Photography can often be a solitary art which requires long hours of work, late nights and plenty of studying to keep up to date with the latest trends and technologies, particularly if you’re a professional or a working freelancer. To compound this, it’s not always easy to meet people in your daily life who share…
How Is The Future Of Photography Going To Look Like?
Since photography first burst onto the scene some 200 years ago it has gone through an incredible arc of evolution and growth. The evolution of photography was driven by its early pioneers, the increasing democratization and widespread access to photographic equipment, but, ultimately, it was mostly due to improvements in the technology that was available…
All You Need To Know About Selecting A Photography School
If you have a passion for photography and are considering turning your pastime into a career, then photography school is an excellent, tried and tested route to achieve your dreams. Whether you’re completely new to photography or slightly more experienced, then photography school could be the ingredient which sets you on the right path to…
Outdoor Photography Studio – Everything You Need To Know
When you think of a photography studio you’re likely to picture an indoor studio with lights, backdrops and a busy team of assistants managing the daily schedule; however, an outdoor studio can be a valuable asset for any photographer! Outdoor photography studios can easily be set up at a much lower cost than an indoor…
American Civil War Photography – Everything You Need To Know
The first time war time photography emerged was during the Mexican-American War, 1846-48, and the Crimean War, 1853-56; however it wasn’t until the American Civil War, 1861-65, that photography became far more widespread. Just 20 years after the invention of photography there were already more than 5000 photographers working in America and so when the…
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…
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…
The Great Art Of Taking Photographs In The Rain
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…
Photography Studio Manager – What You Need To Know.
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…