Icebergs are beautiful, stunning and powerful. Camille Seaman has taken some amazing photographs of icebergs and, in this video, shows us some of them and talks about her work. After you’ve watched the video, scroll down the page to the links to other amazing iceberg photographs. Impressive Iceberg Photography In the video Camille Seaman describes … Read more
It’s a mistake to think that you need a photographic studio to make money as a photographer. Natural light portrait photography was popular in the 1980s and it’s making a comeback. No Studio? No Problem! Keen amateur photographers are often asked to take photographs of their family and friends. If this request fills you with … Read more
Photosynth and Seadragon are amazing pieces of software. And until now I’d never heard of them. Press play on the video to watch a fascinating short talk about how they work. And there’s a live demo for you to play with at the bottom of the page… It’s Not Just The Usual 360° Panorama! We … Read more
Click the play button on the video to listen to the heart-warming story of a family tradition that has helped to strengthen the bond between this father and daughter over many years. No-one Ever Refused I’m a big fan of TED talks (some of the talks are just genius) and in this talk by Steven … Read more
In the world of photography beginners are almost always compelled to get everything in focus. This habit is usually based on the notion that photography is all about faithfully recording all of the elements in a frame; presenting them in sharp focus. However by using shallow depth of field photography can become far more interesting. … Read more
When you focus on a person or object with your camera some of the distance in front and behind will appear ‘sharp’ and ‘in focus’. Depending on a number of things, other areas may appear blurred and ‘soft’. This effect is what people mean when they talk about depth of field in photography. Photographers need … Read more
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Color photography has become a predominant type of photography since the first three color image was taken in 1861. Color photography presented a wonderful new opportunity for photographers, showing life, people, things and events as majority of people see them. Yet, monochrome photographs continue to be taken and have remained a staple in the tools … Read more
Landscapes are among the most stunning and eye-catching examples of photographic prowess; unfortunately, landscapes can also make amateurs emphatically stand out. By learning to identify the elements that go into a jaw-dropping display of nature’s wonders when captured by a skilled photographer, even the most novice wielders of cameras can capture examples of amazing landscape … Read more
Soon after the diamond ring has been placed on a woman’s finger it is time to begin thinking about engagement picture ideas. You could go the traditional studio portraits route but many couples have moved away from the normal poses. There is a shift to choosing a backdrop which reflects the couple’s style — so … Read more