From real estate to portraiture to landscape composition, changing weather conditions are the single element in which we possess zero creative control as photographers. The weather app of today does add a certain level of forecasting and planning confidence, and especially so for scheduled client work, yet plan as we
Sharing is what the holidays are all about. We’d love to see how our readers are celebrating the holidays this season! One of the things I love about the holidays is the sharing of images. We welcome you into our homes, our lives and our traditions by sharing our holiday
It’s always fascinating to peer inside the minds of photographers to get a view of their creative process. The experience is especially inspiring when it tells us about the creation of their best known work. If you’re into documentary photography, you’ll definitely enjoy this behind the picture story straight from
An on-camera monitor can be one of the most convenient tools in a videographer’s arsenal. The Elvid FieldVision 4KV2 7-inch on-camera monitor is poised to offer a lot of performance for a little money. Can it deliver the goods on a budget? Read on to find out. I’ve been putting
A fellow photographer just asked for help because they have been in a photography slump for the last four months. I thought I’d share my reply and ideas to help us all when this happens. Face it — it happens to all of us sooner or later. Just get out
When I first discovered Fine Art America, I thought it was the perfect place for gifts. After all, Fine Art America lets people discover the best photography and wall art for their homes. Things like posters, pillows, towels, stationery and even shower curtains are just some of what Fine Art
I’ve been a little slow to download the newest version of Adobe’s Photoshop and Adobe Camera Raw (ACR). But I’m glad that I finally got over that and had time to check out some new features. Selection is power in post-production Photographing Sandhill Cranes before dawn can lead to a
Recently on a trip to Sedona, AZ, I found myself struggling a bit on uneven terrain. My backpack was loaded to the brim with photography gear and the extra weight on my back occasionally made me feel unbalanced and unsteady, especially when climbing over rocks or up/down steep paths. One
Is winter your favorite season to photograph? You definitely have to make the most out of it by exploring multiple genres and snow photo ideas. Not only will you get to try something new for your usual photography projects. It’s also a perfect time to explore different genres and add
With the increasing popularity of YouTube, Instagram Reels, TikTok and various other video-based platforms, one begs the question — are still images overrated? Is photography dead? Is social media killing off still images? With the advent of digital photography, just about everyone has a camera with them at all times,
Fan Ho was known for his exceptional photos of Hong Kong’s changing urban landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Many even called him the “Cartier-Bresson of the East.” So, it’s not surprising that many street photographers continue to turn to his work for inspiration. This is especially the case for
A black and white image is just a desaturated image, right? Not necessarily. There’s more than one way of making a black and white photo, and depending on the effect you want to achieve, you might be missing out on options to enhance your creativity. Desaturating an image in Lightroom
