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How To Shoot Photos Of Dancers and Flour
Jay Philbrick
One of the many types of people photography that I love to do is anything involving dance. I love the motion, the grace, and the...
Understanding Digtal Colors And How They Impact Emotion
Andrew Price
When used correctly, color can change the mood of the image, or impact the story. It can also draw the viewers eyes to a focal...
What Actually Happens When You Stop Down a Lens
Roger Cicala
I got an email the other day that got me thinking. A guy simply asked “How far do I have to stop down a lens...
5 Peculiar Principles For Photographers
Olivier Duong
I’d like to think that as I age I get wiser. I sure hope so because I want to be a better person every day!...
How I Art Directed A CD Cover Shoot Over The Internet
Karen Alsop
When Chris Sebastian contacted me about creating cover art for his debut album ‘The Good Old Days‘, I initially wasn’t sure how the scenario would...
How To Create A Land Cross Section Photo In The Studio
Simon Ellingworth
When we were asked to produce some creative product shots for a new client, I thought Challenge accepted! The product was an awesome high end...
Tutorial: Neat Trick for Creating Cool Splash Photos In-Studio
Dina Belenko
In this article, Dina Belenko (previously) shares the secrets behind three of her most popular recent images. See how she creates creative splashes and waves IN-STUDIO,...
10 Best Business Resolutions For Photographers
Jenna Martin
Alright 2016, let’s chat for a sec… Last year I wrote about my 10 Best New Year’s Resolutions for Photographers and I’m happy to say...
Creating a Si-Fi Rig For Strong Atmosphere Portraits
Alex Zatsepin
Many times it is the set where you shoot that sets the tone for the photo. I think I demonstrated that pretty well when I...
An Experiment in Color Grading
Kate Woodman
As the New Year rolls in, I find myself looking forward to new things—new directions, new goals, new relationships. But with the start of a...