How Long Should You Wait For “The Shot”?
byI think the longest I’ve ever stood in one place, waiting for the right light or the right subject to come across my field…
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Street Photography Approach: 50 Years From Now
byIn the past two years I’ve doubled down (an understatement) on the amount of photography books I’ve been buying. I love studying others photographers…
How To Plan Your Shots To Drastically Increase Your Success Rate
byIt used to be I’d just head out with my camera and let serendipity take the wheel. If you know anything about serendipity you…
The Ven Diagram Approach To Improving As A Photographer
byWhen we set out to shoot we generally have an idea, a commission, or a goal in mind. Maybe we will be shooting street…
A New Street Photography Technique For You: Trapping
byA few years ago I had an epiphany. I was either watching or reading something about Alex Webb, an extremely talented street photographer, and…
Are You Letting Bokeh Stunt Your Growth As A Photographer
byBokeh is that beautiful swirly, sometimes soft and buttery, looking light in the out of focus area of a photograph. It’s created by opening…
The New Guide To Learning Photography – The Old One Was Backwards
byFamiliarize yourself with your camera, learn the exposure triangle, learn composition rules, and then learn everything else (visual story telling, color theory, etc.)… This…
The Secret To Creating The Best Photography
byIt’s common to find yourself stuck in a creative rut. In fact, it’s perfectly natural and downright needed when you are a creative person. …
Panning To Create Unique Street Photography
byPanning in photography is simply following your moving subject as it moves past you. You’ve most likely seen this type of photography in car…
Are You Killing The Mood Of Your Photography?
byWhen was the last time you tweaked your post processing workflow? Do you instinctively start out each edit by increasing your shadow detail and…
Rainy Day Street Photography In Pittsburgh
byThere is nothing like a rain or snow storm to get the creative juices flowing. It’s funny, I can remember when I was starting…
Photography Tip Of The Day: To Chimp, Or Not To Chimp
byChimping is the practice of looking at ones LCD screen after each and every shot… It’s hard to place a finger on the origin…