Have you made friends with your tripod? If not, here are a few reasons why you should… ● Creative possibilities. A tripod opens up opportunities to play with longer exposures. For example, I wouldn’t have been able to take either of these blurred water shots without a tripod: The photos above were taken at shutter […]
Check out these four photos below. Can you tell what they all have in common? The answer is: Copy space. While each of the photos above show completely different subjects, they all use copy space very well, and that is what makes them so successful as stock photography. Copy space simply means empty space that […]
Ah, summertime. It’s the season of picnics, barbecues, and dinners on the deck. Which means it’s also the perfect time to add some summer-inspired food images to your portfolio. Creative food images are always in demand, whether it’s with stock photo buyers or magazine editors, so it definitely pays to put some effort into this […]
Do you ever feel like your images lack a little oomph? That what you see in the real world just doesn’t quite translate into a photo with the same level of visual impact? Probably the biggest challenge with photography is that we’re trying to take this messy and wonderful, three-dimensional world and turn it into […]
Has your camera been hibernating? Well, good news… spring is finally here! That means longer days and warmer weather, so why not dig your camera out and create some stock photos to celebrate the new season! Here are five tips for shooting stock photos with a spring theme: 1.) Be observant. Spring is a time […]
Learning digital photography is a bit like learning both a language and a musical instrument at the same time. Not only are you trying to understand your camera’s various dials and buttons, you’re also trying to decipher “photographer speak.” Crack open any camera manual and you’ll be met with a barrage of photography terms and […]
If you’re looking to take your photography to the next level, learning how to post-process your images using editing software is the way to go. And, when it comes to photo editing software, Adobe is the leader. For photographers, they make two programs that are of interest: Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom. Which software should […]
Did you know your camera can see in the dark? Even when you can’t see much with your own eyes, your camera has the ability to capture an amazing amount of detail in the darkness. So just because the sun has set, it doesn’t mean you have to put your camera away. In fact, low […]
As a photographer, there are endless opportunities to keep learning, shooting, and developing your eye. The more you put into it, the more you’ll see your work evolve and improve. That said, here are five reasons why it’s important to first build some solid camera skills: 1. You’ll be ready to seize the moment. You […]
Spring is in the air… and this time of year brings the chance to photograph one of my favorite subjects—flowers! A big reason why I like photographing flowers so much is because they make the perfect subject for practicing composition. (They are extremely patient models!) Spend a little time with the flowers at a botanical […]
