Stock Photography Articles and Tips

In part 1 I discusssed the artistry behind landscape photography. Before I start on the technique, I'll say a little about micro landscapes. Micro landscapes are pretty much as the name would suggest, landscapes on a small scale. This could be a detail shot of a small area or perhaps even a macro image showing the minute details in a very small scene, maybe showing the habitat of an insect or other small animal. Read more»

There was a vogue a few years ago, which seemed to coincide with a general surge in the popularity of a certain maker of square filters, for using ever more outlandish combinations of filter effects. Read more»

Digital Photography has provided a unique opportunity for experimentation and trial shots without the time and expense of processing before we see the results. This article describes a new method of taking pictures using the parallax effect and image stitching to give improved depth perception in 2d images. Please see also ...search ... 3d effect on the Shutterpoint website. Read more»

When you're driving through the mountains somewhere, and you notice a car parked half off the road and some guy leaning to the left to avoid a branch with his SLR camera with a long lens, in the act of focusing, you've met me. I do this because, to me, a trip isn't fulfilling unless I've preserved that beauty for posterity. I'd like to share some of the techniques that make scenic photography such a wonderful artform - simple, yet elegant. Read more»

Wondering about the best way to get aorund in the winter woods for taking pictures? Here's a comprehensive article on choosing snowshoes and going snowshoeing. Read more»

Comprehensive basics on photographing the winter landscape - and staying comfortable while you're there. Read more»