Rain photography is a highly dramatic and emotive genre of the artform which can transform the mundane into a superb composition; however, there are many challenges of shooting in the rain, not only because you need to keep your gear dry but also because of the poor lighting and constant movement within the scene. Taking…
Great Ways Of Creating Dramatic Lighting For Photography
Portraits are one of the most powerfully emotive forms of photography that can tell the viewer so much about the subject. To really bring out the personality of your subject you can use dramatic lighting to create strong contrasts, highlight details and bring out various aspects of their face. The way you light your photograph…
How To Make The Most Of Low Lighting In Photography
As a photographer your work revolves around using the light in the environment to take pictures and so when you find yourself faced with low lit conditions it can feel like there’s nothing you can do – however, nothing could be further from the truth! Many of the most beautiful scenes, portraits and views are…
Complete Guide To Disposable Cameras
Disposable cameras were all the rage in the 1990’s but since the introduction of the relatively low cost digital and mobile phone cameras they have taken something of a back seat in the world of photography. Nonetheless, they still maintain a strange kind of charm and have practical and artistic uses in many different situations….
Great Ways To Take Photos During The Winter Season
The winter season can feel cold and dark but if you live somewhere where the snow falls and things get icy you can find a white wonderland of strong contrasting scenery and stunning photo opportunities. When the ground is white with snow and the shadows stretch long across the land under the low winter sun…
What Are The Best Practices For Digital Photography Workflow
What is a a digital photography workflow? Your workflow is a system that you use to work and achieve consistent results in an effective manner. Workflows will vary immensely from one person to another but there are still some universal elements that you can learn from and adopt in your own process of creating great…
The Best Camera Shooting Modes For Beginners
When you decide to upgrade from relying on your phone or a point and shoot camera to a better model one of the first things you will be faced with is a wider array of ‘modes’ on your new camera. That said though, it’s not just newbies who have a lot to learn about what…
Great Advantages Cameras Have Over Phones For Photography
The introduction of the Smartphone has absolutely revolutionized photography and brought it to a wider audience than in past decades. More than ever before people are able to snap quick pictures of the world around them and the things that matter most to them. Smartphones are versatile, small and, as a general rule, you’ve always…
Complete Guide To Getting Started In Real Estate Photography
In the modern world that vast majority of people begin their search for a property online and so good marketing and attractive images of the house or commercial unit is absolutely essential to attracting potential buyers. A picture says a thousand words and when it comes to advertising a property this is doubly so with…
What Are The Important Debates In Photography?
There have always been debates in the field of photography and it is these competing points of view that have made it an exciting art form that has developed more rapidly than almost any other over the last century! Some debates have raged for decades, while others are quite new and the result of emerging…