Every project is unique and it’s vital to know how to price your work in a way that is both fair to yourself while remaining competitive. Your pricing structure should reflect your skills, the equipment that you’ve invested in and your experience in the industry. High profile past projects will immediately increase the prices you…
It’s amazing what you can do with a standard DSLR camera these days but if you want to specialise or open up a world of new possibilities then choosing the right camera lens is vital. It can be pretty mind boggling to choose from the enormous range of lenses available on the market but if…
Photography tours are a unique way to learn about your camera, explore a new country or place and meet like minded fellow travelers and potential friends for life. They are designed to be a trip that gives you the best photo opportunities in spectacular and usual locations while you receive advice and tips from a…
A prime lens is a type of lens that has a fixed focal length as opposed to a zoom lens which has a variable focal length. Traditionally, the term ‘prime lens’ has often been used to refer to the primary lens in a system of combination lenses. In this case, the prime, or primary lens,…
When it comes to buying new equipment you have to balance a number of factors including the price point, the quality of the gear and the reliability of the retailer. This means that deciding where to buy your equipment from can be tricky but there are some general rules you can bank on to help…
Every practicing videography must master the basic techniques and rules in order to learn how you can break them! As with any artform the rules are made to be broken but it is necessary to know and understand them first! Working in a coherent way with the basic rules in mind will allow you to…
When it comes to videography there are few things that are more important than getting the hang of the fundamental skills required to produce great footage! There’s a lot to master but because each skill fits in with and builds on the ones you already have this means that you will quickly begin to experience…
Post processing, also known as post production or editing, is a vital part of the workflow of creatives and refers to everything which goes on after you have taken the actual photo or shot the video. The entire endeavor of post processing is highly subjective and so it’s hard to pin down specific rules or…
The production stage of a project starts and ends on site, concluding at the point at which you’ve taken your photos or finished shooting the raw footage; after which, the post processing, also known as post production, begins. Post processing is a highly subjective and varied part of your overall workflow and the exact methods…
There’s a lot of reasons why, if you’re a photographer, you should certainly consider getting into videography as well and work both fields simultaneously. If you’ve spent time learning the skills, techniques, underlying principles and methods of photography the great news is that most of that knowledge is highly transferable to videography; which means that…
There are no hard and fast rules, as with any artistic or creative pursuit, however, there are many working professionals who advise that it’s usually better to master photography before you take the leap into the world of videography. Photography will give you an invaluable grounding in the basics of composition, lighting, different types of…
Photography has been a mainstay of the worlds of marketing and promotion as well as playing a central role in corporate events, weddings and much more over the last half century however with the invention of higher quality video cameras at lower prices this trend has been changing in recent decades. Many freelancing photographers are…
Practice makes perfect and if you’re working towards becoming the very best videographer that you can be then you’re going to need plenty of it! Videography is a highly complex artform and although it has similarities to photography, it also requires a variety of different skill sets and techniques. To work as a videographer you…
When you take a photograph the lens of your camera has to open to allow the light to pass through it to be recorded as a photo. The aperture is the opening of the lens and is measured in terms of how much it does so. In a very practical sense you can think of…
Product photography is a thriving type of commercial work that is used to present items in the best light to attract buyers and promote the company’s brand. Perfect focus, a carefully considered background and the right depth of field are all essential to achieve results which will sell the product and with editing software you…
One of the first things that students of photography need to master is the various types of shots that they can employ to best capture the essence of their subject and deliver what they envisaged for the photo. The long shot is used in both photography and videography. It is a powerful way of instantly…
Fitness and gym photography is a specialised genre that seeks to represent the strength, healthy living and hard work that enthusiasts from all walks of life put into achieving the impressive results that they do! There are two main commercial aspects to gym photography; on the one hand it is used to promote the athletes…
Photography fairs are amazing melting pots that bring together world famous photographers, curators and gallery owners but they also present a unique opportunity for new talent to be seen on a bigger stage. Photo fairs give members of the public a rare chance to discover the latest trends in the industry, attend workshops and even…
Every photo has a background and more often than not this is largely dictated by the location that the photo is shot in; and so selecting a good location for your photo shoot is fundamental to achieving the results you envisioned. The location of a photo will inevitably form an integral part of the narrative…
Photography has captivated its audiences ever since the first prints became available for public view, however, even in the modern world which is completely immersed in images the photograph maintains its value as a social, cultural and historical artifact. Throughout the years certain photos have stood out from the rest, not only for their composition…
Documentary films are an incredible way to explore a subject in great depth giving the audience the opportunity to immerse themselves in the issues being presented. The documentary genre is as old as photography itself with some of the earliest pioneers using their cameras to explore the explosive cultural and social issues of their time,…
If you take the time to explore the incredible environment of YouTube you’re bound to run across some amazing channels that cover everything from DIY studio tricks to advanced composition, lighting and technical skills being taught by experts. Learning about photography on YouTube is a convenient, engaging and free way to brush up on your…
The near ubiquitous video sharing platform, YouTube, has opened up incredible learning opportunities for people all over the world by providing free videos for those wishing to learn new skills and connect with educators. Every possible field is covered by experts on the platform and photography is no exception. No matter what you want to…
Memory Card Readers may not be the most exciting parts of the camera system but as far as it goes, your memory cards are still a vital part of your kit. As a photographer or videographer you are bound to be uploading huge amounts of data and image files. Using a stand alone card reader…
