a professional tool – you probably won’t use it to shoot wedding photos or baby portraits – it’s still a fun object to play around with on dull, uninspired days. Even the most cliché photography subjects can look interesting when photographed […]
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40 Stunning Images of Fireworks
Fireworks are a top photography subject during New Year’s and other firework-heavy holidays. Besides being beautiful, they have a festive atmosphere that can instantly capture the mood of a special event. In fact, they’re so important for some holidays that photographing them becomes essential for documenting the event. Not getting good photos of fireworks in […]
35 Festive Christmas Lights Images
December is a beautiful month for photography in the North, especially in areas that celebrate Christmas. Despite being the darkest month of the year, you have a great variety of subjects to photograph, from the night sky and city lights to the first snowflakes and winter mist. And, of course, it’s the best season for […]
40 Splendid Examples of Candid Photography
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. […]
30 Beautiful Examples of Wedding Photography
Standing out as a wedding photographer can be difficult. The wedding photography industry is notoriously competitive, as well as grueling. Shooting a wedding can be intense, with long hours and a lot of pressure to get things right. But the payoff can be incredibly rewarding. If you can survive the stress and come out with […]
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 Bokeh Photography
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.
60 Breathtaking Fall Images For Your Inspiration
Fall is a dream season for photographers. It’s the time when nature explodes with color, and misty mornings are whispering, “Hey, look at me! Wouldn’t I make just the most amazing photograph?” Besides the vibrant leaves, autumn gives you a good range of weather conditions to experiment with. The weather changes so quickly that you […]
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 […]