Fun Stuff for Photographers

Hands on with a Photographer and his Topaz Clarity Plugin

By: George Delgado on November 15 2013.

If there's one word for what Topaz software does for my photography it would be "Wow!" My name is George Delgado, and I'm a PPA Certified Professional Photographer. My "day…
“Oh, Beautiful” Photo Competition Winners

By: NYIP Staff on November 12 2013.

This summer, the New York Institute of Photography took to Facebook to announce the 2013 “Oh, Beautiful” Photo Competition. The photo contest was open to the public, and officially opened…
What Cinema History Can Teach Us About Filmmaking

By: Adam Waltner on October 16 2013.

I often meet young filmmakers who are interested in getting into the cinematic medium but are unsure how to…
Silk Purses and Sow’s Ears

By: Tom Miles on October 1 2013.

Since NYIP articles are read by a wide range of people, I've had to pick my terminology very carefully for this post. I'm sure many of you know what I'm…
Brighten Your Product Photography with Bounced Light

By: Diane Gilleland on September 24 2013.

Whether you're shooting indoors or out, most small-product photos can benefit from a little bounced light. In photography terms, "bouncing" simply means placing a reflective surface in the path of…
Using a Video Light to Enhance Your Nighttime Photography

on August 19 2013.

Now that many DSLR cameras allow you to photograph at high ISOs with less grain or noise, you can take advantage of a more cinematic look to your photos. I…
Five Easy Ways to Jumpstart Your Photography Presence Online

By: Evgeny Tchebotarev on July 23 2013.

It’s no secret that photos are probably the most powerful medium known to humans. In just the past few years, photography as a hobby has exploded, putting technology in hands…
Are Workshops Worth the Price of Admission?

By: Evgeny Tchebotarev on June 26 2013.

Let's face it, photography is a pretty addictive hobby. You start with a camera and a few lenses, and then get into a world where you need an L-plate, remote…
Concert Photography Tips

By: Naomi Whatley Sharek on May 2 2013.

When Naomi Whatley-Sharek, a student in one of our photography classes, contact us she politely asked if we could help…
Picture of the Month He's Safe

By: NYIP Staff on March 16 2013.

Photo by NYIP Graduate Jason L. Jones It's 30 degrees Fahrenheit here in New York as I write this…