Psychedelic design, also known as op-art or optical art, is a style of visual art that is characterized by its bold, bright, and often highly saturated colors, complex patterns, and the use of optical illusions. This style was first popularized in the 1960s and 70s and has experienced a resurgence in recent years, especially in…
I was so excited when I was recently sent two Lensbaby OMNI Filter kits — the Creative Filter System and the Crystal Expansion Pack. Both have become an absolute must-have for me! What are OMNI filters? What are OMNI Filters you ask? They are incredible shoot-through crystals that are specifically engineered by Lensbaby to create awesome…
Most of the tips online have to do with having a standing subject. But sometimes, that doesn’t mesh with the vibe of the shoot. So what about sitting poses? And how are they different for those who identify as men vs. women? Well, they go beyond that. There are also considerations for body types too….
Photographing the night sky has become a passion for me. I was targeting the Comet c/2022 E-3 (ZTF) when it was at its brightest but it still was washed out by the moon. Still, I stayed out making images and used the Olympus Live Composite to get some star trails. Comet According to the news,…
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The Tamron 24mm f2.8 is a fantastic and versatile lens. It’s great for food photos, landscapes, and so much more. Plus it has a discount! The post-holiday savings continue! Tamron still has a bunch. Save on their excellent 17-28mm f2.8 lens for Sony FE cameras. Alternatively, take a look at their 70-300mm for birding! Or…
Ever since Irving Penn first started experimenting with white paper backdrops in the 1940s—and later, an old, repurposed theater curtain from the 1950s—portrait photographers have been pushing the boundaries of what backgrounds can look like. Far beyond the scope of the conventional, artists on 500px have found new ways to use traditional studio items—such as…
I truly believe that these lighting techniques are important in portrait photography. They help to create different moods and emphasize different facial features. They allow the photographer to control the direction and quality of light falling on the subject. As such, they allow you to shape your subject’s appearance and create a desired visual impact….
A camera lens isn’t considered a true macro until it is able to reproduce the subject in life-size at a 1x ratio. This 1:1 ratio is where most macro lenses stop, however. The few lenses that can produce a photograph two, four, or even five times its original size are typically manual focus only. That…
Lots of us here on staff feel like there are way too many boring looking cameras out there. My favorite cameras of the past few years have come in silver variants. But with the launch of the new Canon EOS R50, we’re pretty hyped that Canon is offering up a white variant. This is targeted…
