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Here are some ideas to increase your photographic skills during the winter months and create some cool photographs in the process! Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen, New York Long exposures in the daytime – this technique will affect any kind of motion in the image. You can use it make flowing water look like…

Sandhill Cranes, Platte River, Nebraska Wildlife Photography appeals to photographers for many reasons – here are a few: Wildlife Photography allows us to return to our “Caveman state”, which brings us back to that age-old interaction with nature – rivers, wild oceans, phenomena like the northern lights, and of course wild animals. Instead of hunting…

A theme is a concept or idea that is used as the central focus for a photograph or a series of photographs. A theme can be a great way to jump-start your creativity or expand the boundaries of your photography by trying new genres. The key is to pick a theme and “complete the assignment”,…

With so many activities happening during the summer months, it’s the perfect time to go out with your camera! Here is a list of ideas/locations to include on your summer photography list: The local Farmers Market – photograph all the vibrant colors of fresh produce on display A County or state fair – from carnival…

As WPS Founder and Director E. David Luria has often said, “…It’s the photographer who makes the image. We firmly believe you can take a good or bad picture with ANY camera!” Most people think that to be a good photographer, you need to have the latest and greatest gear. In reality, if you don’t have…

All photography requires a point of view. The phrase “point of view” in photography simply means the position from which the camera captures the scene. Are you above the subject, looking down? Are you below the subject, looking up? How close are you to the subject? Is there anything between you and the subject? Every…

Subject selection is the process of choosing certain people, places, or things that appropriately fit a given photography task Subject selection as a skill gives you the ability to master that process, no matter what genre of photography may be preferred. Subject selection is a necessary skill to be able to recognize scenes that are…

  The subject is the essence of a photograph. Granted, many other elements go into making a successful image, but a great subject – or a mundane subject presented in an unusual way is essential. There are many treatments that can be used to select and accentuate the subject in your image: Where you place…

Limitations can be a catalyst for unleashing creative expression and pushing creative boundaries. It compels you to explore beyond the obvious and discover new ways to capture a scene. LImitations are a condition for the creation of true art. In photography, the adage “Less is More” can be applied in many different ways: It can…