One summer’s day, Costas Kariolis planned to shoot the sunset at Derwentwater jetty in England’s Lake District. But when the time finally arrived, he found only mist and rain, with no sign of the sun’s illuminating rays. Instead of turning back and going home, however, he stayed. “The conditions turned out to be better than… Continue reading 8 photography tips to create stunning photos on a cloudy day
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How to choose the perfect time for your shoot
Karl Lundholm loves shooting on the water half an hour before sunset, while Ryan Locknecker has a passion for watching the sunrise in the mountains. Ueli Frischknecht prefers twilight—“that brief moment right before sunrise.” Daniel Casson likes shooting in the morning because of the combination of fog and sunlight, while Elsa Bleda feels drawn to… Continue reading How to choose the perfect time for your shoot
What is the blue hour? (and how to make the most of it)
While exploring the Bavarian Forest National Park one day, Kilian Schönberger happened upon this spooky sight: a carriage, straight from a fairytale, abandoned in the woods and reclaimed by nature. But the setting alone didn’t make the photograph; the pale cerulean light, eerie in the mist, transformed the landscape into a scene from a ghost… Continue reading What is the blue hour? (and how to make the most of it)
Make Food Look Yummy!
Who doesn’t enjoy a good meal? Be it teatime or a scrumptious feast, there is barely anyone who does not find solace in a full plate. Now you can exhibit your appreciation of food through your photographs by keeping a few simple, hearty tips in mind. Always try different angles to make your food look… Continue reading Make Food Look Yummy!
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
Booking a Photography Workshop? Read This First
If you are thinking about booking a workshop in the coming year, how do you choose what one to book, and what do you hope to get out of the workshop? [ Read More ]
Dorota Gorecka Fell In Love With Photography Using An Empty Studio
“My intention is to get the viewer interested in what the model is thinking,” says Dorota Gorecka of Poland when I ask her what gets people so engrossed in her portraits of women. She began playing with photography equipment in the unused studio at the advertising agency she worked at. Spending more and more time… Continue reading Dorota Gorecka Fell In Love With Photography Using An Empty Studio
Andrew Vasiliev Uses Hot Wax for Breathtakingly Beautiful Photos (NSFW)
“I had several basic requirements for this model,” the photographer Andrew Vasiliev admits. “The most important thing, of course, was the courage to agree to take part in such a shoot. She needed to be daring and ready to experiment.” Once he found the perfect model, Julia, they got to work. With the help of… Continue reading Andrew Vasiliev Uses Hot Wax for Breathtakingly Beautiful Photos (NSFW)
How to use a monochrome color palette to elevate your photography
If you’re a film buff, you know that some movies revolve around a single color. The Matrix, for example, includes scenes with a signature green hue, meant to represent the virtual world. Wes Anderson famously used variations of pink in The Grand Budapest Hotel. The Three Colours trilogy, a series of French films by Krzysztof… Continue reading How to use a monochrome color palette to elevate your photography