High Dynamic Range (HDR) Contest High Dynamic range photography or HDR as it is referred to is a great way to combine a series of multiple exposures and end up with a single image that represents the artists impression. An HDR image does not have to have that grungy feel,...
Last week we had a portfolio review on Photigy Live. It was not many people joined us on the hangout, but it was surprisingly many who watched us on photigy.com (we have Live video embed on a home page every time we do a broadcast) . Photographer's Portfolio Review Many...
Nikon D800E v.s Hasselblad H4D40 This is a second part of the test-review of Nikon D800E and hasselblad H4D40 cameras. Read the first part here: Nikon D800E v.s Hasselblad H4D40: Round One Third test, Overexposure and highlights recovery Here I've got an opposite situation with RAW converters: Phocus and...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Nikon D800E review v.s Hasselblad H4D40 review: the end of medium format superiority? Round One Why to compare 35mm and medium format DSLRs? For many years Medium Format DLSRs were separated from 35mm DSLR cameras by a huge gap in image quality and resolution (besides a price of course),...
Fashion Accessories and Jewelry Photography hangout, the video This week assignment was a "Fashion Accessories" shot, and below are the submissions. As you see, it was a really wide topic, and images vary from fancy woman's bags to a jewelry pieces. (more…)
By Alex Stepanov (www.astepanov.com) This article continues the conversation about image theft started in "Law and Order 101: Image theft examined and explained (Part one)" and "Law and Order 101: Image theft examined and explained (Part two)". If you have not had a chance to read the first two...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cell phone and HDR? You must be kidding! Yes, this is our first tutorial on how to shoot with iPhone. While working with Hasselblad, 4x5 Cambo and Canon cameras in studio, I still enjoy the world outside the studio. And I do this without taking any cameras with me. Oh...
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By Alex Stepanov (www.astepanov.com) This article continues the conversation about image theft started in "Law and Order 101: Image theft examined and explained (Part one)". If you have not had a chance to read the first part, may we recommend it to your attention, as it might help to understand...
This week assignment was: An Electronic device. Creative shot of any electronic device. We’d like to widen area of possible subjects, but the main rule is unchanged: it must be a creative shot. Even if you are a beginner and really want to learn at least how to shoot that...
Contest: It’s a Feeling - $350USD winner take all!!! We are glad to announce a new contest sponsored by one of our PHOTIGY.com team members, conceptual photographer Dave Nitsche. The theme of this contest is feeling and emotion. A lot of our focus on Photigy is based on commercial work with emotion,...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Finished image - perfume bottle image created with the "Easy Lightbox" setup Setting things up Every now and then, I get to shoot a translucent (or somewhat translucent) object that looks a lot better with the light shining through it - be it a...
This is a 25 minute jewelry photography tutorial, featuring BTS from one of our jewelry shots. The final image is below, as well as a few shots of the lighting setup, in case you need to look at them closely. However, the video should explain everything. The Final Image (more…)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Below is a tutorial in pictures. I believe that simple visual materials are a more understandable way to learn. Please give me your feedback on how useful or clear it is. I plan to create e-book and IPad Applications this way, so any advice is very welcomed:-) Before post-processing and...
Our first HDR post-processing contest is over (see the rules here), and I proud to announce our winners! Do not forget to check the video where I explain about the contest. FIRST PLACE: Larry Fisher Stunning and artistic work, the most dramatic and cool looking: ...
Many people asked me how we created this effect (some call it "HDR-ish", but there is not much from actual HDR in it). Let me and Alex Koloskov briefly explain here how this can be achieved. 1. The shooting technique The idea is simple: to slightly overexpose foreground and slightly...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many people asked me how we created this effect (some call it "HDR-ish", but there is not much from actual HDR in it). Let me, Alex Koloskov, briefly explain here how this can be achieved. 1. The shooting technique The idea is simple: to slightly overexpose the foreground and slightly underexpose...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Alex Stepanov(www.astepanov.com) Now folks, I am sure you have heard a good deal of those horrific stories where the images taken by say, photographer in Calgary all of a sudden turn up on...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This was our shot for a PHOTIGY Live assignment called "Funny Silverware". The result and BTS are below. I've decided to switch from boring tutorial-like BTS videos to a more interesting and funny hi-speed compilations. The final silverware shot Behind the scene video [photigy_video video_url="https://vimeo.com/44947375" group_id="1" title="Please Login or...
Our first post-production photography contest! Test your skill of processing HDRs. Everyone will use the same source, and the only difference will be a processing. Let's see who we'll create the most stunning and good looking HDR. The prizes came from c't Digital Photography Magazine, one of the most interesting magazines...