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 […]
Visual Flow Presets Review | A Game Changer for Portrait Photography Editing
Finding an efficient editing process isn’t always a one-size-fits-all solution. Photographers have different methods of editing and shooting which makes it hard to find a preset system designed for a large majority. One thing that all photographers can agree on is that once a particular preset system works, the editing process becomes effortless. So the […]
The Past and Future of Stock Photography
In recent years, stock photography has become a contentious topic among professional photographers. Some professionals have embraced the industry, viewing it as an opportunity to make money. Others are less optimistic about the industry, as it makes licensing photos as cheap as possible, devaluing the hard work and creativity of photographers. But there’s one thing […]
The Best Wedding Lightroom Presets
Lightroom Presets are an important part of a photographer’s workflow. Whether you’re creating them yourself or buying pre-made presets from a company or photographer, having them in your workflow has the potential to save you hours of time. Instead of starting from scratch with each image, a preset can give you a good starting point, […]
40 Beautiful Examples of Bokeh Photography
Bokeh easily ranks among the most popular photography effects, perhaps because it’s powerful yet easy to do. The bokeh effect — from the Japanese ‘boke’, meaning ‘blur’ or ‘haze’ — is the blurring of a photo, or more precisely, the aesthetic quality of the blurring. You can create this blurring by using a shallow depth […]
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 […]
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 […]
Naturally Lit | Stalking the Light Fantastic in New York City’s Daylight Studios
There’s a term for a segment of the visitors who make their once in a lifetime pilgrimage to the mighty Grand Canyon. After investing the time and effort it takes to arrive there, they stand at the rim, have a look, maybe post a few images and then determine they have seen enough. The locals […]
40 Beautiful Examples of Abstract Photography
When done right, abstract photography can turn an ordinary subject into a masterpiece of colors, patterns, and textures. Sometimes, this work of art can happen by accident, as with film double exposures. But in general, abstract photos take careful composition and attention to detail. Though beautiful, abstract photography can also feel ambiguous or even silly […]
30 Fantastic Examples of Fine Art Photography
What is fine art photography, exactly? You’ve probably seen the phrase a few times (or many times). Maybe you’ve even wondered whether your own photography is “fine art” or not. The genre of fine art photography is confusing partly because its definition is so vague. Fine art photos are images that are created solely for […]