The life of a travel photographer can be exciting, exhausting and, at times, dangerous. As in all things, the choices you make determine your reality and, with that, the success of your photos.
Read MoreColor balance is a fundamental aspect of photography. My own, extensive exploration of color balance has deeply affected how I perceive and photograph the world around me. Let me share that knowledge, showcased with images from Greenland and China, to demonstrate how control over color balance will positively impact the success of your photos.
Read MoreDepth Of Field (DOF) can be confusing and may seem overly complex and technical. I still remember the breakthrough that came when I mastered depth of field and how it became a critical factor in being able to create more professional looking and emotionally charged images.
Read MoreSilhouette photos depict the subject as a solid, dark shape against a much brighter background. The effect is achieved when the dynamic range or contrast between the subject and background is high. Subjects photographed in silhouette look particularly striking against a blue sky, sunrise or sunset.
Read MoreTo make irresistibly great photos in art galleries and museums you’ll need to control color reproduction through white balance, ensure a sharp result by steadying and precisely focusing your camera, and positioning yourself for optimal lighting and a composition that minimizes distortion.
Read MoreTaking an abstract approach to photography enables you to significantly change the way subjects are depicted and, by doing so, changes the way your photos are perceived. Abstraction is a creative approach photographer’s employ to produce visually interesting photos that command viewer attention.
Read MoreHigh Dynamic Range or HDR photography is a digital workflow that combines several individual exposures, of different brightnesses, into a new, composite image encapsulating a greater range of tones and details, from shadows to highlights, than might otherwise be possible with a single exposure.
Read MoreI purchased my first camera when I was 17. It was 1979 and I had just started working in a camera store. Many cameras followed, and now comes the best one yet.
Read MoreResearching the language of color has taught me how to craft more colorful and creative photos and increased my fascinating for the world in which we live.
Read MoreOne of the things I learned, while migrating from an analogue to a digital photography workflow, was how to use the right color space to produce better photos.
Read MoreMy visit to the Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud was an amazing experience with great photo opportunities. But is it safe? I only wish I knew then what I know now.
Read MoreLight is the most fundamental aspect of photography. Here's how I've learned to evoke emotion by controlling the color of light to make amazing photos.
Read MoreWhite balance is of critical importance to aspiring photographers. Here’s what I’ve learned about white balance and how it can improve your photos right now.
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