Creative photography techniques

I've been reading photographers' discussions on various external strobe accessories. I had these tests done some years back for my textbook, "Photojournalism: The Professionals' Approach." From top to bottom, the Indoor/Outdoor comparisons are for: Direct Flash Bouncing the strobe off a ceiling Lumiquest Omnidome Through an umbrella Off an umbrella Through a softbox Outdoors or in a large ballroom or gymnasium, all the accessories work less well at softening shadows. The scattered light rays…

Every craft has its mysteries. And while you can decode them through long hours of research and trial-and-error, you can also learn about them from those who have already mastered the art. Of course, not everyone wants to share their secrets. But Barcelona-based photographer Jordi Puig does.

Photography is all about perspective - the person behind the camera can use their imagination to tell different stories about a subject from a variety of angles. Perspective gives depth to an image and can make a two-dimensional photograph feel like a three-dimensional scene.

If anyone has come to you for advice on how to take better photos, here's a quick photography cheat sheet that you can share with them.

Oh, man! You’ve got a free day to spend with your camera and you’re stumped on what to shoot. There are a lot of things going on around you wherever

Hayden Pedersen is the king of sharing easy, fun and frequently crazy photography tricks that will help get your images noticed. In his latest video below, Pedersen shares five easy photography tricks in just fifty seconds. As usual with his camera tricks, hacks and tips videos, there is no narration in the tutorial, just the tricks themselves along with the cool resulting photos. So, sit back and relax and watch him demonstrate the following five photo tricks: #1 Sparkler Bokeh #2 Glass…

Every craft has its mysteries. And while you can decode them through long hours of research and trial-and-error, you can also learn about them from those who have already mastered the art. Of course, not everyone wants to share their secrets. But Barcelona-based photographer Jordi Puig does.

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