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Silhouette photography is subject that doesn’t get old. It’s easy enough for beginners to shoot, yet interesting enough to continue shooting as an expert. Silhouettes remain interesting for a long time partly because there are so many situations and ways to shoot them. You can create them indoors or outdoors, simply backlighting subjects against the […]

In photography, leading lines are lines that lead the viewer’s eye into the scene. They can be actual lines, like paths or fence rows, or they can be implied lines, like the edge of a horizon. Leading lines are often used to create a sense of depth and perspective, and can be a powerful compositional […]

A bridal portrait is a formal portrait of a bride, usually taken on her wedding day. In terms of the wedding photography timeline, the bridal portraits are often taken as part of the wedding preparation time frame, right after photos of the wedding details such as the wedding dress. In this article, we’ll focus on […]

Jeff Sonnabend, a documentary photographer, has just completed a project called “The Route 66 Primer, An Uncropped View of the Mother Road”. It captures the real-to-life, present-day Route 66. We’re honored to share his images and story in this photographer interview. All images belong to Jeff Sonnabend and displayed on this website with his permission. […]

In photography, landscape mode is a setting on the camera that allows the photographer to capture a wider view of their surroundings. This can be especially useful when taking photographs of landscapes or large groups of people. There are a few things to keep in mind when using landscape mode, however, including how to properly […]

Black and white abstract photography, also known as black and white surrealism photography, is a beautiful art form with seemingly infinite possibilities. The style encompasses two of our favorite types of photography, black and white photography and abstract photography. Madhur Dhingra, an impressionist and abstract street photographer, has some of the most beautiful, impactful and […]

Have you ever taken a photo and been disappointed with the Results? The Background just didn’t turn out the way you wanted it to? In this blog post, we will be discussing seven different ways that you can produce a soft background in your photos. Whether you’re using natural light or artificial light, these tips […]

Like any insect, butterflies are an excellent subject for macro photography. They have tiny details and interesting textures you can focus on. But unlike many insects, butterflies are also great subjects from far away. Thanks to their vibrant colors, butterflies stand out even from a distance, so you can get beautiful photos of them regardless […]

A portrait photographer who shoots black and white photos understands the powerful emotion and mood a monochrome image can portray. Although the setup and environment may be similar, the techniques to create a powerful black and white portrait may be different for each photographer. “When you photograph people in color, you photograph their clothes. But […]

Ask a group of photographers to capture a portrait of the same person in the same location under similar lighting conditions, and the portraits you get back will be as unique as the photographers who took them. Portrait photography serves a general function in that it aims to capture a subject’s physical features and personality, […]