Photo art

Photography has many tips and tricks of the trade used both by amateurs and famous photographers - the many uses of light, perspective, darkness, exposure, and many other bits are what makes beautiful pictures. All of that wouldn't come to one unified look without shadows though as they are what gives the image depth or in some cases, changes the view entirely. Also, they're free, they're everywhere, and there's no limit to what you can do with them if you have the know-how.

Mind-Blowing self portrait ideas · 1. Use fairy lights. 2. Shoot yourself in a mirror. 3. Look for reflective surfaces. 4. Make a diptych or triptych.

The secret to many a great photography website is great images. Beautiful images can trigger people to stick around your website, learn about your business or make a purchase. Yet many people worry that getting the photographs they need for their site will be costly, labor-intensive or both. We’ve checked with the experts and the news is good: with some cheap household items and a bit of creative energy, you can easily produce unexpected, artsy and interesting images, all on your own. Here…

CPC Portrait Awards is a monthly photo contest devoted to discovering and awarding the very best child portraits from all around the globe.

When Tony Luciani's mother was no longer able to look after herself, the Canadian-Italian artist took it upon himself to become her full-time caregiver. But instead of just taking care of her basic needs, Luciani decided to include his mother in his art so that she'd feel more productive.

A curated exhibition at the Robert Mann Gallery in New York this summer explores the approaches of 11 artists who take a needle and thread to photographs.

A new book charts 30 years of the fashion photographer’s work. Unapologetically commercial and famously unafraid to paint a picture of the fashion industry that is not always glossy, he proves that true cultural expression will never get old

Since the ancient Greeks, realism has been aspired by Western art lovers, but during the late 1960s and '70s the popularity of highly-realistic drawings reached its peak. Thus, Photorealism and Hyperrealism were born. These perspective drawing genres are still popular, and some artists master their technique so successfully that it becomes hard to tell an oil painting or a pencil drawing from a photograph. Bored Panda collected some of the best examples of this cool art and made a stunning…

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Presenting portrait photography in black and white colors has a unique and specific kind of art. These photographers express themselves more subtly, leaving the viewers to create their own emotions reflected from a more subjective point. We represent you some of the most astonishing black and white photos portraying beautiful…