I’m going to get this out of the way first: I don’t like watermarks. I use them, but I don’t like putting them on my photos. Oh sure, I can name all the reasons that many of us put watermarks on
Originality seems to be a fleeting concept these days. With everyone having a camera on them at all times these days, do you feel there has been a lack of creativity in the images you see flooding your social media
There are more photographers playing in the field today than ever before. That old adage about anyone who picks up a DSLR, right? But trying to outdo each other or undercut each other isn’t doing anyone any favors. In fact,
I hear it all the time. “How do you compete with cell phone cameras?” The answer is kind of simple. Cell phone cameras, like the point and shoot cameras that preceded them, were designed for the consumer market. Not the
Good, I was hoping the title would grab your attention! If you’re already a serious photographer, great. You will relate to what is being said. If you want to be a serious photographer or you’re curious, my hope is that
I recently had a friend ask me what the difference is between underexposing and image and overexposing. Why do you do it and when? Is there a rule to follow when exposing your images? Underexposed Let’s start with the basics.
According to the fashionistas, the colors in style for 2021 are the following: Flame Scarlet Saffron Classic Blue Biscay Green Chive Faded Denim Orange Peel Mosaic Blue Sunlight Coral Pink Cinnamon Stick Grape Compote How does all this relate to
Back in the day, there were two primary camera brands — Canon and Nikon. If you walked into any camera shop, Canon and Nikon were the main brands you saw. The companies moved the photography industry forward year after year,
Let’s get one thing out of the way — this is not a hit piece on Profoto. I’ve been an avid user and proponent of their gear for almost a decade. Their lighting is consistent and nearly bulletproof, and the
Education is crucial in any field, but how about a piece of paper? Will a degree really help you as a photographer? Is college worth it? People confess that their diploma is just a piece of paper, and college is
All of the new artificial intelligence we’re seeing in the photography world has got me thinking about how it affects what we do. How we think about our creating images might change, no? How about our processes and the actual
Do you suffer from G.A.S. — as in Gear Acquisition Syndrome? Many photographers struggle from this; I know I certainly do. I was never that much of a hoarder until I got into photography, but suddenly I have stuff everywhere
How do you go about photographing a surprise proposal photography session? How do you price them so they’re attractive to clients, yet profitable for you? Some of the popular requests we get at our studio are for surprise proposal photography
The subject of monetizing personal projects is near and dear to my heart. I put together a ninety-minute presentation about the subject and shared it with my fellow photographers to a wonderful reception. A phone call leads to art In
As humans, we are multi-faceted beings but not without imperfections. We are often insecure about these flaws, especially the physical ones since they are readily visible. This insecurity often manifests in not being comfortable being in front of the lens,
Got a room with a view? Make the most of it: Set up your camera to shoot a time-lapse movie. It’s a great way to capture the unfolding of time when you’re on a vacation or business trip, or to
There’s no question that astrophotography is one of the most interesting genres to get into. Photographing deep sky objects is especially exciting and rewarding, whether you’re a beginner or already years into it. However, to be able to make the
When it comes to landscape and travel photography, do you try to capture what thousands already have? Or do you look for something a little more unique? Perhaps you are asking, how can I make my travel pictures more interesting?
“Fisheye lenses are gimmicks.” Lots of photographers think so. Most have never used one, but I don’t travel without one. The 15mm f/2.8 fisheye lens from Sigma is less than three inches in diameter and length. It weighs in at
Aurora HDR is not a piece of software I use very often. But it’s one that is nice to have in my toy/toolbox to play with when I feel the need to try something different. This particular time though, I
Food photography is commonly mistaken as something that makes our mouths water. While that is definitely one of the uses of the genre, it also pays to be aware of other ways to get creative with it. Food is such
This image that you see right here — the cover one — is a photo I took with a triathlon athlete for her blog. Did I get money for that? No. Am I happy with that? Yes. Will I do
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