If you are having the Monday blues, you might find inspiration by watching some of the best photographers in the world shoot in this two-part documentary on YouTube called: Close Up: Photographers at Work. This moving film features iconic photographers like Steve McCurry, Susan Meiselas, Albert Maysles, Mary Ellen Mark, Jay Maisel, and Gregory Crewdson […]
Shadows, Highlights, and Shades of Gray: An Exploration Into Black and White Photography
By Alina Oswald “Black and white is abstract; color is not,” photographer Joel Sternfeld once said. “Looking at a black and white photograph, you are looking at a strange world.” One doesn’t have to be a master of photography to notice the certain feel associated with black and white photography, a mood that surpasses the […]
Why Leica is One of The Best
So you might ask what all the hubbub about Leica is, right? Another question you might ask is why are the cameras and lenses so expensive? The reason why Leica lenses and cameras cost so much is partly because of the Leica mystique perpetuated by photographers like Henri Cartier-Bresson, and the handmade quality and design […]
Win $20,000 in Cash Prizes By Entering All-About-Photo.com’s The Mind’s Eye Photography Awards
Be sure to check out our friend All-About-Photo.com’s first ever photography awards. The competition offers $20,000 in cash prizes, and winners will have their work showcased at Jules Maeght Gallery in San Francisco in May 2016. Here is some more information on The Mind’s Eye Photography Awards: All About Photo is pleased to announce the […]
50 of The Most Inspirational Photography Quotes
Photography Quotes from the greatest photographers of all time When a well-known photographer explains what photography means to them we get a glimpse into their philosophy on life and creativity — and this is where photography quotes straight from their mouths. Words are powerful, but so are photographs. Regardless of where you’re at in your […]
Creating Visual Tension in Your Photographs
How Creating Visual Tension in Your Photographs Makes Better Images What the eye sees in a photograph, and how our mind perceives it, is affected by the composition and positioning of the elements in a frame. Overwhelming the eye with too much visual information runs the risk of alienating our viewers. By creating visual tension […]
10 Unwritten Photographic Rules
Some people wonder what some of the unwritten photographic rules are, and ultimately what makes a great photograph. Those who do not practice photography, haven’t been trained in the medium, and don’t know the history of photography often have questions as to why a photograph is famous, or often assume that by using the rule […]
20 Quotes To Help You Find Photographic Inspiration
A photograph can be a reminder of the halcyon times in our lives, or cherished moments we can relive by viewing our pictures. An image that affects more than just you is a photograph, a perfect moment in time captured that lives on past the photographer, and helps the viewer to see something they haven’t […]
The Moment of Capture Defined
The Moment of Capture Defined, or the experience a photographer has when they find the perfect moment to press the shutter has always intrigued me. I wanted explore the context of art in modern society, and to help determine the emotional connection we have with it. I wanted to know more about the role artistic […]
10 Tips How to Shoot Street Photography
Street photography can take photographers out of their comfort zones. The idea of wandering the streets and getting in someone’s personal space to take a picture can feel obtrusive and awkward. So how do you overcome the fear of street photography? I often wondered how I was able to overcome my own fear of shooting […]