Most if not all of you at one point or another need to employ the use of a tripod. I would also guess most of you like to save money. Here are some easy to execute/cheap DIY tripod projects that I’m sure you will find useful. Have fun! Pocket Tripod The Super-Small Bottle-Cap Tripod Make […]
Quick Tips on Photographing Public Memorials and Statuary
Parks, gardens, museums, and public buildings offer some of the loveliest photographic subjects possible – statuary. Quite often it is difficult to convey the power of a large statue or public memorial in a photograph. Think of the enormous Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., although most people have seen photographs of it they are still […]
The Haunting Photo-Composites of Jim Kazanjian
Jim Kazanjian contacted us and wanted to show some of his work. I was amazed at what I saw. First off I want to say that it’s not the traditional things you expect to see here at TPA. It’s not photography but instead very skillfully crafted photo-composites that are both haunting and fantastical. Jim was […]
Free Slideshow Solutions Guaranteed to Make Your Portfolio Stand Out
Having an online portfolio is crucial for any photographer these days. Most have your standard run-of-the-mill gallery of images. It’s important to stand out from the crowd not only in your work but also in the presentation of that work. I have gathered several outstanding free solutions to make your portfolio stand out and add […]
The Definitive List of Online Photography Magazines
Today we bring you The Definitive List of Online Photography Magazines (or at least we think it is). Here you will find some of best photography magazines on the internet. Within these online publications you will see some of the best photography today from famous and unknown artists, read interviews, learn technique and so much […]
Over 100 Extremely Useful Photoshop Brushes for Your Next Project
Here is a great collection of high quality Photoshop brushes that you can use for your next photo manipulation project. Very subtle or very extreme effects can be achieved with the use of these brushes. Make sure and leave a comment if you have suggestions for others and want to share. BenBlogged Grunge Brushes (8) […]
Curing Blown Highlights with RAW
Blown highlights are undoubtedly one of the most annoying side-effects of digital photography. The entire image could be exposed perfectly, yet all it can take is a white building, a wedding dress, or reflections on the water to create blown highlights that are incredibly distracting to the eye. However, if you shoot in RAW format […]
Tips for Creating a Photographic Journal of a Single Year
We’ve all seen them – the flip-book style animations created by someone who takes a single photograph of themselves every day for a year. These are somewhat impressive, and can actually be a bit shocking because of the dramatic changes in appearance that some people experience. So, how do they do this so effectively? It […]
How To Choose a Lens That’s Right For You
While many people get excited about what new features are on the latest dSLR, any film photographer will tell you that the lens choice is more important than the camera choice. So let’s talk about how you would go about choosing the best lens (and that’s a subjective term). First off, you want something light. […]
Four Simple Ways to Improve Your Landscape Photos in Photoshop
All true landscape photographers take pride in their work, and that pride usually comes from hours of Photoshop editing. While there are numerous guides, tricks, and hints you can follow to edit your landscape photos beautifully, most take some time and dedication to perfect. Before you delve into the unforeseen, and sometimes complicated, world of […]