Creative ways to capture photos of water
Featuring water in your landscape photos can give really interesting perspectives and enhance the colours of the landscape in the image, just like this example by Katharina R. Remember to treat the water line in a landscape photo in the same way you would the horizon; avoid having the water line run dead centre horizontally in […]
The best of: cats and dogs
Even if you’re not into selfies, everyone loves taking photos of their cats and dogs (cat / dog selfies!). However, they can be tricky subjects, they often don’t like to stay still or move the moment you reach for the camera. Using the burst shoot mode on your camera is a must for difficult subjects […]
5 basic tips to improve your photos
There are a few quick and easy things that anyone can do to improve their mobile photography in an instant. Clean the lens Your phone spends a lot of time in your pocket or bag getting dirty. Grease, dirt and fingers prints on your lens will affect the quality of your photos. It’s a simple […]
Scoopshot becomes Uber for photographers
We already have 1,800 accredited professional photographers in 55 countries and you can become one of them. Image buyers from around the world tap into this community on demand. Much like Uber, Scoopshot is looking to revolutionize the world of stock photography and become everyone’s private photographer. We are now focused on connecting professional photographers […]
Photography Tips: Focus on Focusing
Sometimes photos are clearly blurry and out of focus, or, in many cases, photos are reasonably sharp, but could be crisper. If you’re seeking perfection, or just want to sharpen your technique, employ these techniques to get the best possible results with your photos as crisp as possible. Scoopshooter: Prae Pornapat The basics One of the main reasons that photos […]
6 Tips to Add Depth to Landscape Photos
We see in 3D, whereas cameras only see the world in two dimensions, which is why when you take a photo the result can be disappointing — especially landscape photography. There are some tips and tricks to create a 3D look and add more depth to your landscape photographs. 1. Converging lines In reality these […]
5 Top Travel Photography Tips
If there’s one time of year you’re bound to take photos it’s while on vacation. To turn those picture perfect landmarks and landscapes into postcard worthy photos, here are a few tips and tricks to help you improve your travel photography. 1. Create a photo story Using a series of frames you can create a photo […]
Getting to know our Scoopshooters: Narek Hovas
Continuing our series, getting to know more about our Scoopshooters, we spoke to Narek Hovas, a photography lover who had some seriously good handy tips and tricks to pass on! Hi Narek, tell us a little about yourself? I am a 24 year old photographer from Armenia. I am also a tennis player and a huge nature-lover. I enjoy […]
Channel Your Inner Minimalist
Minimalism is subjective, but it can be summed up as something that screams simplicity. If you believe that less is more, this is the style for you. Love it or hate it, without getting too arty farty, here are some minimalist photos that will inspire tranquility, channel your inner minimalist and make you want to say namaste. […]
Pro-photographer J. Tyge O’Donnell – This is Vegas Baby
As part of our amateur to pro series we spoke to J. Tyge O’Donnell. He was inspired to pick up a camera by his father who, by the time he came along, was a retired World War II Marine Combat photographer, best known for his post-atomic photographs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. So Tyge, tells us a bit about yourself! What […]