Thorsten Koch is a German photographer based in Dusseldorf whose work captures the atmosphere of a European city. Many of his pictures focus on an individual, giving the city a solitary feeling despite the crowds. Each person is caught in his/her own world: thinking, waiting, going someplace alone. The majority of his images are also […]
Beautiful Photos of British Landscapes by Anthony Young
Anthony Young has two passions: photography and hiking (or ‘hill walking’ in the UK). Although photography was his first love, the two have become almost inseparable. He began hill walking simply to get great landscape photos, but it soon became something he enjoyed as much as photography. He now has a blog documenting his walks […]
Using Lines to Improve Photographic Composition
Composition requires some practice to master, but it doesn’t have to be a source of frustration. In fact, it can be a fun way to play with elements in a photo. For example, you can tinker with the lines in an image. Lines can be extremely powerful, whether they’re framing the subject or serving as […]
How to Capture Bold Colors in Your Photography
Taking time to experiment is one of the best ways to improve your photography. If you feel discouraged when you experiment with new ideas, try focusing on a certain area you’d like to improve. For example, it’s worthwhile to spend time experimenting with color. Capturing bold colors can be an especially powerful way to create […]
Vintage Nikon Advertisements from the 1950s and 1960s
The Nikon Corporation has been producing innovative products and technologies for almost 100 years (Nippon Kogaku K.K. was established in 1917). As one of the top camera and lens makers today, it’s always interesting to reflect back on some of the vintage photography gear that they’ve produced and promoted. Here are a few vintage Nikon […]
10 Ways to Capture Hidden Natural Beauty
At first glance, a forest trail can seem unremarkable. The scenery repeats over and over again: trail, trees, rocks. This repetition can lull you into missing something remarkable to photograph. If you look closely at a seemingly bland forest path, there are actually dozens of possibilities for wonder and beauty. Walking with a child can […]
Turning Ideas into Art: Beautiful Portraits by Isabella Mariana
If you’ve seen our list of 40 awesome conceptual photos, you might already be inspired to create your own conceptual photography. However, if you missed that post, here’s a single photographer whose work alone can inspire you. Isabella Mariana is a Brazilian photographer who specializes in conceptual portraits. Her work is both beautiful and thought-provoking. […]
40 Outstanding Examples of Conceptual Photography
Some genres like landscape photography are easy to identify. However, more abstract genres like conceptual photography can seem vague and even confusing, especially for beginners. What does a conceptual photo look like, exactly? And how can you know whether your photo fits that label? Basically, you can call your photo “conceptual” if you’re using it […]
Daydreaming: Gorgeous Portraits by Sarah Ann Loreth
Sarah Ann Loreth got into portrait photography five years ago as a way to relieve the difficulties she was then experiencing. “I was going through a particularly rough time in my life. I was working a very stressful job in an operating room while battling social anxiety and agoraphobia,” she says. “Picking up a camera […]
Faceless Portraits: Intriguing Fine Art Photos by Patty Maher
Patty Maher is an Ontario-based fine art photographer whose work focuses on portraiture, especially self-portraits. Portraits have caught her interest because of their potential for telling stories. “More than anything, I enjoy the stories that can be created in a single frame of a portrait,” she says. These stories often take place in natural settings, […]