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How to Photograph an Elephant
Elephants are social creatures, which makes them fun to photograph. But to make a truly interesting picture, you have to play it cool.
9 professional tips for taking insane adventure photographs
A pro adventure photographer shares the secrets of his trade.
6 Top Tips For Photographing Rooftops and Cities
Superstar photographer Jennifer Bin reveals her tips and techniques for capturing rooftops and cityscapes.
Photographs as Evidence: How to Work with Print and Digital Images
How Self-Publishing Rekindles the Tangibility of Photographs
How do we bring back the touch of a printed image in this digitally-driven world? We think self-publishing your own photographs in zines and photo books can be an answer.
15 Tips for Photographing Toddlers
One of the things I am asked most frequently about is whether I have any tips for photographing toddlers, so I thought I'd put together some for you! Although these tips certainly apply to professional photographers wanting to capture this age group, I've written these more with a parent photograph
How to Photograph Strangers
As a photographer and photo editor for National Geographic Traveler, people often ask me how I approach strangers when I want to take their picture — especially when there’s a language …
How to Photograph Sunrises and Sunsets
There are no times of day more famous for photography than “Golden Hour” — sunrise and sunset. Although great light can happen at any time, the edges of the day are perhaps the most consistent sources of inspiration you can find. Still, just because they’re beautiful doesn’t mean they’re easy to photograph. In this article, I’ll cover some suggestions for capturing sunrise and sunset as well as possible, including tips for exposure, creativity, and post-processing.
How to Photograph Soap Bubbles
Having to stay indoors shouldn’t necessarily mean that you can’t get creative with your photography. Contrarily, it’s an opportunity to enhance your creativity by using everyday objects that we otherwise take for granted. Take soap bubbles for example. If you’ve ever paid close attention to them, you’ve noticed the interesting & colorful patterns they form [...]
5 Tips for Photographing Festivals
Festivals are full of color, vibrancy and fun. Taking your camera and follow these 5 tips for photographing festivals to help you achieve better pictures.
How to photograph roses
How to photograph roses - from the classic close up to the dreamy soft focus shot. All the settings, how to light, plus editing secrets.
Why You Should Be Jumping In Photographs
Don't tell me you see the importance of preserving memories for clients, but don't do it for yourself. Even if you need to lose a few pounds
How to light photographs underwater
Stephen Frink, one of the world’s most-published underwater photographers, freely shares the No. 1 tip he gives students who want to raise their work to a higher professional level: “The key to making a great underwater photograph is good
How I photograph a meteor shower
Words and pictures (still and moving) by Brian Maffitt The Perseid Meteor Shower is upon us, and last night I sat out for a few hours to take photos of the event. Shooting meteors requires time, patience, a few critical tools and a little bit of luck. Forget holding the camera by hand… you’ll never …
6 Vital Things to Look for When Photographing Landscapes
If you want to achieve jaw-dropping landscapes, be sure to look at these vital things when you are next out photographing landscapes.
12 Tips for Photographing Stunning Sunsets
‘No good travel photo album is complete without the token sunrise or sunset picture!’ Many travelers seem to live by this mantra – however most sunset and sunrise photographs that I see are quite disappointing. This is how it ends by Tomasz Huczek on 500px They need not be – sunsets and sunrises are not …
How to Take Better Nighttime Photographs
As a portrait photographer, nighttime can really be a pain to work in. The low light conditions push your gear as well as your creativity to their limits. However, when done correctly, you can get some amazing results even in the dark of night. Professional photographer Ben from Bach Photography demonstrates how you can easily [...]
How to Photograph a Bird That's Nearly Impossible to Find
The rare helmeted hornbill was so elusive that we almost ended up having to round out the story with photos of other hornbill species.
10 Tips for Photographing Wide-Angle Landscapes
A wide-angle lens is often the favourite lens in the kit for landscape photographers and with these tips it may become your favourite lens too.
How to Photograph Against the Sun for Stunning Images
As a beginner photographer, you'll likely be taught to keep the sun behind you. Did you know if you photograph against the sun you can make magic? See how.
