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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Who doesn’t want to capture fun and creative portraits of our four-legged friends? We know we love it. In fact, pet photography may just be the most popular form of photography there is. Think of all the smartphone snaps of yawns, big stretches, and funny moments we all take of our cats, dogs, chinchillas, and beyond.
Quick snaps aside, you know what really ups the quality of our pet portraits? Lighting. Just as with any form of portrait, lighting unlocks possibilities that can be impossible without it. But what lighting system should we use?
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Good lighting is essential to creating a strong, visually pleasing image. This is as true for naturally lit outdoor shots as it is for studio portraits. For individual or even couples portraits, many photographers make use of on-camera flash or compact, battery-powered strobes to supplement natural light and fill shadows, but how do we situate these in the scene? What light shaping tools should we use? Groups alone can be tricky for a plethora of reasons. Whether it be getting everyone to smile, getting kids to look at the camera, or the
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
The most engaging portraits seem to have direct eye contact between subject and viewer, as if the camera were simply a window through which we’re looking. But is it that simple? So much goes into making a good portrait, can success simply come down to eye contact between subject and camera and is it even necessary to concentrate on the eyes for a portrait? There are certainly wonderful portraits that do not focus exclusively on the eyes that illustrate character with other aspects of the body, from posture to hands, but as an introduction to
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Photographing pets is something you likely do daily, whether it be with a phone or a dedicated camera. I don’t know about you, but I have thousands of pics of my pup filling up my photos app. After all, pets are part of the family, and we want to capture them in the best possible light. In this quick guide, we’re going to look at 10 ways you can improve your pet photography with practical creative tips and techniques as well as gear.
1. Get to your pet’s level. If there’s one trick to make your images more engaging, it’s to physically shoot
by Cory Rice · Posted
The trick with any home studio is in creating a space that can be used to create images that do not betray the fact that you shot them in your living room, in your pajamas, using your pet dog as an assistant. Luckily, creating a home studio can be done fairly easily without breaking the bank. This article will help get you up and running.
Planning Your Studio
Before making any purchases, it is important to sit down first and answer some basic questions about what you want your studio to accomplish. First, what type of photographs do you plan
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Portraiture: It’s one of the most popular and prevalent forms of photography. Although it may seem simple on paper, it comes with its own unique obstacles. Of course, you’ll want to be familiar with your gear. This is essential to all working photographers, but it allows you to focus your efforts on the genre-specific challenges you’ll face.
When photographing people, you’ll find that some folks are photogenic, while others are not. Your job as a photographer is to break down the barriers set by your clients and to put them in the most
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In this final part of The Art of Photography series, aviation photographer Joe Glyda explains self-assignments. Glyda discusses finding inspiration when you have no work or want to try something new. He shares three of his self-assignment projects and how they made him fall in love with aviation photography.
0:00 - Introduction
2:13 - Glyda’s Background
5:01 - The Self-Assignment
9:45 - Glyda’s Self-Assignments
26:13 - Aviation Photography / Self-Assignment with a Purpose
46:28 - Let Creativity Come Through You
48:26 - Q&A
We hope you
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In Part 7 of The Art of Photography series, landscape photographer Gina Yeo discusses landscape photography. Yeo breaks down every step needed to achieve that beautiful landscape shot of your dreams. She explains everything, including planning, composition, post-processing, and what's in her camera bag.
0:00 - Introduction
5:17 - The Fundamentals
7:20 - Inside Yeo’s Camera Bag
13:32 - Planning
16:45 - The Foundations
17:08 - Daylight Technique
21:57 - Night Technique
25:16 - Creative Technique
28:53 - Composition
34:50 - The Art of Post-
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In Part 6 of The Art of Photography series, dog photographer Kaylee Greer discusses the art of pet photography. Greer deconstructs her images, describing how she got the shot, and discusses everything from angles to camera settings to posing our furry friends.
0:00 - Introduction
4:19 - Image 1 Breakdown: Light and Color
12:38 - Image 2 Breakdown: Gestures and Settings
22:35 - Getting the Dog Comfortable with You and Your Equipment
25:59 - First-Timer Pet Photography Tip
27:48 - Image 3 Breakdown: Water Splits
33:33 - Image 4 Breakdown: Scale
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In Part 5 of The Art of Photography series, Bobbi Lane and Lee Varis discuss the art of street photography. Lane and Varis discuss the images from their Neighborhoods of New York project, deconstructing each shot in constructive fashion.
0:00 - Introduction
1:58 - Neighborhoods of New York: Lane’s Images
27:51 - Neighborhoods of New York: Multiple Exposure Images
34:02 - Neighborhoods of New York: Varis’s Images
40:20 – The Best Lenses
45:37 - Recap
48:00 - Settings
53:28 - Editing
58:18 - Final thoughts
What street photography tips do you
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In part four of the Art of Photography series, photographer Jim Nix gives his best tips for street photography. He also shares his photos taken around the world.
0:00 - Introduction
3:56 - Cityscape Photography Tips
7:33 - Postcard
20:21 - Motion
23:23 - Scale
25:45 - Skyline
30:10 - Streets
33:24 - Little Shots
38:13 - People
46:21 - Editing with Luminar
57:05 - Final Thoughts
Are you a street photography fan?
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In Part 3 of the Art of Photography series, photographer Hazel Meredith discusses smartphone photography. She explains which camera and editing apps to use and shares some of her favorite photos.
0:00 - Introduction
1:58 - Breaking Down Photos Taken with an iPhone
9:58 - Raw or JPEG? Different Mobile Formats
13:06 - Perspective
15:09 - Framing
16:15 - Macro
17:20 - Panoramic Photos
17:50 - Camera Apps
24:38 - Camera Modes (iPhone)
29:36 - Photo Editing Apps and Software
37:05 - Upsizing
39:35 - More Editing Apps
41:56 - Limitations
42:55 - Q
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In Part 2 of the Art of Photography series, Scott Kelby shares his photos and the stories behind them. Kelby also shares his top tips for travel photography.
0:00 - Introduction
1:46 - Kelby's Images and Stories
37:27 - Kelby's Travel Tips
1:05:30 - Removing Unwanted Objects in Photos with Luminar
1:06:37 - Final Thoughts
1:08:20 - Editing in
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“The Art of Photography” webinar series is designed to help photographers of all skill levels improve their craft. In Part 1, photographer Tony Corbell discusses the art of portrait photography and shares his techniques for capturing beautiful portraits.
0:00 - Introduction
3:53 – Corbell’s Photo of the United Nations
9:58 – Corbell’s Work and Technique
38:13 – Corbell’s Thought Process for Different Shoots
43:43 - Photo Editing with Luminar
57:19 - Q&A
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Dive into the magical, colorful world of dog photography with award-winning pet photographer Kaylee Greer. Greer teaches you to interpret dogs’ body language to help you capture their personalities. She also discusses and recommends the best lenses and camera settings to use for your shoot.
0:00 - Introduction
2:54 - Greer’s Start and Career
15:11 - The Lead Up to the Photo
17:37 - Speaking Dog: Dog Body Language Signals
35:24 - Get Low
41:48 - Sit and Stay
51:31 - Capture the Eyes: Focus Points
55:54 - What to Bring to a Photoshoot: Treats,