Many of the most breathtaking photos that you’ve ever seen include dramatic skies that set the mood for the entire scene you are viewing. Each sky, with its clouds and subtle range of hues, is completely unique and will only ever happen once; so if you can capture that special moment in your work you…
All You Need To Know About Silhouette Photography
Silhouette photography is a unique artform which can capture the dramatic nature of shape and form in a clear and visually stunning way. A fantastic silhouette photograph will jump right off the page and fully engage the viewer in the scene. There are, however, several technical and practical pieces of knowledge that you’ll have to…
How to Select the Right Location for a Photoshoot
Every photo has a background and more often than not this is largely dictated by the location that the photo is shot in; and so selecting a good location for your photo shoot is fundamental to achieving the results you envisioned. The location of a photo will inevitably form an integral part of the narrative…
What Time Is The Best Lighting For Photography?
‘Golden Hour’ photography, also known as the ‘magic hour’ in the movie industry, refers to specific times of the day when the natural light of the sun is softer and has more of a reddish hue than during the rest of the day. During the first hour of the morning light and in the hour…
Pursuing Your Passion For Photography When You Commute
Do you have a long commute? I did at one point. I used to commute from Exton (Pennsylvania) to Center City Philadelphia. This commute used to take me about an hour by train (Driving is pointless considering the traffic on the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76 East)). Now my commute is a 10 minute walk!! In the…
Great Ideas For Photographing The Summer Season
When the weather starts to improve and you start looking ahead to warm days with your friends at the beach, sitting outside your favorite restaurant enjoying dinner and endless adventures in the great outdoors, have you also thought about the endless possibilities for your photography during the summer season? In Philadelphia for 3 or 4…