Photoshoot and Beyond
Since the 20th Century, artists have used components like color and shapes to create a simplistic, minimalist pieces of work. As photographers, we can extend this idea to our own photographs, creating a unique view of an everyday subject with a minimalistic feel. When preparing to shoot minimalist images, there are multiple things to consider.…
I shoot a fair amount of theatre and concert productions. You know, the kind with dark environments with harsh red, green, blue and yellow lighting…where you can’t use any lighting gear. What I’ve learned is with a mix of exposure, ISO and aperture optimizations, you can create a template that will allow you to photograph…
One of my favorite photography categories is food and drink. A few years ago, I ran a beer blog and highlighted a “beer of the day,” meaning I had to drink and photograph a beer everyday. It was a bit excessive, but with no speedlight at the time, I learned to use natural light to…
EDITOR’S NOTE: We’d like to welcome Bryan Esler to our team at Photofocus. This is his first post. It’s not everyday you come across a feature that’s built into your camera that can significantly change the way you capture photographs. I’ve had my Nikon D800 for a few years now and until recently, I held…