Pregnancy is an uncomfortable time for many women. Their bodies are rapidly changing, and not always in a way that they feel great about. Acne, swelling, weight gain, and stretch marks are all common experiences, which can make pregnant women feel unattractive. While some pregnant women may feel wonderful, many others are self-conscious about the […]
A Simple Guide to Photographing Big Mountains
I love the outdoors. I enjoy visiting rugged coastlines, dry deserts, and humid jungles. All these ecosystems have a lot to offer me as a nature lover and a photographer. The alpine regions, however, are where I feel most at home. I love hiking, backpacking, and climbing in the great ranges of the world. The […]
Introducing Wedding Maps – A New Photography Directory
The team over at SLR Lounge, a photography community and educational website, has launched a new directory for wedding photographers called Wedding Maps. Like other wedding directories, Wedding Maps brings together award winning photographers from all around the world, providing a platform for showcasing their work and entering contests for prestigious awards. Unlike other directories, […]
Andreas Pollok | Wedding Photography Artist Feature
Andreas Pollok, an award-winning, fine art wedding photographer from Hemsbach, Deutschland, embraces the challenge of working in such a demanding genre. His work showcases thoughtful storytelling, a sharp eye for detail, and an adeptness in creating dramatic portraiture and landscape photography. We recently interviewed Andreas so that we could learn a little more about how he […]
40 Lovely Butterfly Images
Like any insect, butterflies are an excellent subject for macro photography. They have tiny details and interesting textures you can focus on. But unlike many insects, butterflies are also great subjects from far away. Thanks to their vibrant colors, butterflies stand out even from a distance, so you can get beautiful photos of them regardless […]
Poland Public Transportation Highlighted in “Long-lasting Transition State”
In our latest artist feature, we bring you the work of Wojciech Karliński, Polish photographer whose work has appeared on the covers of bestselling books. In his “Long-lasting Transition State” photo project, the artist highlights the reality of Polish public transportation during a pandemic. We love this project because of the simplicity, the real-world authenticity […]
Shanghai Pictures | “Faces We Love Shanghai” The real soul of Shanghai in Photography
In our latest artist interview, we touch base with Derek Muhs and showcase his latest book, “Faces We Love Shanghai.” Through this collection of 100 mostly full-color photographs captured by a team of passionate artists and photographers, Faces We Love Shanghai takes you on a journey through the city’s narrow alleyways and secluded backstreets. Each […]
Bernard Griffin – Enhance Moments Photography | Wedding Photography Artist Feature
If you mix together a healthy dose of photojournalism with artistic, editorial portraits, you’ll get something like the work being put out by Bernard Griffin of Enhance Moments Photography. Based around Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia, Bernard stays plenty busy capturing his clients most important moments on their wedding day. We interviewed Bernard to find […]
47 Beautiful Black and White Portraits
A portrait photographer who shoots black and white photos understands the powerful emotion and mood a monochrome image can portray. Although the setup and environment may be similar, the techniques to create a powerful black and white portrait may be different for each photographer. “When you photograph people in color, you photograph their clothes. But […]
10 Creative Portrait Photography Ideas to Inspire You
Ask a group of photographers to capture a portrait of the same person in the same location under similar lighting conditions, and the portraits you get back will be as unique as the photographers who took them. Portrait photography serves a general function in that it aims to capture a subject’s physical features and personality, […]