How to Use HDR in Indoor Architecture Photos

Even as a beginner, photographing homes that are for sale can bring in hefty profits for very little set-up. The secret is following a few simple rules that will set your photos apart. Here’s a little trick that can help you turn snapshots that anyone could take into...

Photo Tip: Take Great Photos on a Gray Day

Take a look at these two photos. They were taken 45 minutes apart from exactly the same spot on the same day. The assignment was to photograph a new building addition for a local church. The day I was scheduled to take pictures, the sky was  gray and about as ugly as...

How to Edit Photos for Magazines

One of the most common questions I get when discussing photo submissions to magazines is how much image editing is too much. Fortunately the answer is easy: it depends. Unfortunately, “depends” means there is no bright line to help photographers answer the...

Detail Shots Make for Great Photographs

Imagine this: It’s 5 a.m. and you’re standing in a dark field surrounded by the shadows and silhouettes of thousands of fellow spectators. Hundreds of hot air balloon trucks, pilots, and crews line the field, quietly watching and waiting. Dawn is rapidly approaching,...

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