Creating the Photograph is an original series where photographers teach you about how they conceived an image, shot it, and edited it. The series has a heavy emphasis on teaching readers how to light.
Want to be featured? Email chrisgampat[at]thephoblographer[dot]com. As working photographers, oftentimes we’re essentially guns for hire, executing concepts assigned to us from art. thephoblographer.com
I've done a number of posts for our Creating the Photograph series partially because they help me to show off a different way or thinking about a problem that needs to be solved on a set. So recently when working with the Fujifilm GFX 50s on a shoot, I tried to find a way to deliver that "club" type of look that's becoming so popular again in photography. thephoblographer.com »
2017-05-08 07:00
In the early 90's, photographer Travis Singleton got his hands on a Minolta XD-5 35mm film camera. then he took a break from photographer and went digital. Born on a small farm in rural Nova Scotia, he grew up on the east coast of Canada. thephoblographer.com »
2017-05-04 10:00
Photographer Jason Lanier has worked on a number of really, really super cool concepts in the past; and his recent Snow Queen project continues to show off that sometimes not everything needs to be created in the camera. thephoblographer.com »
2017-01-27 14:03
Photographer Trupal Pandya is quite the photographer. He's documented head hunters in Nagaland, and soon plans to go back to continue to document these people in an attempt to keep a working record of their culture. thephoblographer.com »
2017-01-17 14:02
Photographer Chantal Routhier was recently named one of Canada's Top 30 Inspiring Wedding Photographers for two years in a row. Part of this for sure come from her special creative vision that's evident in her "Science Fiction Fantasy" photo. thephoblographer.com »
2016-09-29 07:02
There's something about photography by Jon Enoch that makes us want to dive deeper. It has to do with the fact that his images look so simple yet have mystery to them without seeming metaphysical. His latest series, called Reflections, embodies that very well.
"I like to think that photography arouses questions and curiosity," says Milan-based photographer Laura Visigalli. She focuses on taking portraits but gets visually creative with her styles and approach to each session.
It begins in a specific place, and on a specific date: a country auction. March 26th. While I’m holding up a camera and looking for my one daily photograph, an Amish man swings the mirror he’s offering up to the highest bidder and briefly —for no more than a second— shows me… myself.
Reflections are the sole reason we’re able to see objects. An object that absorbs 100% of the light is invisible. Fortunately, we don’t encounter these in our daily lives. Any lighting-conscious photographer would be aware of the fact that their light positioning directly influences reflection and hence the viewer experience. A well-positioned light will produce […]
Photographer Erik Espinosa was tired of fighting with his own reflection when it came to shooting shiny products and decided there had to be a better way. Fresh off an approved patent, his new domed box concept calls “Entero” removes that problem entirely.
Landscape photographer Lewis Carlyle was recently trying to figure out a photo project to do at home, when he came up with a totally unique, never-before-tried idea: close-up photos of flowers. Okay, fine, it’s not exactly revolutionary, but he did manage to put an interesting twist on the concept and create some beautiful images in […]
In this week’s selections, you’ll find metallic hues, moody models, and plays on reflection. Check out this week’s roundup of the most intriguing photography on 500px.