3 Tips For Creating Starbursts On A Twilight Photo Shoot
Twilight, when the skies are cobalt blue, is one of my favorite times to photograph. Images taken at twilight acquire a richness of color not present during the day, and the surrounding darkness can often hide ugly elements like garbage cans or power lines. To add an...
3 Keys To Better Street Photography
When I first started photography, I was inspired by the street shots of masters like Cartier-Bresson and W. Eugene Smith. I wanted to tell stories of places and capture fleeting moments. But like many beginners, I stuck to shooting easy subjects: Nature, landscapes,...
Instantly Improve Your Photo By Applying The Rule Of Thirds
Have you “given someone the cold shoulder” lately? These days, Millennials call it “ghosting.” But the original “cold shoulder” expression comes from a social custom in medieval England whereby hosts would literally give an overstaying guest a cold cut of meat to let...
Tips For Adding The Human Element To Your Photos
Stock agencies, magazines, and other photo buyers are often on the lookout for photos that have a “human element”—that is, photos that subtly feature people. The biggest reason why you want to include the human element in your photos is because it exponentially...
How A “Flow Shoot” Can Help You Take Images That Look Real
If you suddenly had a free day to do whatever you wanted, what would you do? Would you call up some friends and spend a day on the town? Or maybe escape into nature to recharge? Wine tasting? Golf? Fishing? Shopping? Hanging out with family? When you start taking and...