I grew up in a world where photographs were produced and consumed in printed format. Digital technology was already brewing in the background back then, but it was still an analog world for the average person. Newspapers, magazines, and broadcast television were among the primary means of consuming news, entertainment and advertisement. Instead of opening… Continue reading From Prints to NFTs: The Photograph’s Journey Through the Digital Age
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How to Photograph the Geminid Meteor Shower
The Geminid meteor shower is set to be a one of the most consistent meteor displays of the year, so we will be taking you through the preparation, shooting, and editing tips you’ll need to capture the Geminid meteor shower from start to finish. The Geminid meteor shower is an annual event that occurs near… Continue reading How to Photograph the Geminid Meteor Shower
The Secret to Selling Your Photography is Finding Your Audience
Although it’s tempting to believe that anyone and everyone is a potential customer for your photography, your actual target customer base is much more limited. Finding customers who are likely to buy your photos without spending exorbitantly to acquire them is the key to any successful marketing campaign. “One size fits all” marketing approaches never… Continue reading The Secret to Selling Your Photography is Finding Your Audience
Why Inkjet Photo Printers Are So Bad (And What You Can Do About It)
Remember those halcyon film days? You mailed off that little black cartridge in an envelope and then about a week later negatives and prints were magically returned. With the rise of digital, the inkjet printer promised instant gratification at low per print prices. What could possibly go wrong? Well, as it turned out, plenty of… Continue reading Why Inkjet Photo Printers Are So Bad (And What You Can Do About It)
13 Camera Settings Every iPhone Photographer Should Know
If you do iPhone photography, common sense may say you pick up the iPhone, open the camera app and just start shooting. That’ll work, but there happen to be so many settings and features hidden within these phones that stump way too many people, even some of us pros sometimes. Thus, I was inspired to… Continue reading 13 Camera Settings Every iPhone Photographer Should Know
How to Mix Flash with Ambient Light: A Step-by-Step Method
Can you think back to a time you were taking photos in a dinner scene and they just look “flash-y”? Why does flash never look natural? Well, in order to make flash look natural, you have to make flash part of the natural lighting scenario. Here’s how. I admit, when I bought my first flash,… Continue reading How to Mix Flash with Ambient Light: A Step-by-Step Method
Which Fujifilm Film Simulation is Best (And Worst) in Low Light?
We all know and love the Fujifilm film simulations. With the touch of a button, you can apply some wonderful looks to your photos. But which Fujifilm film simulation performs best in low light with high ISO values? Which ones perform the worst? For fun, I informally tested all the film sims on an X-T4.… Continue reading Which Fujifilm Film Simulation is Best (And Worst) in Low Light?
X-Ray Video Shows How the Internals of a Zoom Lens Work
Using a digital X-ray detector, this video shows exactly what goes on inside a zoom lens as the ring is turned, revealing the mechanics that are responsible for moving the optical elements inside. Ben Krasnow is a host on the YouTube channel Applied Science where he shares various projects and experiments that answer curious questions… Continue reading X-Ray Video Shows How the Internals of a Zoom Lens Work
How to Capture the Best Quality Low Light Sports Photos
Professional sports photographer Paul Rutherford shares valuable advice on how to tackle fast-paced sports shoots in low-light situations. Sports photography is exciting yet challenging, even in the most favorable shooting conditions. Add to the mix low lighting conditions, and it can become a frustrating experience that leads to blurry or outright missed shots if not… Continue reading How to Capture the Best Quality Low Light Sports Photos
How to Easily Create More Engaging Instagram Posts
I want to show you an iOS app called SCRL that I use to easily create those fun, swipe-able panoramic posts on Instagram using an iPhone. I know, I know. You’re probably rolling your eyes, thinking that this is yet another post to help you game the Instagram algorithms and get you “all the likes”… Continue reading How to Easily Create More Engaging Instagram Posts