Photographing and seeing art in cars
admin Photographing car shows can be quite fun, yet they pose some unique challenges. Here are a few tips to create unique images.
The importance of play
Rekindle your creativity by letting it go. Let go and play. Sean McLean shares a recent experience where he just had fun for creative magic.
Three tips for fabulous photowalking
I just attended a terrific event hosted by the photo club at the Art Institute of Portland, and beforehand we did a 1-hour photowalk around the block. Portland, OR is…
Using a low aperture for getting the shot in tricky light
Using a low aperture for getting the shot in tricky light is often a great way to shoot a scene, like this Red Riding Hood inspired shot.
Four ways to photograph white backgrounds
The simplest things can produce the most results. Sometimes the least expensive things can open doors. White backgrounds are such things.
Composition tells the story and feelings within a scene
Photographing a scene can be composed in many different ways. And, each individual way tells a slightly different story of the scene.
Spring fever for photographers
Ah, spring. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere it's that time of year again. Fresh starts, fresh air and time to get outside.
Five tips for exploring history with your camera
Exploring history with your camera, I have found that I often learn and see more when I have it in my hands, really seeing what is before me.
Infrared photography gets me another photo at a ‘bad’ time of day
Midday is not always the most attractive time of day to make images. Fortunately, I've found that Infrared photography makes that not so true
What to do when you need a tripod and forget it
So what do you do when you need a tripod and forgot it? Like shooting in REALLY tricky lighting, where only a tripod will do the trick.