Disposable cameras were all the rage in the 1990’s but since the introduction of the relatively low cost digital and mobile phone cameras they have taken something of a back seat in the world of photography. Nonetheless, they still maintain a strange kind of charm and have practical and artistic uses in many different situations….
What is a Photophile and Are You One?
The word photography comes from the Greek root words of ‘photos’, which means ‘light’, and ‘graphe’ which means a ‘representation’ of something, usually using lines or by drawing. Together, the words ‘photos’ and ‘graphe’ roughly mean ‘drawing with light’. This is a quite an elegant way of describing the art of photography since the practise…
What is Previsualization in Photography & Why is it Important?
Pre-visualization, or Previz for short, is a fundamental technique that is used by photographers everywhere to help them improve the final results of their work. Pre-visualization is the act of imagining, or ‘seeing’ the finished photo before the shot is even taken. This takes practice and mental focus but as you become better at the…
Real Estate Photography Best Practices
Real estate photography is always in high demand. Every day thousands of homes, offices and businesses are going on and off the market, and each one requires great photos to help it sell – and that’s where you step in! It may sound easy and it certainly can be! However, because making a mistake in…
Guide to Marketing Your Real Estate Photography Business
Once you have the right equipment and lens, an up to date portfolio and the necessary skills to work in the industry you will need to market your services effectively and in the right places to attract customers to your fledgling business. There are many different ways that you can work in the real estate…
Is the Image Resolution of Your Camera Important in Photography?
When you are taking photos, having a good understanding of the resolution of the images is an important factor that you are going to have to consider, particularly if you are buying a camera or deciding which camera to use to best capture your subjects. The number of megapixels that your camera has will play…
Buying a New Camera or Lens
Photography, like all art forms, is about continuous growth, evolution and an ever increasing expansion of your possibilities. Purchasing a new camera can open many doors in your creative journey, allow you to produce higher quality images and keep your work fresh and vibrant. Buying a new camera is a major investment and the choice…
Digital Photography Workflow Best Practices
What is a a digital photography workflow? Your workflow is a system that you use to work and achieve consistent results in an effective manner. Workflows will vary immensely from one person to another but there are still some universal elements that you can learn from and adopt in your own process of creating great…
Cell Phone with the Best Camera
With the incredible advancements in technology and the field of photography we live in a world where anyone can carry a high quality camera with them everywhere they go, in the form of a mobile phone. Convenient, reliable and with some great filters and functions, the right mobile phone can be the photographer’s best friend….