The trouble with photographing eyeglasses is that they’re made of glass, which is generally pretty reflective and reflections of my flashes may obscure the eyes behind the glass, and if we can’t see a person’s eyes we might as well
Using the light from a window is a terrific way to illuminate your subject. It can be the biggest and softest light of all — and it’s free. One of the biggest advantages to using window light is that what
What’s the difference between hard and soft light? This is a great question and one that can sometimes be a little confusing when you’re first starting out as a photographer. Soft light comes from a light source that is relatively
When looking at a portrait where is the first place you look? I look at the subject’s eyes. This leads me to look at the lights in their eyes. A catchlight is a light source that causes a specular highlight
Want to separate yourself from your competition? Learn how to backlight your subjects! In all my years of photography, none of my images get as many oohs and ahhhs as my backlit images. Combine a backlit image with some interesting
I recently set about capturing some images of my Mother’s Day flowers. It’s something I do every year, it’s a lovely keepsake, long after the flowers have withered and died. Taking them out to the studio and captured something simple
In the past, I’ve shown you how I used a translucent diffuser to create soft light with a Speedlight and hot red hairdo in a hot red jeep. When you shine light through a translucent material, it spreads out and
Having trouble getting your Canon EOS R6 to work with your really expensive Profoto flashes? It may be your shutter mode. I owe Profoto an apology. I’ve owned the EOS R6 for almost a year now and I love the
Up in the mountains of Nevada is a ghost town. It was a former old Western mining town, and its fortunes rose and fell with the demand for precious metals. We arrived at the town, ready for some night photography.
The other day, I found myself in Monument Valley photographing a bunch of dancers. Of course, I was there at sunrise, which lasted for two hours and bathed the entire valley in beautiful light so I could leisurely make artful
I am really fortunate that I am able to photograph such fascinating subjects. Photographing abandoned trains and locomotives is certainly a highlight. However, these enormous cement pipes in front of a train car caught my eye. When I aimed my
Do you want to quickly pop up some light in your scene? A great piece of gear to keep in your camera bag at all times is a colored LED. These are versatile and can completely transform your location. In
Handholding a large telephoto lens may be intimidating for first-timers, or can be bothersome even for those who are already familiar with it. Tools like tripods and gimbal heads may help make it a bit more manageable. But there will
There are a LOT of really cool photography tools out there these days. At one point it was really just a battle for the top spot with two brands. Now there are so many more options. Sure, people still love
Selfies with your phone are fun, but you can do so much if you use your camera. You can control the depth of field, lighting, lens choice and you can place the camera somewhere other than arm’s length. All cameras
I enjoy nature photography, but sadly I am not really a nature photographer. More of a hobbyist. I don’t really have the right gear for real nature photography and only got my first big zoom (300mm) last year. I do
Lensbaby has announced a new Obscura lens. A camera obscure, ancestor of the photographic camera, is a darkened room with a small hole or lens at one side, through which an image is projected onto a wall or table opposite
It’s a great time to be a film photographer today because you get the best of both worlds. You can enjoy the slow process and nostalgic vibe of film and the convenience of digital tools to complement it. Among these
Adding bokeh to the background is one of the sure-fire ways to make portraits extra interesting. It may not be easily available in your shooting locations. But there’s actually an easy way to create the effect right in your backyard!
Selfies. Love them or hate them, today is the day to embrace getting in front of your camera. Yes, there is a national day of just about everything, and today we get to indulge ourselves with selfies. Selfies vs. self-portraits
Amazon Prime Day is officially under way! Over the next two days, you can save big on a ton of great stuff from Amazon — and that includes some great gear for photographers. Check out some of our favorites below.
As photographers, we often pride ourselves on our ability to see the inspiration and creative potential in any scene. This is a skill that comes through practice and the development of your artistic eye over time. This may seem to
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