There is something to be said for taking the time to really explore a subject. Whether it’s a person for a portrait shoot, flowers for
The subject of monetizing personal projects is near and dear to my heart. I put together a ninety-minute presentation about the subject and shared it
As humans, we are multi-faceted beings but not without imperfections. We are often insecure about these flaws, especially the physical ones since they are readily
Got a room with a view? Make the most of it: Set up your camera to shoot a time-lapse movie. It’s a great way to
Aurora HDR is not a piece of software I use very often. But it’s one that is nice to have in my toy/toolbox to play
I sat down with Dave Cross and Matt Kloskowski to talk about their upcoming Lightroom Virtual Summit, taking place May 3-7, 2021. Although Dave has
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There’s no question that astrophotography is one of the most interesting genres to get into. Photographing deep sky objects is especially exciting and rewarding, whether you’re a beginner or already years into it. However, to be able to make the most out of photographing the night sky, you need to
When it comes to landscape and travel photography, do you try to capture what thousands already have? Or do you look for something a little more unique? Perhaps you are asking, how can I make my travel pictures more interesting? I love to travel, many people do. Sadly, for many
“Fisheye lenses are gimmicks.” Lots of photographers think so. Most have never used one, but I don’t travel without one. The 15mm f/2.8 fisheye lens from Sigma is less than three inches in diameter and length. It weighs in at less than 12 ounces. This compact, relatively inexpensive optic offers
Food photography is commonly mistaken as something that makes our mouths water. While that is definitely one of the uses of the genre, it also pays to be aware of other ways to get creative with it. Food is such actually such a versatile subject to explore. If you look
This image that you see right here — the cover one — is a photo I took with a triathlon athlete for her blog. Did I get money for that? No. Am I happy with that? Yes. Will I do it again in the future? You bet! Here’s my experience
Why are passion projects so important? I really don’t think it matters what genre you photograph, or even what sort of creative you actually are. Photographer, videographer, musician, painter, sculpture, writer … if you are of the creative type, I am sure you are either thinking about, looking for or actively
A friend asked if it’s possible to make nice pictures of birds with her Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 bridge camera. I already knew the answer to that question but I wanted to illustrate my point. Spoiler alert: The answer is yes. I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 that’s similar so I
There are many composition rules that photographers are encouraged to follow. But, one of the easiest things you can do today to instantly improve your shots is filling the frame. In fact, you can learn how it’s done in just three minutes! In the video above, ExpertPhotography demonstrates how to
In essence, the art of still life is capturing inanimate objects in everyday settings. Often depicting fruit and flowers, meats and fish. Origins of still life art Still life art has been around since man first learned to create art, but it was not until the early 1600s when painters
For Israel-based fine art photographer Yehoshua Aryeh, the main challenge of life is to infuse holiness and inspiration into our daily activities. This has been guiding his approach to photographing his country, not only to showcase its physical beauty but also the allure of its soul. “Land of Life,” Aryeh’s
There is something to be said for taking the time to really explore a subject. Whether it’s a person for a portrait shoot, flowers for macro photography or one of your favorite architectural structures. It could even be something as simple as a pencil. Set a time limit I wouldn’t
The subject of monetizing personal projects is near and dear to my heart. I put together a ninety-minute presentation about the subject and shared it with my fellow photographers to a wonderful reception. A phone call leads to art In a call from Tennessee I was asked to go there
As humans, we are multi-faceted beings but not without imperfections. We are often insecure about these flaws, especially the physical ones since they are readily visible. This insecurity often manifests in not being comfortable being in front of the lens, for the fear of not looking good in the photos.
Got a room with a view? Make the most of it: Set up your camera to shoot a time-lapse movie. It’s a great way to capture the unfolding of time when you’re on a vacation or business trip, or to capture the drama of passing storms on a rainy day.
There’s no question that astrophotography is one of the most interesting genres to get into. Photographing deep sky objects is especially exciting and rewarding, whether you’re a beginner or already years into it. However, to be able to make the most out of photographing the night sky, you need to
When it comes to landscape and travel photography, do you try to capture what thousands already have? Or do you look for something a little more unique? Perhaps you are asking, how can I make my travel pictures more interesting? I love to travel, many people do. Sadly, for many
“Fisheye lenses are gimmicks.” Lots of photographers think so. Most have never used one, but I don’t travel without one. The 15mm f/2.8 fisheye lens from Sigma is less than three inches in diameter and length. It weighs in at less than 12 ounces. This compact, relatively inexpensive optic offers
Food photography is commonly mistaken as something that makes our mouths water. While that is definitely one of the uses of the genre, it also pays to be aware of other ways to get creative with it. Food is such actually such a versatile subject to explore. If you look
This image that you see right here — the cover one — is a photo I took with a triathlon athlete for her blog. Did I get money for that? No. Am I happy with that? Yes. Will I do it again in the future? You bet! Here’s my experience
Why are passion projects so important? I really don’t think it matters what genre you photograph, or even what sort of creative you actually are. Photographer, videographer, musician, painter, sculpture, writer … if you are of the creative type, I am sure you are either thinking about, looking for or actively
