Photography Blogs & Tutorials

David Johnson's photo series of long exposure fireworks with a focus pull technique have gone viral around the web. Many people have been asking about the exact technique and settings, so I thought Id construct a quick tutorial of how to produce photos like these. This is a How I Took It... more

You know those moments when you aimlessly scroll through Facebook feed, and all of a sudden, a gorgeous photo captures your attention? It happened to me with this beautiful photo by Amy Weiblinger of Lainey Lou Photography. It got me smiling and I was curious to learn how she got it. So, I contacted Amy, […]

The post... more

Fireworks can be spectacular to watch, and theyre nothing less impressive in photographs. If you want to capture fireworks, there are some techniques you need to apply to make the photos sharp, interesting and impressive like the fireworks itself. In this video, Pierre T. Lambert shares seven tips for shooting spectacular photos of fireworks, just […]

The post... more

An historic building in South Florida burned to the ground a couple years ago because in the dark of night, a trio of photographers set it ablaze while trying to paint with light. An historic plantation in Louisville, Kentucky had to issue this statement via its Facebook page a few years ago because people with […]

The post Photographers who... more

When photographing wildlife – much like hiring a new employee or going on a date with someone you met online – it’s essential to do a background check. What isbehindthe animal that you’re photographing? The background can completely make or break an image. It’s essentially the canvas that you’re painting the rest of your picture […]

The post... more

Well, people have been wondering what would replace the Godox AD360II in the Godox flash lineup ever since the AD200 was released last year to replace the AD180. Now it seems we may have an answer, thanks to some photos posted to Facebook by “Rainbow Store-Camera“. The post and photos claim to show a new […]

The post New Godox AD400Pro... more

As an avid cityscape photography enthusiast (primarily shooting at the blue hour), I always spend quite a number of hours studying potential cityscape shooting spots before traveling to a new destination. Knowing everything from what to shoot, where to shoot from and how to get to those locations before departure will save you a ton of time and hassle, especially if your stay is rather short.

Thanks to my pre-departure study online, I was able to locate this... more

I love wide angle lenses. They’re a lot of fun to experiment with and can present you with some very unique views. But when shooting with them, there are some things you need to keep in mind. There are times when they shine, and there are also times where you almost certainly wouldn’t want to […]

The post 7 things you need... more

From time to time, we all get stuck in a creative rut. The ideas just wont come to us, and it feels like the muse has abandoned us. There are plenty of articles on what to do in these situations. But have you thought that maybe you shouldnt do anything? In this video, Sean Tucker […]

The post On solitude: why you have the best... more

Do you enjoy doing a nice experiment, that gives you colorful photographs? In this article, you’ll discover how you can create a photo of rainbow water droplets using simple household objects and your imagination. The technique uses the principles of refraction and applies it in an easy to use way.

A nice experiment to do while it’s raining outside, create your own water drops and... more

Pages