The internet is full of beautiful and unique photographs, but do you ever stop and wonder what went into that perfect shot? I’m not just talking about the digital manipulation side of the process, although there’s certainly plenty of that involved.
No, I’m talking about the hard physical work combined with the often super-creative approaches photographers employ to ensure that their final shot is the best it can be. Please take a look at these behind-the-scenes pictures to see what we mean.
Compiled by A&D, they’re sure to give the budding photographer some fresh ideas while giving the rest of us an enlightening glimpse into the reality that hides behind many a perfect picture. (H/T)
01. Miniature Car Models Create Realistic Historical Photos
02. Wedding Photography
03. Water Reflections
04. Life In A Drop Photography
05. Surreal Miniature Photography
06. Girl Enjoying Rain
07. Fox Close Up
08. Water Splash Background
09. Levitation
10. Wedding Photography
11. Photoshoot 25m Under The Sea In A Sunken Shipwreck
12. M&M’s In Water Drops
13. Floating
14. How Landscape Photos Are Made
15. Splashing Roses Photography
16. Underwater Photoshoot
17. Heart-shaped Photo
18. Levitation Shot
19. How Rare White Curtain Auroras Are Made
20. Burning Lava
21. Mirror Lake
22. Large Bust
23. “Milk” In Cereal Commercials Is Often Glue
24. Creating An Indoor Blizzard
25. Bouncing Baby
26. Rock Climber
27. That’s How It Looks Like In Real Life
28. The Illusion Of Different Spaces
29. Close-ups Of Snowflakes
30. Dreamy Effect
31. Wedding Photography
32. Underwater Dog
33. Background Trick
34. Perfume On A Glassy Surface
35. Umbrella
36. Underwater Photoshoot
37. How Mountains Landscape Photos Are Made Of
38. Levitation Shoot
39. Volcano Photography
40. Flour Photoshoot
41. Macro Photography
42. Food Styling Photography
43. Surrealistic Photoshoot In The Sea
44. Aurora Borealis
45. Sinking Photography
46. Baby Photography
47. Levitation Photography
48. Romantic Couple Photoshoot
49. Capturing The Hummingbirds With 3D Camera
50. A Long-Exposure Picture While Zooming Out
51. Dreaming Of Flying
52. Bokeh Hearts
53. The Seashore
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