Cultural photography is one of the most fascinating genres that seeks to tell the stories of people’s lives to its audience. There’s a vast range of ways that a photographer can capture the essence of a culture which include the people themselves, their clothes and their food. It can also explore the way that people…
Portraits are one of the most powerfully emotive forms of photography that can tell the viewer so much about the subject. To really bring out the personality of your subject you can use dramatic lighting to create strong contrasts, highlight details and bring out various aspects of their face. The way you light your photograph…
Silhouette photography is a unique artform which can capture the dramatic nature of shape and form in a clear and visually stunning way. A fantastic silhouette photograph will jump right off the page and fully engage the viewer in the scene. There are, however, several technical and practical pieces of knowledge that you’ll have to…
Working as a photographer is a fantastic job but you may have wondered whether or not you should partner with other photographers or local businesses. It’s natural that you want to grow your photography business to build bigger profits and forming strategic partnerships is one way to do this. Before you decide to set out…
Every photographer, whether you are a professional, an amateur hobbyist or a student at college, needs a portfolio of their work that represents the very best of their photography. This allows you to quickly send new clients, potential exhibitions and other contacts your work in a prepackaged form. Without a portfolio you’d have to search…
We all know that sometimes flying can be a real ordeal, even at the best of times, but when you’re travelling with your camera gear there’s a whole new raft of things that you need to consider! There are so many ways that your camera equipment can get damaged or lost while you’re travelling by…
Lifestyle photography is a type of portraiture that seeks to capture the beauty and narratives of everyday life. This is done in an artistic manner but unlike most other types of portraiture, it tries to share the stories, places and people in an un-posed and natural way. A quick search on social media will pull…
As a photographer your work revolves around using the light in the environment to take pictures and so when you find yourself faced with low lit conditions it can feel like there’s nothing you can do – however, nothing could be further from the truth! Many of the most beautiful scenes, portraits and views are…
One of the most important things in any photograph, even though it’s not immediately obvious, is the background! The background, or negative space in the image, plays a huge part in defining the entire mood, feeling and impact of the photograph. Getting the background right is always crucial in photography, but never more so than…
Photography is a highly refined artform that seeks to represent the world around us in new and surprising ways. Sometimes a photographer is tasked with creating accurate and documentary images that merely record an event but in most cases it is the personal expression of the camera person that makes a particular image stand out…
As a working photographer, whether you’re an individual freelancer or running a business, you may not have come across the concept of hiring an associate photographer before but it can really transform your life! There are many ways that working with an associate photographer can help you and your business, your workflow and the quality…
When you’re working with a subject, whether it’s a person or an object, you always need to keep the overall composition in mind. One of the central aspects of composing an image is to consider how you are going to balance the positive and negative space in the frame. The positive space in a photo…
Family portraits are one of the best ways to treasure the shared memories and experiences that have been built up together but taking the perfect portrait isn’t just a matter of pointing and shooting. As a photographer, working with families to take their portraits is a satisfying, reliable and fairly profitable genre to specialize in….
Licensing a photograph means that you give the legal rights to another person to use it for an agreed set of purposes. There are several different types of license that you need to know about but all of them involve giving somebody or an organization the permission to use it. The various licenses that can…
Photography is one of the most powerful means of communications that can overcome cultural and linguistic barriers to deliver messages that can lead to greater awareness of any number of topics, including the problems of poverty, civil rights and, of course, environmental issues. As the world gradually becomes more conscious of the devastating impact that…
Photography and videography are amazing forces for good that help people to express their creativity, bring people together and are used to promote many fantastic products and services. However, despite this, photography and videography can have a negative impact on the environment and the natural world; in some cases, even putting fragile habitats and ecosystems…
If you’ve spent the time scouting a location, arranged and paid for models, camera equipment and travel, then you want your photoshoot to be as productive and efficient as it can be. Ideally you want to be able to get everything done in a single day so you won’t need to return to the location…
When many photographers are taking photos they forget to take the shadows into account. Shadows can be thought of as the opposite of light and when the interplay between the two is created with skill and understanding the results can be truly outstanding! Shadows can spoil a photo but when used correctly they can add…
Location scouting is a vital part of preparing for any photoshoot and regardless of the type of project you are undertaking it can make the difference between a chaotic and unproductive session and one which yields incredible results with the least of hassle! When you go to a potential location for a photoshoot in advance…
Running a photography website is one of the best ways to get your photography in front of a large worldwide audience. It’s exciting, fun and rewarding to get feedback and to put your work in online galleries that can lead to unexpected job offers and opportunities in the future. However, it’s also hard work and…
When it comes to iconic photographs there are few more recognizable, universally appealing and world famous than images of the rarefied breed of rock stars that made it to the top of the industry. These cultural icons not only transformed the music of their times but they also had a huge effect on society as…
Working with a model can create some of the most engaging, impactful and powerful photography; but, choosing the right model is critical to your success. However, you might be asking how you can go about finding the right model for your photoshoot, particularly if you’ve never worked with a model before. Start with a Mood…
Some of the most iconic photographs are taken of the historical monuments, statues and buildings that represent our cultural and societal heritage but with millions of people taking photos of them every year how can you make yours stand out? 7 Basic Principles That You Can Use To Make Your Historical Monument Photography Stand Out…
Photography has always been a fast changing industry that has been on the cutting edge of social and scientific advances. Every photographer plays a role in pushing the boundaries and increasing the breadth of the practise however, certain ideas have done more than any individual could have done individually by revolutionizing photography entirely. It’s often…
