Many of us who want to finally get started with portrait photography or fashion shoots often come across a road block: how do we find a model? By trying out these quick tips, you may be on your way to finally get in touch with a model to learn the ropes of portraiture and put together a portfolio.
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Growing up in the crowded European country of Belgium, few things symbolized the American Dream as much as the iconic Mustang. No, not the Ford muscle car. The wild horse! [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-05-31 20:47
In order to capture moments above clouds or fog, you have to find them first. In some places, this can be an easy task, while in others it can be a rare occurrence. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-03-07 20:19
You have a photograph in mind and now you want to try and make it a reality. Or, a client has contacted you to help them realize a photograph they have in mind. What now? [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-08-22 19:55
On the surface, street photography may seem like a genre of disparate and random images based completely on chance. In reality, when done well, street photography can be turned into a cohesive art form that allows a photographer to show off a strong vision. petapixel.com »
2020-02-08 20:48
Finding unique shoot locations is key to differentiating your work from what you see online. Alex Strohl shares his expert tips. iso.500px.com »
2019-06-19 16:45
How do I find my style? It’s a question that inevitably comes up for almost every photographer actively trying to improve their images. It’s a tough question, at first. Because at first, you don’t really know what that means. petapixel.com »
2019-03-15 19:45
When it comes to purchasing a new lens there are two questions that immediately come to mind for me, how much is it and how sharp is it? Now, I know there’s more to the lens buying process than overall sharpness, but as a landscape photographer, sharpness is king! As I was recently conducting my […] petapixel.com »
2018-08-08 19:56
ISO is one of the three major exposure settings in the exposure triangle of a digital camera — shutter time, f/number, and ISO. Of the three, it is ISO that is probably most misunderstood. Even more so than f/number. petapixel.com »
2017-03-22 21:11
For years, I battled choosing a niche and style. Everyone will tell you to pick a niche if you want to find success, but I was resistant. In hindsight, I realize it was because I hadn’t found the right niche. petapixel.com »
2016-12-14 00:45
If you have one of those busted LCD TVs or monitors lying around, you can still give it a second chance at life. You can actually repurpose it into a DIY light panel to give your photo and video projects some realistic daylight illumination.
We've said it time and time again -- working with light is one of the first things you have to learn as a photographer, especially when it comes to shooting portraits. Since we can't stress it enough, we bring yet another video tutorial with some helpful suggestions for cheap lighting options that you can practice with.
Among the goals of landscape photography is to capture scenes as sharply detailed as possible, with colors and contrast that make the pictures pop. While some may argue that this can be achieved in post-process, Tom Mackie of Landscape Photography iQ explains to us in a quick video which filters can get the job done quicker in-camera.
The Bokeh Panorama continues to be a popular technique for portrait and wedding photography for its unique and eye-catching look. It was popularized by acclaimed wedding photographer Ryan Brenzier and has since been called the Brenizer Method.
So, you've decided to play around with different lighting setups for doing studio shoots. One of the very first equipment you'll come across and need to learn is the softbox. If this is the first time you're hearing about it or it sounds complicated, let this quick video by Daniel Norton guide you on some basics.
Among the digital photography terms we hear once in a while is "color science" and it can be especially intriguing for beginners. The term is also often related to comparisons between the colors produced by different cameras and manufacturers, with Canon's particularly the most raved about.
Ever felt like experimenting with negative space and minimalist photography? It can come in nifty for your photography projects, so it's a trick worth knowing how to pull off. All you need to get started are a big sheet of white board paper, a coffee cup, and some coffee (or similarly-colored liquid).