Category: Tips
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Creative Long Exposure Photography: Quick Guide
iPhone vs Pro Camera: Long Exposure Waterfall Can you guess which photo of this waterfall was taken with my phone and which was my pro camera? I took one with my iPhone 13 Pro ($1,000) and the other with my Sony A7iii ($2,000), Tamron 70-300mm lens ($500), and an ND 6-stop filter ($60 – filter buying guide below). Both…
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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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The Art of Light Trail Photography (In Singapore)
In this tutorial, I share my tips for taking better light trail photos.
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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…
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77 Actionable Photography Goals To Inspire You In 2021
Photography goals are useless. You can’t force creativity. It’s only possible to create great work when your muse inspires you! At least that’s what I used to think. The truth is, action leads to inspiration, not the other way around. The Ultimate List of Photography Goals How To Set SMART Goals Overcoming Resistance Beyond Goals:…
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My Journey From Teacher To Photographer
What would you do if money were no object? If you answered travel and take photos, then you’re not alone. It’s my dream too. In 2016 I quit my day job to escape the 9 to 5 and pursue my passion. I’ve been self-employed since then. My path has not been a typical one though.…