In this video tutorial, Scott Kelby, author of The Digital Photography Book series, shows you how to compose a professional-grade portrait using natural window light, a diffuser, plus the ideal position to place your subject in relation to the window. More info at – http://www.peachpit.com/photorecipes
This video is a showcase of still life shots from professional photographer Yoshie Nishikawa, born in Sapporo (Japan) in 1959. I’m sure you will find Yoshie’s photographs quite stunning and hopefully will give you some ideas and inspiration for your next still life project.
Mark Wallace shows you how to create some interesting images using a sheet of glass, some RainX and a little water. These images can be used as computer wallpaper, backgrounds for you iPad, iPhone or even used in a PowerPoint or Keynote presentation. Mark also shows how he edited the images in Lightroom to saturate [More]
In this video Phillip McCordall takes you through a cheap alternative solution for macro photography, with a demonstration of extension tubes or close up rings showing you how they work and you’ll see the eventual quality that is achievable for a very small investment.
In this follow-on video the photographer expands on how he took his unique shot. These additional tips can further help you make your own photographs more unique.
In this video photographer Dom Bower take you along on a night photography shoot to capture shots of the stars in the night sky over his native Scotland.
In this video Scott gives a quick example of how to make a very low cost DIY macro light for those Extreme Close-Ups. Using a set of high brightness LED key chain lights and some gaffers tape or Velcro, you can easily create a very powerful little tool that will fit in that last little [More]
In this video professional photographer Robert Jacobs covers his approach to Food and Still Life photography covering the workflow from initial concept to final image. Also, learn how to collaborate with a food stylist & prop stylist, from prop selection, to arrangement of food on a plate. See samples of various lighting setups, and how [More]
This video tutorial covers a Photoshop CS6 feature run-down, all the new features in Camera RAW 7.0 that the presenter thinks are the best and ones that you’re likely going to use the most! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or fresh out of the gate with your first quality digital camera, shooting your photographs in [More]
Learn the do’s and don’ts of portrait photography. Also learn how to break the rules. When can you chop off the top of someone’s head or limbs? What are the real no-nos of portrait photography. Mark gives you the rules of thumb as well as good posing advice.
Night photography covers a whole host of different photographic opportunities and this video showcases night time portrait photography, covering how to shoot with off camera flash on a night engagement & model photo shoot. Learn the art of long exposure, off-camera lighting and placement, white balance and posing the model.
In this video a professional photographer gives an overview on how incorporating still life elements as part of wedding event photography can lead to some stunning results.