Photography Blogs & Tutorials

Photographer rights are always a bit of a hot topic, and often brings out extreme points of view from all sides. There’s the law, there’s common sense & decency, and then there’s just outright stupidity. The world over, the rights of photographers do seem to be becoming more common knowledge amongst non-photographers, but Tim Berry [...]

The post Photographing on the streets and... more

Early last year I collaborated with a friend who is a professional circus performer and hula hooper to create the unique images that you see in this article.

There are lots of good light painting photos around, but the factor that sets these ones apart is that my friend Tess used something called a FutureHoop a transparent hula hoop that has built-in lights that can be programmed to flash in different colors and patterns. It helps... more

Yesterday, we showed you a video of a somewhat agitated driver harassing automotive photographer Alex Stone,who he felt was trespassing on his “private driveway” (which police have confirmed was actually a public road), with his truck. Police were quick to take action and have now identified and arrested 52 year old Mark Gordon as the [...]

The post Driver... more

It is Day 5 of our 7 day Summer Sale.

Today only, you can buy our two popular Photo Nuts courses together for just $35.

Normally youd pay $118 to get them both. But today youll save 70% when you purchase them in a bundle.

Grab them here.

In... more

Photographing dolls and action figures is something a lot of people ask me about. Sometimes it’s just product shots for classifieds or auctions, sometimes it’s something a little more creative.I always give the same advice, regardless. Light them exactly the same way you would a real person, but on a smaller scale. In this video [...]

The post How to photograph... more

I recently organised and executed a cover shoot for Uk alternative magazine Twisted Edge. It features the usual alternative lifestyle elements such as girls with tattoos, rock bands, movie reviews and various Uk alt photographers. Having read many alt magazines, I knew I wanted the images for this feature to stand out, and buck the [...]

The post This is how to get the painterly look in your portraits... more

When it comes to creating a successful portrait, there are a lot of moving parts! We talk often about finding the light, composition, and camera gear when it comes to portraits. While all three of those things are important in creating your final image, they aren’t the only variables at play.

Another important aspect in capturing portraits is angles. Understanding and making good use of angles in portrait photography, allows you to capture images of your subjects in the most... more

The quality oflong exposures is determined mostly by the amount of noise a camera produces. The lowerthe noise levels, the better the exposure. This is especially true if you are shooting lots of nightscapes or night skies, where most of the photo is black. AndBrendan Daveyshoots a lot of night photos, in fact he shoots [...]

The post Which Camera is the Noisiest? This visual... more

The MIOPS SmartTrigger is many things you’d want in a photography accessory; small, rugged, and multipurpose. It may not be the perfect answer to any solution, but its range of modes and reallycool connectivity options, make it a very useful and intriguing tool nonetheless.

At the time of this writing, the MIOPS Smart Trigger is... more

Today is deal 4 of our mid year sale and you’re sure to love this one…

Our Essential Guide to Black & White Photography ebook – just $6!

Weve never offered this best selling eBook at this price – so save 70% today only.

Grab your... more

Pages