Joy is a film photographer, writer, and visual storyteller based in Manila, Philippines. She is drawn to conceptual portraits and surreal imagery, which she also strives to flesh out in her own work. Her photos have been featured on Flickr and several independent film photography blogs and magazines.
With Father’s Day in full swing, I’m sure many of you already have plans to celebrate, with or without something photography-related included. Whichever the case, I’m sure you’ll find today’s featured body of work a touching visual story. For Father’s
One light studio setups are popular for portrait photography, not only for their convenience but also because they produce gorgeous results. They’re especially great for black and white portraits because they bring an elegant simplicity to the shots. If this
When it comes to street photography, 35mm is typically the recommended focal length because of its semi-wide angle view. It’s wide enough for including more of the scene in your frame, or even shooting in cramped locations. But, it also
So, you already know how to create a pure black background using the right tools and camera settings. Your next questions would most likely be, how do you make the most out of it? Will it give you great results
Most film photographers who start shooting medium format film often do using 6×6 format. Most of us are no strangers to square framing, thanks to Instagram. Still, if you’re used to shooting mostly in 35mm format, composing for 6×6 can
With Pride Month in full swing, I’m sure a lot of you have started with some projects especially for the occasion. If not (yet), I hope the LGBTQ-themed projects from years back that I’ve been sharing may give you some
Even if you don’t have any photoshoots in the pipeline, it’s always a great idea to prepare for future projects. That’s where you can use technology within your fingertips to your advantage. There’s virtually an app for everything, including planning for outdoor
As with any photography genre, there are many ways you can create mood and impact in landscape photography. Much of this relies on your choice of camera setting based on your scene. But if you’re still new to it, knowing
Part of what makes film photography such a captivating medium is how nostalgic it is, from the gear it uses to the photos it yields. We also can’t deny that many film cameras are works of art themselves. So, it’s
Most landscape photographers will tell you that the best time to shoot is during the golden hour. It’s the time of the day when the sky turns into a colorful symphony that makes an already beautiful location even more stunning.
Taking a break from photography or can’t shoot for whatever reason? One of the ways you can still stay inspired and creative is to browse photo books. There are many big titles featuring the work of iconic photographers for you
Pride Month is always such a vibrant time of the year, even if events aren’t as big anymore due to the pandemic. Still, that doesn’t stop photographers from crafting LGBTQ-centric projects to celebrate and raise awareness to the cause. Even
When it comes to street photography, 35mm is typically the recommended focal length because of its semi-wide angle view. It’s wide enough for including more of the scene in your frame, or even shooting in cramped locations. But, it also
So, you already know how to create a pure black background using the right tools and camera settings. Your next questions would most likely be, how do you make the most out of it? Will it give you great results
Most film photographers who start shooting medium format film often do using 6×6 format. Most of us are no strangers to square framing, thanks to Instagram. Still, if you’re used to shooting mostly in 35mm format, composing for 6×6 can
With Pride Month in full swing, I’m sure a lot of you have started with some projects especially for the occasion. If not (yet), I hope the LGBTQ-themed projects from years back that I’ve been sharing may give you some
Even if you don’t have any photoshoots in the pipeline, it’s always a great idea to prepare for future projects. That’s where you can use technology within your fingertips to your advantage. There’s virtually an app for everything, including planning for outdoor
As with any photography genre, there are many ways you can create mood and impact in landscape photography. Much of this relies on your choice of camera setting based on your scene. But if you’re still new to it, knowing
Part of what makes film photography such a captivating medium is how nostalgic it is, from the gear it uses to the photos it yields. We also can’t deny that many film cameras are works of art themselves. So, it’s
Most landscape photographers will tell you that the best time to shoot is during the golden hour. It’s the time of the day when the sky turns into a colorful symphony that makes an already beautiful location even more stunning.
Taking a break from photography or can’t shoot for whatever reason? One of the ways you can still stay inspired and creative is to browse photo books. There are many big titles featuring the work of iconic photographers for you
Pride Month is always such a vibrant time of the year, even if events aren’t as big anymore due to the pandemic. Still, that doesn’t stop photographers from crafting LGBTQ-centric projects to celebrate and raise awareness to the cause. Even
One of the things that photographers first learn in photo editing is the using the S-curve. This technique using the Curves command in Photoshop is actually a powerful tool for tweaking the brightness, contrast, and colors of your photos. It
One of the most fun things about shooting in the studio is experimenting with different light modifiers to achieve different looks. Apart from the usual tools like softboxes, reflectors and gobos, you may also want to consider adding v-flats to
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