It’s a brand new year, and all of us are thinking carefully about what this means for us personally and professionally. If you’re like me, you probably already have a list of lofty goals, which will only end up in the circular file by the end of the month. However, there are a few things that we can do to move forward in 2024 as photographers. Scott from Tin House Studio outlines some of his ideas about how he thinks the industry will be this year. The threat of AI Firstly, Scott reassures us that AI is not about to…
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Black and white street photography guide
What do the masters of street photography such as Eugène Atget, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Vivian Maier, Daido Moriyama and many others have in common? Their timeless images were immortalised in black and white. Successful black and white street photography is not just about losing the colour, however: you need to learn to think and see in black and white, taking account of texture, contrast, and, of course, the crucial interplay of light and shadow. Something about the absence of colour helps the viewer’s attention to the subject and essential elements of the composition. In this feature, we get tips from Brian…
iPhone Photography Week 2024: Tons of tips, guides and photo editing expertise for iPhone owners
iPhone Photography Week 2024 (Image credit: Future/Apple) Take better photos with the camera in your pocket. iMore’s iPhone Photography Week 2024 is filled with great content that will take your iPhone camera-snapping capabilities to the next level. Check out more iPhone Photography Week 2024 Share your photos with iMore on X (Twitter) using #iMorePhotographyWeek iMore’s iPhone Photography Week 2024 is the perfect themed week to sharpen up your photo-capturing skills with your smartphone. With expert tutorials from professional photographers, fun features, and reviews, iPhone Photography Week is the perfect place to kickstart your journey to becoming a better photographer. Throughout…
Better still life photos: top 10 tips
Still life photography leaves nothing to chance. Tim Clinch explains how to maximize the potential of this classical and underused genre of photography with his top tips for better still life shots… What is still life photography? ‘The depiction of inanimate subject matter, typically a small group of objects.‘ This encompasses several photographic disciplines, but sums it up pretty well. The true skill lies in the ability to take something mundane and everyday out of its normal habitat and transform it into something of beauty by using our skills as photographers. So what is it about still life that I…
A photographer’s top tip for making the most of Enlighten
Posted on February 29, 2024 It’s one of Canberra’s most Insta-worthy events—but as the Enlighten Festival approaches quickly you might be wondering how to make the most of the vibrant Illuminations. After all, you can’t get much more photogenic than neon lights and artistic projections as night falls. Luckily, local photographer Snaps by Sal has been at every night of Enlighten for the last few years – and head of the event launching this weekend, he has plenty of tips to share. Read on and get snapping! Wear good shoes! Trekking around Enlighten is the best way to experience all…
Tips for Taking the Best Family Holiday Photo with Your Cell Phone | BU Today
Our dos and don’ts will help you avoid common mistakes ‘Tis the holiday season, and this means everyone will soon be whipping out their phones to take pictures of family and friends gathered round food-laden tables, in front of the Christmas tree, or outdoors with the new puppy. And while cell phone cameras make it easier than ever to capture treasured moments, there’s still plenty that can go wrong. Sun glare, distracted infants, uncooperative pets. You get the idea. So to help ensure that you’ll want to treasure, not delete, the photos you took this holiday season, we reached out…
Top tips for dog photography
Rhian White shares some secrets for cracking dog photography with Geoff Harris. Dogs. Many of us adore them, some of whom acquired these wonderful animal companions during the Covid-19 lockdowns. Not only is dog photography hugely rewarding in itself, but it can also form the basis of a photographic business or profitable sideline. But as with any photographic discipline, it’s not just a case of pointing your camera at Buddy or Bella and blasting away. To succeed in this genre you need to acquire a range of skill sets, including those from portraiture, action photography and even documentary work. You…
How to photograph the full moon this Monday
Full moon dates in 2024 March 25, 2024April 23, 2024May 23, 2024June 21, 2024 The Moon is one of nature’s wonders, but to photograph it successfully you first have to understand it. Although astrophotographers specializing in the Moon usually photograph it through a powerful telescope, a telephoto lens of almost any focal length is good enough to get a good Moon shot. Making the Moon the sole focus of a shot, however, is only one way to approach lunar photography; another is for it to enhance a landscape photo, where it can provide a powerful addition to a wide-angle image.…