Whether you’re a professional portrait photographer or are throwing a party, having the right backdrop on hand for your studio or photo booth is important. Matching the theme for a big event, having the inventory of different custom backdrops in your studio to get the shot just right with a client, or creating a fun […]
Light Paralysis: Photographing Yoga with LEDs
A 2010 graduate of UC Santa Cruz in Film and Digital Media, Caryn Sandoval was tossed into the recession with a degree and love for photography that led to many dead ends. She worked hard to make ends meet by shooting images for small business and individual projects, but the lack of consistent, interesting work […]
10 Valuable Resources for Photography Scouting and Planning
Location scouting and planning can be a critical part of your photography. Whether you are traveling to a new location to shoot landscapes or looking for the best place to take outdoor portraits in your local area, research is a key part of getting great photos. Fortunately, there are many different resources that can be […]
A Basic Guide to the Exposure Triangle
The exposure triangle is a way to understand the three elements that determine a photo’s exposure. These three elements are ISO, aperture and shutter speed, which together result in a subject’s exposure value (EV). If you’re a new photographer and/or need a quick review of what these elements are, here’s a crash course for the […]
Shadows and Silhouettes: Berlin Street Photography by Joerg Nicht
Berlin-based photographer Joerg Nicht’s passion for street photography goes back to his childhood. As a kid, he would browse photography magazines and gaze at classic street shots, fascinated by how these photos told stories of street life. He started taking photos at the age of 12 and has been a street photographer ever since. Morning […]
Sham of the Perfect: 25 Honest, Beautiful Photos of Family Life
Children can be both a source of inspiration and a challenge for photographers. Especially when they’re your own kids, you may find yourself too busy to take pictures or experiment with other subjects and ideas. For Erika Roa, Lacey Monroe and Natasha Kelly, the main problem with parenting was that it made their lives too […]
11 Awesome Deserts Every Photographer Should Visit
Deserts are harsh places to visit. You have to plan for extreme heat, freezing nights, and other dangers like snakes or getting lost. For that reason, they’re not always the first choice for landscape photographers. You might think, “If I want photos of clear skies and sand dunes, I’ll go to the beach.” However, a […]
Amazing Photos of Foxes by Mary Lee Agnew
Mary Lee Agnew is sometimes called the ‘fox photographer’ for a good reason. She has a remarkable collection of fox photos she’s slowly built up from the hours (and hours) she’s spent observing urban foxes. Though she enjoys photographing other urban wildlife too, foxes are her favorite. “I learn something new every time I am […]
Gorgeous Photos of the Trossachs, Scotland by John McSporran
John McSporran has a passion for landscape photography, especially Scottish landscapes. He has a beautiful collection of photos from the Trossachs, a picturesque area with lakes, glens, and rugged mountain views. We asked John about his photography background and experience photographing the Trossachs. After reading his answers, you might want to book a trip to […]
Dawn to Dusk at Mt. Rainier National Park: Photos by Sveta Imnadze
Sveta Imnadze began taking photography seriously about 6 years ago, after her first visit to Mt Rainier National Park. It started with a photo contest she saw posted at the Mt Rainier visitor information center. To enter the contest, she had to submit photos through Flickr, a new community for her. At that time, she […]