Here are our best tips for making the most of a portrait photography session and creating portraits that grab our attention. The post People & portrait photography | Tips every photographer should know appeared first on 500px.
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Landscapes may be a popular subject among photographers, but it takes a lot of mastery, patience, and a certain frame of mind to capture imagery that will really stir the viewers’ emotions and minds. iso.500px.com »
2019-10-16 22:38
Landscape photography may be a popular subject among photographers, but it takes a lot of mastery, patience, and a certain frame of mind to capture imagery that will really stir the viewers’ emotions and minds. iso.500px.com »
2019-10-16 22:38
Prep for icy-cold photo shoots with these handy winter photography tips.
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iso.500px.com »2019-09-24 09:11
In the last ten years, the market for newborn photography has reached new heights — here are our top tips for photographing babies. The post 9 Newborn photography tips: How to take photos of a baby appeared first on 500px Blog. iso.500px.com »
2019-09-09 16:30
Many of us naturally gravitate towards landscape photography upon discovering the love for travel and the great outdoors. There comes a need to immortalize the beauty of sprawling vistas and nature's beauty in photos. thephoblographer.com »
2019-09-09 10:00
During last week’s Sony Kando trip, photographer and YouTuber Taylor Jackson got to meet some of the most recognizable faces in the world of photography. Fortunately for us, he took the time to ask each of them for their #1 tip for photographers who are just starting out. The resulting video is 15 minutes of […] petapixel.com »
2019-08-20 22:45
Landscapes may be a popular subject among photographers, but it takes a lot of mastery, patience, and a certain frame of mind to capture imagery that will really stir the viewers’ emotions and minds. iso.500px.com »
2019-07-30 22:38
Jimmy Mcintyre is a travel photographer and educator. His photos have been published in local and national magazines, including the BBC. His online courses on digital blending and post-processing can be found in his official website. iso.500px.com »
2019-07-30 21:40
Prep for icy-cold photo shoots with these handy winter photography tips.
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iso.500px.com »2019-07-30 09:11
World-famous photographer Greg Gorman shares 12 important tips & tricks for capturing high-quality, beautiful nude photography. The post 12 Nude Photography Tips & Tricks from a World-Famous Photographer (NSFW) appeared first on 500px Blog. iso.500px.com »
2019-07-25 15:43
Previously, we shared a rundown of photography tips that J. T. of the Run N Gun YouTube channel wished he knew before diving into craft. We also encouraged those who are far along into their photography career or hobby to do a little retrospect and think about their own take on the subject. thephoblographer.com »
2019-06-19 22:00
Let’s face it. Half the articles sharing “the top tips” for you to capture better landscape images are rather generic. Sure, straightening the horizon and photographing during Golden Hour may have a positive impact on your photos, but will they make you a better photographer? Instead of looking at those basics, I want to share […] petapixel.com »
2019-06-10 19:12
Licensing Contributor Andrew Curry shares his tips on shooting captivating street photography in bustling cities, favorite captures from Hong Kong, and more. iso.500px.com »
2019-05-10 03:02
Four 500px photographers share their top mobile photography tips. iso.500px.com »
2019-05-07 16:26
Freehand flower photography out in nature (or your own neighborhood) is one of my favorite photography genres. In this article and the 8-minute video above, I will give you my 8 best tips for flower photography in the wild. petapixel.com »
2019-04-29 17:38
There are a number of oft-repeated photography tips out there that have guided new photographers over the years. Here’s a 10-minute video in which Kai Wong examines 10 of the most popular tips and discusses whether they should be kept or killed. petapixel.com »
2019-04-17 18:41
Before a presentation we did during a bad-weather day on a photography workshop I co-guided in Northern Norway, I was asked to give my best advice for landscape photographers. I wanted to talk about some slightly different topics rather than repeating standard tips such as “straighten the horizon,” “use f/11,” and “photograph during golden hour.” […] petapixel.com »
2019-04-10 18:41
Ever since I began traveling for work, I’ve looked for ways to capture the beauty of planet Earth from above. As early as the 1990s, I began experimenting with every alternative imaginable: ultralights, helicopters, seaplanes, hot air balloons and hang gliders. petapixel.com »
2019-02-05 21:59
You might have seen countless videos about travel photography tips online. Most of them touch on more or less the same stuff, which is either fairly obvious or pretty banal. Here’s a 17-minute video about travel photography tips that I’d consider fairly unusual. petapixel.com »
2019-01-10 19:27
It always takes time to really master any craft that you choose, and the same rings true for surf photography. I have spent countless hours in and out of the water over the years with the aim to improve my surfing pictures each time I enter the water. I find that no matter how much […] petapixel.com »
2018-12-10 21:42
Sports photography is both challenging and rewarding. It requires practice, the right equipment, and a dash of luck. There wasn’t a lot of literature available on the discipline when I was starting out, so I resorted to learning from the professionals at work around me (I was an athlete), adopted techniques from other photography disciplines […] petapixel.com »
2018-12-06 21:45
Due to circumstances that are generally out of our control, not all landscape photography trips are a success, but with a bit of planning you can increase the likelihood of having a productive outdoor photo shoot. petapixel.com »
2018-10-15 19:32
Tell the story of every space you shoot successfully with these five tactics. iso.500px.com »
2018-08-29 18:00
While I was working full-time as a wedding photographer, I was shooting around 30 to 40 weddings a year. I would spend my weekends shooting and during the week I would be editing, responding to emails, writing blog posts, and watching cat videos… errm, I mean doing very important other business related stuff like making […] petapixel.com »
2018-08-02 18:32
So, you've decided to move on from being a beginner to becoming a better photographer. You're on the right track doing research for photography tips and tricks, so we bring you a few things to avoid and remember from wedding photographer Bethany Kay. thephoblographer.com »
2018-04-04 10:00
Ever wanted to venture into making timelapses but don't know where to begin? This video tutorial by VIC VideopIC has some 10 tips that should help you get started with this exciting genre, or allow you to create better ones if you think you can do better. thephoblographer.com »
2018-01-02 20:00
Has street photography got you curious about shooting your city's best candid moments but don't know where to begin? Josh Katz comes to your rescue with a handful of tips and tricks that you can try with your camera or even smartphone camera today. thephoblographer.com »
2017-10-27 13:00
Having your photos displayed in a gallery is an excellent way to put the spotlight on your hard work. In this 10 minute video by Shutterbug, photographer Jordan Matter runs through 10 tips on how to get your photographs exhibited. petapixel.com »
2017-07-21 20:25
Street photography can seem daunting. The idea of photographing strangers and intruding on their privacy might make you nervous, but this video by Eduardo Goye is full of tips for how to overcome this. petapixel.com »
2017-07-05 19:49
Landscape photographer Thomas Heaton has set aside his gear for a moment to lay down some words of wisdom in this 11-minute video. In it he presents 5 great tips on how to further your landscape photography career. petapixel.com »
2017-07-04 19:25
How to give & receive criticism about photography.
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iso.500px.com »2017-05-16 18:17
As the digital marketplace grows, the demand for good content and eye catching media increases with it. More and more brands and entrepreneurs are taking the photography in-house to keep up with demand, while keeping production costs down. petapixel.com »
2017-03-14 00:17
Whether you’re interested in lifestyle photography, real estate imagery, or something in between, knowing how to capture great photos of interiors is a skill all beginners should master. Here are 5 quick tips that’ll help up your interior photography game. petapixel.com »
2017-03-13 22:59
At 4pm EST today, I'll be going Live on our Facebook page giving everyone five tips on how to shoot better street photographs. This short event is being done complementary to our upcoming two day intensive LA Street Photography workshop--and tickets are still available. thephoblographer.com »
2017-01-04 19:49
Family photography can be incredibly rewarding, although is not without its potential pitfalls. Some children love having their photos taken and will perform for the camera. Others would rather be anywhere else than standing in a posed group shot with mum and dad. petapixel.com »
2016-10-18 22:42
Photographing on location can present a variety of unique challenges for photographers just starting out. For world-renowned photographer and Nikon Ambassador Audrey Woulard, however, that's just another day at the office.
When it comes to shooting portraits, many photographers tend to gravitate towards lenses with longer focal lengths. This is thanks to their ability to produced flattering images of their subjects. While 50mm and 85mm lenses are also popular choices amongst portrait shooters, it's possible to produce even better results by opting for an even longer focal length.
Moody, low-key photographs are trending—dark backgrounds are cropping up in portrait photography, still life photography, macro photography, and beyond. The post The essential guide to creating a black background for your photos appeared first on 500px.
Not so long ago, we shared a simple illustration of how the Inverse Square Law works and how it affects the way your subjects or scenes are lit. If you found it useful for understanding the technicalities of the relationship between distance and the brightness of light, we have yet another visual guide for you. This time, it shows us the law at work in the studio!
The Golden Hour is every photographer’s favorite time of the day to shoot, for a good reason. As the term suggests, it bathes a scene in a beautiful golden glow that increases the contrast and brings out the most dramatic and vibrant colors.
When done right, shooting in natural light can yield some gorgeous results, especially for portraits. But the main challenge with it is it's constant light, so you have to make adjustments and adapt your shooting style and settings to account for that.