How many of you have found yourselves in front of an iconic landmark and felt discouraged because every possible shot had already been made by thousands of tourists before you? You are on the trip of a lifetime. Your goal is certainly not to bring back pictures that look like the postcards at the souvenir [...]
Going through a creative rut can be frustrating, and sometimes scary, but it is usually temporary. Photographer’s block can happen to you at any time. It’s up to you to turn it into a positive experience and grow in the process. 1-Push yourself, take risks and make mistakes. The saying is not that we learn [...]
Spring is here! For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere who have been hunkered down for winter, enduring the rain and the snow, the time has finally come to get outside and enjoy some long awaited sunshine. As the flowers start to emerge from the soil, all the neighbours begin emerging from their houses [...]
Here are some techniques that you may not be aware of if you’re new to portrait photography. It takes practice, but being aware of these ideas can get you experimenting, and inspire you to try shots you might not have otherwise tried. 1. Frame Tight Next time you’re watching a movie, pay attention to the [...]
I was inspired to write this article after recently asking the question, “What are your worst habits as a photographer?” on social media. Here are some of the most common responses followed by some suggestions. Please share your own ‘bad habits,’ better yet, how you managed to correct them. Everyone will benefit! Not taking your [...]
Zoos … love ‘em or hate ‘em? I think it depends on the zoo. I much prefer open range zoos where the animals have tons of space to roam around and live almost as they would in the wild. I can’t stand to see animals in cages especially when they pace back and forth in [...]
Do you ever see a beautiful scene, take out your camera, take the shot and then wonder what went wrong? Why doesn’t the display on the LCD screen look at all like the scene in front of you? Do you ever stand next to another photographer and wonder how they made an image that is [...]
I recently shared this photo on Facebook, Google+, and Flickr, with a quick tip on how to create a starburst effect. In this article, I’d like to share the thought process behind the image, and a few of the less successful images that led up to this final shot. Here’s the first shot of the [...]
I recently asked this simple question on social media: “What do you think would help improve your photography?” Your answers prompted me to try to come up with some tips and possible solutions that could benefit everyone. Time The number one answer was finding the time to go out and shoot more. Yes, we all [...]
The image below is a stitched panorama comprised of 7 separate frames, stitched together in Photoshop CS6, using the Photomerge feature. The full sized finished image weighs in at 85 megapixels. In this article I will share some tips for creating your own stitched panoramas. Shooting your Photos The first step in creating a stitched [...]
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