What are diptychs and why do so many photographers enjoy making diptych photography? Diptychs are a set of two photos you can use to tell a story and emphasise contrast. Or you can create one composition using two entirely different images. Think of them as collages. If two photos aren’t…
Autumn is full of bright, warm colours. Every leaf and every tiny pumpkin is just asking to be a part of a still life story. And when it’s time for Halloween, these stories turn into spooky Halloween photography. Slightly eerie, but really fun to tell. So, why not channel that…
Not many people know this, but wide angle lenses were actually developed for photographing clouds. Nowadays, we tend to shy away from overcast days and weather. I’m here to tell you to go outside. A cloudy day is a great time for photography. These fluffy sky monsters can help give you…
Photography editing can either bring your vision to life or ruin your photos. But we’ve got you covered. Here’s our guide to the top ten most common photo editing mistakes – and how to fix them! 1. Your Model’s Skin Looks Like Plastic I live in Los Angeles, right near West Hollywood.…
Rain photography is a great way to show a scene in a more interesting way. Be it street, landscape, macro or product photography. Texture, composition, reflections – our article will show you exactly how to take advantage of gloomy weather. 15. Use Juxtaposition for Unique Compositions Juxtaposition is one of the…
Photography is difficult enough, right? With all of the rules, the gear and the mathematics (what now?), it can get a little too much to get your head around. That’s why we like to simplify things. One of the areas we can better understand is the exposure triangle. This consists…
I’ve been writing on this site for a while now, and I’ve put together a lot of good content, but the trouble is that a lot of it can be hard to find, especially if you don’t know what you’re looking for. This post will walk you though everything that a beginner in photography should learn, and in the order that they’re supposed to learn it. Welcome to my 100th post.
Learning how to take great photos is about more than just understanding how your camera works. Sure, you need to know how to use it, but what about when it comes time to actually use your camera in the wild? Not only should have a good idea of all different…
For those who don’t know, the DIY Photography equipment niche has gone from strength to strength recently. More people are becoming interested in photography, but can’t afford all the tasty equipment that comes with it. So they get creative. As a lover of putting together flatpack furniture (yeah, that’s right),…