Four characteristics of a good photo

By way of warning, if you’re eating as you read this, you might put your fork down for a moment… Ready? Let’s jump right in… When a parasitic nematode wants to reproduce and spread his seed, he needs to get inside the belly of a bird. Once there, he’ll make his way...

Seven tips for interior architectural photography

Interior architectural photography poses a number of challenges, including cramped rooms, low light, and cluttered subjects. Lighting-related challenges are often handled by using artificial lights, but most can be tackled with simple techniques that require no...

Tips for photography in bright light

Most photographers, myself included, will extol the virtues of photographing early and late in the day, when the light is soft and warm and beautiful. And most photographers, myself included, will wrinkle their noses and look with disdain at those who dare break this...

DIY indoor photography studio using natural light

It’s easy to be creative when you’re relaxed and having fun. That’s how participants at our Photo Summer Camp have been snagging so many great shots… And it’s how I got this shot: Bonnie here, reporting from Day Three of Summer Photo Camp. Yesterday I sent you a...

The X, Y, and Z Axis in Photography

It’s Day One of Portland Summer Photo Camp and the 30 aspiring photographers here with us are smiling. They just got some great news. There’s a revolutionary new way to learn photography that doesn’t involve camera manuals, books or guides.  It takes just three...

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