Five tips for more flattering portrait photography

Abby Ferguson Making the leap from candids to posed portraits of friends and family can be stressful, even for top photographers. When posing people, uncertainties abound: How should you light your model? Which lens is right? How do you draw out great facial expressions? Follow these five tips from photographer Patrick James Miller to help… Continue reading Five tips for more flattering portrait photography

Sun, camera, action: The ultimate guide to adventure photography

For as long as there have been cameras, photographers have been among the world’s most intrepid adventurers. More than one hundred years ago, Herbert Ponting and Frank Hurley embarked on voyages to Antarctica, braving inhospitable terrain few dared to explore. By the 1920s, an aviator by the name of Edith Keating was helping to pioneer… Continue reading Sun, camera, action: The ultimate guide to adventure photography

The best color film of 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for portraits Kodak Portra 400 SEE IT Get beautiful skin tones with this film. Best for landscapes Kodak Ektar 100 SEE IT Bring out the most of your landscape photos. Best color slide… Continue reading The best color film of 2023

8 photography tips to create stunning photos on a cloudy day

One summer’s day, Costas Kariolis planned to shoot the sunset at Derwentwater jetty in England’s Lake District. But when the time finally arrived, he found only mist and rain, with no sign of the sun’s illuminating rays. Instead of turning back and going home, however, he stayed. “The conditions turned out to be better than… Continue reading 8 photography tips to create stunning photos on a cloudy day

The ultimate guide to portrait photography

99 years ago, Man Ray photographed Kiki de Montparnasse in the studio, her back facing the camera and her head turned over her left shoulder. A few months ago, that portrait made history as the most expensive photograph ever sold at auction, going for $12.4 million. Portraits have a unique ability to capture a specific… Continue reading The ultimate guide to portrait photography

9 Tips for Beautiful Spring Landscape Photography

The post 9 Tips for Beautiful Spring Landscape Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. One of the most rewarding types of photography for beginners, hobbyists, and even seasoned professionals is spring landscape photography. As you see flowers blooming, trees budding, grass growing, and animals out and about after… Continue reading 9 Tips for Beautiful Spring Landscape Photography

The best black and white film for 2023

Yang Deng, Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best fine grain Fujifilm Neopan Acros 100 II SEE IT A fine grain film for beautiful details. Best for beginners Ilford HP5+ SEE IT An affordable and beginner friendly black and white film.… Continue reading The best black and white film for 2023

The best ND filters for 2023

Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall HOYA Pro ND Filter SEE IT Best for cinematography Lee Filters Stopper SEE IT Best budget Neewer ND Filter Kit SEE IT A quality ND filter (short for neutral density filter) cuts… Continue reading The best ND filters for 2023

Winter wonderlands: 11 tips to create whimsical landscapes

While it can be tempting to curl up indoors with a cup of tea and a blazing fire, winter is one of the most magical seasons for photographers—regardless of where you live. The Dutch photographer Roeselien Raimond, for instance, has braved -12°C weather to witness wild foxes playing amid a snowstorm. Meanwhile, in Iceland, Patrycja… Continue reading Winter wonderlands: 11 tips to create whimsical landscapes

6 Tips for Beautiful Portraits on Location

The post 6 Tips for Beautiful Portraits on Location appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darlene Hildebrandt. Struggling to capture great on-location portraits? You’re not alone. Unlike studio portrait photography, photoshoots on location can be unpredictable and stressful. Even if you’re using a flash, you generally need to factor in the… Continue reading 6 Tips for Beautiful Portraits on Location