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US photographer Ryan Stout grew up in picturesque Montana. A software developer who works from home by day, Ryan decided that he needed a hobby to get him out of the house in the evenings. But going out in the dark and taking photos probably isn’t the first thing that would come to most people’s […]
We have long been used to the idea that our images improve as we gain greater familiarity with the locations that we photograph. Well, maybe. I am so familiar with places such as Delicate Arch, Badwater and Old Faithful that walking up to each of them almost seems like coming home. It’s familiar; it’s comfortable. […]
As you may have noticed, we live in a three dimensional world. With apologies to Albert Einstein and his work on time as the fourth dimension, let’s keep it simple and just stick with height, width and depth for now. Sculptors always take advantage of their chosen medium to express their vision while employing all […]
For better or worse, I am known for my color photographs. The great majority of them come in two flavors: both softly lit, warm-toned images made with the sun near the horizon, whether morning or evening, and bright, contrasty, saturated shots. However, my roots have always been in Black & White. Like most of us […]
In Part 1 of this series I presented a few color astro photos that represent what you’d see, if your eyes were super sensitive. In part 2, I’m presenting similar images, only these will be presented in one color, the color of H-alpha. Hydrogen alpha is likely the most important emission, for imaging the night […]
For many years, I’ve struggled with fatigue. Having the energy to do anything, to say nothing of getting enough exercise is at times very, very hard. This struggle over time has led to a rather difficult chapter in my life where depression rears it’s ugly head on a consistent basis. Some of the coping mechanisms […]
For those of us that shoot IR photos, we already have a glimpse into what the world looks like illuminated in the invisible light of infrared. It has fascinated me that photos photographed in this light can have such interest and depth. Similarly, I have seen things in the heavens that only those with the […]
Dutch photographer, Max Niessen’s first foray into photography began when he was just 10 years old. His dad took him to an airport and he started filming videos of the planes coming and going. He also tried taking photos and figured out that it suited him even more. Soon after that experience, he bought his […]
Whether you are a beginner or a professional photographer, you need to turn your hard work into cash. Nowadays, due to the internet, you have lots of places to sell your photos online. If photography is your main source of income, having multiple places where you can advertise your work can be a great method of […]
When I was a college student, I was working as a welder on a construction site. I was an Engineering student at that time. But science was always something that had my interest. Many folks, interested in science or not, have a fascination with lasers. I was no different. At that time semiconductor lasers (diode […]
For the past 150 years, the Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis, MO has maintained one of the finest collections of Orchids from around the world. They maintain over 7,000 types of Orchids in their collection at the Orthwein Floral Display Hall. Every year for a month in February, the Missouri Botanical Gardens presents […]
The internet seems to be bursting at its virtual seams with creative ideas and tips on photographic methodology. In my opinion there’s no such thing as knowing too much about making photos and I urge you to learn all you can from as many places as you can about the technical side of photography. Still, […]
As long as I’ve been a professional photographer, there has been one main way I’ve described my images. Each time I go out with my camera, I strive to turn ordinary life into extraordinary art. I would like to take my first article for Life Pixel and share a few images that I feel illustrate […]
There are numerous places of wonder, mystique and timeless beauty that travel photographers want to see and capture at least once in their lifetime. And while some such places have been deemed “iconic” for many years, others are being discovered and rediscovered in the present. Visiting such places can also become a spiritual journey for […]
Polish born photographer Piotr Kulczycki has been a professional photographer for 12 years. But he has been taking photos since he was young. It started with initially using a cheap compact camera on family vacations. He thanks his parents who took him to a different city in Poland for a couple weeks, every summer. He […]
Now that we are starting a new year, most people are doing the “New Year, New You” thing with setting resolutions for 2017. Resolutions can be good or bad depending how they are handled. So, What about your photography? Should you make some Resolutions for 2017? I think it’s a good idea, as long as […]
Like many other things in life, we think the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. I enjoy digging through forums and seeing photographs of other photographers. I used to think that all these photographers had better subjects for photography. This is especially true when I got into IR photography. IR […]
Up until the late 90’s there was a growing trend in television infomercials…. Always something like “it’s so easy!” Or… “in only 12 minutes a day you can achieve the results you want!” You may be asking “What do infomercials from 1999 have to do with being a successful photographer.” Just bear with me here. […]
As the autumn leaves fall gently by the wayside and winter sets in, I would like to share a few personal thoughts about why flying small drones to take your photography to new heights is something photographers should consider. The time of year you choose to learn can most certainly add to the attraction. My […]
Fun Portrait Photography Ideas Great portraits are magical because they give the photographer a chance to tell the viewer the story of the subject. Portrait photography also happens to be one of the most popular types of images requested of photographers. Since you’ll be shooting so many portrait sessions, it’s easy to get burned out […]
