Advanced Photography Techniques

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
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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
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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
September 25, 2017

The Perfect Debut
All you have to do to make movies is push a different button. How hard can it be?
Chris X Carroll
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Photo by Chris X Carroll It was the perfect opportunity—shooting a cover and an ad campaign for a novel, where the client asked if we could “shoot a little video” to make a trailer. I had a brand-spanking-new Canon EOS 5D Mark II, but had yet to press the Big Button that activated the video function. I had been shooting digital stills for some... Read more
September 22, 2017

Mastering Midday Light
Turn the worst light into the best shoot with these simple techniques  
Text & Photography By Tom Bol
midday light photography
To create this portrait in Cuba, the subject was placed in covered shade and photographed using one SB-5000 shot through a small softbox. Nikon D810, AF-S NIKKOR 50mm F1.8G, 1/800 sec., ƒ/1.8, ISO 32. Photo by Tom Bol Photographers have one thing in common. We’ve all gotten up early, really early, to photograph the sweet rays of warm sunshine at... Read more
August 21, 2017

Great American Eclipse 2017 Photo
One of our contributors is based in the Midwest, where he witnessed 100% totality. Here’s how he captured this image of the eclipse.
DPP / Photo By William Sawalich
Great American Eclipse
Whether you were able to photograph it, watch a live stream of it or catch it in person, the Great American Eclipse was a breathtaking event. The coast-to-coast total solar eclipse began in Oregon at 10:15 a.m. PST, traveling across the country to coastal Charleston, S.C. at 2:49 EST. Contributor Editor William Sawalich, who’s based in St. Louis,... Read more