We often hear about how black and white photography is often a different experience for many photographers, and how it trains us to look at scenes before us differently. By stripping away the colors, we are forced to simplify our creative vision and focus on what's important: the composition.
In today's featured video from Pierre Lambert, he reminds us exactly how shooting in black and white improves our composition, and thus, our photography. . thephoblographer.com
We hear expert photographers say all the time how black and white is very effective in giving our photos more drama and mood. Need more drama in your landscape? Want a dramatic portrait? Want to make your street snap extra punchy and moody? Make it monochrome. thephoblographer.com »
2020-01-27 17:00
Whether you’re a film beginner or a devotee, using instant coffee to develop is easy, cheap, and surprisingly effective. Ben Robson explains how. iso.500px.com »
2018-11-07 19:50
The modern world is spoilt for choice when it comes to cameras, gadgets and editing tools that bring out the beautiful colours in your photographs. I have just got the Fuji XT2 and I'm learning all about those famously addictive 'Fuji Colours'. thephoblographer.com »
2018-09-16 19:00
How do you make sure the colors in your photos are as accurate as you saw them with your own eyes? You set the white balance on your camera or do it in post-processing. In a quick tutorial by J.T. of the Run N Gun channel, he explains how this is done through a variety of white balance presets and how you can create your own white balance setting. thephoblographer.com »
2018-05-29 22:00
In this 9-minute tutorial from photography Andrew Boey of Beyond Photography, learn how to use a white wall to create any color backdrop you want by using just a speedlight and a colored gel. First, expose for your background and make it pitch black in the camera. That means a low ISO, small aperture, and as fast […] petapixel.com »
2017-10-06 20:22
White wine in product photography can be easily made to glow and give a beautiful color and gradient through the glass. In this 9-minute tutorial, Dustin Dolby of workphlo shows a great way to achieve this with a simple setup. petapixel.com »
2017-09-21 17:16
Ilford, a long-time favorite black and white film brand with a whopping 137 years in the industry, is also a stalwart upholder of film photography in the digital age. Therefore, getting even a peek at how they make each prized roll is something that is certainly on every film photographer’s bucket list. thephoblographer.com »
2017-08-18 01:00
Glassware makes for beautifully contrasting shapes on a white background. Taken under studio lighting, this high-key style of photography looks really impressive. If you’re into product photography, then this 8-minute tutorial by photographer Dustin Dolby of workphlo is one you will want to watch. petapixel.com »
2017-07-01 19:59
Photographing glassware on white is a product photography staple; unfortunately, it's also notoriously difficult. So how do you capture clear glass on a white background with all of those glorious specular highlights you see in magazines? This tutorial by photographer Dustin Dolby of workphlo will show you exactly how. dpreview.com »
2017-06-28 21:27
Cosmetics look great on a pure white background, known as 255 white. In this tutorial for workphlo, Dustin Dolby shows off his workflow when shooting your “typical” cosmetic catalog photos. petapixel.com »
2017-06-15 20:53
Shooting products on a white background is a common setup for anyone selling online. But how do you handle shooting a white product on a white background? The trick is to completely separate one's foreground lighting from the background lighting. dpreview.com »
2017-06-02 21:30
The world of analog photography surprises me a bit more every day! I recently read about a technique called Stand Development, so I have decided to try it myself. For those of who never heard of it before, let me explain you the differences between it and a normal development process. When developing, as recommended […] petapixel.com »
2017-01-25 21:57
The internet has become instrumental in the way we share and access photography. Images once reserved for high-end galleries, accessible only to those with money, are now available for anyone with an internet connection.
Successful photographers are not always the best creatively. Sure, they're good. But what sets them apart is how well they sell themselves to the world. On the flip side, I've seen gifted photographers not get work because they have no clue how to market themselves.
One of the fundamental tenets behind being a photographer is the mastery of light. Cameras and lenses aside, light is the most important element in image-making. Many professionals prefer to shoot with artificial lighting thanks to their ability to deliver consistent and repeatable results.
Ante Badzim is a minimalist photographer from Sydney, Australia, whose portfolio presents a minimalist perspective of nature and human life. The post Licensing Contributor Ante Badzim on Minimalism in Commercial Photography appeared first on 500px.
While much of the photo industry is dominated by digital, there's never been more interest in analog photography. The production of popular film stocks has been steadily increasing. New film emulsions are also regularly introduced.
Light meters are designed to measure the amount of light available in a scene. In photography, they are used to determine the appropriate aperture and shutter speed values required to properly expose an image.
Scrolling through social media can make you think that everyone is a photographer nowadays. Perfectly composed and lit images have become the norm, and it doesn't matter if someone is flexing their new car or showing off their tight summer body -- it looks as if they hired a professional team to photograph it.