Advanced Photography Techniques

August 27, 2018

As Numerous As The Stars
Take your astrophotography to the next level with these techniques
Text & Photography By Adam Woodworth
As numerous as the stars
With today’s cameras and lenses, it has never been easier to capture the stars and the Milky Way and get sharp, clean results. All it takes is some technical knowledge, patience and a good amount of practice. Before we start, I think it’s important to note that most of these images are the result of blending multiple exposures together in... Read more
August 7, 2018

Mission: Monochrome
Think and shoot in black-and-white to add depth and beauty to your black-and-white photography
Text & Photography By Anthony Thurston
Mission: Monochrome
Using natural sunlight coming in through a window, and the texture of the wall behind the subject, it’s possible to create a range of tonality and shape, perfect for monochrome photography. In the bright and vibrant digital world, we all find ourselves in today, it can sometimes be an exciting change of pace to choose to explore the world of black-and-white... Read more
July 9, 2018

Essential Flash
Five reasons why you should never leave your flash at home
Text & Photography By Tom Bol
A Nikon SB-5000 Speedlight and orange gel were used to simulate sunlight on the model’s back and shoulders. Nikon D850, AF-S NIKKOR 85mm ƒ/1.8G, 1/3200 sec., ƒ/1.8, ISO 31 In this day and age of going ultra-lightweight, photographers discriminately minimize their photo kits to the bare essentials. After all, who doesn’t like carrying less weight?... Read more
July 2, 2018

The Natural Beauty Of Open Shade
Understanding how to use the natural beauty of open shade will expand your creative options
Text & Photography By Mark Edward Harris
I did environmental portraits and reportage shots using open shade for part of my photo essay on the tequila-making process at the Hacienda del Patrón in the Jalisco highlands of Mexico. Noël Coward’s lyrics, only “Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun,” can be expanded to include photographers on location who want to increase... Read more
June 25, 2018

Intent To Shoot
How approaching street photography with a clear goal results in better images
Text & Photography By Brian Matiash
Of all the neighborhoods in New York City, Chinatown is one of my favorites. It’s so rich in culture while also offering a lot of visual diversity for photographers. This is doubly true once the sun goes down and the lights flicker on. I’ve long held the idea that one of the most important skills a photographer can gain is learning how to approach... Read more
April 23, 2018

Stacking The Deck
Quickly improve your landscapes with focus-stacking—a simple, but rarely used technique to increase depth of field and fix common imaging problems
Text & Photography By Adam Woodworth
Stacking The Deck
A focus stack of two exposures. The foreground leaves and fence at ƒ/8 for 1/3 sec., the background at ƒ/11 for 0.6 sec., and blended manually in Photoshop. Nikon D810, NIKKOR 24-70mm ƒ/2.8, all shots at 36mm and ISO 80 Are you a landscape photographer suffering from out-of-focus foregrounds or backgrounds even when you shoot at ƒ/11? Or are you... Read more
March 28, 2018

Drones: Eye In The Sky
As tomorrow’s technology matures into today’s staple tool, we look at the latest models for the photographer and videographer
Brian Matiash
Drones: Eye In The Sky
In 2016, it was reported that over 2.5 million drones were sold in the United States alone, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is projecting that figure to exceed 7 million units in 2020. If you’ve ever flown a drone before, you can appreciate the thrill of instantly getting a bird’s-eye view of where you’re standing. Advancements in... Read more
December 26, 2017

Top Photographers Share Their Lighting Techniques
These professionals have mastered the use of light to create exceptional work, from editorial to sports to wedding photography
By The Editors Of Digital Photo Pro Magazine
lighting techniques
These professionals have mastered the use of light to create exceptional work, from editorial to sports to wedding photography. Plus, check out Digital Photo Pro’s Portrait Lighting Essentials Guide. 1. Joe McNally: Master Storyteller The photographer balances creativity with lighting and technical prowess to tell compelling stories with his images.... Read more
December 11, 2017

7 Guides To Black & White Photography
From interviews with pros who share their techniques to software solutions to printing, these guides explore a variety of ways to work with monochrome photography
By The Editors Of Digital Photo Pro Magazine
black-and-white photography
From interviews with pros who share their techniques to software and lighting solutions to printers, these guides explore a variety of ways to work with monochrome photography. 1. Julia Dean: Finding The Lost Angels The photography legend turns her eyes on Los Angeles, a city—and people—in transition, revealing a vibrant street life in black-and-white.... Read more
November 29, 2017

Crafting High-Energy Portraits
Athletes don’t always have to be photographed outside. Bring the action in the studio for an energetic portrait session.  
Text & Photography By William Sawalich
portrait photography
When assigned to capture a portrait of an athlete, the most obvious photographic solution is to photograph them on the field (court, track, etc.), but various restrictions and challenges might not make that practical, and often these environmental portraits aren’t what the client is looking for. A “traditional” portrait session is naturally a... Read more
October 16, 2017

11 Ways To Improve Your Photographic Lighting
With an understanding of these go-to lighting techniques, you can easily light any scene with dramatic results
The Editors Of Digital Photo Pro Magazine
lighting techniques
Grasping good lighting is a lot like understanding the relationship between aperture and shutter speed—it’s confusing up until the moment it clicks, and then every photograph becomes a variation on that idea. These photographic lighting articles present go-to techniques, with some gear recommendations, that are the foundation on which all other... Read more
October 3, 2017

Portrait Lighting Essentials
With these simple lighting techniques, it's possible to master any scene with confidence
The Editors of Digital Photo Pro
Portrait Lighting Essentials
The art of portrait lighting is the art of bringing out the essence of an individual—identifying the person’s personality and facial features, and coming up with a lighting scheme that will synchronize with them. Many photographers fall into the habit of using a stock setup for all of their work without consideration of the person they’re... Read more
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