Do you have little ones who enjoy your art form as much as you do? Here are some easy and fun photo project ideas for kids for you to share over the summer. Whether you share your own DSLR with your (responsible) child or use a childproof compact, there are
Is PolarPro GoldMist Diffusion Filter worth the hype for portraits and studio work? When it comes to diffusion filters, I’ve been on the hunt for something that adds a noticeable softness and glow—particularly for creative portraits and still life work. I recently got my hands on the GoldMist filter by
One of the first photography lessons you learn along the way is the impact of shallow depth of field. Its effect on an image — an aesthetically pleasing blur that separates the background from the subject — easily sets your camera photos apart from snapshots taken with smartphones or cheaper cameras.
One of the most popular photography genres to take on this sunny season is landscape photography. It’s especially great if you’re planning a wide variety of scenic locations to photograph all summer. But, are you ready with the right lens to capture what these beautiful places have to offer? If
Sometimes, the stars align. A moody location, a strong concept, and a creative challenge that pushes you just far enough out of your comfort zone to make something truly memorable. That’s exactly what happened with this image—The Last Train—a portrait I took as part of a High ISO challenge. I
Before you head off in the car for a great summer road trip, be sure you have the right cables, chargers and photography accessories to make your trip more memorable. Watch the video above for a complete checklist of tips! Charge up Don’t be the person who arrives at the
Meet the Godox V480: a sleek GN 50 on-camera flash that brings studio-quality light wherever you shoot. Powered by a high-capacity Li-ion battery delivering up to 650 full-power flashes with a rapid 1.7 s recycle, it offers both a responsive touchscreen and tactile buttons for intuitive control. With High-speed sync up to
As with any genre, among the main technical considerations to street photography is what focal length to use. Ultimately, however, “best” is subjective. Each focal length has a distinct look, and comes with its own pros and cons for capturing street scenes. Today, let’s take a look at what it’s
Struggling to make your photos stand out with just one preset? In this tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to stack multiple presets in Nik Color Efex to create your own unique editing style. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your confidence in post-processing, this step-by-step guide
Looking for something different to capture for your next photography project? Try capturing the unsettling and atmospheric aesthetic of liminal spaces. On their own and in the normal context, empty places don’t always make interesting images. But when they’re captured in an eerie or surreal aesthetic, the shift in mood brings
Learn how to set up studio lights for film noir portraits. In this video, I will run you through how I set up a simple three-light setup using constant LED lights and modifiers for a film noir portrait session in my studio. This is a fabulous setup for beginner and
Here in Arizona, the summertime light becomes harsh in short order. One of the things I do to increase my shooting time is to switch to the infrared camera. High sun and infrared capture lead to some interesting high-contrast images. I had a Lumix G6 converted to an infrared sensor
