One of the things most people are shy about is their skin. They only ever see themselves in the mirror and don’t often see how they look from a completely different perspective. And as a photographer, part of your job is to portray them in a different light, pretty literally. Lots of folks are afraid of off-camera lighting via flash. But off-camera flash can add a glimmer to someone that constant lights just can’t do. So here’s how to light a portrait to make skin look soft and attractive!
Some of the biggest logistical problems have to do with avoiding reflections. Sure, reflections can be used very well creatively — but not when it comes to product imagery typically. If you’re photographing watches, then this is something you always want to avoid. So we’re going to let you know a few secrets around how to shoot bette watch photos. Oh, and we’re also telling you all about our favorite gear for it too.
I purchased the Leica 28mm f2 APO SL lens a long time ago. And for the past few years, it has been my most used lens. The special image quality of an apochromatic lens is really something to behold. Plus, there’s the solid build quality it offers too. And recently, the brand offered a firmware update to the lens to make it even better. So we’ve updated our Leica 28mm f2 APO SL lens review.
Something that photographers don’t talk about enough is the multiple exposure mode on their cameras. Why? Well, it’s typically because so many of them don’t understand it and it isn’t made easy for them. But in fact, it’s made incredibly easy for them. The truth is that just like flash, manual exposures or anything else, it just takes time to learn. Once you learn this skill, you can use it to artistically express yourself in ways you haven’t done before. In this article, we’re giving you a brief overview on how to use the multiple exposure mode on your camera. And we hope that you’ll give it a shot.
“I would definitely credit photoshop to where I flex my creative muscles most,” says Erin Grabowski to the Phoblographer. “I really enjoy compositing an image together into the final concept, being able to customize the light and the color in post is really fun to do. I try to plan my images to support what I want to do in post so photoshop is really where I have a lot of fun with my image-making.” Erin is the subject of most of her portraits, and makes composites that have a feeling exuding dark beauty.
Sports photography is something that can be positively incredible when you get the right moments and framing. But in truth, it seems like it’s just replaced by video these days. Camera companies are releasing tons of cameras designed to be able to shoot tons of sports and wildlife. However, sports departments are shutting down, and photographers have to find new work as a result. All of the cameras push the idea of faster frame rates, better high ISOs, and insane autofocus that can track subjects to get some of the best moments. These days, we don’t see enough creative photo techniques because modern sports photographers are too busy looking instead of seeing.
These are hard to get, trust us. In the month of April 2024, the Phoblographer is giving away vintage gold! We’ve got a Contax 45mm f2 converted to Leica M Mount — and we’re giving it away to one lucky subscriber in our giveaway that’s available exclusively to our members. When we reviewed it, we …
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It’s true, if you’re traveling, you typically don’t want to bring a lot of camera gear with you. That’s especially the case when you’re working with autofocus camera gear. Sometimes, two lenses are more than enough for most photographers. So if you’re jetset sooner or later, then here are some of our favorite lenses for travel photography tht do everything right.
Like so many photographers, Mahnoosh Niakan tends to get bored easily. So, she tries to find all the ways she can change things up. “From the beginning of my photography journey, I’ve made a conscious effort to avoid adopting one specific style, commonly known among creatives as a ‘signature style’,” she tells the Phoblographer in an interview. “Moreover, I find inspiration in every art form to create interesting sets or guide my subjects to achieve specific poses. I pay close attention to light design in old paintings and theatrical performances, as they greatly influence my approach to lighting in photography.” But perhaps most importantly, she isn’t afraid to get experimental and embrace other mediums for inspiration.