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Jillian White

Jillian White

Photographer & Blogger. Beer enthusiast. Hipster-friendly vegan bacon specialist. Professional coffee lover. Wannabe food evangelist.

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Using Natural Reflectors for Street Portraits

Using Natural Reflectors for Street Portraits

Have you ever wanted to take beautiful street portraits with natural light? Well, you can! Using natural reflectors is a...

Exploring the World of Unique Street Art

Exploring the World of Unique Street Art

Are you looking for something unique to capture with your lens? Street art is an ever-evolving form of art that is...

Capturing Geometric Shapes

Capturing Geometric Shapes

Geometric shapes are some of the most fundamental components of photography. They provide a sense of structure and order, ...

Sharpening Black and White Images

Sharpening Black and White Images

When it comes to post-processing photographs, sharpening black and white images can make all the difference in producing...

Using Available Light for Street Portraits

Using Available Light for Street Portraits

Street portraits are a great way to capture the spirit of a place and its people. Capturing these moments in available...

Capturing Reflections: An Introduction to Abstract Street Photography

Capturing Reflections: An Introduction to Abstract Street Photography

Capturing reflections is an art form that has been around for centuries, but has recently gained a renewed appreciation...

Choosing the Right Angle for Street Art Photography

Choosing the Right Angle for Street Art Photography

Street art photography is a unique and captivating form of art, and when done right, can be stunningly beautiful....

Understanding Framing Composition Techniques for Urban Settings

Understanding Framing Composition Techniques for Urban Settings

When it comes to urban photography, understanding framing composition techniques is essential for creating stunning...

Symbols in Images: Using Visual Language to Tell Stories

Symbols in Images: Using Visual Language to Tell Stories

As a visual artist, you know that images can be much more than just a way to capture a moment in time. Symbols in images...

Shutter Speed Settings - Tips and Techniques for Urban Settings

Shutter Speed Settings - Tips and Techniques for Urban Settings

If you're a photographer looking to up your game and take stunning photos in urban settings, understanding shutter speed...

Playing with Shadows and Highlights

Playing with Shadows and Highlights

Have you ever wanted to get the perfect shot with shadows and highlights? Capturing the perfect balance between the two...

Adding Atmosphere to Your Images in Post-Processing

Adding Atmosphere to Your Images in Post-Processing

Are you a street art photographer looking for ways to add atmosphere to your images in post-processing? If so, you've...

Retouching Skin in Street Portraits: A Comprehensive Guide

Retouching Skin in Street Portraits: A Comprehensive Guide

Street portrait photography is an art form that captures the beauty of humanity. Capturing people in a candid and natural ...

Capture Everyday Life: Documentary Street Photography

Capture Everyday Life: Documentary Street Photography

Capturing everyday life is a fascinating way to document the world around you. Whether it's capturing candid moments of...

Retouching graffiti artwork in post-processing

Retouching graffiti artwork in post-processing

Capturing the beauty of street art can be a challenging task for photographers. Whether it's a graffiti mural on the side ...

Capturing Emotion and Atmosphere in Street Photography

Capturing Emotion and Atmosphere in Street Photography

Street photography is an art form with a long-standing tradition of capturing emotion and atmosphere. It’s a way for...

Adding Context to Your Images: A Street Art Photography Guide

Adding Context to Your Images: A Street Art Photography Guide

Are you looking for a way to capture the beauty and vibrancy of street art photography? Adding context to your images can ...

Using Flash for Street Portraits

Using Flash for Street Portraits

When it comes to street portrait photography, flash is a tool that can be incredibly useful. It can help create dramatic, ...

Using Vignettes in Street Portraits

Using Vignettes in Street Portraits

Street portrait photography is a unique and powerful way to capture the beauty of everyday life. From candid moments to...

Combining Flash and Ambient Light: A Primer for Night or Black and White Photography

Combining Flash and Ambient Light: A Primer for Night or Black and White Photography

For photographers looking to take stunning night or black and white photos, combining flash and ambient light is an...

Street Art Photography: Using Ambient Light

Street Art Photography: Using Ambient Light

Street art photography is an art form that requires creative and technical ability to capture the beauty of street art....

Enhancing Texture and Contrast in Black and White Images

Enhancing Texture and Contrast in Black and White Images

Black and white photography has long been a popular medium for capturing stunning images. From the hauntingly beautiful...

Using Artificial Light - Tips and Techniques for Urban Settings

Using Artificial Light - Tips and Techniques for Urban Settings

As an urban dweller, you may find yourself in search of a lighting solution that is both stylish and practical....

Capturing Interesting Stories

Capturing Interesting Stories

Documentary street photography is one of the most powerful and captivating forms of visual storytelling. It captures...

Capturing Irony and Humor in Conceptual Street Photography

Capturing Irony and Humor in Conceptual Street Photography

Street photography is an art form that captures the beauty of everyday life and its unexpected moments. It can be a...

Overcoming the Fear of Approaching Strangers

Overcoming the Fear of Approaching Strangers

Approaching strangers for street portraits can be daunting, especially for those new to the art of street photography. It ...

Capturing the Art of the Street

Capturing the Art of the Street

Street art is a unique form of art that has been gaining traction in recent years. It captures the vibrancy and energy of ...

Developing Your Street Portrait Style

Developing Your Street Portrait Style

Are you interested in developing your street portrait style? Street photography is a fantastic way to capture the...

Using Long Exposure Technique for Night Photography

Using Long Exposure Technique for Night Photography

Are you looking to take stunning night photographs? One of the best ways to do this is by using the long exposure...

Exploring Diverse Communities

Exploring Diverse Communities

From the bustling street markets of Bangkok to the majestic mountains of Patagonia, exploring diverse communities is a...

Rule of Thirds: A Comprehensive Guide to Composition Techniques

Rule of Thirds: A Comprehensive Guide to Composition Techniques

The Rule of Thirds is one of the oldest and most trusted composition techniques used in documentary photography and...

Capturing Daily Life Moments

Capturing Daily Life Moments

From stunning sunrises to captivating sunsets, from beautiful landscapes to unique moments of daily life, photography...

Capturing Motion Blur in Abstract Street Photography

Capturing Motion Blur in Abstract Street Photography

Capturing motion blur in abstract street photography is a unique way to create art and tell stories. It involves taking...

How to Use Flash for Street Art Photography

How to Use Flash for Street Art Photography

Street art photography can be a thrilling and rewarding experience for anyone with a passion for capturing the beauty of...

Finding Unique Locations for Street Art Photography

Finding Unique Locations for Street Art Photography

Are you looking for unique and interesting locations for street art photography? Capturing beautiful street art is a...

Using Natural Light for Urban Settings: Tips and Techniques

Using Natural Light for Urban Settings: Tips and Techniques

Using natural light in urban settings can be a tricky task. From the bright sun of summer to the dim days of winter, you...

Storytelling through Images

Storytelling through Images

Storytelling through images is an art form that has been used by photographers, filmmakers, artists and more for...

Color Grading Street Portraits: Post-Processing Tips for Capturing Perfection

Color Grading Street Portraits: Post-Processing Tips for Capturing Perfection

Capturing the perfect street portrait isn't easy – you have to find the right person, the right scene and the right...

Capturing Stunning Photos with Aperture Settings

Capturing Stunning Photos with Aperture Settings

Are you looking to take stunning photos in urban settings? With the right aperture settings, you can capture beautiful...

Converting Color Images to Black and White

Converting Color Images to Black and White

Black and white photography has a unique ability to capture a moment like no other. It can be used to emphasize texture,...

Choosing the Right Lighting Conditions for Night and Black and White Photography

Choosing the Right Lighting Conditions for Night and Black and White Photography

Capturing beautiful images in the dark or in black and white can be a difficult endeavor. However, with the right...

Capturing Candid Moments

Capturing Candid Moments

Capturing candid moments is an art form that has been used to document life on the streets for hundreds of years....

Building Trust with Your Subjects

Building Trust with Your Subjects

As a street photographer, building trust with your subjects is essential for capturing powerful images. Whether you're...

Using Contrast and Texture to Create Drama

Using Contrast and Texture to Create Drama

From the subtle gradations of black and white to the stark contrast of night photography, the use of contrast and texture ...

Documenting Local Cultures: An Introduction

Documenting Local Cultures: An Introduction

Documenting local cultures is an important part of preserving our collective history. Through careful observation and...

Creating a Narrative Arc

Creating a Narrative Arc

Creating a narrative arc is one of the most powerful tools for transforming your photography from snapshots to a...

Combining Natural Light with Flash for Street Art Photography

Combining Natural Light with Flash for Street Art Photography

Street art photography is a unique and exciting form of art, allowing photographers to capture the beauty of the urban...

Capturing Surreal Scenes

Capturing Surreal Scenes

Do you want to take your street photography to the next level? Capturing surreal scenes can create stunning and...

Leading Lines: Tips and Techniques for Urban Settings

Leading Lines: Tips and Techniques for Urban Settings

Leading lines are a powerful photographic technique used to draw the eye of the viewer and provide depth to an image. In...

Light Painting Techniques for Night Photography

Light Painting Techniques for Night Photography

Night photography can be a challenging but rewarding experience. Capturing the beauty of the night sky, stars, and the...

Photographing Graffiti Art

Photographing Graffiti Art

Graffiti art is an often-overlooked form of art that can make for some truly unique and interesting photographs. While...

Backlighting: Tips and Techniques for Urban Settings

Backlighting: Tips and Techniques for Urban Settings

Backlighting is an incredibly powerful lighting technique that can add a great deal of drama and interest to an image....

ISO Settings: A Detailed Look at How to Adjust Your Camera

ISO Settings: A Detailed Look at How to Adjust Your Camera

Are you looking to take your photography to the next level? Adjusting the ISO settings on your camera is a great way to...