Of all the arts available to mankind, my heart belongs to music. Perhaps it’s a sentiment that doesn’t serve my self-interest much, as my only achievements in the arts have come through photography.
Talented astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has posted a wonderous 145-megapixel image of the sun he captured with a specially modified telescope.
Supermoons have been plentiful recently, but this month's Sturgeon Moon is the final one of the year and photographers will have to wait 12 months for the next one.
Most portrait photographers are familiar with the Brenizer Method for creating massive "bokehramas," but photographer Steven Schultz takes things a step further by using an entire roll of 120 film to create a single portrait.
What is the most common compositional rule in photography? Most likely your answer is the rule of thirds. Undoubtedly, this is a very powerful technique to compose an appealing photograph, but is it the only way? Of course not.
No Ordinary Life is a film that explores the work of women photojournalists who put themselves in perilous situations to document conflict.
The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) Nature competition has announced its winners with British photographer Henley Spiers taking home the coveted grand prize of $120,000.
An extremely rare type of bear only found in a small area of British Columbia, Canada, was captured by lucky photographer Jenny Stevens.
Astrophotographer Göran Strand captured not one, but two rare celestial phenomenons in the same image yesterday.
The One Eyeland Photography Awards has unveiled its 2021 winners, handing out a cash prize of $5,000 to Eldon Lau who won Professional Photographer of the Year.
In these brief but incredible videos, award-winning cinematographer Claudio Miranda discusses behind-the-scenes footage, logistics, and shares stories from the set of the 2022 blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick.
Photojournalist Jonathan Rivas was documenting the devastating McKinney Fire in California when a puppy emerged from the ashes and ran up to Rivas -- ecstatic that it had found a human.
Acclaimed landscape and timelapse photographer Michael Shainblum has shared an informative guide that explains how he uses long exposures to capture his incredible fog photos.
Photo Cascadia, a group of seven photographers focused on capturing striking landscapes, has curated the collective's 200 best photos featuring Washington state's natural beauty and compiled them in a print book.
The winners of the fourth annual Minimalist Photography Awards have been announced, and continue to back up the idea that less can sometimes be more.
I thought I'd have a bit of fun when out shooting the street, so I started naming my street compositions according to winning hands when playing cards. So from a truly exceptional hand (a brilliant composition filled with complexity) to the simplest card (a simple snapshot of a straightforward subject).
Wildlife and landscape photographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove traveled to a remote area of Iceland in the hopes of finding and photographing arctic fox cubs which are known to leave their dens around this time of the year.
During his trip to Mumbai, India, London-based photographer Jon Enoch captured eye-catching portraits of local candy floss retailers posing in the middle of the night.
Two photographers risked freezing cold waters to explore a former Soviet labor camp in Estonia that's now partially submerged in a lake.
Living on a farm, photographer Kate Kirkwood became accepted by two herds of cows grazing nearby. While getting to know the inquisitive but gentle animals, Kirkwood captured a unique series of bovine abstracts she calls "Cowspines."
Kate Woodman has mastered taking exceptionally creative images in small, mundane spaces and teaches others how to do the same. What started out as a necessity has now become an art form.
The first time photographers come across the expression "f/8 and be there," many questions cross their minds -- what exactly does this phrase mean? What is its relevance to photography? Why was this phrase put together in the first place?
As part of an ongoing Historical Photography Series, science-based photographer and YouTuber, Michael "The Maven" Andrew has released a video detailing 50 facts about the planning and execution of the Apollo 11 Lunar mission and subsequent photo shoot.
Co-editors Steven Friendman and Olaf Sztaba created Elements, an online publication for the finest timeless landscape photography shot by amateurs and seasoned professionals alike.
There are lots of misconceptions about street photography made by people starting out or itching to try this ultimately most challenging (unless you want to take boring photos), most rewarding, and most accessible of photographic genres.
Visual artist and photographer Felicia Simion found a trip to Iceland and a self-portrait project were exactly what she needed to reconnect with nature and feel alive once again.
Australian aerial photographer Brad Walls has captured a visually compelling photo series that turns a squash court into geometric art from the perspective of his drone.
Retired professional dancer Rachel Neville did not let her career-ending injury slow her down, and founded a successful photography business by using her industry experience and teaching skills to create dynamic and powerful shots of dancers.
For photographer David Joseph, all it takes to capture stunning macro shots of insects and plants is his smartphone and a mobile macro lens.
Sports photographer Ilanna Barkusky started her colorful and geometrical aerial sports court series by chance after receiving a full drone pilot's license and flying over areas she hadn't been able to shoot before.
The Royal Observatory Greenwich's annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2022 competition has revealed this year's shortlisted photos from all over the globe.
Photographer Taylor Jackson shares an intimate behind-the-scenes video with wedding photographer Sam Hurd where he breaks down everything from his personal morning routines to on-site best practices for nailing every shot.
Landscape photographer Michael Shainblum went wildflower spotting in his latest video to provide some tips on how to best capture nature's blooming beauty.
Since the early days of photography, photographers have framed photos after making a print for display. Frames help focus a viewer's attention on the subject of the photograph or on the entire picture in itself.
A portfolio featuring a photo of a tribal warrior wielding a rifle has won the second International Portrait Photographer of the Year 2022 competition. It along with 101 other top entries will be included in an annual finalists book.
Photographer Matt Badenoch attended the Summer Solstice celebrations at Stonehenge and captured the unique cultural experience from start to finish.
Online photography platform Picfair has announced the winners of its Urban Wildlife Photography Awards for 2022, which celebrates photos of those who turned to document their local wildlife when travel restrictions were in full force.
There can be a lot of gear-envy among photographers when they see others with tons of expensive camera gear, lighting equipment, and modifiers. It is also all too easy to say that you can’t be creative because you don’t have access to a particular light or piece of equipment.
To escape the mundane realities of life, conceptual photographer Kylli Sparre has created alternative worlds filled with movement, surrealism, and serenity.
“You don't take a photograph, you make it,” Ansel Adams once said. Great point, but let's take it a step further. An important thing to remember is that photographs are just a type of picture, and pictures are made of lines.
Most photographers I know have lens preferences and tend to utilize a favorite lens for their photography. Maybe it’s the way the lens captures the sun flare or the way the lens sees what they picture in their mind. But what if you could only shoot one?
Photographer Barbara Peacock began capturing strangers in their bedrooms, eventually developing the project into an in-depth portrait of American people today.
Sports photographer Robert Snow captured Flatland BMX pioneer and Red Bull athlete Terry Adams performing tricks in woodlands while illuminated by the light of glowing fireflies.
Food stylist and creative director Anna Keville Joyce provides a glimpse into the intricate world of fresh food art and shares her vast experience from her time working on a large number of film and photography projects worldwide.
When asked to present food in a natural yet humorous manner, photographer Dwight Eschliman and his team brought the concept to life through a series of well-lit, colorful, and styled photos for the supermarket chain Lidl.
The international festival of visual arts, the Siena Awards, has announced the winners of its Creative Photo Awards 2022, which celebrates the best of artistic and contemporary photography.
Ron Risman captured beautiful timelapse scenes around Moab, Utah, -- including the less visited, yet just as picturesque locations -- to demonstrate the diversity of the area found outside of the wildly popular Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.
The international Bird Photographer of the Year 2022 (BPOTY) photography competition has released the current frontrunners from its annual competition.
Using a multitude of props, decorations, and the right locations, Ukrainian photographer Oleg Oprisco creates surreal dream-like photos with numerous layers that reveal a story unique to anyone who views his work.
What are the ingredients of a fashion photograph? This question may be rarely asked, yet it's an important one to think about. After all, is fashion photography really about the technicalities, or is it about content?
