Tag: How To
Article: The Unscripted Portrait
People as photographic subjects are often far too aware of the lens. Point a camera at them, and they will automatically switch to smiling mode, a problem with which event and portrait photographers are all too familiar.
Article: Punch Up The Color
Color is a critical design element in an image. Some photographers, like Pete Turner and Eric Meola, have based their careers on photographing color. Color is their subject matter, not a supporting element.
Article: Think Like A Painter
When I give a workshop, I stress to my students the idea of thinking like a painter because painters see and paint light on canvas in a unique and artistic way.
Article: Monochromatic Love
I'm a big fan of black-and-white photography. Perhaps it's the poignancy that captivates me, or maybe the nostalgia factor.
Article: Four Seasons
Long before it's time to actually fire the camera, landscape photography requires you to make all kinds of considerations.
Article: Monumental Photos
Wherever they're located, the one thing that almost all monuments have in common is their size.
Article: Drab To Fab
In this installment of Quick Fix, I'll cover some of my favorite Photoshop features.
Article: Stop The Shakes
Switzerland is the perfect country for travel photography.
Article: Looking Beyond The Bloom
In many parts of the world, photography becomes much more of a struggle during certain seasons.
Article: Create A Time-Lapse Video
Using time-lapse photography, you can produce videos that are able to show the world in a way in which the human eye doesn't ordinarily see.
Article: Make A Holiday Photo Gift
For photographers, the holidays present the perfect time for putting your work to good use by creating personalized gifts with your images as the focal point. \
Article: Sequence It!
The lip is a little sticky this morning. I'm only going to do this jump once," crackles over the radio. "Are you ready?"
Article: Supersize Me
Does this sound familiar? You get a great shot of a subject, but the subject doesn't fill the frame.
Article: Behind The Scene Modes
Your camera's Scene Modes automatically adjust important camera settings for typical subjects and situations.
Article: How to Use A Lensbaby
Defined by a combination of focal range, aperture and composition, the "sweet spot" of an image is the area in a photo that's the most sharp and clear.
Article: The Human Connection
I didn't set out to become a portrait photographer with an international focus.
Article: Make A Splash
When I teach photo workshops, one of the most common questions is, "How can I improve my images?"
Article: Use Your Head
One of my goals as an adventure- sports photographer is to convey the tension and adrenaline that goes hand in hand with participating in these sports.
Article: Stage A Photo Series
I have long had a fascination with what's known as the "highwheel" bicycle, a novelty from a bygone era.
Article: High-Contrast Light
When we first learn to compose portraits, we discover how well soft light works on faces.
Article: HDR Without HDR Software
Okay, I admit it. I used the title for this column to grab your attention.
Article: Fireworks On The Fourth
The Fourth of July is the holiday most suited to photographers.
Article: Competitive Edge
Sports photography is one of those disciplines that can be practiced almost anywhere at almost any time.
Article: Your Own Unique Style
I got an email the other day asking me my opinion about how photographers find their own unique style of photography. ...
Article: Wireless Flash
What's the best way to improve your flash photography?" This is the most frequently asked question when I teach my flash photography workshops. ...
Article: Thinking In Black & White
Good black-and-white photography isn't about removing color from a color photo.
Article: Background Control
When I give a photography workshop or a seminar, I tell the students and attendees that the background is just as important as the main subject. ...
Article: Experiment With Shutter Speed
One of the challenges of photography is figuring out how to make a still moment come to life.
Article: "Green Screen" For Photographers
Chris Borgman is a New York-based photographer with a knack for crafting wild and whimsical images.
Article: The Fine Art Of Bookmaking
Photo books are ideal repositories for meaningful memories, and they can be great gifts if done right. Photo books are ideal...
