How to Photograph Water – PictureCorrect

How to Photograph Water – PictureCorrect: "Photographing waterfalls presents the photographer with the opportunity to create some very creative shots. When photographed properly, you can make running water appear soft and almost ghost-like."

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History of Photography Timeline - photo.net

History of Photography Timeline - photo.net: "ancient times: Camera obscuras used to form images on walls in darkened rooms; image formation via a pinhole"

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5 Tips to Shake Up Your Travel Photography

5 Tips to Shake Up Your Travel Photography: "I love to look at travel photography, but man, sometimes it can all just seem mind-numbingly similar.

Put a cabin, some rocks, grass, or sand in the foreground, a lake or ocean in the middle ground, and a sunset or mountain in the background, preferably during a slightly cloudy day"

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Incredibly Simple 2-Step Program for Better Photos

Incredibly Simple 2-Step Program for Better Photos: "I’ll be the first to concede, I am not a great photographer. The eternal optimist in me likes to think all things are possible."

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Simplicity in Photography – PictureCorrect

Simplicity in Photography – PictureCorrect: "




“Natural Bridges State Beach” captured by Ron Craig
It’s well known that we humans can only take in a limited amount of information at a time, but when we take photos we often find ourselves trying to cram in as much as possible. This leaves us with photos with no single point of focus, that lack impact."

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Food Photography Tips: See How McDonald’s Does It – PictureCorrect

Food Photography Tips: See How McDonald’s Does It – PictureCorrect: "Ever notice how the food you buy from McDonald’s tends to look a bit well, underwhelming, compared to the giant-sized photographs of their burgers they use on their menus?"

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3 Tips That Will Work in Most Forms of Photography

3 Tips That Will Work in Most Forms of Photography: "When I’m asked to share a tip for the readers of a website I always try to give a tip that will be beneficial for a large group of people, and I know not all of the readers are “people shooters” so for this post I tried to give you some tips that I found work really well in almost any form of photography. I was asked to keep it short, so here it goes."

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The Art of the Musician Portrait

The Art of the Musician Portrait: "I grew up in a musical family. At any point in the day, you could focus your ears and hear 4-6 instruments sounding throughout the house. It overwhelmed a lot of people, but when you live in it, you learn how to tune out the noise. Growing up in a family of musicians though really gave me a fascination and love for the musician culture. To this day, musicians are among my absolute favorite groups of individuals to hang out with, jam with, and of course – as a photographer – take portraits of."

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Interview with Fine Art Portrait Photographer Bill Gekas

Interview with Fine Art Portrait Photographer Bill Gekas: "Earlier in the year while surfing through a list of photographers on Google Plus I came across a photograph that grabbed my attention. A young girl with rosy cheeks, big wide eyes and a serious look on her face stood against a green wallpapered wall dressed in a bright red jacket while holding a bowl of cherries."

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How to Direct Light on a Model During a Fashion Photography Session – PictureCorrect

How to Direct Light on a Model During a Fashion Photography Session – PictureCorrect: "Lighting is one of the principal elements in portraiture. In order to produce quality photos it is essential that one understands the very basics. An important aspect that one has to keep in mind is the direction of light."

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