How can you create eye-popping light painting while photographing star trails photos with less work and stress? Find out some effective strategies for this and more! First, what is light painting? The term is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though, it’s a
Fog can be one of the most beautiful weather phenomena, but it can be surprisingly difficult to photograph. The light levels are misleading and ever-changing. The lack of contrast can make your autofocus next to useless. And, you can end up getting yourself and your gear soaked if not careful.
I recently explored an abandoned waterpark in the Mojave Desert at night. The park has been abandoned since 2004. I was drawn to the entrance, and I thought I could create some great shadows with this. I’ll break down the process behind creating this image using a handheld light. Although
Circular polarizing filters, a.k.a. “polarizers”, are some of the few filters I always have in my pack. Polarizers are important tools in my landscape photography. They can dramatically enhance the look of skies, water and other features of the landscape. Polarizers can remove unappealing glare. They can increase the vibrant
