Lots of things to protect you from the animals at the zoo. Fences, thick bullet-proof glass, distance, and more, can hinder your image making when learning and practicing. Read on for some tips, tricks and ideas to surmount these seeming problems. Fences Fences are everywhere at zoos with good reason.
In a world saturated with vibrant colors, black and white photography stands out as a timeless art form. It’s a deliberate step away from the visual feast we experience every day, inviting us to see the world through a different lens — one of stark contrasts, subtle tones and a
Ultralight. Ultrafast. Built for creators on the move. Say hello to the brand new RoadRunner Collection by PolarPro — a sleek, lightweight line of camera bags designed with fast-paced, on-the-go creators in mind. Whether you’re shooting stills or video, in the studio or out in the wild, these bags are
Looking for a flexible photography project that you can get started with anytime? A photo zine fits the bill nicely, especially since you can make one about anything you’re currently interested in or practicing at the moment. You can make it as simple or complex as you want, but the
Viltrox recently announced an exciting new full-frame lens in the Viltrox Air series, the Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air FE/Z, with compact, lightweight design and exceptional image quality. The efficient and precise autofocus system of this lens captures stunning moments, making photography enjoyable for everyone. It offers full-frame coverage and
Something to consider when styling and composing for a still life photoshoot is whether or not to use height — and I am not referring to standing on a ladder. If all of the items in your scene are fairly flat to the background, how will you place or angle
EBL sent us their rugged EBL Portable Power Station 500. We used it on a quick night photography trip and around the house, and reported back. Note: EBL sent us the EBL Portable Power Station 500. However, this is a completely independent review. All thoughts about this item are our
We need to have live targets in front of our lenses to become better wildlife photographers. You need to practice as much as you can. Zoos have animals and the opportunity to work on non-cooperative animals. Zoo Why head to the zoo? You’ll find lots of different targets each with
As with black and white photography, color photography isn’t about just shooting with your camera in color mode. For a color photo to be truly outstanding, eye-catching and skillfully done, we have to use colors more decisively. Every impressive photo out there, whether by legendary photographers or your favorite photographer
We’ve all been there. The gear closet, the dusty drawer, that forgotten corner of the shelf. In this photographer’s purgatory, lenses we once loved slumber, collecting more memories than megapixels. But listen up, shutterbugs! It’s time to give those old gems a second chance. Let’s face it, photography is a
Public transportation is one of the most common settings for street photography, for obvious reasons. We all commute on a daily (or almost daily) basis, so it’s inevitable to find interesting slices of life en route to your destination. As such, street photographers of all skill levels, then and now,
Getting out of your comfort zone is great for creativity. It not only gets the heart pumping but can also get the brain thinking. I have been working with a new client, who is a fantastic creative herself and her brief was for ‘a riot of color’ for Mardi Gras
