Tips for using a monopod
admin Think of the monopod as one leg of a tripod, and your legs as the other two. Your hands and arms provide additional support.
Using diffusers or silks to soften light
Using diffusers to soften light from Improving Your Photography and Portraits with Lighting Modifiers by Robert Vanelli
Using blurs and motion to be creative in photography
Blurs and multiple exposures in photography are not a new concept for me. They are, however, techniques that I've not spent much time with.
Using color effectively in portrait photography
Adding additional color to an image is one of the most powerful ways to be creative when it comes to photography.
Using reflections in your architectural photography
While I may be a tad obsessed with reflections, using them in architectural images can take your them from good to much more interesting.
Using fractal prisms to create other worldly portraits
I recently did a post on playing with fractal prism filters for the first time, and I seriously could not wait to get my hands on my own set.
Yinka Ilori Dreams up Vibrant LEGO Installation for Play Using Over 200,000 Bricks
Yinka Ilori creates the Launderette of Dreams as a playful, interactive installation out LEGO bricks inspired by children's creative optimism.
Using dodge and burn to add depth and dimension to your photos
I'm a big fan of the Soft Light layer in Adobe Photoshop for adding depth and dimension to my images with dodge & burn. Shadows create form.
Using a portable softbox to create mood lighting
I had the chance to test out the Vello Octa Softbox for Portable Flash, I knew I could get some interesting angles and views with it.
Using Refine Edge in Photoshop to alter your existing selection
Photoshop provides a powerful option for refining an existing selection — the Refine Edge command, which can be accessed in two ways.