Photo Of The Day By Bill Sisson

Photo By Bill Sisson Today’s Photo of the Day is “Secret Beach” by Bill Sisson. Location: Oregon. “Secret Beach in Oregon is not secret, but it’s not easy to find,” explains Sisson. “A short, steep hike down to this beach brings you to one of the prettiest places on the Oregon coast. I have been… Continue reading Photo Of The Day By Bill Sisson

Fruit bowls & floral arrangments: Show us your best still life photos

Abby Ferguson From Cézanne and Van Gogh to the Flemish aces, still life is a genre much studied, quite revered, and difficult to master. Done right, images are rife with symbolism and filled with compositional mastery. So, for this week’s Photo of the Day challenge, we want to see your interpretation of the still life… Continue reading Fruit bowls & floral arrangments: Show us your best still life photos

5 Top HDR LUTs and Lightroom Presets

Create dramatic, colourful photographs with a professionally made LUT or Lightroom preset. They’re all included in a subscription to Envato Elements, so you can try as many as you like! Here are some of the best. 5 Top HDR LUTs and Lightroom Presets HDR Real Estate Lightroom Presets Featured HDR Lightroom Presets From Envato Elements A… Continue reading 5 Top HDR LUTs and Lightroom Presets

Reader-submitted graffiti & street art photos showcase a cacophony of color

Paula Gallagher Brown Graffiti and street art can be found nearly anywhere in the world—from the streets of Tahiti to the train yards of New York City. What was once a frowned upon art form now enjoys a much more popular acceptance and appreciation. And this week’s winning Photos of the Day showcase the kaleidoscopic… Continue reading Reader-submitted graffiti & street art photos showcase a cacophony of color

How to create double exposures on film

Double exposures are easy to experiment with and can often lead to unexpected results. Evan Purney You pick out a roll of film and load it into your camera. You advance by a few frames. You line up your shot and…*CLICK.* The shutter opens for just an instant, light hits the film, and the moment… Continue reading How to create double exposures on film

Best monitor calibration tools of 2022

Stan Horaczek Best overall Datacolor SpyderX Pro Check Price Best budget Calibrite ColorChecker Display Check Price Best kit Datacolor SpyderX Capture Pro Kit Check Price Monitor calibration tools are essential for anyone looking for precision and consistency in their photography. All monitors will produce slightly–or sometimes drastically–different colors, contrast levels, and degrees of brightness. Left… Continue reading Best monitor calibration tools of 2022

How to Apply Makeup for Photography: Women With Lighter Skin

Here we are going to be doing a natural, basic makeup application on a woman with light skin, and hopefully you’ll learn to be able to recreate it and follow along at home.  1. Exfoliate Our model has a normal/dry combination skin. Knowing that, first I’m going to apply a light exfoliator all over their… Continue reading How to Apply Makeup for Photography: Women With Lighter Skin

Words of the prophets: Show us your favorite shots of graffiti or street art

Dan Bracaglia Public perception of graffiti has undergone a transformation in recent years. What was once seen by many as nothing more than an illicit activity or nuisance, is now being embraced by the contemporary art world, collectors, and everyday folks alike. In a celebration of art for the people, by the people, we want… Continue reading Words of the prophets: Show us your favorite shots of graffiti or street art