Landscape photographers dread the feeling of standing in front of an incredible scene only to look up to find blue skies filled with harsh sunlight and no clouds. On a recent photography trip to Death Valley National Park, Michael Shainblum decided to use the harsh conditions to experiment. When Shainblum arrived in the dry California […]
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Macro Photographer Ben Salb is an OM SYSTEM Ambassador whose passion for photography lies in the small details of the natural world. The Maryland-based photographer specializes in high magnification insect and spider photography, often finding his subjects close to home in the lush woods of the United States’ eastern coast. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2024-10-02 19:16
Here are our top tips for incorporating the resurgence of all things hygge into your Licensing portfolio—while creating seasonal stock photos that sell. The post How to capture hygge in commercial photography appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
2020-12-08 15:30
With the 500px mobile app, you can build your Licensing portfolio on-the-go and from a single device. Here’s how to do it right. The post How to capture licensable photos on mobile appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
2020-07-21 14:30
Dustin Dolby of Workphlo is back with another helpful product photography tutorial. Using only minimal gear, Dolby will show you how to create professional-grade 360° product photos—an increasingly sought-after skill for e-commerce photography. petapixel.com »
2020-06-02 21:37
For photographers, wellness shoots provide the chance to create the kind of uplifting, commercially appealing images brands crave right now. The post How to capture wellness, self-care, and mindfulness at home appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
2020-05-19 14:30
Food photographer Joanie Simon of The Bite Shot has put together a helpful tutorial that shows you how to capture “dramatic food photography” using an extremely cheap DSLR. Specifically, she picked up a used Canon Rebel T2i with a kit lens for just $200. petapixel.com »
2020-04-06 21:07
My name is Paul Schmit, and today I want to describe to you the journey that led to the time-blended astrolandscape you see above. You might recognize me from my recent marathon endeavor to capture the International Space Station crossing in front of the sun at sunrise. petapixel.com »
2019-09-20 23:37
As a newspaper staff photographer for 26 years, I’ve seen enormous changes in our industry over that time. There’s been an explosion of interest in sport and sports coverage, so there’s never been a dull moment in all those years. petapixel.com »
2019-09-07 18:27
Learn how to capture wide-angle shots of timeless trees with 500px photographer Daniel Laan. iso.500px.com »
2018-03-16 02:05
Standard schlieren imaging techniques use a large mirror to be able to visualize heat or pressure differences in air. The problem with these techniques is that they require large precision telescope mirrors that are very expensive. petapixel.com »
2018-02-05 20:49
Having photographed snowflakes for nearly a decade as a large component to my career as a photographer, I’ve had the joy of encountering mysteries in the snow and the enthusiasm to sort out the physics behind it. petapixel.com »
2018-01-08 18:53
Joshua K. Jackson & Craig Whitehead share their tips for capturing silhouettes.
The post How To Capture Silhouettes like a Street Photographer appeared first on 500px ISO.
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If you’re interested in product photography, Dustin Dolby‘s channel workphlo is definitely worth a bookmark. Using minimal equipment, he’s able to capture distinct looks like this makeup shot, and in this tutorial he’ll show you how a single speedlight can produce a bold beautiful wine bottle photo that looks 100% pro. As usual, Dolby breaks […] petapixel.com »
2017-05-10 23:20
Australian wedding photographer James Day recently shared a beautiful wedding photo and story that are tugging on heartstrings around the Web. It’s a terrific example of emotion being captured and conveyed in a shot. petapixel.com »
2017-05-05 20:13
You don’t need a ton of space to create an impromptu “home studio” and capture some high quality portraits. As photographer Mark Wallace shows you in this informative tutorial, the corner of a tiny hotel room in Paris is plenty if you know what you’re doing. This episode of Adorama TV is all about capturing […] petapixel.com »
2017-02-15 23:22
Photographing the moon can be spectacular—a rising full moon looks very big and is often red. And combining a spectacular moonrise shot with landscapes or objects in close-up can give really great results. petapixel.com »
2016-08-25 19:24
"I really want to get the light meter fixed," my dad told me once, years ago. "It's been hard, I don't think they make the parts anymore. " By the late 2010s, my dad had given up on ever getting his Nikon Photomic FTn ever working again.
Have you ever flown internationally and, in your desire to make sure to capture every great moment, brought too much gear? We know the feeling, and The PetaPixel Podcast team want to help you avoid the FOMO without missing any of the photos. [Read More]
Making a good camera backpack, especially one that stands out in a crowded market, is difficult. Making a good adventure camera backpack is even more difficult, as it combines the needs of two very opinionated types of users.
Martin Lindner is a German photographer and Adobe Lightroom Ambassador known for capturing captivating images with unique perspectives in urban environments. Lindner’s use of shapes, patterns, symmetry, and leading lines create images that ask his viewers to use their imaginations to decipher the story being told in the frame. [Read More]
My history with the Canon mirrorless series started in late 2018 with the launch of the EOS R. Since then, I have switched from the EF to the RF mount, and for the past four years, I have worked intensively with two EOS R5 cameras.
A new interactive map will help American photographers plan the perfect fall foliage trip this year based on historical data, machine learning algorithms, and public reports. [Read More]
For ten harrowing minutes, I lost everything in Italy. My beloved backpack of gear was gone.
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