Intimidated by nighttime photography? Here’s an inspiring 11-minute video from photographer Peter McKinnon on how you can take better photos of cities at night. McKinnon admits that he struggles with night-time photography.
“As soon as the sun goes down, photography ends for me,” he says. “I don’t really enjoy going out with my camera at night. ” But […]. petapixel.com
In my dream I’m standing on the rim of a deep, verdant canyon. Far below, a river glinting crimson and gold in the setting sun snakes toward jagged mountains dusted with snow. petapixel.com »
2024-01-30 19:33
It’s been a while since my last article on drone photography (2019 to be precise). Since then I’ve used lots of DJI drones. Earlier this year I bought a Mini 3 Pro to see if this could potentially replace bigger drones for my travels. petapixel.com »
2023-09-24 18:00
Have you ever been that photographer that's been too lazy to bring a tripod with you? Well, you're not alone. Lots of photographers don't always want to bring tripods with them. so what helps a lot is having great image stabilization in both the lenses and the camera. thephoblographer.com »
2022-09-26 13:00
A passport is almost always a necessity when traveling outside your country, and a photograph is required along with identity documents, filling out a form, and paying a fee when applying. petapixel.com »
2022-07-29 21:40
Shooting in the midday sun is challenging for a few reasons, including hard shadows, blown-out highlights, and uneven lighting. The post How to take gorgeous photos in harsh, midday sun appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
2021-03-17 14:30
In 2021, even as trends come and go, image buyers will continue to seek out top-quality visuals, with a focus on highly curated content. The post How to take control of your Licensing selects and submissions appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
2020-12-22 15:30
Robert Frank was a Swiss photographer and documentary filmmaker whose 1958 book titled The Americans has been heralded as perhaps the most influential photography book of the 20th century. In this 16-minute video, photographer Frederik Trovatten shows you how to mimic Frank’s style. petapixel.com »
2020-10-14 19:39
Armed with her Rolleiflex, a roll of TRI-X 400 (or Ektachrome) film stock, and her bold character, the late Vivian Maier made herself legendary with her dramatic street photography. Her street portraiture in particular is riveting thanks to the expressions on her subjects. petapixel.com »
2020-10-06 19:17
Here are our top tips for taking your pictures to the next level, no matter where you are in your photography journey. The post How to take professional photos: The essential guide appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
2020-09-24 14:30
If you are a parent with a passion for taking good photos of your kids, this guide will walk you through it and help to improve your skills. Posed vs. Candid Shots The first thing you might be asking is; “What do you mean by ‘candid’ and how is that going to help me take […] petapixel.com »
2020-04-18 19:52
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
In addition to being wedding photographers, my wife Anna and I are also keen divers (at least as long as the water is warm and clear!), so quite naturally, we’ve been eager to experiment with underwater photos for quite some time. petapixel.com »
2018-05-05 21:14
Photographer Irene Rudnyk decided to get into the holiday spirit with a photoshoot using the warm ambiance of Christmas lights. boredpanda.com »
2017-12-02 18:19
I don't have an expensive camera. I use a Nikon D3000, which is one of the oldest entry-level DSLRs and I have only an 18-55mm kit lens. Because of this, I have to be creative to make good shots. boredpanda.com »
2017-11-20 23:51
I don't have an expensive camera. I use a Nikon D3000, which is one of the oldest entry-level DSLRs and I have only an 18-55mm kit lens. Because of this, I have to be creative to make good shots. boredpanda.com »
2017-11-20 23:51
Lots of folks consider themselves hobbyists and amateur photographers--and they always wonder how they can take better pictures. Lucky for those folks, The Project Photography came up with a number of great tips that the advanced photographers will do and consider (because of course they have experience) but that others may not. thephoblographer.com »
2017-06-21 01:00
Hey everyone! This weekend, we’ve still got our Food Photography workshop in Brooklyn and there are still available spots left for folks to sign up! Attendees get a free 24/7 camera bag, a three course dinner and a critique on their food photographs. Join us! Find out more info right here! Have you ever arrived thephoblographer.com »
2017-02-21 02:02
Photographer Peter McKinnon and bag maker Nomatic have teamed up again for a new collection of McKinnon-branded bags.
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As the saying goes, “you get what you pay for. ” But how does that rule flesh out with DSLRs? Why is a $6,000 camera 6 times (and $5,000) better than a $1,000 camera? Photographer and filmmaker Peter McKinnon wants to show you.