Alice Koelle Photography

What Happened To The 9-Year-Old Smoking In Mary Ellen Mark's Photo?

The photographer, who died last month, has a famous portfolio of arresting images. Among them is a shot of two children in 1990. Amanda thought the photo shoot would change her life. It did not.

6 Things You Do That Drive Your Hairstylist Crazy

Chances are, you like your hairstylist. After all, you entrust your hair to this person every 6 to 8 weeks. So if you were doing something that was really getting on her nerves, you'd want to know about it, right? Your stylist might be too polite or worried about losing a customer to give it to you straight, but we have no such qualms. We asked the experts to reveal what clients often do that drives them nuts (and makes it harder for…

Instant Bright Eyes + A Giveaway

An advice & lifestyle blog written by a down-to-earth 30-something Pennsylvania girl with 4 chihuahuas and a great sense of sarcasm.

Find Out Your Face Shape Once and for All

What to wear for your family photos.

Today on studio 5 I talked about what to wear for your pictures. Hope this helps and thank you to all my darling clients for dressing so ...

10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Photographer

When selecting a wedding photographer, there are three important elements you should keep in mind: personality, the photographer’s style, and cost. The first two are related to character traits unique only to that person and cannot be copied. The third element fluctuates due to many different variables. Let’s talk about each in the order of importance. Personality First and most importantly are the character and personality…

3 Reasons to Learn Film Photography First

When starting out in any field, it’s important that you have a thorough knowledge of what you’re diving into. Photographers Jay P. Morgan and Kenneth Merrill from The Slanted Lens believe that before moving into the world of digital photography, you should get a feel for the roots of photography by learning to shoot film: [...]

10 Tips & Tricks for Better Portrait Photography

We love to look at stunning portraits. The subject may be our friend, family member, a model, or a perfect stranger. A well taken portrait tells us stories, creates some mystery or brings out some memories. Good portraits also reveal the true personality of someone. So how does a photographer capture a good portrait? Below [...]

Should We Retire "Street Photography" & Replace It With A Better Term?

The following rant is presented by a former student of Garry Winogrand who has continued to take candid photos of people in public places for over 40 years… or what some people call “street photography”. Street Photography—once a term to describe the kind of photos produced by the likes of Henri Cartier-Bresson, Garry Winogrand, Joel …

What is composite photography and how can it be used?

If a picture is worth 1,000 words, what can you do with 10? Learn about composite photography and what you can achieve by blending imagery.

Video: Tips for Doing Architecture Photography

Here are a few videos showcasing some architecture photography and tips for doing it.

Learning Photography in Black and White: Why It Helps

The advantage of black and white photography is more than just looking classic. It's about having better skills in photography as well.

Architectural Photography: 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid

To help you with your One Photo Challenge submissions, here are eight of the most frequent mishaps in architectural photography you should avoid.

Ways Still Life Photography Can Keep Your Skills Sharp

Here, we give you plenty of ideas for still life photography at home that you can do to exercise your photography skills and expand them!