Summer photography fun with kids: Skittles
Julie Powell
Looking for some fun photographic ideas for kids this summer? Try melting some Skittles. This is a little more involved than it looks on the surface, but loads of fun
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Summer photography fun with kids: Traffic lights
Julie Powell
Looking for some fun photographic ideas for kids this summer? Try melting some different colored icypoles (what we call popsicles in Australia) and capture the fun. I used red, green
The Traveling Photographer: Photography from a moving train
Susan Kanfer
Is it possible to make good photographs from the window of a moving train? If you asked me last month I would have said absolutely not. The windows are blotchy
Quick Tip: Be creative, but don’t reinvent the wheel, modify it
Vanelli
A quick tip teaching on how to be creative, without reinventing the wheel.
Wedding photography: Capturing the first dance
Vanelli
Wedding photographer’s don’t have the luxury of a second chance to capture a bride and groom’s first dance. Here’s how to capture a beautiful moment that will be cherished for years.
Quick Tip: Try fog in a can
Vanelli
Using a fog machine indoors — especially in a small, unvented room — can be challenging. On your next shoot, try Atmosphere Aerosol, a.k.a. Fog in a Can. Atmosphere Aerosol looks like hairspray,
Quick Tip: Daylight saving time has ended; rethink what you plan to photograph
Vanelli
As Daylight Savings time ends, what does this mean for photographers? Time to rethink what you plan to photograph.
Quick Tip: A Free Way To Create Powerful Images
Matthew Jordan Smith
The old saying, “the early bird gets the worm” is not only true in life it’s true in photography as well. One way to improve your photography is to take pictures
Portrait Tips: Great Eyes Start At The Toes
Levi Sim
The eyes are the most important part of a portrait, and the expression in the eyes makes the difference between a well-lit picture and a stunning portrait. You’ll notice that
Book Review: The Moment It Clicks, by Joe McNally (Must Read)
Levi Sim
The Moment It Clicks is not a new book, but I just read it again for the third time and realized that some of you may not have read it
“I Like This Picture Because…”
Levi Sim
I think the Snake River Plain in southern Idaho is one of the prettiest places in the world and one of the hardest places to photograph. It’s expansive and grand and
Four Tips for Starbursts
Levi Sim
Any small light source in your photograph can potentially become a starburst, and finding creative ways to use them in your pictures is fun. These tips will help you build
Photographing San Miguel de Allende
Susan Kanfer
Nestled in the highlands of central Mexico and steeped in history, San Miguel de Allende is a charming city to visit and to photograph at any time. During the Day
Change Perspective to Make Better Photos
Levi Sim
If something is worth photographing, it’s probably worth photographing from multiple angles. It’s easy to start high, at eye-level, because that’s how you see the world. Most photographers arrive on
Photographing Waterfalls and Cascades
Susan Kanfer
There is no shortage of waterfalls and cascades in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. So when the days were dull, foggy and rainy on my recent trip to the U.P we
Tips for Photographing Bugs and Butterflies Close-Up
Susan Kanfer
Like many of you, I am new at photographing close-up images of bugs and butterflies. Here are some simple tips I rely on, to keep in mind the next time
Using Shutter Speed Creatively To Blur Your Image
Susan Kanfer
Using shutter speed to create a blur in your images is one of many tools in your photography toolbox. Here are some techniques to consider: 1. Panning. When panning, as you press down the shutter
Photography Tips to Improve Your Images
Susan Kanfer
I put together a list of tips to help beginners get better images when not using a flash or tripod. Tips to Improve Your Images 1. Shoot either Shutter or
Photographing St. Ives, Cornwall
Susan Kanfer
Cornwall, at the southwest tip of England, is a photographer’s dream. A rugged land with cliffs molded by the sea and shadowed by stormy clouds, it glows in the light.
On Traveling to Cuba as a Photographer….
Susan Kanfer
If you are from the U.S., traveling to Cuba differs from other destinations you have visited. It is not as easy as booking a flight and a hotel. Your travel purpose
Cuba: Preparation Leads to Success
Susan Kanfer
Difficult lighting and quickly moving subject matter made photography tricky at times, during my recent trip to Cuba. I relied on a combination of planning and technique to bring home the types of