When 19th century photographers were experimenting with camera obscuras, collodion emulsions, and Daguerreotypes, they were on the cutting edge of a new artistic medium. I’d like to see the look on their faces today – instead of carrying around big boxes and asking our subjects to stand completely still for […]
Any holiday full of flowers, love, and chocolate is one worth celebrating and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we are feeling the love here at the lab. What better way to show your sweetie you care than to document your precious love story. Not sure where to begin? […]
Guest post from Tamara Lackey Photography: Why is white balance such a big deal when it comes to photographing portraits? Because it can say so much about who you are photographing or what you are wishing to convey. If you are photographing a portrait, for instance, and you unintentionally capture […]
Need some ideas for your 2019 photography resolutions? Check out these 10 techniques, gadgets, and projects to try in the new year! Refresh your skills with a class. No matter how long you’ve been a photographer, it’s always a good idea to brush up on your editing techniques or the […]
Whether you’re a pro or an amateur, it can be intimidating to face a large amount of unedited photos. With our busy schedules, it’s essential to have a process that will handle this task quickly and easily. Here are seven of my favorite tips for speeding up your editing workflow: […]
The days may be short and chilly but the views are breathtaking. Grab your camera and check out our 10 most beautiful places to photograph this winter! 1. Camden, Maine Light displays, skating, snow sports & more! Camden, Maine is a gorgeous winter destination. Camden Hill State Park is known […]
Modeled after the spirit of the ABC Network’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” program, Built Upon a Dream partners with local companies donating time, money, and materials to makeover a space in need. This years project featured St. Elizabeth School a school that provides educational, therapeutic and vocational services for students with intellectual […]
We asked you to submit your best fall photos and with the help of NPL featured photographer Tamara Lackey, we are excited to show you the beautiful images selected as our winners! Thank you to everyone who entered our Fall Photo Contest, we were honored to look through the hundreds […]
While some may still be mourning the loss of summer, we think Fall is a great season for photography. There are so many changing colors to capture as well as differences in light to play with. Check out these five tips for some truly incredible Fall photography: Use a wide […]
The mornings are crisp, the leaves are changing color, and we are grabbing our cameras and capturing it all! Fall is our favorite season for photography and what better way to celebrate than sharing some beautiful fall photo inspiration. Want to join in of the fun? Nations Photo Lab featured photographer […]
