In photography, the interplay between light and shadow creates a dynamic canvas that allows you to capture the emotional essence of a moment. One of the most compelling art movements that can be used in black & white photography is Expressionism, which evokes...
Ever wonder what BPSOP instructors do when they're not teaching? Since 2013 Brit Hammer has enjoyed working with Dutch astronaut André Kuipers on several big projects, including his new movie, Beyond: Ode to the Earth. For this feature-length film, Brit and her...
If you asked me for my #1 Pro Tip, it's this: simplify your scene. Put another way, don’t try to get everything in your shot. In Finding Beauty we look at how to do this. It's actually quite easy to learn. In one of the many case studies I take you to the Opera House...
When creating the course material for Beautiful Black & White, I wanted to make learning black & white photography easy and fun PLUS playfully look at four common myths. Common Myths of Black & White Photography Myth #1: Sunset and sunrise photos should...
In photography we strive to declutter our images. Anything that distracts from the intended subject must be pushed out of frame. Equally important is to be able to do this in-camera. So if you're cropping your photos, read on. Because once you know the secrets that...
Once you know the secrets that all good photographers know, you can see amazing photos hiding in plain sight. Explore new creative paths There are two main ways to create black & white images. The common method is to convert a color image in post-processing. This...
A new year and the chance for a new start. What will you focus on this year? Perhaps you will resolve to spend more time shooting? Perhaps you’ll venture into a new (to you) genre. Perhaps you will finally take a deep dive into your camera manual and fully master...
Many people have asked me how to continue editing and cataloging their images with Adobe’s Lightroom program when traveling. There are many things to consider when you are planning a photography trip and the ability to store and secure your photos is as important as...
The art of composition is full of rules; one of them being, “Don’t ‘bullseye’ your subject in the center of the frame”. Overly centered compositions are generally considered static and boring — the “Rule of Thirds” which we all learn early on, is a way to break the...