Inspiration

Renowned photojournalist Steve McCurry sits down for an insightful interview with Nikon

Mar 3, 2016 Gannon Burgett

American photographer Steve McCurry, most known for his 1984 portrait entitled ‘Afghan Girl’ has captured some of the most iconic images of the 20th and…



Photographing a drag racing team never looked more fun

Mar 2, 2016 John Aldred

It’s no secret that I love behind the scenes videos, and this one from Guy Rhodes covering Mark J. Rebilas‘ shoot with Don Schumacher Racing for…



Capturing motion in-camera using flash, with Manuel Cafini

Mar 1, 2016 John Aldred

I recently came across the work of Italian photographer Manuel Cafini over on Facebook, and I was instantly blown away.  His Chronophotography project particularly intrigued me, as…



The incredible eating habits of a professional food photographer (and competitive powerlifter)

Feb 29, 2016 Gannon Burgett

While everyone on Instagram might think of themselves as food photographers, there are those who actually get paid to travel around the globe and capture…



You may be a photographer, but are you an artist?

Feb 29, 2016 Gannon Burgett

You may be a photographer, but are you an artist? That is the question rhetorically asked in COOPH’s latest video wherein world-renowned artist Roger Ballen…



How Non Creatives respond to Spec Work Requests

Feb 28, 2016 Udi Tirosh

If you’ve been in the creative business long enough, chances are you’ve been requested to do some spec work. As a photographer, you are rarely…



On Cliches and Photo Ideas

Feb 27, 2016 Stefan Kohler

If you go through Flickr galleries and popular photo, model mayhem or Facebook photography groups, some photographs keep popping up. You see them again and again…



6 Habits of Happy Creatives

Feb 27, 2016 Missy Mwac

1. They leave the drama to HBO. You will get sucked down faster than a cold beer on a hot day when you engage in…



How I Shot This Farm House Environmental Portrait with a Perforated Cardboard

Feb 26, 2016 Gustavo Pomar

I took this photo as part of a lighting class in Costa Rica. The theme was people who represent the spirit of the farm where…



An Artist Printed the Complete RGB Colorspace Into Books and it Looks Amazing

Feb 26, 2016 John Aldred

New York based American artist, Tauba Auerbach has created a three volume set of hardback books, as 8x8x8 inch cubes, in a project entitled the “RGB Colorspace…