Filipino portrait and wedding photographer Jiggie Alejandrino recently released a great beginner’s guide to creating a basic photography studio at home. In the video, he shows you how you can set yourself up to take beautiful portraits using just one light, a 5-in-1 reflector, and not much else. The setup itself is extremely simple, and […]
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Last year, I used a custom-built setup to shoot a timelapse of an eternal terrarium in my kitchen. Over the course of 10 months, a camera took two photos every hour of the day, while the plants inside the terrarium grew on their own without disturbance. I’d like to show you what I did for […] petapixel.com »
2019-11-27 00:52
Working on set can be challenging in a multitude of ways - from prestigious or demanding clients and having high-profile talent on set/in front of the camera, to tech and equipment doing undesirable or frustrating things. thephoblographer.com »
2019-10-17 07:00
Photographer Terrance Lam’s friend recently purchased Sony’s entire line of pro G Master lenses. Curious about how the cost stacks up against other ecosystems, Lam decided to do some research and find out how much equivalent camera and lens kits cost for other brands. petapixel.com »
2019-03-08 20:05
Want to navigate through a large set of photos and assign star ratings using only your voice instead of your keyboard? It’s extremely easy to set up for any image organization software if you use a Mac. petapixel.com »
2019-02-13 21:44
When you’re shooting portraits in a studio, you’d usually pull all the stops and use a lighting set up that requires at least two light sources to properly illuminate your subjects. But when you’re looking for something a bit more dramatic – or if you’re working with limited equipment, really – you might want to try using just one light source. thephoblographer.com »
2018-09-03 16:00
One of the things you learn in sports photography is that with so many photographers on the sidelines, you’re bound to get the same photo as someone else. Obviously the one way to prevent that is to find a different angle, but sometimes you’re limited on space. Here in Minnesota, hockey is life. Our high […] petapixel.com »
2016-11-17 23:43
The minimalist trend in commercial photography is all about pared-down color palettes, graphic compositions, and simple beauty. The post The ultimate guide to minimalist photography appeared first on 500px.
Landscape photographer and YouTuber Mads Peter Iversen is back with another helpful tips video. This time, he’s covering a very important subject that many beginners fail to properly appreciate when they’re just starting out: how to create depth in your landscape imagery.
Here we’re going to show you how to create minimalist landscape photography and give you plenty of examples, techniques and tips to get you inspired for your own shoot. Firstly, let’s answer; what is minimalist photography? Minimalist photography is a form of photography that is distinguished by extreme simplicity. It focuses solely on the smallest […]
Yes, the beginning of this video was meant to be a funny, but shockingly extreme example of sensor dust. And it was removed very easily with the basic sensor cleaning technique described below. Author’s Note: Your sensor is an expensive area of your camera. If you are unsure in any way or feel that you […]
The folks over at COOPH recently tamed up with Brooklyn-based freelance photographer Joe Greer to put together a helpful “beginner’s guide” of sorts for anybody who wants to get started with film photography.
Documentary filmmaker Tim Irwin has been making his own 3D-printed camera accessories for a while, but when COVID-19 cleared his work schedule, he finally has time to embark on a project he’s had his eye on for some time: creating quick-draw battery holders for everyone else. The idea came to him years ago while on […]