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Tips for exposing snowy scenes

We’ve all felt the excitement of watching the first snowflakes of the season drifting down from the sky. As photographers, we know that a fresh blanket of snow can present an entirely new perspective on familiar scenes. Photographing in the snow can be a great way to get yourself out

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Creating gorgeous backlight in Luminar Neo

This video is about not only creating gorgeous backlight in Luminar Neo, but preserving when images aren’t happening as you wish. I had two images with a really boring overcast sky and tried two different approaches to them. I also had a walk-through with some do’s and don’ts in sky

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Give your bokeh Christmas flair with this DIY lens filter

Feeling crafty? This easy lens modifier is a fun one for the holidays and only takes a few minutes to prepare. Bonus: Your kids will love it! I love shooting wide open to capture beautiful bokeh behind my subject: The blurry, out-of-focus blobs that are characteristic of wide apertures. Bokeh

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NYC street photography on Christmas Day

With only a couple of weeks left before Christmas, many of you are probably finalizing photography plans and projects for the big day. In case you’re still unsure or want to try something different, how about doing Christmas Day street photography in your city? You might want to take a

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Creating a holiday scene for families

With this photoshoot, I pictured it was Christmas Eve. Families were sitting by the fireplace, with sleepy and excited kids. Mum or dad was reading their favorite Christmas stories before bed. The kids putting out milk and cookies for Santa and falling asleep in front of the fire. Memories from

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SlickPic Photography Challenge: Visualizing Music

Up for another photography challenge? We’re down to the last three weeks of SlickPic’s 52-week Photo Challenge! For week 50, the folks of SlickPic are calling everyone to transform music into a visual masterpiece. Is this challenge up your alley? It’s time to refill your creative juices and put your

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Cold weather essentials to keep you warm in the winter

Winter offers beautiful opportunities for photography like snow-covered landscapes, and even the Northern Lights. But of course, it’s also cold. Here are some essential cold weather gear that will keep you warm. Feet I feel like if I can keep my feet warm, I’ve won half the battle. I love

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