January 13th, 2010
http://www.neilphotography.com
Commercial Advertising Photographer:
My extensive 25 year commercial and custom photography passion has given life to a wide variety of subjects that ranges from capturing the personalities of corporate executives, uncovering the true beauty of architecture, giving food photography real flavor, elevating fashion and turning an average product shot into the soul of the manufacturer.
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October 12th, 2009
Lighting is the single most important element of “Still Life” photography. The way a photographer uses light for still life will add mood, give context, provide interest, and ultimately, create a dynamic still life photograph. Lighting for still life is not complicated. In fact, stick to these 5 tips, and you will nail your still [...]
October 11th, 2009
Image by Today is a good day
Here is a quick quote that caught my attention today when talking to a friend who is a landscape photography enthusiast.
He said:
“Photograph the light not the land.”
His theory is that it’s the light not the actual subjects in a scene that can make or break a landscape image.
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October 8th, 2009
Photo by josef.stuefer
One subject that presents photographers with wonderful opportunities but also a lot of challenges is the spider’s web. There’s something about their delicate nature (while also being incredibly strong for their size), flexibility and beauty that draws me to them every time.
But how do you photograph spider’s webs? Here are 11 tips to [...]
September 29th, 2009
People often ask me if I ‘do weddings’. That’s a funny question for a photographer. Perhaps like asking a chef if he ‘does chicken’. I’m a photographer and I have the ability to photograph anything. Do I base my business solely around weddings? No. Can I do them? Certainly! And I love it.
I’ve never [...]
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September 12th, 2009
It’s time for another weekend photography challenge – something that could take a few of us out of our comfort zone.
Photograph a Stranger
Image by fabbriciuse
Lets start with a call to safety – if you’re worried about this challenge – I highly recommend doing it with a friend by your side.
This idea comes from a video [...]
September 11th, 2009
Photo nicolas valentin
A Rainbow is something that has the power to stop you in your tracks when it unexpectedly appears when you’re least expecting to see one. They’re beautiful – but how do you photograph a rainbow?
Following are a few Rainbow Photography Tips that come to mind – feel free to add your own to [...]
September 3rd, 2009
In this post Ronan Palliser shares some behind the scene details on the taking of this eye catching shot.
Ingredients:
1 small kitchen
5 martini glasses
500ml of water
3 drops of food colouring in different colours
A dollop of off-camera flash (triggered by PC cord, radio receiver or infra-red such as Nikon CLS)
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August 19th, 2009
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A bathroom, restroom, goldfish graveyard, or whatever you call it can be a great place for a photograph, clean or dirty.
Here are a few unique photos that may spark your creativeness for your next photo session.
Empty Bathroom by limonada
Max-Taut-Schule by jonas k
Bathroom reading by thejbird
Ode to Jack Kerouac by Olivander
why men… by [...]
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August 12th, 2009
Abandoned buildings have become one of my favorite subjects to photograph. Over time, I have collected a handful of useful tips to get the most out of shooting in these environments.
Bring a Flashlight
The single most important tip I can provide anyone planning on visiting an abandoned building is to bring a flashlight. Most of these [...]