When photographers speak of contrast, the first thing that comes to mind is the contrast adjustment slider on Lightroom or other editing software. It represents the relationship between light and dark in our images. However, contrast actually applies to a
It’s been a really long couple of years, hasn’t it? Where I live in Australia, we are under a constant lockdown threat. We never know when and where one will hit. I am in lockdown right now. I cannot leave
Take all the lighting tips, all the posing tips, all the retouching tips, all the business tips and put them away in a file folder in your brain. It’s summertime. Just go have some fun, and maybe even make a
As photographers, one of the ways we describe or define our work is through the genres or styles we choose to specialize in. This may be useful at first, because it allows us to focus on learning the skills and
Creativity has suffered this past year for many of us. I don’t remember where I came across this story but I thought it was worth sharing. Inspiration can always be found though from all types of places if we keep
Taking a break from photography or can’t shoot for whatever reason? One of the ways you can still stay inspired and creative is to browse photo books. There are many big titles featuring the work of iconic photographers for you
You reviewed the camera manual and completed an online tutorial. You did everything you thought you were supposed to do. And yet, your photographs have not exposed the way you want them to be. When I was a new photographer,
We are completely bombarded with images every single day. From social media to blogs, to advertisements and billboards, we are constantly flooded with images that are aggressively jostling for our attention. As a fledgling portrait photographer myself years ago, this
Creative photography can mean a lot of different things. Composites, elaborate setups, hair, makeup and incredible locations all fit the bill. But, you can also get pretty creative without much work. I like to call it being lazy as a
A couple of years ago, I purchased a new lens, the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3. Why? Well, I got a great deal on it at WPPI and my Canon 70-300mm, while still working perfectly, was 10 years old. I thought the
Being creative is crucial for any professional individual, whether you are an artist, entrepreneur, photographer, etc. We know creativity when we see it, but why is it so hard to explain? In this article, I’ll try to breakdown the definition
Inspiracles — take your most creative photos ever Master the art of photography with more inspiration — not more expensive gear. Do you love photography? Then you probably want to learn how to capture those special moments more creatively. To
Take all the lighting tips, all the posing tips, all the retouching tips, all the business tips and put them away in a file folder in your brain. It’s summertime. Just go have some fun, and maybe even make a
As photographers, one of the ways we describe or define our work is through the genres or styles we choose to specialize in. This may be useful at first, because it allows us to focus on learning the skills and
Creativity has suffered this past year for many of us. I don’t remember where I came across this story but I thought it was worth sharing. Inspiration can always be found though from all types of places if we keep
Taking a break from photography or can’t shoot for whatever reason? One of the ways you can still stay inspired and creative is to browse photo books. There are many big titles featuring the work of iconic photographers for you
You reviewed the camera manual and completed an online tutorial. You did everything you thought you were supposed to do. And yet, your photographs have not exposed the way you want them to be. When I was a new photographer,
We are completely bombarded with images every single day. From social media to blogs, to advertisements and billboards, we are constantly flooded with images that are aggressively jostling for our attention. As a fledgling portrait photographer myself years ago, this
Creative photography can mean a lot of different things. Composites, elaborate setups, hair, makeup and incredible locations all fit the bill. But, you can also get pretty creative without much work. I like to call it being lazy as a
A couple of years ago, I purchased a new lens, the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3. Why? Well, I got a great deal on it at WPPI and my Canon 70-300mm, while still working perfectly, was 10 years old. I thought the
Being creative is crucial for any professional individual, whether you are an artist, entrepreneur, photographer, etc. We know creativity when we see it, but why is it so hard to explain? In this article, I’ll try to breakdown the definition
Inspiracles — take your most creative photos ever Master the art of photography with more inspiration — not more expensive gear. Do you love photography? Then you probably want to learn how to capture those special moments more creatively. To
Feeling creatively stuck? Here’s one way that thinking outside the box you can get the creative juices flowing again. Think of a list of random words, or have someone give you a list. Six to eight words is usually a
How often do you hear photography masters and mentors caution against chasing perfection? It’s a construct that is so subjective and elusive that it can be more of a distraction than a way forward in our photography. Today’s photography inspiration
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