by Efrain Padro | Jun 21, 2012
Yesterday, professional photographer Efrain Padro shared his trick on using your zoom lens for artistic effect. (If you missed that one, you can find it here. Today, Efrain’s back — this time, with a tip on shooting reflections with an Impressionistic twist.... by Efrain Padro | Jun 20, 2012
Here’s a trick I sometimes use when I want to add a little movement to an otherwise static subject… WHAT YOU NEED: *** A tripod *** Your camera *** A subject that’s lit up at night *** A telephoto (zoom) lens THE SET UP: First, it helps to put your camera on a tripod... by Efrain Padro | Apr 7, 2012
The most coveted photo among editorial photographers is the cover shot. It commands the highest fee in a magazine and offers the most exposure to the photographer. To take a saleable cover shot, you have to think about it in a special way. Here’s a little quiz, to... by Efrain Padro | Apr 4, 2012
Now more than ever, at a time when magazines do not have the budgets to send out-of-town photographers on assignment to Your Town, USA, it is important that you have good photographic coverage of your area. After all, no matter how good an out-of-town photographer... by Efrain Padro | Feb 8, 2012
Whether on the road to photograph for stock or on assignment, I always try to make my time in the field count as much as possible. After all, travel these days—in terms of time, money, and effort—can be expensive. So, before I leave, I make sure I’m prepared and have...