May
23
Taking and submitting stock photography is a great way to make some extra money. But only if you do it right. Here are a few quick tips to taking the right kind of photos and submitting them in the right kind of way to help ensure you’re earning income, not wasting time. 1. Quality comes […]
May
21
I love looking at pictures of clouds. That’s about all I have to say about that. First, here are two cloudscapes I took on a recent trip. Like all of the free images offered on Photoluminary, you can use these under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial license. Now, My Favorite Pictures of Clouds from Flickr! […]
May
17
Like all photography, taking great shots of cars isn’t as simple as pointing and clicking. There are a number of elements to consider if you’re looking to capture the vehicle’s true essence and nuance. We’ve put together these tips as a brief guide for taking compelling car photos. Choose and Maintain Your Subject Wisely While […]
May
9
I recently created these three green nature textures and they are for sale at Shutterstock, iStockphoto, and Texturevault. However, I love to share my work for free sometimes. It just makes me pretty darn happy to know that pieces of me are popping up elsewhere and being put to good use. You are free to […]
May
5
While it is indeed much easier to simulate the look of an infrared photo with photography software such as Adobe Photoshop CS6 or Topaz Labs, I think that doing things the “analog” way can be very fun. Growing up in the 70s has given me both a low-tech and high-tech experience. Besides, it’s fun to […]
May
1
Green screen photography (which can actually be blue as well) is very useful for isolating a subject, usually a person, with the intention of replacing the background later. Green and blue are the most common colors used since these are the most likely colors to not be on your body. However, any color can be […]
Apr
28
Whether you are planning portrait photography or dabbling in landscape photography, the exposure level plays a crucial role in creating a good shot. If you are taking wedding shots, a good wedding photographer should be skillful or experienced enough to use the correct exposure in order to capture your memorable moment beautifully. Photography exposure is the amount […]
Apr
10
Have you ever stopped for a moment when getting a photo taken (or taking one) and thought “Why the heck did they ask me (did I tell them) to say “CHEESE!”? I can think of only two occasions when I’ve ever discussed the “say cheese” matter with friends of colleagues, and even then I can’t […]
Mar
26
Are you one of those people who loves taking photos, but only during the day? Unlike the intrepid wedding photographer, you put your camera away without a second thought when the light starts to dim, content with the idea that cameras only work well in broad daylight or in brightly lit places. Thanks to numerous […]
Mar
26
It’s happened to everyone at least once: The ad is packed with pictures of an irresistible deep-dish pie, oozing with glistening cheese and crisp colorful vegetables. Gracing the background as a sure indication of wholesome freshness, some lovely green peppers are misted with tiny droplets as they rest comfortably next to handcrafted sausages straight from […]
