Dodging and burning is an easy and effective way to make portions of your image lighter or darker. So why is it so confusing to understand how it works? Because the terminology comes from the old darkroom days when processing photos was a two stage process. First we made the NEGATIVE by exposing the film to light. Just like when you make an image in your digital camera … [Read more...]
Starting a Photography Business – 3 Essential Tips
You love photography. You have a passion for it, and you're good at it. You'd love to start a photography business. But, what kind of business? How do you know what direction to go in? Since I've been in your shoes, I'd like to share with you the best advice I received, how I found my path, and the skills you'll need to make your business successful. 1. Start building … [Read more...]
10 Quick Must-Have Photography Tips
To create a truly great photograph, a lot of different things have to come together - both in the field and back at your computer. Getting any one of these things wrong can turn your dream shot into a snapshot! (We’ve all had that happen - don’t worry, you’re not alone!) Here are a few quick tips to remember when you’re in the field: 1. Choose Your Light When you find a … [Read more...]
How To Photograph Flowers
In this installment of "Great Subjects", we're going to look at how to approach flower photography for more creative and interesting photos that go beyond snapshots. Flower photography is one of the most popular types of photography, especially for amateurs. Perhaps it's because anyone can point their camera at a blooming rose, hit the shutter, and get a pretty good … [Read more...]
How To Photograph Trees
In this instalment of "Great Subjects" we're going to be working on one of nature's most popular subjects: trees. You might be surprised to discover that there are so many different ways to photograph trees – different times, different places, different framing and compositional styles to use. Each tree is as unique as every person, and can be used to create an equally … [Read more...]
How To Photograph Intimate Landscapes
In this instalment of my tutorial series "Great Subjects", we're going to be looking at one of my favourite types of landscape photography: intimate landscapes. As landscape photographers, we tend to become engrossed in the grand vistas, the vast expanses that make up scenes with great depth. But small scenes can have a large impact too. Photographs of intimate landscapes … [Read more...]
How To Photograph Modes of Transportation
Welcome back to my tutorial series: "Great Subjects". As a landscape photographer, shooting planes, trains, automobiles and other modes of transportation is not something I do very often! But I find that tackling new subjects and breaking out of my comfort zone is always beneficial and I think you will too. You're bound to learn something! For this theme, you are not … [Read more...]
How To Photograph Weather
Welcome to another instalment of "Great Subjects"! Today we'll discuss how to photograph weather and make the most of snow, rain, fog, clouds, wind and even sun. Outdoor photography is highly dependent on the weather, which can often be a little bit unpredictable. Depending on where you live you might be enjoying sunshine on the snowy streets, enduring a storm, sloshing … [Read more...]