Few things are more awe-inspiring than a dark sky full of millions of stars. Capturing compelling images of stars used to be expensive and time consuming. As digital cameras have become more and more capable, photographing the night sky has become easily accessible. Here are some basic tips to get you out the door and […]
Here and Now: Cool Conceptual Portraits by Nate Bittinger
Nate Bittinger is a Maryland-based professional photographer who’s also a graphic designer by trade. His love for photography began unexpectedly in 2012, when he bought his first DSLR camera. He wanted to take his own stock photos for his graphic design work, but he knew nothing about photography. Through a lot of research, he learned […]
Surreal Poetry: Fine Art Photography by Erika Zolli
Erika Zolli, also known as Eribluff, is a fine art photographer based in Milan, Italy. Her work explores the dreamlike dimension of the mind through surreal worlds she’s created. Although these worlds are often strange, they have a lightness and a sense of magic, too. Erika’s first became interested in photography while studying Philosophy and […]
Savoring Life: Beautiful Food Photography by Carol Hart
Carol Hart is an amazing food photographer based in Seattle, WA. She has a great eye for composition, but more importantly, she loves food. Food is one of those simple (though essential) pleasures in life we sometimes forget to pay attention to. Great food photography, like Carol’s, celebrates this big part of our lives and […]
25 Amazing Photographers You Probably Didn’t Know About
Art builds upon art. All great artists in history build upon the work of their predecessors. Even if the artist radically changed their field, they still used the existing art around them as a jumping board into something new. This process is also valuable for photographers. Growing as a photographer, means seeing the world in […]
Inspirational Blind Photographers and Their Portfolios
There is nothing more inspiring than people who overcome their limitations. Blind photographers show us what is possible when our passion is stronger than our obstacles. Their work is also an important addition to photography in general. The perspectives blind photographers offer are unique. The techniques and methods they develop can be an inspiration to […]
20 of the Best Bridges in the World for Photography
You can find bridges of all shapes and sizes around the world, but no matter where they are, they’re all there to get people from point A to point B. Even if photographers aren’t interested in getting from point A to point B, they might be interested in the bridge itself. Of course, not every […]
Using Window Light in Portraits: Three Essentials Photographers Must Know
Great photography lighting setups don’t have to burn a hole in the bottom of your wallet—a hole in the side of your house will do. Windows can be great tools for lighting many types of shots, especially portraits. Window light offers all the qualities of sunshine, only in a form that’s easier to control. The […]
Lost Souls: Candid Street Portraits by GianStefano Fontana
Traveling and taking photos are two separate hobbies, yet they’ve become almost inseparable nowadays. If a tourist doesn’t have a DSLR or point-and-click camera, they at least have a smartphone to capture a few shots on. It’s not unusual for a trip to inspire a greater interest in photography, but that interest can end up […]
30 Astonishing Photographs of Spider Webs
It’s fascinating to watch spiders spin their webs. What makes a particular spider create one design, while another will come up with something totally different? They truly are works of art, which catch flies as a bonus. For photographers, spider webs are an excellent combination of biology and design. There are many ways in which […]