Portraits are one of the most powerful and impactful genres of photography but taking the perfect shot is not always as easy as it might first appear! It’s essential to practise your portrait photography to get the best results but there are also practical, tried and tested tips and advice that you can start putting…
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…
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…
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…
Best Ways Of Capturing The Magic Of The Sky In Your Photos
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…
History of Self Portraiture And Great Ways To Do It
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…
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…
Great Ways Of Creating Motion When Shooting A Static Image
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….
Great Ways Of Showing Scale In Landscape Photography
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…
Photographers & Copyright – Complexities of the Law Made Simple
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…