It can seem as if there is a parallel universe in the world of flowers and insects, one that can not be seen by natural means. This realm, revealed only by the use of ultraviolet light, can transform the your tired and ordinary backyard subjects into something otherworldly. All you […]
Travel photography is not just about taking snapshots, it’s about choosing a life of curiosity, exploration, wonder, and immersing yourself in the world around you. My wife and I have been fortunate enough to have travelled to many parts of the world capturing our adventures through photography. The work has […]
When I first started on my path as a ‘celebrity photographer’ 34 years ago, I was fascinated with how artists like Rembrandt and Caravaggio manipulated light, treating shadows with as much reverence as light itself. This inspired me to replicate the depth in my photographic portraits. My Elinchrom love-in started […]
Welcome to the seventh installment of our new monthly that highlights a different Elinchrom Light Shaper or Lighting Technique, with sample images (full length and cropped headshots) and lighting diagrams. All the images were photographed with the same model and outfit (standing in the same spot on the background – […]
Macro photographers can often control large components of their compositions, from choosing a different background to a dramatic lighting change with a flashlight and a flick of the wrist. All the world’s a stage, but a macro photographer’s theatre is often smaller than one square foot. While some strive to […]
Welcome to the sixth installment of our new monthly that highlights a different Elinchrom Light Shaper or Lighting Technique, with sample images (full length and cropped headshots) and lighting diagrams. All the images were photographed with the same model and outfit (standing in the same spot on the background – […]
Lights are the photographers’ brushesI think it was the first time I tried lighting in the studio I really fell in love with photography. Back then, it was the easiest and most basic portrait light, but I was blown away! All of a sudden, I could create images that looked […]
B&W film photography is gaining a new generation of sophisticated photographers who want the personal experience of making fine art B&W images. The drawback has been processing of B&W film relying on commercial labs. These labs are scarce and expensive and deny photographers the enjoyment of this magical process. Ansel […]
I have been fascinated by icebergs since I was a little boy living on the coast of Newfoundland. To this day, I am still in awe of their raw beauty, as each iceberg is unique like a snowflake. They are carved by the sunshine, rocks, and motion of the ocean, […]
Welcome to the fifth installment of our new monthly that highlights a different Elinchrom Light Shaper or Lighting Technique, with sample images (full length and cropped headshots) and lighting diagrams. All the images were photographed with the same model and outfit (standing in the same spot on the background – […]
