When photography first emerged in the mid 19th Century, it not only transformed the arts, particularly painting, but it also had a huge impact on society as a whole. First invented in the 1830s by Louis-Jacques-MandeDaguerre, who created the ‘daguerreotype camera’; a technology that was quickly embraced by artists who instantly saw its incredible potential….
Charging For Photography – Everything You Need To Know
One of the most common questions that photographers ask is how much they should be charging for their work. It’s not always easy to judge the value of your own work, particularly in the creative industries, however, getting it right is crucial. Learning to set the right price for your photography will not only ensure…
Photography Workshops – Everything You Need To Know
Photography workshops are a wonderful way to improve your skills, expand your knowledge base and meet interesting new people. Photography is a lifelong learning adventure and so even if you feel as though you’re on top of your game there’s still plenty of good reasons to continue attending workshops, courses and classes. Photography is a…
Reasons Why Photography Is Not A Great Hobby
Photography is an increasingly popular pastime for people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly with the easy access to relatively high tech equipment at falling prices; but it’s not all upside! Having a hobby that you are passionate about is a great way to keep yourself focused and driven in life. It also gives you…
Great Reasons Why You Should Do Guest Posts
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…
How To Get Your Articles Published In A Photography Magazine
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…
Writing About Photography – What You Need To Know
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…
Technical Vs Creative Photos – How To Strike The Right Balance.
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 – How To Avoid The Common Clichés.
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 – Important Things To Know
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…