What Makes Photography Unique?
Today, a photograph does not need to shout “I am Art.” Photography stands on its own without reference to other arts, with its five essential qualities, first proposed by MOMA [read more]
Today, a photograph does not need to shout “I am Art.” Photography stands on its own without reference to other arts, with its five essential qualities, first proposed by MOMA [read more]
Level: Beginner/Intermediate Watch a basic overview of the exposure triangle and the elements that go into creating a properly exposed image. Features: 1. ISO 2. Aperture (f-stop) 3. Shutter Speed [read more]
One of the first things we need to master when starting out as photographers is to gauge where our light source is in relation to the subject. This is the [read more]
This soft, delicate and highly textured image of couples on a path near Lake Balboa was over sharpened. The benefit is that it helps to produces texture in the image. In [read more]
Wild Horse, Sand Wash Basin, Colorado There is a saying, “When I was a child, I thought and acted as a child.” The same can be translated of photographers. “When [read more]
This three-part HDR Photography Tutorial series examines the work of nine talented HDR photographers. Seeing quality examples of HDR imaging will extend our vision by giving image makers a fresh awareness [read more]
As a photographer, you have undoubtedly heard some well-meaning soul tell you, “Your photograph looks just like a painting.” It is meant as a compliment, of course, but Arnie (Margo’s [read more]
Photography (from the Greek language: photos, meaning light, and graphein, meaning writing) was intended as a chance to fix an object using light to permanently reproduce its visual traits onto [read more]
Much research has been done since the time of this article and the study of the brain has indeed come a long way. Findings: Depending on the stage of the [read more]
Part 1 covered the design concepts of Line, Color, and Value Placement of the Subject. When you’re composing a great photograph, there are many aspects to keep in mind. In [read more]
When you’re making a great photograph, there are many components to keep in mind. To create a perfect composition, you must consider more than light angle and quality, depth-of-field, and [read more]
So why should any photographer be interested in the technique of producing ‘Character Study’ images? Well if you’re a photojournalist these ‘every day life’ images can add impact and interest [read more]
Regular Rhythm Do you know whether your images samba, jive, strut, or stroll? Or perhaps they are doing a more sensual and subtle sway of a belly dance? Just like [read more]
Beyond the famous attractions of Sinai, Egypt, you’ll find a wilderness full of wonder, natural beauty, fascinating creatures, harsh weather conditions, and photo opportunities that abound. When I first started [read more]
If you are looking for new places to photograph (and what photographer isn’t?), consider historic sites. I’m not referring to the well-worn (some would say clichéd ) places like the [read more]
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