For years I’ve entertained this idea that I would love to take a transatlantic cruise to Europe in the spring, spend the summer bumming around the continent, then take another transatlantic cruise back to the states in the fall. That’s what cruise ships (in the northern hemisphere) usually...
Note that, to run your photography business legally, you may not have to collect sales tax on your services, but you might on any retail items you sell, such as photo books or digital images. Shopify offersstart-up guidesfor establishing a business in many states, and these can provide fu...
DuringWorld War IIParks was a correspondent for theUnited StatesOffice of War Information and later worked inHarlemand as a photographer forStandard Oil Company, a position which brought him to the attention ofJohn H. Johnson, the publisher ofEbonyandJetmagazines. Parks photographed American psycholo...
After years of photographing local nature, I’m still not privy to every Franken-plant. Yet, I suspected something sinister, knowing that autumn gives warning by revealing a horror in hiding: European buckthorn, with foliage that remains green deep into the fall. Along the roads, neighborhoods,...
During the golden hours, front light offers a warm, flattering effect that’s perfect for photographing people, wildlife, and birds. (And because the sun isn’t too bright, portrait subjects won’t need to squint!) Just point your shadow at your subject, let the sun fall over your shoulde...
This picture was taken during a family vacation but never processed. Our family had traveled to Oahu for a Christmas break vacation, and I took the opportunity to take this sphere (in addition to other photography, of course). I decided to finally finish this picture for one of myWorld Wid...
HDR photography offers incredible improvements in image quality and support has come a long way in just a couple short years. We have a great range of editing software (all versions of Lightroom, Adobe Camera RAW, Photoshop, Affinity, Pixelmator Pro, etc). Most people have at least one HDR...
That said, once you’ve become more serious and really want to increase your flexibility and hit rate as a bird photographer, you’ll want to upgrade to a more action-focused setup that also offers a bit more reach. At that point, I do recommend considering a high-speed APS-C camera....
9. Head back during different seasons (and weather) People often forget how a city or town can look completely different depending on the season and the weather. Of course, if you only travel to a place once, you don’t get a lot of choices. But if you live nearby or visit the loca...
Local photography students: Offer opportunities to build their portfolios in exchange for affordable rates. Freelance platforms: Websites like Fiverr and Upwork connect you with photographers offering competitive rates. Barter arrangements: Exchange services with photographers, leveraging your skills for their...