Photography Blogs & Tutorials

We all make mistakes and learn from them. And weve often been pointed out the ones we make as photographers. But in their latest podcast, Tony & Chelsea Northrup point out to 7mistakes you may not have thought about, and you have probably made at least one of them. Maybe you still do. Listening to […]

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Juxtaposition – its one of my favorite words, and also one of the most important aspects of successful photography. Its used in portraiture, outdoor adventure, and frequently in travel photography. In images of the landscape, however, juxtaposition is often overlooked.

I say overlooked because many photographers integrate juxtaposed elements in their landscapes without even being aware of them. You see, juxtaposition, or the way different elements conflict and contrast, is a key... more

As a part of your business, you probably have a logo. Do you use it on social networks, website and elsewhere? Its an important part of branding, as it associates the recognizable symbol with your business. There are times when you definitely need to use it, but do you think you can overuse it? Are […]

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I’ve seen a lot of talk on Facebook latelyabout a new Mavic potentially on the horizon recently. Either a much more advanced version with better video, or a cut down, less expensive alternative. In a similar fashion to their Phantom lines which have typically had 2 or 3 different models for each major version. It […]

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In photography terms, composition can make the difference between a good image and a fantastic one. Yes, you need all the other components; the light has to be dramatic, the subject compelling, and the colours vibrant. All of these will add to the final result. If you have all that, but your composition is not great, the image will fall flat.

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Comedian Tanya Hennessy might already be well known to some of you. She posted a video to Facebook last year, titled Things people say to Photographers, which proved rather popular. It particularly struck a chord with Australian photographer Karen Alsop. And when Tanya recently posted that she dreamed of being a princess, Karen was more […]

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Photographing famous landmarks is something most of us do when we travel. Its always a nice memory, but honestly speaking its hard to make these photos original. But British photographer Rich McCor (or Paper Boyo) has found a way to do it. His photos of landmarks are definitely unique, yet the solution he found […]

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Photomontages belong to photography on the one hand, but on the other this technique is art on its own. French artist Laurent Chhre has created a series thats a real example of this. His composites are created from photos, but with the reality of their own. Laurents series Flying Houses depicts the architectural objects […]

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Not everybody who uses Photoshop is a photographer. Some are retouchers, others simply want to learn. Even for those who are photographers, it’s not always possible to go and shoot the kinds of images you need to test out certain techniques. Especially if you’re just starting out with photography. This was the challenge faced by […]

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All photographers find themselves suffering from Gear Acquisition Syndrome (or GAS, if you dont mind) at one time or another. Whether you are eager to try something new or just stuck in a creative rut, falling into the trap of thinking that buying a new lens will instantly revamp your photography skills is something we have all been guilty of doing.

You can spend hours daydreaming of the amazing shots you would be taking if only you could afford that lovely lens you have your eye on.... more

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