How do you as an artist express an emotion, an idea or a concept without referring back to something already loaded with meaning?
How can you explore new visual territory hidden within old subjects you know well? Or what can you do to find some new inspiration and break out of your photographic rut?
… Continue reading Exploring Abstract Photography: History, Philosophy, Inspiration
How often have you seen something, a group of people having fun, a sunset or some other picturesque scenario, and snapped a photo of it, only to end up disappointed in your end result? This can be discouraging, especially if you’ve been shooting all day and expect to find a bevy of great images.
The problem is that your eyes and your camera don’t see things the same way.
Today all of us play the role of photographers – using small electronic cameras, smartphones or tablets, we document each and every moment of our lives.
If you’d like to take better photos and memorize moments in your life in a more professional way, have a look at those 18 key tips.
… Continue reading 18 Awe-Inspiring Tips to Take Better Photos
I have so many friends who have the good fortune to travel the world, but they always come home frustrated because they either try to take portraits in obvious places, standing on top of the landmark with thousands of people all around, or they don’t show the things that they found interesting or personal about where they were.
So let’s dive in to solving for these common location fails.
… Continue reading 7 Essential Tips for Shooting Portraits on Location
I’ve said here before that exploring photographic history is a great way to kick-start your creative engine. It’s often said that there’s nothing new under the sun, but for every photographic approach and philosophy you can find, someone somewhere did it first. Studying what’s come before you can often reveal something new ahead of you.
So with that sentiment in mind, I decided to take a look at a handful of some of the most important photographers who’ve come along during photography’s still relatively short history.
… Continue reading Photo History Club: 7 Famous Photographers You Should Know
Minimalism as an artistic philosophy is difficult to precisely define. There are certain elements that are largely agreed upon, the foremost being that minimalism is all about simplicity.
Different photographers may have varying definitions of simple. If you were to give 10 photographers the same subject and ask them to shoot it within their own idea if minimalism, you’d likely get 10 completely different photos back.
… Continue reading Exploring Minimalist Photography: History, Philosophy, Inspiration
I have a family that I shoot several times a year, They’re “show people” , all outgoing and crazy and fun, and after at a certain point, the mom, Ginette, said to me, “You know, I love all of the perfect and beautiful shots that you get of us, but I think it’s time to show the world the kind of circus that I live in.
Ooh! Fun!!
… Continue reading Anatomy of a Green Screen Shot: How to Use It Right
Of all the different fields of photography, street photography might be the most difficult. However, it’s also an area that many aspiring photographers jump into first. Street photography almost seems like the reason photography was created for in the first place.
Unlike taking photos in a studio, shooting landscapes or working with models, street photography entails a bit of chaos.
… Continue reading Street Photography: Easy To Learn, Impossible To Master
Weddings, birthday parties, anniversary dinners, christenings, product launches, retirement parties – these are special occasions and people always want professionally taken photographs to remember them by.
This means that if you can perfect your technique and build a good portfolio of event images, you will always be in demand!
… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide on How To Photograph Special Events
In the interest of full disclosure, I must admit something. My photos are unorganized. By that, I mean terribly unorganized. Over the years, I’ve taken thousands and thousands of photos, all the while dumping them in folders automatically created and named by my computer’s default importing program.
As such, I’d be hard-pressed to quickly find photos from a specific shoot or with a specific subject. This, my friends, is not good.
… Continue reading Where Did I Put That? Tips for Organizing Your Photos
