10 Inspirational Photographers | Tuesdays with Lauri

Inspiration is very important to me when I try to come up with new concepts and ideas for my photos. Sometimes taking a look at other photographers and their work can do the trick. That is why, this week, I decided to compile a list of seven great photographers that have inspired me in the past, and will also hopefully inspire you.

When Mother Nature and Photoshop Collide | Wildlife Composites by John Wilhelm

Many of us photographers love to shoot, but really loathe the post processing. Being in front of a glaring computer screen, editing for hours upon endless hours seems torturous for some. For John Wilhelm, a self proclaimed, “Photoholic,” the process from image to Photoshop to final product takes about 5 hours per photo and is so addicting that he goes through withdraws if he doesn’t go through the process for more than 2-3 days.

Model: An Open Letter to New Photographers

Jen Brook, a Model, has written an open letter to new photographers in the hope of educating them on shooting with models. I found all of the points she made in her article worthwhile and important to think of. The best part is that this is not just for new photographers, there are many experienced photographers who could learn a thing or two from this open letter.

Weekly Photography Analysis and Breakdown 1

Lauri Laukkanen, a young Finnish photographer, is kicking off a new weekly article series called: “ANALYZE IT!” Every week he will be looking at a photograph, and breaking it down to different key-components that make the image standout from the rest. And finally, after analyzing the photo, he will use the gathered information and try to recreate the photograph as well as he can.