During my recent visit to Georgia and South Carolina, I knew I had to capture a quintessential southern style shot of a road lined with Oaks, dripping in Spanish Moss. After a bit of research I found Wormsloe Plantation, right in Savannah Georgia. This drive is right near the main gate and there is a $10 fee per person, even if you just want to take photos of the ro[...]
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Getting Started with Dance Photography
Having recently done an in studio dance shoot, I can say without hesitation that dance photography will test your creativity and lighting prowess. If photographing on location, dance photography can be done with great success using little more than one light or no lights at all. The location allows you to juxtapose the softness or edginess of a pose against the dancer[...]
Kelby Training Review
Having explored a great number of videos on Kelby Training for over three months now, I think it's time that I post a brief review of the site and make suggestions to those that are considering joining. On the plus side, Kelby Training offers a month to month subscription which lowers your level of commitment and allows you to try it out at a relatively low cost of $2[...]
Architecture Photography in Toronto - Exteriors
If you're visiting Toronto with a plan in mind to take some Architecture or Cityscape type shots, there's certainly no shortage of spots to keep you occupied. Given that we're located in the Toronto area, I've done my fair share of exploration of various parts of the city and taken lots of photos along the way. This post will therefore cover some of the my favourite a[...]
HDR, It Doesn't Make You A Bad Photograher
As I comb through various forums on architecture or landscape photography, a recurring question keeps popping up: "Is it technically bad to use HDR?". The reason this question exists in the first place is that over time a certain stigma has gotten attached to HDR because of people recklessly abusing it. Photography sites are absolutely littered with over processed, un[...]