Photography Techniques & Tips

Horizontal lines are everywhere. Look at the photo above or at any other photo you prefer. Now look at the upper and lower edges. Do you see them? Even the two borders

You may have seen a lot of stunning photography of landscapes in Iceland but the truth of the matter is that not all of the magic occurs in-camera. Post-processing is w

If you have ever tried to shoot in the direction of the sun or some other strong light source, then you have probably already noticed a weird effect occurring in some o

The Orton Effect was developed by Canadian photographer, Michael Orton. It adds a soft glow to photos and is usually applied when editing landscape photography. Origina

Would you like to know the secrets of photographing sunbursts? Any keen photographer will know this magical effect as the sun peers around an object in the foreground,

Finding your niche in photography can take some time. In the meanwhile, it’s a good idea to pick up your camera and experiment with different types of photography. There

Even if you are only a beginner photographer, chances are that you have already encountered or heard the words “HDR photography” at least a couple of times in your life

One of the questions that we always get asked during our workshops at Iceland Photo Tours is what the best aperture is for landscape photography. Unfortunately, it’s no

Let’s talk about exposure. It’s a concept that can be difficult to get your head around, particularly if you’ve already been confused by the numbers and jargon associat

As you start out in photography, you may begin to wonder about some of those beautiful smooth portraits that you sometimes see online. The background is beautifully blu

There may be times when you'll see a wonderful scene, though what you'll end up capturing won't even come close to what you may have witnessed in that moment. This is s

Almost all new photographers list getting better at composition as something that they struggle with. That makes a lot of sense and unfortunately, composition is one of

As a landscape photographer, wouldn’t it be nice if you could experience hours upon hours of sunrises and sunsets in Iceland, before dipping into a bit of darkness with

I want you to think of your favourite photograph. It can be one that you’ve taken or one that you’ve seen elsewhere. Picture it in your mind for just a moment. Got it?

More often than not we consider photography to be a two-dimensional medium. Our images are viewed on our computer screens and smartphones simply as “pictures”. Each pho

Isolating a person against a black background creates a dynamic portrait. When you’re looking for portrait photography ideas, there are none more simple and effective t

They say that the eyes are like windows to the soul. That’s one of the reasons why portrait photography can be so fascinating. The best portraits in the world convey mu

Photographers love to capture images with soft, out-of-focus backgrounds and a sharp subject. This effect can attract a viewer's attention to the most important element

Of all the editing tools at our disposal, across a wide range of software for post-processing, there’s likely not one that has bailed many a landscape photographer out

In just a few short years, the fantastic medium of artistic self expression we know as photography will celebrate its 200th birthday. Two hundred amazing years worth of