Your PT Tuesday Newsletter
Your PT Tuesday Newsletter
In 1916, some photographers started to focus on abstraction, which had not been fully embraced yet in the photography community. Photographers like Alvin Langdon Coburn, Bernard S. Horne, and Margaret Watkins made names for themselves by creating abstract images in which the subject was completely unrecognizable. Coburn is credited with inventing the vortograph, the very first abstract photograph.
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How to Get Creative with Long Exposure PhotographySlow shutter photography can result in gorgeous images, but it takes a lot of skill, practice, and patience. Learn how to get the best results by consulting this informative guide. |
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Learn to Take Better Photos by Practicing With Your SmartphoneSmartphone cameras might not be able to compete with mirrorless or DSLR bodies quite yet. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot to learn about photography simply by using your phone. |
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Editor’s Picks: PhotographyTalk Member Photos of the Week
Untitled by Mark
If you want to see what good lighting can do for a photograph, check out this portrait of a swan. With the light perfectly illuminating the swan’s eye, Mark was able to create an engaging portrait with tons of character. Great job, Mark!
Untitled by Jorge Gomez de Oliveira
This long exposure of a city seacoast oozes mood and is an excellent example of what a well-exposed image can be. The texture in the clouds give the image depth while the details of the cityscape, including the row of red concrete pillars, provide additional visual interest. The starbursts from the street lamps are a nice touch, too!
Incredible India by Shailendra
Shailendra shows us how to compose an excellent portrait with this stunning image of an Indian gentleman. The muted background is the perfect backdrop, giving the man’s attire, decoration, and texture-filled face center stage in the photo. The light backdrop against the man’s dark-toned skin creates excellent contrast as well.
Branched Out by Keith
What a gorgeous landscape brought to us by Keith! The colors in the sky give an incredible amount of life to this photo while the slightly slowed shutter gives the lapping waves against the tree branch and the beach a smooth and soothing look. The twisted branches make for a nice bit of texture in the foreground as well.
Bridge by Bolotnykov
Minimalism doesn’t get much better than this! The muted tones of the sky and water make it difficult to tell where earth and sky begin and end, giving this image an almost surreal look. The inclusion of the remains of a bridge gives the image the texture and contrast it needs while begging the question, where did the bridge lead in the first place?
Featured Interviews
There’s a new feature on PhotographyTalk that we’ve had in the works for awhile, and we want to let you know all about it.
We really want to highlight the work being done by PhotographyTalk members and help facilitate the continued growth of this awesome community. To do that, we’ve undertaken interviews with several PhotographyTalk members. The first in the series, an interview with Kevin Landwer-Johan, is up on the site and ready for you to have a look!
Learn about Kevin and his photography journey over the last 33 years, explore his most recent work, gain insights into his workflow, and get some inspiration for your own photography as well! And, be sure to let us know if you want to share your photography story with us by signing up at the bottom of Kevin’s interview.
Stay tuned for additional member interviews in the coming weeks.
What’s New on PhotographyTalk
We’ve got a ton of exciting new content to speak about this week!
If you’re unfamiliar with the different metering modes on your camera, be sure to consult our new article A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding Metering Modes. You’ll get familiar with everything from multi-zone metering to center-weighted metering and everything in between. Another instructional article you don’t want to miss is Nature and Wildlife Photography Tip: Using Natural Light. Read up on how to use various types of natural lighting, including backlighting and sidelighting, to create truly stunning wildlife images. And, if that’s not enough weekly instruction for you, explore our quick guide, Avoid the Crowds: 4 Tips for Getting Better Landscape Photos. Learn a few simple tricks for getting the landscape shots you want without having to fight the crowds.
There are a couple of business-related articles we think you will enjoy as well. If you’re thinking about getting into stock photography, be sure to check out What Sells: Examining Stock Photography Trends in 2016. You just might be surprised at how stock photography demands have changed! And, if starting a photography business is something you’re considering, consult 3 Things You Might Not Think About When Starting a Photography Business before you dive in. Photography as a business is a complicated venture, and starting out with the right mindset is crucial. This article will help you do just that!
There is plenty more new content on PhotographyTalk this week. From landscapes to portraiture, wildlife to black and whites, there are fun, informative, and insightful articles for just about everyone. Be sure to explore what we have under the Learn tab on the PhotographyTalk website.
Check Out What PT Members Have to Say in This Week’s Top Forum Post
How do you give credit to someone that edits one of the photos you take? Or do you even need to credit that person, should the image be published? This question was posed to the forum this week by PT member Ray Tevich and generated a good discussion of how and when photographers should credit others that help create their work. Head into the forum and see what the community thinks about this issue, and be sure to add your thoughts to the forum thread as well.