Photography

Celebrating Native American Filmmakers, Actors, and Visual Storytellers
March 8, 2024 | Filmmaking

Celebrating Native American Filmmakers, Actors, and Visual Storytellers

Native Americans have made countless contributions to our nation’s history of visual and performing art, especially in entertainment. However, in the history of Hollywood, Native Americans have often been stereotyped,…

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Point of View in Photography: 4 Examples
June 15, 2023 | Photography

Point of View in Photography: 4 Examples

In relation to photography, ‘point of view’ refers to the position the camera is in when viewing a scene. Are you laying on the ground, looking up at your subject?…

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Double Exposure “Spirit” Photography: 8 Examples from Famous Photographers
August 1, 2022 | Photography

Double Exposure “Spirit” Photography: 8 Examples from Famous Photographers

In the late 19th century, spirit photography became popular amongst individuals who believed spirits could be caught on camera. These images were created through double-exposure photography and experimentation, often using…

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Five Nature Photographers Everyone Should Know
December 6, 2019 | Photography

Five Nature Photographers Everyone Should Know

The awesome, majestic beauty of nature has given inspiration to photographers since the very beginning of the artform, no doubt evolved from centuries of paintings and drawings that drew upon…

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6 Great Online Photo Magazines 
November 29, 2019 | Photography

6 Great Online Photo Magazines 

The internet and social media have made the world of photography simultaneously a smaller and a much larger place, creating countless online communities of visual artists who may have never…

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Autumn Photography: 5 Tips for Capturing the Best Photos of Fall
October 11, 2019 | Photography

Autumn Photography: 5 Tips for Capturing the Best Photos of Fall

As summer starts to wind down and we embrace the cooler months, outdoor photographers tend to gear up. Autumn is arguably the favorite season for photographers due to ever-changing scenery,…

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5 Books on Photography Everyone Should Read
August 16, 2019 | Photography

5 Books on Photography Everyone Should Read

While there are plenty of YouTube tutorials and other digital media on every minutiae of photography, sometimes it helps to turn to good old-fashioned books. Whether it’s on equipment, fundamentals,…

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7 Tips To Make Your Food Photography Worthy of Instagram
August 2, 2019 | How To's

7 Tips To Make Your Food Photography Worthy of Instagram

If you’re not snapping pics of your food before eating it, chances are you know someone who does. But, unfortunately, not every food photographer is a good photographer. Here’s 7…

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The Cyanotype Process: What is Cyanotype Photography?
January 11, 2019 | Photography

The Cyanotype Process: What is Cyanotype Photography?

Recently, New York Film Academy-Los Angeles created a Cyanotype workshop for alumni at NYFA instructor Andrew Hall’s darkroom in downtown Los Angeles. Cyanotype is one of the oldest photographic processes…

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