Tutorials
The Microcosmos of Winter: How I shot ice crystals in sub-zero temperatures with an extreme macro lens
Jan 26, 2023
Jens Heidler
In the “Microcosmos of Winter,” I wanted to show never-seen-before footage of a soap bubble that starts to freeze. I previously tried to film this two…
Lighting setup: How to make projection backgrounds
Jan 25, 2023
Jake Hicks
I’ve been using projectors in my photoshoots for many, many years now and I’ve been writing about how to utilise the power of projectors in…
Five tips for shooting macro snow photography to take your snowflake photos to the next level
Jan 11, 2023
John Aldred
For the northern hemisphere (sorry, Australia!), it’s winter right now. That means lots of snow for some of us, a little bit of snow for…
The ultimate gear guide for filming the Northern Lights
Jan 11, 2023
David Williams
The aurora borealis (AKA Northern Lights) is high on the bucket list for many travelers and photographers. It’s no surprise so many people want to…
How to manage your time better as a freelance photographer – Tin House Studio audits my business
Jan 9, 2023
Alex Baker
Last year I read a book that alarmingly told me that if I lived to an average age of around 80 years, I probably only…
Feeling stale? Try Pye Jirsa’s unconventional 2 light set-up to create magical portraits
Jan 8, 2023
Alex Baker
It’s easy to get a little stuck in a rut when it comes to studio lighting, particularly with portraits. The human face can only be…
Take back photos from Big Tech in 2023
Jan 4, 2023
Jefferson Graham
I’m guessing you took thousands, if not more, of photos and videos in 2022, because with a smartphone in our pockets, it was just so…
Two ways to take outstanding portraits with a projector
Dec 30, 2022
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Projecting light and shapes onto your model opens up a whole lot of possibilities for creative, unusual portraits. If you’re looking for some inspiration and…
These five quick tips will help you get striking black and white portraits
Dec 28, 2022
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Converting your portraits to black and white allows the viewer to focus more on the light, composition, texture, and emotion in the photos. However, there…
The art of capturing winter fog photography
Dec 28, 2022
Mikko Lagerstedt
My favorite thing about photography is that you don’t always have to travel far to capture unique photographs. In this week’s tutorial, I talk about…