One of the first lessons we learn when it comes to portrait photography is to make sure that the eyes of our subjects are in focus. To take things up a notch and make your snaps even more powerful and striking, you can add this simple trick to your portrait photography arsenal: use a catchlight to illuminate the eyes of your subject. If this is something you’re hearing about just now, we’ve found a quick video tutorial that demonstrates it.
Bad weather can be a drag, but it doesn’t mean that you have to stay inside. Weather sealed lenses (when paired with weather sealed cameras) allow us to get outside in the wind, rain and, snow without having to worry too much about our gear. Some truly stunning images can be captured when the weather takes a turn for the worse. These weather sealed Canon EF Mount lenses are perfect for the photographers out there that don’t mind the cold and the wet. After the break we’ll show you five impressive weather sealed lenses that will help you capture some excellent images while out in the elements.
The more I look at the capabilities of smartphones and the more that I step into meetings with bigger photography technology companies, the more I start to wonder what traditional camera manufacturers think about staying ahead of the curve. If the sloth-like pace for them to create full frame mirrorless cameras and lenses is any indication, then I’m really scratching my head. Phone manufacturers, photography software companies and other companies are doing more things than ever to replace traditional cameras. When I hear verbiage like “giving designers the power to create photo-realistic images without paying for expensive photo shoots” I see the intent for disruption simply for personal profit. But I see other things too; most folks can’t tell the difference between a photo taken with a traditional camera and a phone anymore. In fact, if you didn’t look at the EXIF data you probably wouldn’t be able to tell. This is just one of the many features of the mobile web.
Being able to craft a consistent look and feel across all of your images can take a long time in post, but with the use of presets you can not only save many countless hours, you can also elevate your images to a higher level with the single click of your mouse. Right now you can save an additional 50% on Pro Lightroom Preset Bundle which has over 9,000 presets. For the next 24 hours this bundle is just $19.50!! The Lightroom Portrait Series which features over 30 unique brushes is just $9.50, and elegant 5th Avenue Lightroom preset bundle is a steal at $13.50. Head on past the break to find out more about these and other red hot deals!
Shapes, patterns, symmetry, repetition — all of these are elements and qualities that we often see in all kinds of projects across photography genres. But wedding and event photographer Valentin Rizvan must have thought of combining all of these to breathe life into creatures, scenes, and structures of his imagination. The result is an ongoing body of work aptly called Other Worlds, which began during his university years and continues to the present as part of his film photography journey.
Heads up, camera collectors! If you’ve been waiting for our next awesome vintage finds on ebay, we’re back with another item to pique the interest of you curious lot out there. This time, it’s an interesting and rare aerial horizon camera (at least what we think it is) with a hefty price tag to match.
Even though tripods are one of the most used photography accessories around, they never seem to get as much attention as other tools that we use. One company is really trying to take tripod technology to the next level though with their ultralight, yet incredibly sturdy Carbon Fiber and Titanium offerings. To top it off the Colorado Tripod Company have also created the world’s first full Titanium hollowball which promises to cut the ball weight by 52%. Read on after the break to find out more about this interesting Kickstarter project.
While there’s no magic bullet for instantly growing your photography business, there are tools that can help. The top ones work best when used together, and they can be broken down into two categories: tools that help with lead gen (or getting leads/inquiries) and tools that help with lead management (or turning inquiries into bookings). Throw in a sprinkle of strategy and our community’s insider tips to optimize each tool and—voila—you’ll be getting more business in no time.
Some exciting news for Fujifilm fans as Timelapse+ have just recently announced that their VIEW Intervalometer is now available on the Fujifilm platform. This is huge news for Fujifilm users, and for those who love timelapse photography. Read on after the break to see the full press release, and to find out more about the VIEW and how Timelapse+ overcame the challenges in bringing this device to the Fujfilm platform.
Solitude has been at the core of many concepts, making it one of the most widely explored ideas for many creative projects. More than just showing lone subjects in somber settings, Budapest-based photographer Bence Bakonyi in collaboration with graphic designer Kira Koroknai thought of probing deeper into the other possible meanings of solitude. Read on if you’re looking for something to inspire your next conceptual photography projects.