Jim Sullivan There is no human experience more universal than food, which makes it an ideal photography subject. And while smartphone cameras and social media have made snapping and sharing food photos easier than ever, a little skill still goes a long way. Even the fanciest culinary creations can look like unappetizing piles under the… Continue reading Pro tips for taking flattering food photos in any setting
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Learn How to Create This Festive Portrait With Just One Light
One thing that often discourages photographers from beginning to learn how to work with artificial light is the mistaken idea that it takes complex multi-light setups to create great portraits. In actuality, you can create professional-level portraits with even only a single light, and this fantastic video tutorial will show you how to do just… Continue reading Learn How to Create This Festive Portrait With Just One Light
What Is Diffusion and How Can You Use It to Improve Your Photos?
When it comes to lighting, perhaps the most fundamental parameter every photographer has to gain a mastery of is controlling the softness or hardness of the light. There are several ways to go about this, with one of them being diffusion. This excellent video tutorial will show you what diffusion does and how to use… Continue reading What Is Diffusion and How Can You Use It to Improve Your Photos?
Take Your Product Photos to the Next Level: Add Depth and Special Effects
When it comes to photography, depth refers to the balance of what is in and out of focus. The right depth creates a sense of space and helps draw the viewer in, and adding depth to your product photography will help the product pop. The easiest way to achieve it is with a foreground, middle… Continue reading Take Your Product Photos to the Next Level: Add Depth and Special Effects
Backlighting basics: Seven tips for the perfect glow
If you’ve seen Terrence Malick’s iconic 1978 film Days of Heaven, you know that most of the movie was filmed during the magic hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Many shots are also backlit, with the sun at the characters’ backs, their figures falling almost—but not quite—into silhouette. What you might not know, however,… Continue reading Backlighting basics: Seven tips for the perfect glow
How to Properly Use Bounce Flash
It is great whenever you can properly set up lights and systematically work your way to the final image, but that simply is not always an option, especially if you are doing something like shooting weddings. However, that does not mean you simply can’t use artificial light; you just might have to be a bit… Continue reading How to Properly Use Bounce Flash
Butterfly Lighting in Photography (Capture Stunning Portraits)
The post Butterfly Lighting in Photography (Capture Stunning Portraits) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Christina N Dickson. What is butterfly lighting, and how can you use it for flattering portraits? In this article, I aim to share everything you need to know for beautiful butterfly lighting setups, including: When you… Continue reading Butterfly Lighting in Photography (Capture Stunning Portraits)
The Photo Creators: A Boutique Conference for Hands-On Learning
Not all conferences are created equal. While I am a big fan of the large conferences, sharing a room with hundreds of people isn’t always the best way to learn. So, if you still want to learn from big names such as Lindsey Adler and Joe McNally, but in a small hands-on environment, then The… Continue reading The Photo Creators: A Boutique Conference for Hands-On Learning
How to Light and Shoot This Classic Five-Light Hollywood Glamour Portrait
There is something really eye-catching about old-fashioned Hollywood portraits, which had a healthy flare for the dramatic. And while you might not find yourself shooting that style on a regular basis for clients, it can be a fun creative exercise and one that really pushes your lighting and styling abilities to a new level. This… Continue reading How to Light and Shoot This Classic Five-Light Hollywood Glamour Portrait
2021 Pop Awards: The year’s best camera and photo gear
Dan Bracaglia A lot has changed in the photography world since we last rounded up the best new photo gear of the year. Mirrorless cameras have elbowed out DSLRs in popularity, smartphone cameras have become more capable than ever thanks to computational learning, Olympus no longer exists as a camera brand, and interest in film… Continue reading 2021 Pop Awards: The year’s best camera and photo gear