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Shutter speed is the most obvious of the 3 factors that create an exposure and has the biggest effect to your photos. With a poor knowledge of how the shutter speed will affect your photos, you’ll end up with blurred results. This post teaches you the right speed for the right situation, as well as how to use shutter speed creatively with artistic results.
Scanography means using a flatbed scanner to make photographs, a technique that has become popular over the last two decades. In 2000 I realized a flatbed scanner could be used to scan 3D objects. I had just connected my first Epson scanner to a computer. Anxious to see if it…
Photographing carnivals or events can be challenging. Not only will you be in constant battle with the crowds and other photographers, but you will often find that the action moves fast. Sometimes you might only get a few seconds to capture the shot before the procession moves on. If captured…
We’re all in search of creative outlets in life. In this article you’re going to see how you can light up your creative photography with light painting! We’ll run through various techniques for painting with light. The best part? You can use your smartphone as either your light painting tool,…
If you’re tired of taking regular photos and want a different type of challenge, then smartphone abstract photography might be just what you need. If you’re new to abstract photography, check out our complete guide here. In this article, we’ll show you a few techniques to help you create your…
Bokeh refers to a soft out-of-focus background that you get when shooting a subject. The key to achieving it is using a fast lens at its widest aperture. ‘Bokeh’ is easily recognisable in a photo. The word itself comes from the Japanese word for ‘blur’. You can even create a…
Coming from a town on the shoreline of the Mediterranean sea, the beach has a special place in my heart, so it shouldn’t be surprising that I would write an article about beach photography. I decided to share with you a few beach photography ideas for fun and creative images.…
Photographing splashes is always great fun, especially with coffee! Splashes are dynamic, eye-catching and not so hard to shoot, as it may seem. High-speed photography makes the perfect recipe to get stunning creative photography images. And coffee… well, coffee is just genuine liquid inspiration! Even a simple image with coffee…
Light trails are a great way to utilise a long exposure. These are mainly captured during night photography, as the scene has much less light. This allows you to keep your shutter open for longer. You can capture these in the daytime too, but you will need extra equipment, such…
The best thing about food is that it’s not only delicious but also inspiring! Look at all these mouth-watering colours and textures and tell me this isn’t food art. Even more so when you can combine the alchemy of cooking with the subtle art of curves, serifs and loops. Of…