Author: Pete DeMarco
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Creative Long Exposure Photography: Quick Guide
iPhone vs Pro Camera: Long Exposure Waterfall Can you guess which photo of this waterfall was taken with my phone and which was my pro camera? I took one with my iPhone 13 Pro ($1,000) and the other with my Sony A7iii ($2,000), Tamron 70-300mm lens ($500), and an ND 6-stop filter ($60 – filter buying guide below). Both…
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Last Village in Singapore: Photographing Kampong Lorong Buangkok
In this episode, I explore Singapore’s last village: Kampong Lorong Buangkok. Along the way, I talk to tourists and locals to find out why people are flocking to this cluster of old houses. Then, I head up into a high rise to photograph Singapore’s striking architectural anomaly. The village was founded in 1956 when Mr.…
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[Workshop] How to Make Your Own Photo Book with Louis Lim
Join professional book-maker Louis Lim in exploring ideas on making photo books. In this free interactive workshop over Zoom, you’ll learn the various possibilities in creating a photo book such as: design, image sequencing, paper, binding, and options for publishing. Louis will also cover why it is still relevant to create photo books, and the…
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How to Add Depth to a Photo (Marc Adamus’ Tip)
“A flat photo is a great photo!” said no photographer ever. Whether you paint, draw, or take photos, you’ve probably tried to add depth and dimension to your art, especially if you’re a landscape photographer. There are a number of techniques you can use to add depth to an image. Photo blogs and books are…
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[Interview] The Sajin: Korean Photography Podcast With Jason Teale
In October of 2020, I was a guest on Jason Teale’s entertaining and informative new podcast about photography in Korea, The Sajin. We had a blast talking all things image making in Korea. The Sajin: Episode 7 – Pete DeMarco Here are a few of Jason’s questions I answered: What brought me to Asia? Did…
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The Art of Light Trail Photography (In Singapore)
In this tutorial, I share my tips for taking better light trail photos.
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6 Best Books About Creativity For Photographers (Not About Photography)
Reading books about creativity are a great way to improve your photography. Here are my favorites.
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How To Stay Creative In Good Times & Bad
None of us know what will happen. Don’t spend time worrying about it. Make the most beautiful thing you can. Try to do that every day. That’s it. – Laurie Anderson These days I haven’t been very motivated to pick up my camera. The news is filled with more fear, hate, and confusion than ever.…
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7 Common Urban Night Photography Questions Answered
Taking night photos of cityscapes and architecture doesn’t have to be difficult. Just follow these practical tips.
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How to Increase Sharpness With Depth of Field
Depth of Field (DoF) is an extremely important concept every photographer should know. Whether you want to blur the background in your photos or have everything in focus, it’s one of the keys to creating stunning images, and is often misunderstood by both beginner and more advanced photographers alike. The Myth of F/8 If you’ve…
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How to Enhance a Sunset in Lightroom: Korean Landscape Photo Edit
Sunrise and sunset are the worst times of day. If that were true, you wouldn’t see so many people taking pictures of these colorful displays of light, especially landscape photographers. You can take your sunset photos one step further by editing them in Adobe Lightroom. In this video, recorded live, Jason Teale and I edit…
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Hong Kong Night Photography MeetUp
Do you like night photography? Then let’s meet up! Join photographers Peter Stewart, Julien ‘Beboy’ Grondin, Coolbiere, and Pete DeMarco on June 5th, 2019, at the Harbour City Ocean Terminal Viewing Deck in Hong Kong. Sign up for our free event on EventBrite or via Facebook. Photo Event Details When? June 5th, 2019 What time?…
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What’s The Best Travel Tripod?
Tripods are the piece of gear photographers love to hate, especially when they travel. What’s to like about carrying metal sticks? Yet a compact, lightweight, sturdy, and affordable travel tripod forms the foundation of any photographer’s kit. Tripods are also one of the most misunderstood pieces of gear. Are they necessary? What should you look…
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High ISO Tip: Hong Kong Night Photography
Any photo tour of Hong Kong wouldn’t be complete without a shot of one of the local junk boats against a brightly lit skyline. The iconic Chinese junk, from the word ‘jong’ in old Javanese meaning boat, has been around for over a thousand years. When framed against HK’s ultra-modern skyline, it makes for a…
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How to Take Super Sharp Photos With Live View
Have you ever bought a new lens just to take sharper landscape photographs? Stop wasting your money. Seriously, you’re doing it wrong. If you’re like me, you spent loads of cash to get the best gear, only to find your photos are just as blurry as before. Or worse, you weren’t using your gear correctly.…
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Postcard From Vietnam: Shot On iPhone
What’s it like to take travel photos with a smartphone? I tested the iPhone X camera on a recent trip to Vietnam. Rather than use the dedicated iPhone camera, I mostly shot with the free Adobe Lightroom CC app camera. Here is a photo essay of my trip, along with a look at how I…
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How to Take Better Travel Photos [Webinar Replay]
Are you frustrated with your travel photos? If you struggle to approach people to photograph, capture the right moment, or find the perfect light, then help is here. In this video, French travel photographer and founder of Pics of Asia photo tours, Etienne Bossot, shares his tips to take better travel photos. We also introduce…
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Lost Tribes of The Omo: Striking Portraits From Ethiopia’s Vanishing Valley
“Maybe we will die. The river keeps us alive.” A Kwegu tribesman from Ehiopia’s Lower Omo Valley asks disconcertingly, “If the fish are gone, what will we feed the children?” To say the heritage and livelihood of one Africa’s richest cultures is under threat is not an exaggeration. It’s a stark reality. A friend of…
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5 Essential Travel Photography Tips (for Vietnam)
Expert photography guide, Etienne Bossot, shares his insider tips to photographing one of South East Asia’s most enchanting photo destinations.
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77 Actionable Photography Goals To Inspire You In 2021
Photography goals are useless. You can’t force creativity. It’s only possible to create great work when your muse inspires you! At least that’s what I used to think. The truth is, action leads to inspiration, not the other way around. The Ultimate List of Photography Goals How To Set SMART Goals Overcoming Resistance Beyond Goals:…
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My Year In Pictures 2018
Author Julia Cameron once said, “Serious art is born from serious play.” The photographs I’m most proud have always been the ones I took during peak experiences. So at the start of 2018 I decided my mantra for the year would be to play more. I gave myself permission to do more of the things…
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My Journey From Teacher To Photographer
What would you do if money were no object? If you answered travel and take photos, then you’re not alone. It’s my dream too. In 2016 I quit my day job to escape the 9 to 5 and pursue my passion. I’ve been self-employed since then. My path has not been a typical one though.…
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5 Questions To Ask Before Pressing The Shutter
“My photos are boring.” Whenever I lead a photography workshop or tour, there’s always at least one frustrated photographer who laments about not being able to capture what they see. If you feel the same, you’re probably not asking yourself the right questions. To simply snap a shot because something looks nice is not enough.…
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Giveaway Winners List: Sony Camera & Adobe CC Membership!
Whenever I see a giveaways advertised I always wonder if anyone really won. Here is the list of winners of our Sony a6000 Camera Giveaway. Sony a6000 Camera – Priscilla Munoz (Florida, USA) 1-Year Adobe CC Membership (Photoshop + Lightroom) – Debbie Hicks (Canada) One-to-One Coaching Session – Jennifer Vautrin, Brian Neu, John Mylett, Mel Shaw…
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5 Environmental Portrait Tips Every Photographer Should Know
Do you want to tell a deeper story in your photos? As someone who shoots primarily landscapes, I sometimes get this voice in my head that my landscape feels empty. The answer could be to create an environmental portrait. That’s exactly what I did when photographing the Kuala Lumpur skyline against the old wooden houses…
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BIG Camera Giveaway: Win a Sony a6000! [Expired]
Do you want a new camera? Enter our giveaway now (ends 3/31/2018) for a chance to win a brand new Sony a6000 digital camera with lens. There are a bunch of other prizes too. You can win a 1-year subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan (includes Photoshop & Lightroom), 1-to-1 photo coaching, or a…
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How to Get Royalty Free Music for Your Videos
Are you creating a slide show video with your photos and wanting some great music to go with it? You’ll want to make sure you’re not breaking any copyright by using songs illegally. Make sure you’re not doing anything illegal and use royalty free music. Using music you don’t have permission to use could get…
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How to Make a Video With Pictures and Music
Being a photographer, I sometimes get jealous of video. It’s not that I don’t love photography. The still image is one of the most powerful forms of art and communication. Video though has the potential to connect on a much deeper level. Not only does video allow you to “move” your pictures, you have the…
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Splice Video Editor App Review
If you’re looking for an amazing iPhone video editing app, look no further than Splice by GoPro. At first I was put off from downloading this app because it’s made by GoPro. It’s not that I don’t like the company, I just don’t own a GoPro (at least not yet), and I don’t think of…
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Dabbling Gets You NOWHERE: Chase Jarvis Advises Jason Teale
“I’m doing everything to get noticed, but it’s not working,” said photographer Jason Teale to creative guru Chase Jarvis. Then Jarvis gave Jason a brutally honest schooling on the reality of making it as a creative in the world today. In short, his advice was similar to what we’ve all heard before. Work hard. Be…
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