Scanning artwork certainly has its advantages, but it also has its limitations. Brushstrokes can benefit from a more unidirectional light source. Photographing in a controlled environment allows for fine-tuning of texture and shadows. Until the past few years, photographing artwork required either a larger sensor or stitching together multiple shots to get printable resolution. With the advent of pixel shift technology in full frame cameras, medium and some larger artwork can be reproduced allowing for better workflow and hence, better value....

Long before I decided to start shooting portraits, I was asked to photography people. Friends, family, their friends, and their friends. At the time, I wasn’t interested in photographing people, and didn’t really have much idea how to go about getting great photos of people. I usually declined and deferred to people who knew what they were doing. But it’s a valuable skill to learn. In this video, photographer Joe Edelman shows us how to get great casual portraits and headshots using very minimal kit....

Most of the photographers avoid direct sunlight when taking outdoor portraits, especially if the Sun is the only light source. However, you can turn the harsh sunlight into your advantage, and use it as a key light. Jay P. Morgan picked up his camera to show us how to do it, and ended up with some interesting shots using only the light coming from the Sun. Jay and his crew shot in Bombay Beach, CA....

The Huawei P50 Pocket design has been confirmed via a photoshoot The Huawei P50 Pocket design has been confirmed via a photoshoot That being said, some far more interesting images appeared on Twitter. Ishan Agarwal shared images from harper’s Bazaar China shoot with the Chinese actress Guan Xiao Tong. These images are… well, far more revealing. We’re seeing the phone’s final design here, and we can also see it from several different angles....

They say a photo speaks more than a thousand words. And when it comes to first impressions in online dating, there isn’t much room for words. So, your photos will speak for you. Folks at Skylum conducted an interesting survey to find out more about the importance of photos in online dating. The results give us more information and an interesting insight into how photos affect your decision to swipe left or right....