Inspiration
A glass full of water makes for some great photography illusions
Oct 20, 2016
John Aldred
Optical illusions using glass and water have always been popular with photography. Whether it’s reflections of objects on top of each other or the world seen…
This photographer shot his subjects on a real lava field for these incredible images
Oct 19, 2016
John Aldred
There’s a whole lot one can do with Photoshop these days to put your subjects into any environment we wish. But, for me, nothing beats the authenticity…
This couple spend their cold winter nights in New Zealand photographing the amazing night sky
Oct 19, 2016
John Aldred
There are few things on this earth more appealing to landscape photographers than New Zealand, the Milky Way, and Auroras. So, when I came across…
A primer on shooting 35mm, medium format and large format film
Oct 19, 2016
John Aldred
Shooting film is often seen as more of a novelty these days. Once, it was just the way photography was done. For those who started…
Why does bad framing work? Looking beyond the rules of composition
Oct 17, 2016
John Aldred
The only thing over which we always have control in photography or video, no matter what your camera, is composition. We’re taught these “rules” and…
How to capture compelling compositions in your photography
Oct 17, 2016
Drew Hopper
Every great photograph consists of three key elements. First and foremost composition, lighting and of course the moment. Look at any great image and you’ll…
Light up your shot with a flying 1000 Watt LED floodlight
Oct 17, 2016
John Aldred
Last year, we showed you rctestflight’s crazy 1000 Watt LED light bar. Made from 10 individual smaller lights, it gives a total output of around 90,000…
Who needs a $160,000 Audi when you can shoot a $40 scale model
Oct 17, 2016
Udi Tirosh
What happens when a miniature photographer discusses collaboration with a multi-million car company? He ends up shooting their $160,000 car, an Audi R8, using a…
This amazing storm timelapse makes rainclouds look like floating waterfalls
Oct 14, 2016
John Aldred
When I’m heading out location scouting or to do a shoot, we often drive through rain 3 or 4 times before we get there. The…
Improving your night photography with foreground lighting
Oct 14, 2016
Jesse Thornton
One of the biggest challenges when it comes to night photography is incorporating good foreground elements, but learning a few simple tricks will instantly elevate…