Photo Sharing & Inspiration
Stop Following the Rules of Photography to Start Capturing Photos You Love
Why Lindsay Williams stopped following the rules of photography, and why you should too, in order to get “perfect” photos that you love.
Andy Prokh’s adorable photos of his daughter and two cats
Remember that popular black-and-white photo of a cat with glasses? Well, the photographer who captured it is back with more shots. Andy Prokh is back with a new series of adorable photos of his daughter and not one, but two cats. Katherine and LiLu have been joined by a Scottish Strite kitty and they are having more fun than ever before.
John Wilhelm’s photo manipulations are amazing and funny
Photographer John Wilhelm captures photos of his girlfriend and three daughters, which are then edited to create “something completely new”. John Wilhelm’s photo manipulations are both amazing and funny, so they are worth a closer look, while providing a source of inspiration for all the photographers in the world.
How to Cope When You Wonder if Your Photography is Good Enough
All photographers question if they are good enough sometimes. This is a look at how photographer, Spanki Mills, pulled out of the depths of that slump. A BLUR. That is what this past year has felt like for me. Not because it went by too fast and not because I had so much fun…but because…
Witty photos making fun on the weirdest laws in the US
Photographer Olivia Locher has created an amusing photo series called “I fought the law”. It consists of images making fun of the weirdest laws in the US. The photos would surely need some explaining if there were no context! However, here is a gallery with some strange things that you are not allowed to do in the US.
Finding Balance: 4 Tips for Juggling Career, Family, and Photography
When photography is not a full-time job, finding the right balance in life can be hard. Lindsay Williams of Lindsay Williams Photography offers advice on how to manage a career, a family, and a passion for photography whether you are a hobbyist or a part-time professional.
The Hidden Occupations of Photographers
While it’s a photographer’s job to take amazing images and edit them beautifully, sometimes the demands from customers make photographers feel like they are doctors, magicians, and even plastic surgeons. If you’ve ever had a customers request that you make them thinner, younger or alter their appearances, you’ll enjoy this sharable graphic we made…
A Guide to Photographing Hummingbirds
A Guide to Photographing Hummingbirds Hummingbirds are beautiful. And they are fast. If you hope to photograph them you will want to plan for it, not just rely on luck. Here’s how I approach capturing images of hummingbirds. The Necessities: Feeders: I have two bird feeders which means up to 8 to 10+ birds…
Spot a hidden dog in Andrew Knapp’s “Find Momo” photo book
Hide-and-seek and “Where’s Waldo?” are two of the most popular games in the United States. Photographer and artist Andrew Knapp has found these two games to be a source of inspiration of a photo book called “Find Momo”. The shots contain Knapp’s hidden dog somewhere in the scene and viewers have to find him.
Exotic animals take over the Paris metro in Animetro project
Photographers Thomas Subtil and Clarisse Rebotier have created an amusing project consisting of photoshopped images of exotic animals taking the metro to visit Paris. Called “Animetro”, it proves that animals and humans can live together in a city. The collection is also on display at the Millesime Gallery in Paris until April 17.
Ahmad El-Abi’s #stuffedhair photo project is amazingly funny
Instagram’s Weekend Hashtag Project 2014 has provided a means for photographers to show off their skills and vision. One photographer in particular, called Ahmad El-Abi, has taken advantage of it and participating in the community project, he has started an amusing series of his own. It is called #stuffedhair and it is amazing.
Samsung, Google, and others celebrate April Fools’ Day
Samsung and HTC are introducing a new type of wearable devices through the Fingers and Gluuv wearable gloves. Google is looking for Pokemon Masters and allows users to love themselves with the help of “shelfies” for Gmail. Nokia brings back the 3310 and launches some new paper maps. They’re all here on April Fools’ Day!
All April Fools’ Day jokes in the photography industry
A photo of Canon’s first smartphone has been leaked on the web along with a preliminary specs list. Canon has also launched a DSLR exclusively for wildlife photographers, while preparing to buy Panasonic’s Micro Four Thirds business. In other April Fools’ Day jokes, cats absolutely hate your guts for taking photos of them.
The funniest images of the Awkward Family Photos exhibition
Photo sessions involving the whole family can get pretty weird. There are so many cringe-worthy family images out there that a website called “Awkward Family Photos” exists. The site in collaboration with the California Heritage Museum have decided to open an exhibition, showing off the funniest and weirdest family photos ever.
Amusing portraits of dogs in “Nice Nosing You!” photo series
Some of the best subjects for a photo are children and animals. If you do not have kids, then you might want to get a pet and start firing your camera. Germany-based Elke Vogelsang is a pet owner and photographer. In her “Nice Nosing You!” series she is capturing amusing photos of her three dogs: Loli, Noodles, and Scout.
10 STEPS TO POSING CURVY WOMEN — NO PHOTOSHOP REQUIRED!
I recently saw a photographer post a “before and after” photo of a beautiful woman that was so drastically Photoshopped she looked like she had a dozen surgeries to make her 40lbs thinner. The photographer was fishing for critique from colleagues on whether her editing skills looked natural and proportionate. I couldn’t believe the comments…
Me, Myself, And I: Introduction To Self Portrait Photography
This blog post will show you how to gain inspiration and insight from self portrait photography.
Photo Studio Tour: Behind the Scenes Look at a Newborn Studio
I have been photographing since 2008 and specialized in newborns about 2 years ago. I photograph maternity, newborns and babies up to 1 year. I offer family sessions twice a year in the spring and fall. I am so grateful for this studio space because it allows the parents to come in and relax and…
Bill Gekas’ daughter photos are recreations of old paintings
Every photographer needs to find a source of inspiration. Some look deep down into their soul, others check out their environments, although traveling is another great idea. On the other hand, Bill Gekas’ daughter photos are reimaginations of famous paintings created by old master painters, such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Raphael.
The Buddhist Bug Project explores the doubts of an orange bug
After a stressful week it is time to have a few laughs during the weekend. Artist Anida Yoeu Ali dresses as an orange bug while exploring Cambodia’s urban and rural landscapes. It may make you laugh, but she is actually trying to find her true identity. Being torn between Buddhism and Islam is what drives the “The Buddhist Bug Project” forward.