Capturing texture in photography expresses to the viewer the physicality of a scene. As much as it’s possible to do in a visual medium, texture in photography communicates how the objects in your image physically feel.  The aspects of an...
Fujifilm’s latest instant camera, the Instax Mini EVO, doesn’t look how you might expect. Housed in a vintage analog-style build and loaded with a wide variety of features, the hybrid instant camera is a little different to the other...
For those adventurous enough to brave the cold and harsh environment, winter photography can be a real joy. A lush snow-covered landscape, an ice pond at sunset, or a model displaying the latest snow wear — winter photoshoot ideas...
What makes a great photo? Given the subjective nature of art, that can be hard to say. However, there are some notable similarities in the composition of the most renowned visual artworks. We’ve compiled 10 of the most popular composition techniques used in art and photography to create visually appealing scenes....
The moiré effect is something you may have noticed in a photo before and not realized it had a name. Usually undesired and unintentional, moiré (or the moiré effect or moiré pattern) refers to unusual and repetitive lines, dots,...
Photography plays an important role when it comes to real estate. if you've ever bought, rented, or sold property, you're probably aware how much a good or bad photo can sway the decision making process. As you might expect,...
The Xperia PRO-I is Sony's latest smartphone. The new release is a follow-up to the Xperia PRO, which only went on sale itself earlier this year. Like its predecessor, the new phone features sophisticated camera specifications. We recently had the chance to try out a pre-production model of the phone, putting its impressive photo...
Repoussoir is a framing and composition technique used in art and photography. Pronounced “ruh-poo-swahr”, the term originates from the French verb repousser, meaning “to push back”. As its etymology suggests, repoussoir framing creates depth, with the ultimate purpose of drawing...
Sony recently announced the a7 IV, their latest full-frame mirrorless camera and successor to the Sony a7 III. We recently had the opportunity to try out a pre-production model of the new camera, which we shot with alongside its...
So, you’ve learned and mastered the rule of thirds (if not, do so at once), and you are ready to get a little more advanced with framing and composition. You’ve heard about the golden ratio in photography and want...