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Creating abstract photo art from nature is a wonderful way to turn a ho-hum overcast photo day into one that gets you some colorful décor imagery. Keep this in your back pocket on days when it just isn’t working for
Outdoor photography encompasses a myriad of subjects from landscapes to avian creatures crossing the heavens above. I’ll be exploring this subject on a regular basis, sharing my gear selection, techniques, composition and much more. Oak Creek, Arizona Combing through my
Spring and summer is the perfect time to tune up some of your outdoor photography skills, and Viewbug has just what you need. In its course catalog are short flash courses, to whet your appetite for some photography education. Some
Category: Outdoor Photographer: David Simon Photo: “Waterfall – Isle of Skye – Scotland” While I’m always a sucker for a good waterfall photo, it was the fantastic light that made me pause. Absolutely gorgeous! Technically perfect, wonderful colors, and razor
Oftentimes we can’t schedule our photoshoots around perfect sky conditions. Especially during the summer, the long days and high sun becomes challenging, leaving you guessing at having clouds in the sky, or praying that Golden Hour will work out. But
Category: Outdoors Photographer: Stéphane Hernandez “Cascade Moustier_1” I’m a sucker for waterfalls, but his beautiful photo caught my eye with its delicious painterly feel, and the hidden staircase winding up the bank on the right side of the frame. This gives
Category: Outdoors Photographer: sfowlerphotos “textures of the edge of the world” This aptly named photo is all about textures. The black and white treatment serves to remove the distractions of color, and let the viewer bask in details. The leading lines
Usually, my articles have a lighthearted note, full of photography wit and wisdom (bite your tongue, let me cling to my illusion.) But, I’m going to get a little serious in this one. I am a firm believer that to
Category: Outdoors Photographer: Tassanee “Celestial” I think the key to a great Milky Way shot is having a strong foreground to provide a sense of scale and wonder. I think Tassanee picked an ideal location, and the Milky Way is a
Category: Outdoors Photographer: Martin Bishop “Fishing Boat Anchored in Cullercoats Bay” There is beauty in simplicity, and our Photographer of the Day, Martin Bishop, has done a great job of creating a simply beautiful photograph. The silhouette of the fishing boat
My friends at Mindshift Gear sent over one of their newest bag: the Backlight 26L for me to review. This bag is perfect for anyone looking to fit a bunch of gear for a basic day shoot or even a
Mike “Hollywood” Kubeisy sent me an image of an outdoor portrait setup when he was on the set of NCIS. I analyzed the image and came up with a few setup tips.
I am a big fan of genre-bending photography. I love how the elements from different forms and approaches come together to breathe new life into something familiar. One of my favorite photographers who do this perfectly is Slovakia-based photographer Maria
This morning, Skylum announced an update to its new LuminarAI program, version 1.0.1. The update adds several interface improvements, as well as 111 bug fixes for both macOS and Windows platforms. Enhanced editing experience The biggest change users will see
As a self-proclaimed lover of winter, snow and the crisp cold air that comes with it, heading to the Arctic was a bucket list item. I’ve always been fascinated by the polar regions and I am beyond fortunate to have
Every once in a while, an artist bursts forth with such a profound impact on a genre of art that it forever alters its course. Troy Paiva is one such artist. Troy is the author of four books, with a
Who are you making photos for? This question by Ohio-based photographer Matt Day is simple and straightforward. Still, it may take some time for us to confidently answer it. Whether you’re new to photography or a little further along, it’s
Late last week, it came out that Apple was bringing a few ports back to its MacBook Pro lineup, after they were removed in 2016. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to bring back the SD card slot
“My first ‘f8 and be there’ opportunity was when I saw smoke from a fire on the horizon, grabbed my camera, and was first on the scene at a major gasoline fire in Doraville [Georgia] in 1972.” -Ron Sherman Ron
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
National Parks at Night hold night photography workshops that provide top-shelf education both in the classroom and in the field, and are arguably the best in the world at doing so. So when they decided to create a Night Photo
Pre-photography, I spent the first 15 years of my adult life supporting people with special needs in various capacities. I loved what I did, and it was incredibly rewarding. I cared for my students and clients dearly, and they were
