Holidays

Tips for Better Photographs - Father's Day Photos
Here's a really great father-and-son photo. While not every Dad can ride a unicycle, NYI student L. Wildman took advantage of strong side lighting and used the panning technique to record this exciting photograph. Think about how…

Halloween Photography: Tips for Better Halloween Photographs from NYIP
October is a great month to take pictures. The humid hazy days of summer have given way to crisp cool days with clear air and bright blue skies. The perfect combination for sparkling photographs! The sun is lower in the sky, providing…

Fireworks Photography: Fireworks Photography Tips from New York Institute of Photography
The 4th of July is one of our favorite holidays at the New York Institute of Photography. It marks the United States of America's founding, dated by the…

Fireworks Photography - Tips for Great Fireworks Photographs from NYIP
A skyrocket takes time from the moment it's launched until the last burst of its color fades. As the rocket sails skyward, the crowd has time to exclaim "Ooh!" Then as it explodes in a burst of trails of color, the crowd has time to…

Tips on Digital Photography - July 4th Fireworks
I was recently asked to photograph a local fireworks display. No problem, I thought, I love fireworks and I've shot enough of them to feel absolutely confident that I could provide the client with some great…

Tips for Better Photographs - Backyard Fireworks Photo Tips from NYIP
According to records compiled by the American Pyrotechnics Association, only 8 states completely ban consumer fireworks. Of the other 42, 4 allow only sparklers and novelties, 20 allow "safe and sane" fireworks, and 18 allow nearly all…

How to Take Great Photos of Holiday Lights
There are some photographic subjects where it makes little difference whether you use a digital camera or a film-based model to capture the image. The colors and warm glow of holiday lights is not one of them. If you're not careful, you…

Thanksgiving Photography Tips for Better Thanksgiving Photographs
When the Pilgrims gathered in 1621 to give thanks for the blessing of the past year, the seeds of Thanksgiving were planted, and in 1789, President George Washington declared it a National Holiday. We've celebrated this uniquely…