5 Videos to Watch Before Photographing the Eclipse

A total eclipse photography primer including a DIY hack to create a solar lens filter.

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2017-8-21 16:09

I Brought Disney Princesses To Life By Photographing My Friends In The Water

I have been a photographer for five years and I have always been challenging myself with new ideas. It's been a while since I wanted to work with water. The goal in this series was to bring Disney characters to life in a magical way. boredpanda.com »

2017-8-21 17:21

I Spend Hours In The Ocean Photographing Its Glorious Beauty

My name is Matt Burgess I am an ocean photographer from Australia. I enjoy capturing the ocean in its many moods, one thing that draws me to the water most mornings before the sun rises is the relationship between water and light. boredpanda.com »

2017-8-17 11:28

I’ve Spent 2 Years Photographing Thunderstorms In My Hometown Of Oradea, Romania

Oradea is a small city located on Romania's Western border. It has a spectacular Art Nouveau architecture.  I tried different locations during the last 2 years to catch the amazing power of nature. boredpanda.com »

2017-8-3 16:56

Photographing a $2,500,000 Car with a $50,000 Camera

How would you go about photographing a $2. 5 million car? That’s the challenge photographer Richard Thompson faced last year when he was tasked with shooting the Pagani Huayra BC on the streets of New York. petapixel.com »

2017-8-1 23:38

I Spent 3 Years Photographing The Remote Bothies Of The British Wilderness

My new photographic series, Black Dots, explores the far-flung mountain shelters of the UK known affectionately as bothies. These small, primitive buildings are hidden away in the loneliest corners of the British Isles and remain unlocked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. boredpanda.com »

2017-7-13 15:24

Forget the Fireworks: Consider Photographing The Candid Moments This 4th of July

Hello America, The 4th of July is tomorrow and we’re all surely prepping for some BBQs, fireworks, more fireworks, friends, family, fun, and even more fireworks. Go ahead, shoot some photos of those fireworks. thephoblographer.com »

2017-7-3 13:00

How Photographing an Abandoned Hotel Cost Me $2,800

Unfortunately, this story is not a joke. On the 20th of June 2017, I transferred €2,365. 67 (~$2,702) to a lawyer in Austria because I photographed an abandoned hotel in Austria in 2013 and put those photos online without permission. petapixel.com »

2017-7-2 19:51

I Travel Around Europe Photographing Abandoned Staircases

In these photo’s I’ve tried to capture the beauty of staircases in abandoned places. Places like these can be very old carrying lots of history with them. The difference in architecture is great to see and I believe that each place tells it own story. boredpanda.com »

2017-7-3 15:42

12 Tricks for Photographing Cars with Your Smartphone

Want to shoot some opportunistic car photos but only have your smartphone on hand? In the 6-minute video above, COOPH has 12 tips & tricks that you can apply instantly to spruce up your automobile images. petapixel.com »

2017-6-29 21:41

Photographing Hang Son Doong, the World’s Largest Cave

In 2009, I was involved in a near fatal car crash when an oncoming car made an unsafe left turn in front of my vehicle, nearly killing me. This life changing incident was a blessing. It forced me to slow down and really assess how I was living and experiencing my life. This near-death experience […] petapixel.com »

2017-6-26 17:59

Photographing the Mammoth Ivory Tusk Hunt in Siberia

Amos Chapple was documenting ice road trucking in Siberia when he heard about another story. One of the drivers told him what he did in the summertime when the ice road was melted: hunting for mammoth ivory tusks. petapixel.com »

2017-6-21 20:26

Photographing Skydivers: Be Ready for Anything

A little while back, I was working for a small local newspaper outside of Houston, Texas. I was working on a series about adrenaline junkies around the area. One article I really wanted to write was about skydiving at Spaceland Houston. petapixel.com »

2017-6-11 19:12

Photographing the ‘Great Migration’ in Tanzania

Tanzania is one of the best places in the world to see nature and wildlife as it has been for thousands of years. The 947,303 square kilometer country holds some of the most famous national parks and nature reserves in the world with diverse landscapes and dense population of wildlife like the Serengeti and Ngorongoro […] petapixel.com »

2017-5-27 17:19

I Spend Two Months In Europe Photographing The Last Illegal Refugee Camp

In April and May 2017 I spent my time at an unusual place, the Baracks of Belgrade. It is known as the last non-government-controlled refugee camp in Europe. For me, even though being an adventurous person, it was a chilling place. boredpanda.com »

2017-5-26 23:15

Field of Dreams: Photographing a Season of Minor League Baseball

In April of 2015 with the approval of the Birmingham Barons of the Southern League, I began a photo project by following the team through the season from beginning to end. The Barons trace their heritage to Rickwood Field, one of the oldest ballparks in America. At one time they were two teams, one all […] petapixel.com »

2017-5-10 19:21

Interview: Photographing Appalachia post-election

Photographer Nancy Andrews is working toward a vision of Appalachia that breaks free of the poverty-focused visuals that have dominated the news.

2017-5-3 20:02

Playing World War II: Photographing an Ultra-Realistic Reenactment

Have you ever wondered what World War II was like? Last month I got a little closer. I was one of three photographers invited to cover a semi-live fire reenactment. There were times everything looked very real and other times it looked like a bunch of older kids in the woods playing war. It started […] petapixel.com »

2017-4-25 21:48

I Tried Photographing My Daughter And My Dog And This Is What Happened

So when my son (dog), Mustang, came into our lives, I decided I will photograph him and my daughter - Aayat. That ambitious project almost led to a divorce. I asked my husband to assist me on my shoots and it was worse than asking him to help me practice my driving. boredpanda.com »

2017-4-10 18:00

I Tried Photographing My Daughter And My Dog. It Almost Led To A Divorce

So when my son, Mustang, came into our lives, I decided I will photograph him and my daughter - Aayat. That ambitious project almost led to a divorce. I asked my husband to assist me on my shoots and it was worse than asking him to help me practice my driving. boredpanda.com »

2017-4-8 18:00

Essential Beginner’s Tips for Photographing Portrait Subjects Laying Down

If you're into more sensual portraiture, you most likely know that every photographer tends to use shapes lines and colors to appeal to someone's eyes. You probably see this kind of work amongst lots of #instafamous photographers--but there are ways to make it look less tacky and more about balancing both the beauty of your subjects and the artistic features in photography. thephoblographer.com »

2017-3-13 13:04

Tips I’ve Learned from Photographing Lightning in South Florida

My name is Alex Brock, and I’m a photo enthusiast living in South Florida. I spent many nights last summer chasing storms through swamps and along the beach attempting to learn to shoot lightning, and I’d like to share some things I learned to help others who are starting out. I’m a simple hobbyist, so […] petapixel.com »

2017-3-10 21:02

48 Hours in Miami: Photographing Pro Tennis Player Heather Watson

Learn about location scouting and pre-production from commercial photographer, Duncan Nicholls in the first installment of this two-part story. The post 48 Hours in Miami: Photographing Pro Tennis Player Heather Watson appeared first on 500px ISO. iso.500px.com »

2017-2-16 20:05

Capturing Football in Action: Photographing the L.A. Rams

NFL photographer Jeff Lewis captures the L.A. Rams' first season.

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2017-2-4 00:20

This Photographer Travels Europe Photographing People’s Selfies

Instagram user "Selfies across Europe" captures people capturing their holiday by snapping shots of tourists and locals alike taking selfies in some of the most well-known locations. This unique look at the way people travel today is intimate, if not a little creepy. boredpanda.com »

2017-2-3 21:26

Photographing the President: A Look Back at Every White House Photographer

The importance of presidential photography cannot be understated in today’s visual world. Although the bulk of photography since the inception of regular presidential photography in the 1950s still consists of “grip and grin” photo ops, White House photographers have sought to capture a more intimate look at the leader of the free world. Press access […] petapixel.com »

2017-1-25 00:51

On the Fear of Photographing in Public

The joy of photographing on the street comes from close and engaging photos. Displaying the human nature and emotions in a way that the audience can relive these moments requires the photographer to be close and engaging as well. petapixel.com »

2017-1-17 19:35

Photographer Says Texas Rep. Blocked Him from Photographing Protesters

Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert is being accused of a very rudimentary style of censorship by photojournalist Jim Lo Scalzo. According to Lo Scalzo, Gohmert got up and physically blocked his view so that he couldn’t photograph protesters during attorney general nominee Jeff Sessions’ confirmation hearings earlier this week. petapixel.com »

2017-1-14 01:17

An Inside Look at Photographing at the Olympic Games

What does it take to cover the Olympic Games as a sports photographer? Here’s a 10-minute video titled “One Shot” that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Olympics from the photographers’ perspectives. petapixel.com »

2017-1-7 22:13

I Spent 2 Years Photographing Finnish Winter

Finland is popular for the winter. Snow and cold. Sharing with you some of my best winterscape pictures that I have captured the past 2 years. boredpanda.com »

2017-1-5 04:06

Photographing the Famous Abandoned Church Full of ‘Ghosts’

In this blog I would like to show you one of the scariest churches I have ever visited, back in March 2015. The church is located in a small town in the Czech Republic, and it was originally built in the 14th century. petapixel.com »

2017-1-4 20:42

My Two-Month Journey In Iceland, Hitchhiking, Camping And Photographing The Most Serene Landscapes I’ve Ever Seen

In early August 2015, I left my hometown of Sofia with the idea to visit Iceland. I didn’t take a flight nor did I take the ferry – I took the public transport to the ring road of the city and there, at the last stop of bus number 54, my journey started. boredpanda.com »

2016-12-19 19:17

Tips for Photographing an MMA Fighter Smashing Food to Bits

In September I shot a campaign for Nikon using its new D500 camera, in which the brief was to demonstrate how fast, powerful and robust it was. We set about capturing split-second moments of impact, photographing scenes that would otherwise be impossible to see with the naked eye. To illustrate this, I shot world champion […] petapixel.com »

2016-12-14 20:42

I Use The Force Photographing Toys

Doing toy photography is a great way to upscale your skills. In a relative small space and with basic gear, you can experiment with different “on camera techniques”. From light painting to focus stacking or “on camera effects" like creating fog/smoke and “zooming”. boredpanda.com »

2016-12-13 00:34

Photographing a Double Mastectomy: My Friend’s Fight with Breast Cancer

Every photographer should photograph a cancer patient at some point in his/her life. It teaches you how little of a person you are and how you’re but one character in the story of life. That’s what I learned at least when I had the privilege of photographing the double mastectomy of my friend, Diana Sheldon, […] petapixel.com »

2016-12-8 22:04

Photographing Luna and Neville: Two Cute Squirrels Doing Human Things

As a photographer, it can be hard to come up with inspiration. It’s so easy to go online and see fantastic photos of exotic places, get complacent with our own surroundings and think, “What’s the point of shooting in my yard or neighborhood when there is nothing interesting to see?” Photographer Ashly Deskins has reminded […] petapixel.com »

2016-12-1 21:23

I’ve Spent 3 Years Photographing The Beauty Of The Forest That I Remember From My Childhood

It's been already 3 years since I took my camera and went to the forest. All I remember is that it was raining a bit and everything was covered with fog. I fell in love with the atmosphere at the first sight and decided to make a collection of similar photos, and here are some results. boredpanda.com »

2016-11-30 20:46

Overcoming Your Fear of Photographing Strangers

Dear Photographer, This is one of my favourite subjects I love teaching in my workshops, as most people feel awkward about approaching people on the streets to photograph them. Through experience, trial and error I have had the pleasure to understand the psychology of approaching perfect strangers to ask them for a pic and the […] petapixel.com »

2016-11-14 20:42

I Started Photographing Swedish Nature As A Therapy After I Injured My Back, Now It’s My Passion

Through photography, I've found a deep passion and curiousness for nature. Three years ago I damaged my back while working. This changed a lot of things in my life, most activities I couldn't do anymore and I needed to change my career. boredpanda.com »

2016-11-15 19:19

Photographing a Archerfish Hunting with an Indoors Setup

This is the archerfish from Asia. These amazing fish have the unusual habit of feeding on land-based insects. Even more unique is their method of hunting their chosen prey: they spit a powerful jet of water at their dinner knocking it from overhanging foliage into the water, where the fish quickly gobbles them up! Of […] petapixel.com »

2016-11-4 21:25

These Star Wars Artworks Were Made by Photographing Action Figures

French freelance photographer and graphic designer Sebastien Del Grosso has created a series of beautiful artworks based on the Star Wars universe. It might not look like it, but photography played a big role in the project. petapixel.com »

2016-10-27 21:09

What I Learned Photographing A Wedding Season with My Wife

My wife is superhuman. Let’s just start there. Most people don’t have the honor of witnessing their partner or spouse doing their work, day-in and day-out. This year, however, I did. I got to shoot with my wife, an award-winning wedding photographer. petapixel.com »

2016-10-26 23:37

Sculptor Tries Photographing Dancers, And The Result Is Mindblowing (12+ Pics)

Vadim Stein is a Ukrainian photographer who captures elegant pictures of dancers in motion. boredpanda.com »

2016-10-18 12:18

Star Wars Planets That I Made By Photographing Action Figures

This ongoing series will present the different Star Wars Planets. They are made from real picture against the light and assembled in Photoshop. boredpanda.com »

2016-11-12 11:10

Photographing Prince William and Kate in Canada

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate, were ever so kind to drop into Kelowna as part of their royal tour of British Columbia and the Yukon this week. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like to photograph their visit. I first needed to get accredited, and that is no […] petapixel.com »

2016-10-7 19:47

Photographing an Upside-Down World Underwater

As the years pass by, our children use the pool less and less. I needed to compensate. I have always had a fascination for concepts that make it difficult to tell up from down or make sense of gravity. petapixel.com »

2016-10-5 20:36

Abandoned America: Photographing a forgotten history

$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_0949592309","galleryId":"0949592309","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); Photographing abandoned spaces has gained a reputation to some as a voyeuristic act, with little respect paid to the subject or its history. dpreview.com »

2016-10-1 14:50

I Spent A Month Photographing South West USA

Last July I spent a month traveling the USA. The biggest part of my travel was the Southwest. I ended up with a series of landscapes and cityscapes. boredpanda.com »

2016-9-19 20:27

Abandoned Britain: I Travel Around UK Photographing Its Abandoned Places

I travel around Britain exploring and photographing breathingtakingly beautiful and incredible abandoned locations. boredpanda.com »

2016-9-19 17:23

Wild and Pure: Photographing Wildlife in Kamchatka

Kamchatka. Just the name evokes so many different and exotic feelings as flashbacks emerge from National Geographic features. In recent years, as a pro wildlife photographer, I’ve been doing incredible features worldwide, but Russia is complicated and Kamchatka is remote and isolated… so it took me a couple of years to get everything ready for […] petapixel.com »

2016-9-14 22:12