‘A Vader A Day’ Depicts Devin Kelly’s Life As Darth Vader

Devin Kelly recently decided to reveal his secret identity to his family and friends and told them that he’s one of the greatest villains ever to have lived – Darth Vader. Ok, so he might have made that part up, but for the past year or so he’s been schlepping around a Darth Vader mask, […]

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How To Create Measurable Photography Goals: Part 2

In part 1 of this post, I discussed growing your weak areas and developing a dream client communication plan. Here in part 2, we’re going to take a look at additional ways you can set goals in order to foster growth for your photography and your business. Let’s start with the scary subject first: numbers. […]

Here are the incredible photos behind SpaceX’s historic Falcon 9 rocket landing

Six months after a experiencing a catastrophic explosion while en route to the International Space Station, SpaceX successfully delivered a payload to space and landed its 230-foot-tall Falcon 9 rocket upright upon its return to Earth. Minutes after delivering 11 satellites into orbit via its ORBCOMM–2 payload, the first stage rocket fell back down into […]

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This Is What Happens When You Toss Hot Tea At -40°C

We’ve all seen those photos where a model in a pool or the ocean throws her hair back to create a beautiful splash, but I bet you’ve never seen the Arctic Circle version of it. Equipped with a few tea-filled thermoses, and with science on his side, Photographer Michael Davies and his friend Markus headed […]

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How To Create Measurable Photography Goals: Part 1

Setting Measurable Goals To Foster Growth: Part 1 Have you ever felt your passion for photography grow stagnant? I certainly have, and let me tell you, it’s not a pleasant feeling. You wonder what the purpose is of snapping photos; you’re not completely satisfied with your interactions with your clients ; you sense a lack […]

Naked Models and Milk Become Star Wars Heroes (NSFW)

It seems like everything these days is either Star Wars or inspired by Star Wars. However, unlike many photos I’m seeing lately, this set is kickass in its own right. The concept itself isn’t new, but Barcelona-based photographer Manu Cabañero hit the nail on the head with his milk-splashed characters of Princess Leia, Like Skywalker […]

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2015 Holiday Gift Guide

A lot of us are just coming out of the fog of Christmas photography rush orders and holiday shipping deadlines for photo products. We finally have time to breathe, and browse, and shop! I’ve put together a list of gifts that I’d personally recommend that hopefully, a little bit different than other lists you’ve seen. […]

How I Created An Abandoned Warehouse From Scratch To Shoot A Sci-Fi Latex Astronaut [NSFW]

Short answer: Some Latex, A hat, cardboard and smoke. Hit the jump for the long answer. Be aware that it is mildly NSFW. Inspiration This shoot was a combination of several unrelated factors coming together. Interestingly they fit very well as a complete concept. Factor #1: I’m a big fan of using creative scenery in […]

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