Are you stuck in a rut and feeling creatively stagnant?It can happen to the best of us. We get used to shooting the same subjects, and the same style of photography. So, what do you do to get inspired, and to jump start your creativity? How do you Find Inspiration for Your Photography?Join a daily or weekly photo challengeA great motivator is a photo challenge. Photo … [Read more...] about How to Find Inspiration for Your Photography
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Weekly Photography Challenge – Blue Hour
This week’s photography challenge is The Blue HourBlue hour occurs twice a day. In the morning it is around 30 minutes before the sunrise. In the evening, it's about 10 to 15 minutes after sunset, right after the golden hour. Blue Hour is the time of the day, when the skies color ranges from blue to dark blue.Find the blue hour in your area here.Check out … [Read more...] about Weekly Photography Challenge – Blue Hour
Optimize Your Blue Hour Photography: 6 Essential Tips for Capturing Twilight Magic
Exploring Blue Hour PhotographyBlue Hour Photography is a captivating period of twilight, graces both the morning and evening skies. During this time, the sun sinks below the horizon, and residual, indirect sunlight bathes the surroundings in a mesmerizing hue of blue. This atmospheric phenomenon has long fascinated photographers, who eagerly seek to capture its ethereal beauty … [Read more...] about Optimize Your Blue Hour Photography: 6 Essential Tips for Capturing Twilight Magic
Travel Photographer of the Year Photo Contest
The DetailsStatus: Open for entryOpening date: March 30, 2018Closing date: October 1, 2018Winners chosen by: Judging panelContest Summary - TPOTY AwardsWherever you live in the world and whether you are amateur or professional, beginner or expert, you may enter he Travel Photographer of the Year® -hoto competition.There's a new 8 image category for … [Read more...] about Travel Photographer of the Year Photo Contest
Million Dollar Portrait Prize Photo Contest
Wow! What a contest! Who wouldn't want a chance at winning a million dollars for their best portrait?The contest is open to amateur or professional photographers, aged 18 or over from anywhere in the world. So, why not take a chance, and enter your best shot?The DetailsStatus: Open for entryOpening date: April 1, 2018Closing date: April 30, 2019Winners … [Read more...] about Million Dollar Portrait Prize Photo Contest
Weekly Photography Challenge – Silhouettes
This week’s photography challenge is SilhouettesSilhouettes emphasize the shape of a subject with a defined outline. The subject appears dark against a light background, creating a dramatic, moody image.Check out our Silhouette Photography Tips to get you started. … [Read more...] about Weekly Photography Challenge – Silhouettes
6 Tips For Shooting Silhouette Photos
How to Photograph Silhouettes in 6 Easy StepsPositioning you lightPlace the light source behind your subject. Your subject stays in shadow, and turns into a silhouette when you take the photo.Turn off your flashIf your camera is set on automatic, it will try to meter for your subject, and the pop up flash will automatically come up. Change your camera settings to … [Read more...] about 6 Tips For Shooting Silhouette Photos
How To Use Instagram Stories
Are you ready to make an Instagram story?Instagram stories are one of the biggest ways to engage with your followers this year. The content you share to stories doesn't appear on your profile grid, or in the main Instagram feed. Your stories disappear after 24 hours, so be sure to post frequently.Creating stories is pretty simple. All you have to do is swipe left, or tap … [Read more...] about How To Use Instagram Stories
Weekly Photography Challenge – The Golden Hour
This week’s photography challenge is The Golden Hour The Golden Hour is also known as the “Magic Hour”. It's one of the most beautiful times of day to shoot. It happens twice a day, just shortly after sunrise and before sunset. Find the golden hour in your area here. Check out our Golden Hour Photography Tips to get you started. … [Read more...] about Weekly Photography Challenge – The Golden Hour
5 Tips For Golden Hour Photography
What is Golden Hour Photography?Golden hour photography is simply the first hour of light shortly after sunrise, and the last hour of light before sunset. It is one of the most beautiful times of day to shoot. It's also sometimes referred to as the "Magic Hour", and it is truly magical.During the golden hour, the sun sits low in the sky, and produces light that is soft, warm, … [Read more...] about 5 Tips For Golden Hour Photography