Another week, another photography challenge! Here’s one that you can tackle over the weekend. For the 43rd week of their 52-week Photo Challenge, the folks of SlickPic are calling everyone to get creative with their photos through Long Exposure. If you’re ready and raring to go, it’s time to refill your
As a photographer, travelling offers endless opportunities for creativity. From bustling cityscapes to serene natural landscapes, there’s always a new and exciting scene to capture. One of the most rewarding aspects of travel photography is discovering hidden gems, those off-the-beaten-path locations that offer unique and unforgettable photo opportunities. With the
Sunset is one of the best times to do a fall portrait session. The golden light makes the gorgeous foliage even more stunning for a dramatic backdrop. Still, if the weather is not on your side on the day of your shoot, there’s a trick you can pull up your
Do you ever explore charming small towns filled with unique attractions? Imagine pedalling or even just walking through picturesque landscapes and stumbling upon whimsical bike sculptures scattered throughout the streets. Welcome to Omeo, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Victoria’s High Country. Welcome to Omeo We recently visited
If you like flexibility when you shoot but love golden hour lighting, then this setup could be a good one to add to your mental kit! In this walkthrough, I’ll show you how I simulated a hazy golden hour look with a simple off-camera flash kit. What you’ll need Setting
At just under five pounds, the Manfrotto BeFree Pro 3-Way Aluminum Tripod is not the lightest but may be one of the most versatile if you are a video creator as well as a stills photographer. Even with a heavy load as shown above the tripod locks in place very
I recently wrote an article on using the Zhiyun Fiveray M20 to light up subjects for your photos. We had so much fun on a recent trip away doing just that. We have visited this pot many times over the year and have even done some astrophotography here too. Sadly,
Many of us us aren’t new to taking portraits of strangers, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less challenging. But if you’re up for a bigger challenge — literally and figuratively — you might want to use a bigger medium. Go big or go home with a large format camera,
Halloween is the perfect time to experiment with dramatic lighting styles to create a spooky and atmospheric atmosphere. By utilizing the Neewer LS39 spotlight or TL60 RGB Light stick and understanding the power of light and shadow, you can transform your Halloween scenes into chilling and captivating experiences. Remember, the
I own many cameras and lenses but I can only use one camera and one lens at a time. I usually tend to spend 6-12 months shooting one or two systems. By now, I have tested or owned every camera and lens I want to test or own. At my
Living in a Bortle Four, a.k.a. a pretty dark place, constellations can be difficult to render. The star pattern is very discernible to the eye. Yet the camera captures so many more stars the pattern gets lost. In even Lower score Bortle One areas, it’s even worse. For the unfamiliar,
Are you currently unhappy or unsatisfied with your photography? Do you feel that you’re not progressing or improving despite consistent practice and numerous projects? You may be guilty of some bad habits that are holding your photography back. Or even making your photos worse. In the video above, UK-based street
