Leica has announced a new version of their Monochrom (Type 246) camera. Perhaps inspired by a famous Rollingstones song, this limited edition camera is painted almost entirely in black. The only white details are the markings, and they glow green in the dark. The overall look of the camera is absolutely beautiful, but theres only […]
Some might have you believe that neutral density and polarising filters aren’t required in today’s modern era of digital photography. That you can replicate their effects in post. No problem, just a couple of clicks, right? Well, no. While many filters aren’t really required any more (unless you just want to save yourself some time […]
Creating a portrait using flash is a whole lot more than just pointing your flash at your subject and taking the shot. Learning how to use flash creatively opens up a variety of new lighting options – which you can use to make the picture you envision in your head show up on your camera’s LCD screen. In this article, we’re going to look at using bounce flash.
Bounce flash is a handy trick you can use in a pinch to improve both the quality and amount of light in your... more
When we hear about fake products in the photography world, it’s usually memory cards. Cheap SD cards with fake SanDisk or Lexar labels being sold at well below market price. Sometimes, though, it’s even fake camerasand lenses. But there are a lot of other counterfeit accessories out there for cameras, too. BlackRapid have recently taken […]
Photographic typologies are a unique and interesting form of photography. Have you ever made a collection of something? Stamps, buttons, figurines? If so, then you’ve made a typology, without even knowing it!
Here’s how to translate your collecting skills into creating a mini photographic typology. It’s a fascinating way of comparing and contrasting almost anything visually!
Product photography can be really creative and fun. Weve often seen it related to interesting DIY solutions, such as the IKEA lamp hack or my all-time favorite garbage can hack. This time, Eric Strebel shares with you a DIY solution for product photography lighting. Its a cheap and super-lightweight LED softbox. Its detachable and adjustable, […]
As a photographer myself, I know how hard it can be to do a fabulous fashion or beauty editorial and then try to figure out where to submit it. Questions like; Which fashion magazine will it fit? What type of magazine do I want it in? Print or online? How should I go about submitting […]
A graphics tablet is one of the most essential pieces of kit one can own as a photographer or retoucher. Sure, you can edit with a mouse, but a tablet makes life so much easier, and faster, and more accurate. While you’re often good with pretty much anything that has the Wacom name stamped on […]
Anybody getting into video soon realises that camera movement is the key to getting more interesting shots. Often the first investment made to get that movement is in some kind of inexpensive camera slider. Sliders can be amazing, but sometimes you just need more. Especially on location, sliders aren’t always the best option, sometimes you […]
Photo shoots at mallsand places likearts & crafts or home improvement stores can be fun. As a matter of fact, they seem to be gaining in popularity. But one photographer and model took it a bit too far and got arrested over a nude photo shoot at a crowded mall. The duo had the nude […]
