Christopher Bryan-Smith

3D art is relatively new as an art history term. But the genre has seen an enormous progression in a short time. The 3D art world is now a thriving and ever-evolving industry, a hot bed for innovative creative processes and techniques. 3D artists are redefining our expectations when we…

Beautiful landscape photos lift our spirits, help us appreciate the majesty of nature, and inspire us to pick up our cameras.  Landscape photography is one of the classic genres within the art form, and it remains incredibly popular today. That’s because a beautiful landscape is something we can all appreciate. …

Nature photography is incredibly rewarding if you love the great outdoors. But it can be a tricky discipline for inexperienced photographers. A wide variety of subjects, unpredictable movements, and outdoor shooting all cause difficulties.  But don’t worry, we’re here to help you master the art of nature photography. With these…

This article looks at the best medium format film available right now. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, trying a new 120mm film is a great way to spark that creative fire inside you.  We look at color and black and white medium format film, giving you plenty of…

The best travel photographers show us the world while we’re comfortably seated on our sofas. Adventurers to their core, these photographers take us to places inaccessible to the average person. They also show us familiar places in new lights. We might know the location, but their inquisitive eyes reveal a…

Using the seven principles of art and design can help you produce more dynamic and eye-catching photographs. But you don’t need a degree in art appreciation to mast these principles. Even a brief introduction with improve your photography compositions skills.  In this article, we look at the seven principles of…

There are many reasons to buy a cheap digital camera. Even in this age of smartphones with amazing cameras. There are times you can’t or don’t want to use your expensive camera. That’s where a cheap digital camera comes in. It’s quite a narrow field, as smartphones take over this…

Conceptual photography is a form of image making focused on illustrating one idea. This idea, or concept, can be anything your imagination can muster. You can also use a wide range of creative techniques to get your idea across to the viewer.  This article provides a concise answers as to…

Photography is a diverse and interesting art form. And these fun photography facts are sure to spike your interest even further.  Find out why people didn’t smile in old photographs and discover how much photographers love capturing their cats. We also have photography facts about the first digital camera. Read…

All the best photographers have a well-defined photography style. By looking by looking at just a few photos, you know exactly who’s work you’re looking at.  But none of the top photographers have their style down the first time they pick up a camera. Nor is a photography style set…

This is a common question that I’m often asked, and one that I’ve asked myself in the past. The problem can range from a simple lacking of knowledge about exposure, to being unfamiliar with metering modes, or how to calibrate your camera and monitor. Here is a list of problems and how you can fix them; learn from my mistakes, not your own!

Even if you’re new to photography, you’ve probably hear of f-stops. But we also have t-stops for photography and videography. But what are t-stops? And what is the difference between f-stops and t-stops? In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about t-stops and how to use them.…