You’ve probably seen them on Facebook or a real estate website. They are those cool, interactive pictures you can click and drag. They let you see everything around you. These are 360 photos, and they are easier to create than you might think. Taking a traditional photo captures a single moment from one viewpoint. But a 360 photo, or 360° photo, puts you right in the middle of the scene. In this blog post, we’ll show you exactly how to take 360 photos using your phone camera or a special 360 degree camera. We will look at different methods, from simple apps to high-quality gear. By the end, you’ll be ready to capture your own amazing, immersive content. What Exactly Is a 360 Photo? Think of a 360 photo as a complete sphere of an image. Instead of just a flat rectangle, it wraps all around you. It captures the view from every single direction, recording the entire scene. This spherical image lets you look around as if you were standing where the camera was.… Continue reading How to Take 360 Photos with Different Types of Cameras

Bokeh. Have you heard this term used in conversations while looking at a photo, listened while someone proclaimed that the bokeh in a photo was good or bad, but you’ve been too embarrassed to ask just what it is? Its something every photographer should understand because it affects your image. And whether you know it or not, you’ve probably evaluated the bokeh in your own photos. Well hide your shame no longer. After reading this article, you will be able to hold your head high and raise your nose as you talk about the bokeh in your next photo. Table Of Contents: What is Bokeh? Camera Lens Factors Camera Type Factors Interplay Between Lens and Camera Examples of Bokeh Common Mistakes When Trying to Achieve Good Bokeh Causes of Bad Bokeh in a Lens Fixing Bad Bokeh Using Bad Bokeh Creatively I’m on a budget.… Continue reading Understanding Bokeh in Photography: A Complete Guide

Imagine a photograph where time and space seem to bend and warp, creating surreal, elongated images that defy reality.  This is the world of slit scan photography, a fascinating technique that has captivated artists, filmmakers, and scientists for decades. Slit scan photography is a unique method that captures motion over time, resulting in images that appear stretched or distorted. This technique first gained prominence in the nineteen sixties, most notably in Stanley Kubrick’s iconic film two thousand and one A Space Odyssey.  The mesmerizing Stargate sequence in that film was created using slit scan photography, introducing audiences to its mind-bending visual effects. Slit scan photography is a captivating and unconventional technique that produces striking, abstract images that defy traditional photography. This method involves capturing a scene or subject through a narrow slit, which moves across the image sensor or film, creating a unique, distorted representation of reality. ​ History Slit scan photography has a rich and fascinating history that spans over a century, with roots in early scientific and astronomical photography.… Continue reading Slit Scan Photography: How to do it and What can You Achieve