Today we are going to talk about placing a softbox — not the positions that you would use, like a Rembrandt, a butterfly, or a loop, but how to place it once it’s in position. Let’s talk about how to finesse the look that you want to achieve while using a softbox. We have our […]
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Need to take portraits and don’t have access to a lighting kit? No worries – this 4-minute video from Jay P. Morgan of The Slanted Lens will show you how you can turn a bathroom – or any room for that matter – into a softbox to create beautiful soft light. As Morgan explains, a […] petapixel.com »
2017-09-09 18:03
Need something fun to build this weekend? This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to turn an old bicycle wheel and some fabric into a simple DIY softbox that you can use for photography or, just as a cool studio accent light. petapixel.com »
2017-05-11 21:53
We all have heard about stock photography and how it is impossible to make money through it. The statement stands true today, as there are billions of images floating on the internet, and the democratization of the medium has made it challenging to earn money.
Cristina de Middel has worked as a photojournalist and conceptual documentary photographer, and now she serves as the new president of one of the oldest photo collectives in the world, Magnum. With several years of experience in the world of photography, De Middel has gathered sharp insights and unmatched experiences.
If there was an award to be bestowed on the most successful duo in photography, it would certainly be bestowed upon Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris Webb. Despite their differences, the photographers have worked on several projects together, including Slant Rhymes, Violet Isle, and Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris Webb on Street Photography.
When one pursues photography, one often has to sacrifice one's vision to cater to what's in and trending to make a livelihood. Moreover, many photographers are now directly competing with content creators, especially since social media is leveraging short-form videos to get more reach or views.
There is always so much to learn from other photographers. Through their experiences and insights, you can always gather valuable information to help you go a long way. For this reason, we are bringing tips from Magnum photographer Alec Soth, one of this generation's most exciting artists.
The holiday season is officially here, which means family portraits galore. Many people seek out a professional photographer around the holidays to get images for Christmas cards.
Music and commercial photographer Ed Rode spent decades making pictures of Tennessee’s most iconic brands: country music talent and Jack Daniels Whiskey. The key to making a good photo, he says, is having a healthy respect for the subject, whether it’s a living, breathing being or an object waiting for its moment to shine.