What makes a portrait dramatic? If you search the internet you’ll get quite a few answers, ranging from the practical to the abstract. Suggestions such as creating a mood, dark backgrounds and using fog or smoke all feature. As does using a characterful subject, often dressing the part. While these things certainly do contribute to… Continue reading Create dramatic portraits with a homemade Gobo like this photographer
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Great Reads in Photography: December 19, 2021
Every Sunday, we bring together a collection of easy-reading articles from analytical to how-to to photo features in no particular order that did not make our regular daily coverage. Enjoy! Vivian Maier, Renowned 20th Century Photographer, was Unknown Until her Death in 2009 – NPR Embed from Getty ImagesEduardo Kobra’s ‘Vivian Maier’ mural is displayed… Continue reading Great Reads in Photography: December 19, 2021
Shooting with Canon 1D 20 years later
It was my first year in college. I was going out everyday to teach myself photography, Harry Potter had just come out in theaters (although I wouldn’t see it for a few more years) and Canon entered the digital photography world with their very first fully backed flagship, the Canon EOS 1D. At the time,… Continue reading Shooting with Canon 1D 20 years later
Photographers to Follow on Instagram: December 17, 2021
Every day, the PetaPixel Instagram account is sharing excellent photography from our readers and those who inspire us. Here’s a look at some of our recent favorite posts and the photographers behind the lens. Our @PetaPixel Instagram page has been posting all the great work that finds its way in front of our eyes. Want… Continue reading Photographers to Follow on Instagram: December 17, 2021
How to Take More Artistic Holiday Photos
Holiday photos should feel warm, authentic, timeless. Here, Offset contributor Vira Simon-Nikulina shares her creative tips and inspirations. Vira Simon-Nikulina has made her living as a stock photographer for over a decade, taking gorgeous pictures of everything from scrub brushes to puppies, but she’s probably best known for her holiday photos. Utilizing rich fabrics, vintage… Continue reading How to Take More Artistic Holiday Photos
Revisiting the Canon 1D, 20 Years Later
It was my first year in college. I was going out every day to teach myself photography, Harry Potter had just come out in theaters, and Canon entered the digital photography world with its very first fully backed flagship, the Canon EOS 1D. At the time, I was shooting on the Canon EOS D30, and… Continue reading Revisiting the Canon 1D, 20 Years Later
Using a Zeiss 300mm Lens for a Wet Plate Self Portrait Project
Wet plate photographer Markus Hofstätter recently acquired a Zeiss 300mm f/4.5 lens, and although it produced beautiful results, the process of getting to a finished image was filled with numerous obstacles along the way. The Austria-based Hofstätter is not a stranger to DIY solutions when it comes to antique photography equipment. From fixing a solid… Continue reading Using a Zeiss 300mm Lens for a Wet Plate Self Portrait Project
The pandemic doesn’t stop Christmas Wish project from making sick children happy through photography
Australian photographer Karen Alsop and her team have used photography for years to bring a smile back to the faces of sick children. They’re well-known for the heartwarming project Christmas Wish, and they managed to pull it off this year despite the pandemic and lockdowns. I believe most of us need some extra magic during holidays.… Continue reading The pandemic doesn’t stop Christmas Wish project from making sick children happy through photography
Galeryst is a free Lightroom plugin that creates 3D galleries
When the pandemic began, we moved our lives online more than ever before. Even art exhibitions have taken place online for the past two years, and perhaps you’re considering throwing one of your own. Well, Galeryst makes it quite simple. It’s a Lightroom that adds your images to a 3D virtual gallery, and it’s completely… Continue reading Galeryst is a free Lightroom plugin that creates 3D galleries
How We Show It: The Refugee Experience
What does it look like to be a refugee? Mahfud Mohamed Lamin, Global Refugee-led Network Mena representative, shares his experience. Images have a profound impact on how we see and treat people. They help shape our perceptions and our approach to individuals, but they also impact the policies and decisions made by those with power. … Continue reading How We Show It: The Refugee Experience