Category: Blog
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How to Add Depth to a Photo (Marc Adamus’ Tip)
“A flat photo is a great photo!” said no photographer ever. Whether you paint, draw, or take photos, you’ve probably tried to add depth and dimension to your art, especially if you’re a landscape photographer. There are a number of techniques you can use to add depth to an image. Photo blogs and books are…
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[Interview] The Sajin: Korean Photography Podcast With Jason Teale
In October of 2020, I was a guest on Jason Teale’s entertaining and informative new podcast about photography in Korea, The Sajin. We had a blast talking all things image making in Korea. The Sajin: Episode 7 – Pete DeMarco Here are a few of Jason’s questions I answered: What brought me to Asia? Did…
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6 Best Books About Creativity For Photographers (Not About Photography)
Reading books about creativity are a great way to improve your photography. Here are my favorites.
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How To Stay Creative In Good Times & Bad
None of us know what will happen. Don’t spend time worrying about it. Make the most beautiful thing you can. Try to do that every day. That’s it. – Laurie Anderson These days I haven’t been very motivated to pick up my camera. The news is filled with more fear, hate, and confusion than ever.…
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7 Common Urban Night Photography Questions Answered
Taking night photos of cityscapes and architecture doesn’t have to be difficult. Just follow these practical tips.
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How to Increase Sharpness With Depth of Field
Depth of Field (DoF) is an extremely important concept every photographer should know. Whether you want to blur the background in your photos or have everything in focus, it’s one of the keys to creating stunning images, and is often misunderstood by both beginner and more advanced photographers alike. The Myth of F/8 If you’ve…
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Lost Tribes of The Omo: Striking Portraits From Ethiopia’s Vanishing Valley
“Maybe we will die. The river keeps us alive.” A Kwegu tribesman from Ehiopia’s Lower Omo Valley asks disconcertingly, “If the fish are gone, what will we feed the children?” To say the heritage and livelihood of one Africa’s richest cultures is under threat is not an exaggeration. It’s a stark reality. A friend of…