Guest posting is one of the most effective marketing strategies in the modern digital world and whether you want to grow your audience, expand your company’s brand or develop a reputation as an authority in the industry, then it’s certainly a great investment of time and energy. A ‘guest post’ is a type of article…
Regardless of whether you’re a new and aspiring writer or an established freelancer, getting your work published in photography magazines can be a tough, uphill struggle. The process can also appear to be confusing and lack proper transparency, but with hard work and determination you can still have your work published in the top magazines…
If photography is your passion and you’ve been wondering how you can expand the services you can provide; then writing about the subject is a fantastic way to further your understanding of the artform as well as potentially earning a handy side income. You can use the income that you make from your photography writing…
Photography is a highly creative artform but it relies on the technical possibilities that are available, both in terms of the photographer’s knowledge and the camera and equipment itself. This leaves you, as a photographer, with a difficult conundrum – how far can you push the creative aspects of photography without skipping on the technical…
Travel photography is an extremely popular genre that includes everyone from highly acclaimed professionals to the average tourist snapping a few shots on holiday. However, as a result of its popularity it’s a field that is unfortunately bursting with clichés! We’ve all seen thousands of photos which are cliched and unimpressive, even if they are…
Travel photography is one of the most evocative, powerful and popular genres of photography, and whether you work in a professional capacity or as a keen hobbyist there are many ways that you can improve your photos. The best travel photography can truly capture the imaginations of your audience and evoke a real sense of…
Food blogging and food photography has seen a massive increase in popularity as people take their diets and the food they eat more seriously than ever before! This means that food photographers are enjoying a wide range of opportunities, working with major food brands, blogs, food websites, cookery brands and much more besides! There’s no…
Many of the most breathtaking photos that you’ve ever seen include dramatic skies that set the mood for the entire scene you are viewing. Each sky, with its clouds and subtle range of hues, is completely unique and will only ever happen once; so if you can capture that special moment in your work you…
In the modern world all of the major social media platforms are swamped with ‘selfies’ but it might surprise you to realize that this is nothing new; and the main difference between the present day and the past is the ease of creating self portraits rather than the desire to do so. With a smartphone…
Rain photography is a highly dramatic and emotive genre of the artform which can transform the mundane into a superb composition; however, there are many challenges of shooting in the rain, not only because you need to keep your gear dry but also because of the poor lighting and constant movement within the scene. Taking…
Creating a sense of movement in photography can bring drama, vibrance and energy to your work but it’s quite a tricky thing to capture without it looking forced or contrived. Photos that contain elements of motion can immediately draw in your audience and make them feel connected to the people and places in the image….
The photography industry is highly competitive and can be a difficult career to succeed in. The rewards can be huge, both in terms of personal satisfaction and the earning potential; and so having an agent working on your behalf can make a huge difference to your future success. Of course, as a photographer, it’s likely…
A professional studio is a busy place that is a constant hive of activity as various projects, photoshoots and events take place throughout the week. Every studio needs to be carefully managed to maintain its efficiency and productivity even in the fast paced and ever changing environment. The specific duties of a photography studio manager…
A photography agency is a specialized company which focuses on managing and promoting the creativity and talents of the photographers that they work with. Photography agencies take a fee for their services but they can help to establish photographers in the industry, negotiate deals and contracts while increasing their income and building their brand. Photography…
As you develop your skills and techniques throughout your photography career and you start to enjoy more success and clients, you may start to consider working with a photography agent. A photography agent offers you professional representation through an agency and can be hugely advantageous for your further growth in the competitive photography industry. There…
Landscape photography seeks to capture the magnificence of the natural world around us, portraying nature and the fleeting human experience of being amongst it. However, as any photographer who has tried their hand at landscape photography will tell you, there are some serious challenges that you need to learn to overcome. In the first instance,…
After the photoshoot is over and your clients have left there’s still extremely important work to do – deliver the photographs in a high quality, exceptional and valuable format. Photo albums are timeless, and despite the benefits of modern technology, they are still one of the most popular ways to preserve precious memories. This means…
One of the most important aspects of running a successful photography business is creating an impactful marketing strategy that will help you to thrive and grow. It can be a dizzying prospect to try to design an effective marketing strategy but if you hire outside professionals the costs can soon spiral and will, in many…
Photography is a wonderfully diverse artform with an enormous scope to express yourself and create unique compositions; however, despite this there are certain pitfalls that are unfortunately all too common, even among professionals! By learning about the potential pitfalls, including some which you may be doing yourself, you can begin to avoid them and improve…
If you’ve found yourself struggling to decide what types of lenses you should be using to cover almost any situation then look no further because the ‘Lens Trinity’, also known as the ‘Holy Trinity’ is the solution to all your worries! Through the generations photographers have tried every conceivable combination of camera set ups, including…
Creating a sense of scale in your landscape photography will bring the image to life and can have a huge effect on how your audience will perceive and interpret the meaning of the shot. Incorporating elements and techniques that help your viewers to measure themselves in relation to the image increases engagement and the impact…
Did you know that if you’re a photographer and you’ve ever taken a photo before then you are already a copyright owner? Under the US Copyright Law you are the legal holder of the copyright on every single image that you’ve ever taken unless you’ve actively relinquished the copyright on them. As a photographer in…
Composition is one of the most important aspects of photography that sets the scene for the interplay between the subject, the background and the viewer of the image. The way that a photograph is composed entirely changes the impact that it has on audiences and even the most subtle differences can have a huge impact!…
After you’ve bought a new camera lens you’ll have to overcome your initial excitement of upgrading your setup and take the time to properly inspect it to ensure that it’s all working correctly and has no manufacturing faults. Of course, you’ll want to get straight out there and start working on your projects but before…
