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Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Too Busy, Too Expensive? Some Truths About Landscape Photography in Iceland
Iceland is still one of the most popular locations for landscape photographers on Earth. Here, a local photographer shares some truths about landscape photography in the land of ice and fire.
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Wildfires, border chaos, protests: the photos that captured America in 2018
From record-breaking natural disasters to the powerful testimony of Christine Blasey Ford, these images sum up a tumultuous year
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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Wee been writing it wrong. It 6and 7not Z6 and Z7, says Nikon
Sometimes, branding or naming products doesn’t always go as a company intends. They call it one thing, they want us to call it that thing, but then the general public calls it something else. Apparently, Nikon’s two new mirrorless cameras are a case of this. According to Nikon, they’re not the Nikon Z6 and Z7, […]
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What's the story behind that giant Stanley Marcus mural in the Cedars?
What's the story behind that giant Stanley Marcus mural in the Cedars?
Pre Fab: Norman Parkinson's early Beatles portraits
The fashion photographer captured the Beatles at Abbey Road in September 1963, as they recorded their second LP With the Beatles
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Leonard Bernstein is widely known as one of the greatest conductors, composers, musical inspirations, and creative minds of our time. He is also legendary for his extreme passion, raw charisma, and powerful convictions. Bernstein was photographed by some of the greatest visual masters of the 20th
High Speed Photography Techniques with a Smartphone Camera
High speed photography is dynamic, captivating, and a lot easier to pull off than you may think. All it takes to get awesome shots that freeze motion is some patience and a smartphone:
Before we get too far, there are a few things you can do to ensure you get the best results possible:
- Supplementary light. The more light there is to work with, the better. Shooting outside on a sunny day will likely work well. If you have access to a studio setting, strobe lights can also improve your shots.
- Plain background. The busier the surroundings, the more difficult it will be to tell what is being frozen in action. A simple background will force the viewer to hone into whatever your subject happens to be.
- Slow motion capture. When shooting with an iPhone, there’s a specific method that will often yield the best high-speed results. First, activate your camera’s slow-motion capture. Then, set your camera to the highest frame rate possible. That way, you’ll be able to capture a whole sequence and then go in and choose the best still.
Now, without further ado, let’s go over some of the awesome tricks, courtesy of COOPH!
Color Explosion
This technique is simple, inexpensive, and incredibly eye catching.
Get your hands on some dyed flour, cornstarch, or similar colored powder. Then, think of a sport or movement that a model can act out on camera. Get a little creative and think of ways you might be able to incorporate the powder into your desired action. From there, it’s just a matter of experimentation and letting the colors fly! When the powder comes in contact with another object, it will spread out in every direction, creating a colorful cloud. With the right timing and a fast camera, it can be an extremely effective way of highlighting the action that you’d like to feature.
Water Works
Water is an excellent tool for those interested in the abstract. With nothing more than a tank, a pump, and a little bit of paint, it’s possible to get fascinating images. When paint is injected into a body of water, it will quickly disperse and, eventually, reach an equilibrium. With high speed photography, you can freeze the process and capture swirls and streaks of color as it dances through the water.
If you’d like to switch things up, high speed photography also works well for capturing splashes midair. No matter how it’s utilized, liquids can be pretty unpredictable; no two high speed photographs will ever be exactly the same.
The Moment of Impact
The hardest part of this technique may be finding someone willing to sit in as a model! When you’re working with high speed photography, few things make for better subject matter than a collision. It doesn’t really matter what exactly is colliding, although human subjects often yield pretty interesting results. If the object launched into the image breaks or bursts on impact, you’ll end up capturing all of the little pieces as they fly through the air.
Try these ideas out and show us your best shots!
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Photographer of the Day: Baspherical
Category: Beauty Photographer: Baspherical Photo: “Display Dummy, Düsseldorf” An otherworldly, film-noir look into a possible future is evoked with this offering-“Display Dummy, Düsseldorf.” A close look causes wonder in the texture of the lips and skin as to whether the dummy is a mannequin or a person. In any case, this haunting possibility of a near-to-come…
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Tuesday, December 11, 2018
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Saturday, December 8, 2018
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A finished film is the final product of months of meticulous work by a crew of hundreds of creative and technical talents who worked diligently to meet the vision of the director. Shown on the big screen, the film will be seen by audiences as the director intended. But Tom Cruise wants you to
Friday, December 7, 2018
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Providing Pre-Shoot Tips to Your Engagement Couples: Part I
In an effort to please everyone, setting expectations and educating your clients is something that creatives often shy away from. But why not create a shiny little brochure to educate your wedding clients?
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Two Minute Tips: How to get creative with different bokeh shapes
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Why One Photographer is Considering Switching From Canon
Canon vs. Nikon vs. Sony vs. Fujifilm vs. insert camera manufacturer name here. In the current atmosphere of fierce competition driven by faster cycles of next-generation technology, it seems there are more photographers switching brands than ever. Here is why one photographer is considering switching from Canon after eighteen years.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2018
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iPhone Xs: the best phone (or mobile device) that has ever been made (so far). Flawless I’ve been testing out the new iPhone Xs for the last few days, and this thing is magic. Let me outline some ideas: The screen is phenomenal. Super sharp, great colors, and fantastic contrast even in bright l
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Creative Capital
Don’t build your capital off the back of someone else. What my umma taught me My mom worked at a restaurant as a waitress for nearly a decade. One day she got made redundant. Now, this broke my heart. My mom taught this precious lesson: When you work for someone else, you’re building their capital. […]
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My Top 7 Productivity Tips
Practical tips on how to produce more: 1. Figure out what is your Archimedes lever Determine what is your primary strength in life. For example ask yourself: What 10% of my activities create 90% of the value in my life? In life, there is a power law in effect. This means: Much of our strength […]
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First Pictures of Planet Mars Emerge From NASA's Lander Mission
NASA’s InSight lander has arrived safely on Mars, and the first clear pictures have come back.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
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One of the most useful pieces of lighting gear a studio photographer can have doesn"t actually have a light in it. Check out how v-flats can help you shape your light in this great video.
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Monday, November 26, 2018
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Every weekday, Photofocus curators share a great photograph taken by one of our readers. Every month we highlight photographs in the genres of architecture, beauty, outdoor, street and a flex category that changes each month. In November we started featuring food photographs, highlighting the
Sunday, November 25, 2018
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Today is “Black Friday” (the biggest retail shopping day of the year in the US) and we’ve got our best deals of the year on: Here’s are the links to the deals: > KelbyOne Black Friday Deal > Photoshop World Black Friday Deal We’d love to have you as a KelbyOne Pro member — we have […]
Friday, November 23, 2018
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Category: Street Photographer: Petros Toubis Photo: “0356152” I really love this unique perspective from Petros Toubis of what street photography means to him. It is very intriguing. Love the sharpness in the shadows. Anyone know what the lady is holding? A flower maybe? Originally shared with the
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
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Instagram has announced new plans to crack down on fake accounts, likes, and comments. The company claims to have new tools in place identifying those using services and apps to boost their follow count and overall social engagement.
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Pocket-Sized Smoke Machine? Fstoppers Reviews MicroFogger!
Would you consider a pocket-sized smoke machine as an additional piece of equipment? Take a look at our review of MicroFogger, a portable fun gadget that creates smoke on the go!
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Photographer of the Day: Bernhard Garbers
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The Importance of Fulfilling a Brief in Photography
When you're shooting for a client with specific needs, it's important that you're able to deliver what they require. This great video explores how a photographer planned, then adapted to get the shot.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2018
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Canon has a new Black Friday instant rebate on the popular Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens. Adorama is also including a free tripod with Read more…
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Sunday, November 18, 2018
On Photography: Margaret Bourke-White, 1904-1971
"The camera is a remarkable instrument. Saturate yourself with your subject and the camera will all but take you by the hand." - Margaret Bourke-White Margaret Bourke-White studied photography at the Clarence H. White School of Photography and went on to finish college in 1927. She moved to
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Friday, November 16, 2018
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The great thing about electric viewfinders: you see augmented reality! I’m currently shooting with a Lumix g9, in JPEG, with “Dynamic monochrome” film simulation preset. It actually looks really good! What I’ve been enjoying about shooting with the Lumix G9 is the epic electronic viewfinder. I’ve a
Interesting Photo of the Day: Beached Icebergs
When most people think of the beach, warm weather, tropical plant life, and sunbathers in bikinis come to mind. So, when an iceberg washes ashore instead, it"s bound to turn a few heads. Understandably, photographerGarret Weintrob couldn"t pass up this incredible photo op along the southern
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Thursday, November 15, 2018
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Give the Lens Flare in Your Landscape Photo the Finger
Every landscape photographer will someday run into a situation when the bright light of the sun causes flares. Especially when using filters; the extra glass can increase reflections that results in the dreaded spots in a picture. However, there is a way to get rid of them, in most occasions.
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Guest Blog: Portrait and Lifestyle Photographer Drew Gurian
Photo by Robby KleinHow have your thoughts/techniques on lighting evolved? Do you find yourself using gear now that you didn’t think you would use when you started out? Or are you using the same gear but in different ways?
I worked very hard over the first several years of freelancing to perfect lighting techniques, and certain aspects of lighting have become second nature. I’m constantly experimenting to keep things fresh, but one big lesson that I’ve learned is that focusing on lighting alone doesn’t guarantee a great photo. We often get too wrapped up in technical perfection, and I’m certainly guilty of that myself.
As a portrait and lifestyle photographer, I want to make the talent look amazing- and sometimes that’s largely based around the lighting. However, even more important than the lighting, is connecting with whoever I’m photographing in order to create a compelling portrait. Thinking my way into how to make that happen has proven to be more beneficial over time than stressing too much over what type of lighting I’d like to use.
As for gear, though every shoot is different, I try to use a fairly minimal gear pack. Lighting has evolved quite a bit over the last five years, and the Profoto B1 in particular has changed the way I’m able to work on set. It’s enabled me to work lighter and faster than ever before with access to a massive lineup of light shapers for any scenario imaginable.
Justin BarthaWhat’s the biggest mistake you’ve made that has proven to be a valuable lesson? Has learning from that mistake saved you in some way on another job?
The biggest mistake I made when starting out was saying yes to everything. We’re all hungry for work, and oftentimes seriously undervalue our talent when we shouldn’t be doing so.
Almost every single time I’ve taken a low paying job just for the money, it’s been soul sucking work where there’s zero respect for the creative process. I’ve been learning this lesson all along, but am just starting to consistently turn down jobs for this reason.
Some of those clients have gone away entirely, but I’m okay with that. The truth is, I believe it to be more valuable to spend my time shooting something I’m invested in creatively.
Bonnie Raitt
R.L. Stine
Quincy JonesWhat kind of balance do you keep between editorial and commercial clients? If commercial clients pay more than editorial, what value do you see in working for editorial clients?
About 75% of my client base has been commercial since day one. I never really marketed myself to one type of client more than the other initially, but because my work is commercially oriented, that’s been the majority of the work I’ve gotten. Brands tend to pay a lot more than editorial- which is cool since I live in Brooklyn and the cost of living here is less than ideal.
There is a huge amount of value in editorial work though, and I thoroughly enjoy diving into these jobs when they come in. There’s generally a lot fewer people on set for editorial jobs (sometimes just an assistant and myself), and I find that I can use the talent’s time much more efficiently when that’s the case. There’s often a lot more creative freedom on editorial jobs, and I try to dive in as deep as possible to create something I want- which isn’t always possible on commercial jobs.
Elvis Costello, Marcus Mumford & Taylor Goldsmith
Vintage TroubleWhat’s the best business/technical/other advice you would give yourself if you could talk to five-years-ago Drew?
Accept the fact that work comes in waves, and that there will be times where you have absolutely no work. For the first few years, I consistently had a few months per year where I had zero work coming in, and I struggled to deal with it. We’re all somewhat insecure artists, and it’s easy to assume that we’ll never work again. It’s tough to make it through this.
Instead of getting into a funk, the only thing that’s ever fixed this for me is picking up a camera and shooting. It always brings me back to my love of photography and reminds me of why I do this in the first place.
Dej Loaf
Ed SheeranIf you could re-do one shoot, which one would it be and what would you do differently?
I’d really love to have an opportunity to work with Kendrick Lamar again. I spent a day with him about 4 years ago just before ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’ was released, but didn’t completely get what I wanted. I was shooting a media day for Reebok in a hotel suite filled entirely with Reebok branding, so there was very little in the way of candids without logos surrounding him.
I managed to shoot a quick portrait on the terrace, I wish I had pushed a little harder to have some more time with him outside of the hotel suite.
If I were to ever have another opportunity with him, I’d love to shoot something more journalistic.
Kendrick LamarWhat would you consider your most successful shoot and why? How do you define a successful shoot (your happiness with the final product, how much you made on it, the size of the production, the biggest name client, etc)?
I was assigned to photograph David Byrne of the Talking Heads, in his Soho studio earlier this year, and it’s definitely one of my favorite shoots in recent memory. David is a true icon, and I did tons of research to make sure I knew what I was getting into. I watched documentaries, interviews, and gathered photographic inspiration to share with him on-set. He was an incredible collaborator, and I shot a few frames that feel very true to who David is as an artist- which was the ultimate goal, and the sign of a successful shoot for me.
This particular shoot was not a moneymaker (in fact, I spent some money on it), but I’m really happy with the photos and the entire experience with him.
David ByrneHow do you keep your creativity fresh? How do you avoid getting visual burnout (consuming so much imagery you just get tired of it/numb to it)?
Personally, a lot of it has to do with being in New York City. As crazy and as living in the city is, there’s more inspiration here than I can imagine just about anywhere else. I feed off the energy, grit, and hustle of the culture constantly, and that’s what keeps me pushing forward.
You can see more of Drew’s work at DrewGurian.com, and keep up with him on Instagram, Facebook, Tumblr, and Twitter.
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