Technology Explained, Practice
Daniela Bowker
Resolution and pixels and image quality! Oh my! ...

When you hear the term 'high-res' thrown about with such abandon when it comes to images for web use, have you ever stopped to think just how big or how high quality and image meant for the web needs to be?

Resolution and pixels and image quality! Oh my! Saving images for the web
Feature Articles, Photography Theory
Haje Jan Kamps
Low-contrast photographs don't have to be boring

There's an assumption that high-contrast images are more dynamic, more compelling, more inviting. Have a go at some low-contrast photography. You might surprise yourself with the results.

Low-contrast photographs don't have to be boring
Feature Articles, Theory
Daniela Bowker
Seeking balance in your photos

Balance doesn't mean symmetry; it means an internal consistency and tension within your photos. And it's a vital element of composition. 

Seeking balance in your photos
Feature Articles, Photography Theory
Haje Jan Kamps
Training your photographic luck

Great photos might be down to a little bit of luck, but most of that 'luck' you make yourself. Don't believe us? Read on...

Training your photographic luck
Feature Articles, Practice
Daniela Bowker
The ups and downs and ins and outs of ...

Photographing buildings doesn't have to mean wide-angle lenses and fretting about correcting for the keystone effect. Any lens, and angle. Don't believe us? Let us show you!

The ups and downs and ins and outs of photographing buildings

coachelle

10 funky fisheyes

The Gas Company Tower by Metal Man (Michael Chen)

Recently, we posted an article on the use of a fisheye as an everyday lens. While writing that article, I came across some amazing photos that are perfect examples of how a fisheye lens can make your images stand out far above the rest. If you’re thinking about buying one, or perhaps borrowing a friend’s, then take a peek at these photos for some fisheye inspiration.

1 – The Gas Company Tower

The Gas Company Tower by Metal Man (Michael Chen)

2 – The Shelby Street Bridge

The Shelby Street Bridge by joshunter (Josh Hunter)

3 – Office: Want Otso’s job?

Office: Want Otso's job? by wili_hybrid (Ville Miettinen)

4 – Dan Deacon @ Coachelle 2008

Dan Deacon @ Coachelle 2008 by Mick 0

5 – Under the birches

Under the birches by taivasalla (Niklas Sjoblom)

6 – La Fontaine des Mers – Instax Windows

La Fontaine des Mers - Instax Windows by Slightlynorth (Shawn McClung)

7 – Washing Time!

Washing Time! by Zak Milofsky

8 – HDR IR A look up

HDR IR A look up by Lone Primate

9 – Going down

Going down by Potyike

10 – Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum by wokka

All photos used in this article are used as ‘fair dealing‘. If you have strong reservations against your photos appearing on Small Aperture, please contact us, and we’ll get them taken down. Please support the artists creating these photos by clicking on the photos to take a closer look at their work!