A common question is what light painting tools I recommend for light painting for night photography. Here’s what I recommend — and why. I’ll start with the most inexpensive light painting choices and work my way up. What is light painting? Light painting is a term that is often used
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
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
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
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
As we gear up for the biggest shopping season of the year, we’re presenting our favorite gifts for photographers this holiday season. If you’re still finalizing your shopping list for yourself and for the camera-loving people in your life, we have you covered! Below are a few of our favorites
In photography, rules are like guideposts that offer us a path to creating visually appealing images. We’ve all heard of the Rule of Thirds, a fundamental principle that divides our frame into nine equal parts to help us compose our shots with balance and harmony. But what if I told
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
The NEEWER HB80C 80W RGBWW Mini COB LED Video Light is a compact yet powerful lighting solution designed for photographers and videographers seeking versatility and high performance. Weighing in at a mere 2.88 pounds, its lightweight design ensures easy portability, making it an excellent choice for on-the-go shoots and dynamic
Who says Christmas portraits have to be posed and old fashioned? Try having some fun with yours this year. Grab a friend or two, or perhaps a selfie, and combine that with a Christmas hat and some Christmas lights. No need to go overboard. Keep it simple Keep it simple
Curious about infrared photography and getting its distinctly vibrant look? This specialized and moderately technical genre does require a bit of work and modified gear. Today’s featured tutorial covers the editing part, so you might want to save this for later when you need the next step for getting those
There’s something about working a regular location that allows for stronger photos. When you only work a place once, you only have one lighting scenario. You also tend to think, “Ah I’ve got the shot I want.” Second, third and even the 12th visits yield better photos as you explore
