We’re all obsessed with finding the perfect subject, the most extreme and unique subject matter. It’s never enough; we’re never satisfied. Searching for perfection is good, but only when you know perfection is everywhere. And, most of all, perfection is inside you. It’s in the dullest subjects you see and avoids every day. As Margaret Wolfe Hungerford once said, “Beauty …
Photographing Landscapes in the Midday Sun
Landscapes are the preferred subject matter for many photographers. They’re spectacular, impressive, and challenging at the same time. To capture the best images, many people travel to remote places and wait for weeks for the perfect weather conditions and light. This involves a lot of planning and knowledge. Still, there is a huge amount of unpredictability in landscape photography. You’ll …
Use Flash for Nature Photography
Do you use flash for nature photography? Nature photographers rely mostly on natural light. And they’re right to do so because there’s nothing better for photography than sunlight. However, even in a natural environment, a flash can be useful in many situations. As almost any camera comes with a built-in flash, you don’t have to carry additional equipment. You just …
Spring Photography Ideas to get you shooting!
Spring is a very popular subject matter for nature and landscape photographers. And that’s because a lot is happening in the spring months: vegetation comes back, colorful flowers are everywhere, streams and waterfalls inspire us, and mountains still have snowy peaks. Spring is a symphony of colors, textures, and shapes. It’s also very dynamic and changes the scenery from one …
Photographing Winter Colors
Winter is associated with a limited color palette featuring shades of brown, gray, and low saturated green and blue. Snow usually makes things better but what if you aren’t lucky enough to live in an idyllic place and benefit from snowy winters? How can you photograph wet and foggy cities that lack color and personality? How can you present in …
Use Affinity Photo, Five Reasons Why
The job of a photographer doesn’t end after pressing the shutter release. At the beginning of photography, the film had to be developed in order to see the photos. Today, the photos have to be edited in order to produce their best version. For many years, digital photo editing was the kingdom of Adobe Photoshop. However, it’s not the case …
The Golden Triangle Composition Technique
Many photographers use composition techniques such as the rule of thirds and the golden ratio. But fewer know about the golden triangle and how powerful this composition technique can be. The golden triangle uses diagonals and creates dynamic compositions that reveal their elements slowly and invite the viewer to spend more time observing. The technique is used in art and …
The Art of Photographic Collages
A collage is the artistic overlaying of several materials such as paper, wood, photographs, cutouts from magazines and newspapers, textiles, and many more. The concept was invented by Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso and has its roots in Surrealism and Dadaism currents of the beginning of the XXth century. The photographic collage is not only an artistic representation but also …
Five Types of Contrast in Photography
Contrast is a powerful element in a composition. When you place two opposite elements next to each other they become more visible and meaningful. Using contrast wisely increases the quality of composition and transforms mundane objects into characters. It also improves the aesthetics of a photo and delivers more artistic images. Here we will explore the five types of contrast …
Use Natural Light for Indoor Pictures
For some photographers, natural light is the only option they have. But when you have to take indoor pictures, working with natural light can be difficult. If you don’t have enough light, you have to use longer exposures and higher ISO, which may result in noisy or blurry images. Moreover, you should avoid mixing natural light with artificial light sources …