When most people think about art, they think about paintings on a wall, or sculptures in a garden, or brightly-colored origami. It’s easy to appreciate the craftsmanship of well-done paintings and sculptures, and they can be aesthetically pleasing, but most people don’t see how this art can make an impact in other  Continue Reading...

What is Macro Photography? Close-up photographs of some very small images can be very revealing. With these images, we can often see the tiny details of an object that were completely invisible before. Macro photography is a type of photography that allows us to get an extreme close-up view of  Continue Reading...

What is Celebrity Photography? Many of us are captivated with the glitz and glamour associated with the celebrity lifestyle. We often find ourselves reading the headlines and glancing through celebrity gossip magazines while we wait in checkout lines – even if we don’t like to admit it. Some may even  Continue Reading...

What is Advertising Photography? When you are looking at an advertisement, what’s the first thing you notice? Is it the writing in the ad? Probably not. If you’re like most people, you notice images first. Oftentimes the images in an advertisement are what draws people’s eyes to it, and these  Continue Reading...

What is Wildlife Photography? In today’s modern world, natural settings are rapidly diminishing. This means that the wildlife that lives in these natural settings is diminishing as well. In fact, scientists estimate that human encroachment causes several animal species to become extinct each and every day. Preserving these natural settings  Continue Reading...

What is Aerial Photography? In 1858, the first aerial photograph was taken over Paris, France. It was taken by French balloonist and photographer, Gaspar-Felix Tourachon, better known as Nadar. Aerial photography refers to taking photographs from a relatively high point above the surface of the earth. True aerial photographs are  Continue Reading...

What is Wedding Photography? A wedding is typically one of the most memorable days in a lifetime, one that people remember for years to come. For most couples, regular pictures just won’t do. Wedding photography is a big business and a very specialized type of photography. Basically, wedding photography involves  Continue Reading...

What is Photojournalism? Journalism is the practice of reporting newsworthy events. Traditional journalism typically involves painting a picture of a newsworthy situation with words. Many times, these stories will be accompanied by a few pictures. Photojournalism, on the other hand, is the practice of creating a visual representation of a  Continue Reading...

What is Underwater Photography? Beneath the shimmering surfaces of oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers lies an awe-inspiring world. This world is vastly different from our own, with fascinating creatures, bubbling landscape, and in some cases man-made treasures that haven’t been seen in centuries. Only a select few have had the  Continue Reading...

What is Photo Retouching? Not everyone is perfectly flawless. In fact, no one is flawless at all. Even the models in magazines and on billboards, although gorgeous, have their flaws as well. In recent years, partly due to media, so-called ordinary people have come to understand that the seemingly perfect  Continue Reading...

What is Nature Photography? The untamed beauty of Mother Nature is a constant source of satisfaction for many in the modern word. With the shadow of civilization rapidly encroaching on natural spaces, capturing this scenery is extremely important, now more than ever. A nature photographer does just that. These types  Continue Reading...

What Is Photography? Photography involves capturing images with a camera. These images can be of just about anything, including people, places, animals, objects, or events. A professional photographer does much more than just take pictures, though. Professional photographs are often able to elicit certain feelings. Simply looking at professional photographs  Continue Reading...