If you want your photography to be story-driven, adapting a cinematic style will most likely help you nail the job. It allows several elements to come together to evoke the mood and feel of movie stills. The latest addition on our list of impressive cinematic photography projects is definitely a
Curious about cinematic photography but don’t know where to start? The term itself has been thrown around here and there for many things in the last decade or so. As a result, many creatives have become confused about what it really means. In a nutshell, there’s more to it than
If there’s one influence that photographers can get inspired by, it’s the cinema. Whether it be lighting, mood or composition, movies can truly spark us to create something special. Such is the case with Aaron Anderson, a portrait photographer that creates stunning photographic stories, unlike anyone I’ve come across. I’ve
Not so long ago, we shared some tips on how to draw inspiration from movies to improve your cinematic photography. Today, we’d like to add more to that with some insights from Oklahoma-based cinematographer Spenser Sakurai. In the video above, he shared his four tips on creating great cinematic imagery
I’m a big fan of cinematic photography. It’s one of the most popular visual styles these days for photographers of all levels, and it’s easy to see why. With its innate ability to effectively set the mood and emphasize the narrative, it’s the go-to style of many photographers who are
New York City is one of the most popular cities among photographers for the energy of daily life out in its streets. There’s always something fascinating to capture out there, and I’m sure a lot of us can’t wait for the pandemic to be over so we can see it
Legendary English cinematographer Roger Deakins is best known for his gripping work on films like “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Fargo,” “A Beautiful Mind,” “Skyfall,” “Sicario,” “Blade Runner 2049” and “1917.” The last two are particularly noteworthy for earning him the Academy Awards. So, when landscape photographer Todd Dominey came across some
Fashion photography is one of those genres that open up a lot of creative possibilities and often yield stunning and poignant results. I enjoy seeing how photographers bend the genre and combine it with other approaches and kinds of photography to communicate a visual message or convey brand personality. A
Plants typically aren’t the first subjects that come to mind whenever we want to document silence and solitude. But for Dublin-based Juan Alfonso Solis, they are actually perfect for the job given their plenty of similarities with us. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted this realization, prompting him to create a moody
Cinematic photography has been popular in the last decade or so for its ability to make visual stories more immersive. Angles and framing are the landmark storytelling tools for this style, while color sets the mood that complements the narrative. We see it in both digital and film photography projects,
Cinematic photos are eye-catching and can add value to a portfolio. They may not be the style you normally shoot, but they draw attention to your work. Think of a cinematic photo as a fancy sports car in front of a car dealership, it catches the eye of everyone, including
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending Capture Cinematic Weddings with Ray Roman in Fort Lauderdale. We learned how to maximize picture quality with proper exposure settings, understanding how to “master the speeches” and get perfect audio every time, and how to price & position our work
