Is photography art? This question has been debated since the creation of the first camera, and is still sometimes contested to this day. The answer may seem obvious to those working within the photographic medium, but there is some dissent, even within the artistic community. We will be playing devil’s advocate and taking a look at both sides of the is photography art debate. Continue reading Is Photography Art? — Both Sides of the Debate Explained
What does contrast do to a photo? Why is it so alluring when we see it? There’s no doubt that contrast adds a certain characteristic that can elevate a photo. Great contrast photography starts with how you shoot the photograph. Adjusting your contrast in editing should only be a sweetener for the contrast that you’ve already captured.In this article, we’ll take a look at the differences between tonal contrast and color contrast. We’ll also analyze the role exposure plays in high-contrast images. Ultimately, you’ll learn about the techniques that you can use to create your own unique, high-contrast photographs.Continue reading…
Have you ever been in a photo gallery and immediately drawn to a specific photograph? If so, what was it about this photograph that grabbed your attention? This is the question at the heart of aesthetic photography. What defines an aesthetic photograph? In this article, we’ll take a look at the highly ambiguous and often vague term “aesthetic photography.” We’ll also take a look at the techniques that go into creating aesthetic photos and how you can put them into practice. Continue reading Aesthetic Photography — Composition, Lighting, and Color
So you want to be a sports photographer. Awesome! Sports photography is how we capture sports – but it’s also something more than that. Sports photography is an artistic medium for artists to express how they see the world of sports. We’re going to break down step-by-step how to shoot sports photography, with camera tips and location tricks. By the end, you’ll be ready to shoot sports photography pictures of your own. Continue reading Sports Photography Tips — Cameras, Lenses, Settings & More
Utilizing mediums like fog, haze, and smoke in a shot has various benefits. Visually, it can give your scene depth and imbue it with motion as the haze moves across the screen. Tonally, fog and haze can add a layer of mystery that is perfect for horror, thriller, and dramatic stories. But fog and haze machines can be expensive to rent and difficult to get right.Using fog overlay templates is a great way to introduce artificial fog in a natural way during post-production. In this article, we’ll give you two resources for fog overlay templates for both video and still…
If you have ever been on a film set or in a studio, then you have likely seen tungsten lamps. The tungsten-halogen bulb is the most commonly used light source in professional light fixtures, and for good reason. Tungsten bulbs are small, bright, and relatively inexpensive. Because of its inherent characteristics, tungsten light contends for the title of ‘most versatile’ light sources. So, what is tungsten light and how can you use it to make your next film’s lighting come to life.Continue reading What is Tungsten Light — 5 Ways Cinematographers Can Use It
Every artist, photographer or otherwise, comes to a point in their creative process where they must look elsewhere for inspiration. As such, we felt it would be a great idea to compile a list of creative photography ideas. We’re going to touch on some creative and technical strategies that might stimulate your photographic eye – so without further ado, here’s our list of creative photography ideas to get inspired by. Continue reading Creative Photography Ideas & Techniques To Get You Inspired
Have you ever shot an immaculate sunset with your camera and thought ``This doesn’t do it justice.” Why can’t some photos capture the beauty and awe of a gorgeous sunset? The truth is that they can. Through preparation, technique, and creativity you can capture sunset landscape photographs that actually do the sunset justice. In this article, we’ll take a look at the key aspects of creating beautiful sunset pictures from preparation to execution. Continue reading Sunset Photos — How to Master the Sunset Landscape
What is the best lens for portraits? This is a question that nearly every photographer asks and yet there is no definitive answer – suffice it to say that different camera lenses create different looking photographs. However, some lenses are better suited for portraits than others. We’re going to analyze some different focal length lenses to see which work the best for portrait photography. By the end, you’ll know portrait photography techniques and where to find the best lens for your price range.Continue reading What is the Best Lens for Portraits? — A Photographer’s Guide
Color grading is a critical, yet tedious aspect of the Post-Production process. One of the best tools a filmmaker has to save time without compromising great color grading are LUTs. LUTs are used by both professional and amateur filmmakers for both their convenience and their cinematic effects. Many of the best free LUTs are now generously available on the internet. So we did our research and compiled the ultimate list of the best free LUTs that every filmmaker and colorist should add to their repertoire. Whether you are looking for bold, dramatic LUTs are stylized, vintage LUTs, odds are you’ll find…
