Photography Blogs & Tutorials

Six months after a experiencing a catastrophic explosion while en route to the International Space Station, SpaceX successfully delivered a payload to space and landed its 230-foot-tall Falcon 9 rocket upright upon its return to Earth. Minutes after delivering 11 satellites into orbit via its ORBCOMM2 payload, the first stage rocket fell back down into [...]

The post... more

There is a spot about 25 minutes west of the city. It is a spot right along the highway with a big sign that says, Scenic Viewpoint. Naturally it draws a lot of photographers. A quick look on Google will show a lot of sunsets shots, most with the guard rail along the bottom.

Having 45 minutes before sunset, with a 20 minute drive, plus 10 minute walk, leaves no time to find and compose a shot. Being able to walk into the spot, set up and shoot makes some shots... more

It’s day 10 of our 12 deals of Christmas and todays deal is one we’ve been getting requests for – it’s deals on our brand new Photography Courses by Neil Creek.

These two courses were both released in 2015 and both have helped many of our readers to get out of Auto mode and gain creative control over their cameras.

Today you can pick up either course for $20 (they are each normally $59) or you can bundle them together for just $30.

Course 1: Photo Nuts... more

Back in September, Apple introduced the world to Live Photos, a new feature supported by its iPhone 6s and 6s Plus smartphones that capture 1.5 seconds video and audio both before and after a full-resolution still image is snapped. Now, Apple wasnt the first company to release a feature like this not by a [...]

The post Facebook rolling out Live Photos support for its iOS... more

Weve all seen those photos where a model in a pool or the ocean throws her hair back to create a beautiful splash, but I bet youve never seen the Arctic Circle version of it. Equipped with a few tea-filled thermoses, and with science on his side, Photographer Michael Davies and his friend Markus headed [...]

The post This Is What Happens When You Toss Hot Tea At -40C appeared... more

The release of Apples iPhone 6s including quite a few upgrades to the devices cameras, and part of the reason behind that was revealed during a recent interview with 60 Minutes Charlie Rose. Due to the fact that the camera is the most-used feature of any Apple product, and the fierce competition in the mobile [...]

The post It takes 800 Engineers To Get Apples iPhone Camera To... more



Long-time readers of this site are already familiar with my family, having watched my kids grow up in photos. Seen above, on the left, is my daughter Emily. You guys met her when she was eight.

She's seventeen now, and headed off to college next year. Which... more

One of the most exciting developments in photography in the last year or two is the drone – high flying cameras that enable you to capture unique viewpoints of common subjects. Recently the cost of getting a camera into the air has dropped dramatically and if you decide to venture down this road I guarantee you wont be disappointed. Apart from the amazing images you will capture, they are also tremendous fun!

As with most modern technology there is a vast range of... more

One of the most difficult parts of being a freelance photographer is having to get on clients for continually trying to weasel their way out of a contract, even after the work has been completed. Normally, you end up with the payment, but its not unheard of for photographers to get burnt. To help prevent [...]

The post ‘Freelance... more

Today is the day. From here on out, anyone who purchases a drone must register their device with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) before their UAV ever takes flight. While the process is both simple and affordable only $5 and a few lines of information submitted online a new [...]

The post FAA confirms... more

Pages