Steve at Pro Digital Image shows us a handy little technique for creating a new background on a mundane product shot. Sometimes there is no option but to shoot something with a less than desirable background or surface, and creating a new surface can add more snap to the image.
Steve takes a very careful approach [...]
ISSUU (www.issuu.com) is a cool little place where print magazines are turned into a ‘page-flip’ Flash tool. The format is exactly as the print piece you upload and the impact is pretty cool. You can also share the file with others over email, send it to your blog, embed it into your social networking site [...]
There was a question on a forum about working with online models, especially ones with ‘attitude’ or the flaky ones who show up late and unprepared… if at all. Online agencies have no guardian or gatekeeper. Anyone can simply sign up and they are now a ‘model.’ There really is nothing wrong with that, and [...]
There are a ton of very cool gallery tools that photographers can use to create portfolios, galleries, exhibits, or “just-for-fun” shows for clients and friends. If I have missed a favorite of yours, send me an email and I will add it.
Here we look at some of the ones we like a lot, and [...]
Whether you like Dave Hill’s unique look or not (I do), this tutorial is a very interesting way of creating a more illustrative look to your images. Do it and see how you can work the look into your own styles.
Nick Wheeler, one of my all times Flickr favorites, just uploaded a [...]
One of the most interesting fashion takes I have seen in many years. I laughed out loud on a couple of spots, and when you see the well created spoofs with cliche’s abounding… well, that is great attention to detail. I really don’t have much to say about the work that you wont think to [...]
This is a fantastic tutorial with a movie as well. If you like the illustrative side of photography, you should check this out.
This article has a great little Photoshop tutorial on adding texture. The writer uses and illustration, but you could certainly do this with a photograph as well. Take a look.
Add Stock Textures to Images for extra ‘Oomph’
In this little Photoshop tutorial we’ll be designing a quick art piece, then we’ll be adding some texture to [...]
Master Photographer Series
I have been a huge fan of Mario Testino for years. His unassuming style places the subject first. In the world of celebrity shooters, the ‘over the top’ image can sometimes be the easy way out. Testino uses light and style to capture images that are approachable and fascinating at the same time. [...]
Rant?… yeah… its a Rant today. If you aren’t in the mood, come back later.
I just looked at 7 wonderful photographer’s portfolio sites. Fantastic images.
Well presented… no animated crap or flying and flipping and bouncing photos.
Just well presented, excellent work.
I had never heard of these guys before, and, hey, I try to stay informed. I [...]
