Choosing the right DSLR camera can certainly be a big decision. There is such a thing as too much camera, which can be overwhelming and frustrating to the new user. However, a more experienced photographer could find some cameras too constricting and frustrating. Since the camera that you choose will have such a big impact […]
Specialize In: Architectural and Industrial Photography
There are few people who have never picked up a quick glance through a “home” or “decorator” magazine, and these are publications full of what many call architectural photography. This is a highly specialized field, but it also encompasses a few different variations. For example, when a photographer tends to take only photographs of the […]
How Photoshop Actions Help a Photographer’s Workflow
What are Photoshop Actions? The easiest way to describe actions is that they can perform Photoshop edits automatically so that you don’t have to. They’re particularly helpful for digital photographers who haven’t yet learned all the ins and outs of PS, yet want to perform pro-level edits to colors, tones, and adjust the overall mood […]
8 Ways to Get Candids Without Being Noticed
My photography business is built on invisibility. An Eric who is not there is a good Eric. By that I mean that as a wedding photographer, my job is to capture the celebration. I don’t create smiles, tears, joy, laughter. I record them. There’s a humongous distinction. In fact, the more involved I am with […]
Useful Tips for Shooting in Low Light Situations
Since photography means to “write with light”, it is at one of its most challenging moments when you are shooting in low-light conditions (this could also mean the practical absence of light). Many a photographer has made his or her name from taking provocative and arresting images at night (Brassi immediately comes to mind). And […]
Dodge and Burn to Correct Exposure
When viewing your image in post process, you may notice that some areas are perfectly exposed while others fall outside their ideal exposure. Since we can not expose every part of a photo perfectly, we have the Photoshop Dodge and Burn tools at our disposal which help us selectively correct the exposure in the form […]
Quick Tips for Urban Photography After Dark
Before heading out to get some great images of the city after sunset, it is important to make sure you have the proper equipment. This means that you should definitely have a flexible tripod that can adjust to varying heights; a wide-angle lens; some sort of lens hood or a system for directing the flash […]
40 Superb Examples of Panoramic Photography
A great panoramic photo, has the ability to transport the viewer into a larger than life moment. Panoramic photography is ideal for capturing landscapes, cityscapes, and the beauty of the great outdoors. Enjoy the following collection of striking panoramic photography: Julio Lopez Saguar View Exif Data -Chad Johnson View Exif Data Julio Lopez Saguar View […]
Understanding Freelance Photography
Almost everyone has dreamt of “being their own boss”. Why not? It means that you are in complete control of your workday, your pace, and how far your career might take you. Of course, it also means that you are going to have to take care of most of the “details” that are often managed […]
Photographing Color for B&W with Digitial Cameras
One of the most captivating qualities of photos is the impressionistic quality of the medium, and this is more poignant and potent with B&W imagery (mainly because we don’t see monochromatically, so inherently we’re in an imaginary space). Yet in today’s digital age, pure monochromatic photographic work requires more than just switching a setting to […]