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Kahran Bethencourt on capturing creative, dynamic portraits of children

© CreativeSoul Photography Kahran and Regis Bethencourt are the photographic duo behind CreativeSoul Photography—an Atlanta-based studio focused on capturing dynamic portraits of children that celebrate the beauty of natural hair. The married couple has been shooting together for over a decade, working on campaigns for children’s fashion and haircare brands, and their work has appeared… Continue reading Kahran Bethencourt on capturing creative, dynamic portraits of children

Composition in the age of AI: Who’s really framing the shot?

AI can’t physically move your arm to help frame a shot better (yet). But it can help you improve your composition after-the-fact. Getty Images A recurring theme with computational photography is the tension over creative choices. The “AI” features in cameras and photo editing apps can take over for many technical aspects, such as how… Continue reading Composition in the age of AI: Who’s really framing the shot?

Corey Rich went mirrorless with the Nikon Z9—and is never looking back

A still from the film, Night, by Corey Rich. Corey Rich / Nikon Corey Rich is one of the best-known names in the world of extreme action and adventure sports photography and filmmaking. From mountain climbing to river kayaking to glacier skiing, he’s is no stranger to documenting the world’s most talented athletes, in some… Continue reading Corey Rich went mirrorless with the Nikon Z9—and is never looking back

How to shoot film on a budget

Choosing to shoot film doesn’t have to be a financial burden. Getty Images One of my many, many pet peeves is folks who discourage would-be analog photographers by telling them film is too expensive. They cite $25 rolls of slide film, $20 E-6 developing, and $40-per-shot drum scans, and declare film as a financial quagmire… Continue reading How to shoot film on a budget

You’re already using computational photography, but that doesn’t mean you’re not a photographer

A smarter camera just means more opportunities to concentrate on what matters most in photography: composition, lighting, and timing. Getty Images Maybe questioning my own intelligence isn’t the best way to kick off this piece, but if I’m going to write a column called “The Smarter Image,” I need to be honest. In many ways,… Continue reading You’re already using computational photography, but that doesn’t mean you’re not a photographer

Photography resolutions to set for the new year

2022 is the perfect time to try your hands at something new, like film. Getty Images The start of a new year is always a good time to reset, make some plans, and actually do all the things you’ve been putting off for ages. If you’re looking to push your photography further, we’ve got a… Continue reading Photography resolutions to set for the new year

Pro tips to take the best photos when trying to sell your car

Kevin McCauley Whether you’re shopping for a new or used car, you know that you’re going to be spending a lot of time looking at photos. The quality of the photos not only tells the buyer about the car, but also creates an important impression of the seller, too. I talked to Texas-based professional automotive… Continue reading Pro tips to take the best photos when trying to sell your car

Photojournalist Krisanne Johnson on how to create a successful long-term photo project

Thabsile Brightness Sishi, 25 (right), leads the funeral procession for her aunt Thembi Veze, along with her brother, Bongumenzi Knowledge Sishi, 15. Thabsile and Bongumenzi have been living with their aunt and her three children in the Richmond Farm Transit Camp near Durban, South Africa since 2009. “In the camp, I can’t say it’s nice… Continue reading Photojournalist Krisanne Johnson on how to create a successful long-term photo project

Establishing a Drone Business in 2022

Here’s a “real-world” guide on what to expect if you decide to start your own drone business in 2022. Pros and cons. Back in 2015, I decided to start flying drones commercially. The DJI Inspire 1 had recently been released, and it was clear that drones were going to open up a lot of video… Continue reading Establishing a Drone Business in 2022