Are You in a Photography Rut? 11 Tips to Get Out of It!

Are You in a Photography Rut? 11 Tips to Get Out of It!: "Every photographer hits a wall at one point or another. Here are a few tips to keep things fresh and new."

Portraits with Back Lighting: Weekly Photography Challenge

Portraits with Back Lighting: Weekly Photography Challenge: "One of the first rules many photographers are taught is to ’shoot with the sun behind you’ to ensure a well lit subject. However rules are meant to be broken and this is no exception – shooting a portrait subject (and other subjects too) with some nice back lighting can create some beautiful effects."

Exposure vs. Brightness vs. Fill Light

Exposure vs. Brightness vs. Fill Light: "Do you know the difference between brightness, fill light and exposure? When editing your photos in Lightroom, Photoshop, ACR, etc. it can seem that playing with certain sliding bars all produces the same result: your photos get brighter. But what’s actually happening and how do you know which to choose?"

Insights from Pro Nature Photographer Interviews – PictureCorrect

Insights from Pro Nature Photographer Interviews – PictureCorrect: "If you want to improve your nature photography one of the best ways to achieve this goal is to see what professional photographers are doing and then try to emulate them."

The Basics of a Stopped Motion Fusion Film [Wedding Edition]

The Basics of a Stopped Motion Fusion Film [Wedding Edition]: "Fusion Films are all the rave right now in the wedding photography arena. Photographers are now equipped to film gorgeous video clips to integrate within their photography slideshows. These “Fusion Films” have a powerful affect on potential clients, and are an invaluable keepsake for your brides and grooms."

Delete Ruthlessly

Delete Ruthlessly: "If I were to only be allowed to share one bit of photography advice it would be: Shoot what you love and share it with others.

If allowed to share a second bit of advice, it would be: Then delete ruthlessly."

Olympus PEN E-P3, E-PL3, and E-PM1 – PictureCorrect

Olympus PEN E-P3, E-PL3, and E-PM1 – PictureCorrect: "CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – Today Olympus launches three new PEN compact system cameras designed to help inspiration-seekers capture their unique visions and share their stories in brilliant still images and high-definition (HD) video. The Olympus PEN family combines the portability of a point-and-shoot with features found on bulkier cameras or camcorders to deliver amazing image quality and lightning fast speed"

Window Portrait: Photography Activity – PictureCorrect

Window Portrait: Photography Activity – PictureCorrect: "his is a basic indoor portrait with soft window light from one side. You’ll need:

A window that does not face the sun (or it is overcast outside)
Daylight
A willing model"

DIY Photography Ring Flash Review

DIY Photography Ring Flash Review: "Ring flashes are famous from the fashion world, where the classical make-up ad often uses the light frequently. By surrounding the lens with the light source, a cool ’shadowless’ light gives a unique look"

The Problems With (Nearly) Unlimited Photos

The Problems With (Nearly) Unlimited Photos: "Let me start by stating I do not hate the fact that digital photography has made nearly limitless photo taking possible. There are many positive aspect of digital photography, as compared to film photography, not the least of which is the ability to quickly see results and thus learn from our own mistakes while experimenting with the medium."