Make Sure Your Photographs Tell a Story
Today’s photo tip–make sure all of your photos tell a story–is easy to understand but not so easy to put into practice. The good news is that, like anything else, it gets easier and better with...
View ArticlePet Photography: Cutest Kitten in the World?
Cats and the Internet go together like… well, LOLcats and cheezburgers. We of the online era love pictures of our feline friends (often accompanied by a charmingly misspelled caption). But is it really...
View ArticlePhotographing Celebrities With a Giant Polaroid
When Chuck Close decided to do a series of portraits involving 20 well-known celebrities, he wanted to do something a bit different from a typical photo shoot. In the video below, you get a backstage...
View Article10 Things Successful Photographers Don’t Do
Creative photographers strive to discover new patterns, color, adventure and beauty among many other things. Creativity awakens all of a photographer’s senses, adding an artistic touch to his or her...
View ArticleAviation Photographer: The Coolest Job Ever
So, I had every intention of watching this new video and writing an informative, inspired article relating to aviation photography. But I was so inspired, in fact, that I may give up writing entirely...
View ArticleGiving the Gift of Photography to Isolated Reindeer Herders in Russia
Hailing from Moldova, a small Soviet republic marked by rampant poverty, human trafficking, and alcoholism, photographer Sasha Leahovenco brings an innate sense of compassion to his work and seeks to...
View ArticleDepth of Field: A Major Player in Creative Control
When you hear the phrase Depth of Field (also called DOF) you may wonder why you should care as long as your pictures are in focus. Well since DOF is generally referred to as the range of a pictures...
View ArticleHow to Safely Clean a DSLR Sensor
If you’ve been too afraid of cleaning the sensor on your DSLR by yourself, fear no longer. The handy little gel stick featured in the video below will have you cleaning your gear like the pros do in...
View Article5 Quick Tips for Photographing People Outdoors
So, let me guess… Your pictures of your friends, parents, children, or grandchildren don’t always come out the way you’d like, and you are frequently frustrated by the harsh shadows on their faces when...
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