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…
How to Create Great Edges and Borders in Photography
Just as paintings and other forms of artwork are presented in carefully selected frames there is a great deal of merit in including appropriate edges or borders with your photography. The potential impact that an edge or border can have on the image is immense. The bordering of the photo can change the entire feel…
Why Is Pre-visualization Important In Photography?
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…
Great Ways To Improve The Backgrounds Of Your Photographs
It’s only natural that when we take photos that our main focus is on the subject of the image however, whether we realize it or not, the background is incredibly important as well. The overall success of the composition of the photo is heavily dependent on the background. If the background is too distracting then…
How To Reduce Camera Shake During Photography And Videography
A camera shake can ruin an otherwise perfect photograph. This can be heartbreaking, especially if the photo opportunity was a once in a lifetime chance! A camera ‘shake’ refers to those times when you slightly shake or jolt while taking a photo causing the finished product to be slightly blurred. This destroys the sharpness of…
How to Become an Urban Landscape Photographer
Landscape photography has been at the heart of American photography since its inception but in recent years is the newly emerging urban landscape photography that has become more prominent in both galleries and the public mind. Urban landscape photography is a natural fit with the modern world in which cities are rapidly emerging as the…
Why Is “Leading The Eye” Important To Photography?
Leading the Eye in photography and art in general, is the art of drawing the viewer’s attention from one area of an image to another. This can be done to achieve many different effects and can really bring the photo to life before your eyes! Why is Leading the Eye Important? Leading the eye of…
How To Achieve Simplicity in Your Photography
You’ve heard it said a thousand times, that sometimes ‘less is more’, but never is it truer than in the world of photography. In photography it is often the case that simplicity and exactness can be the key compositional elements that make an image stand out from the rest. Simplicity in photography does not refer…
Great Additional Services That A Real Estate Photographer Can Offer
A real estate photographer is usually marketing their services on the basis of their ability to take fantastic photos of homes, businesses and other commercial properties that are for sale. However, in the quickly advancing world of the real estate photography industry many freelancers are providing additional services, not only to stand out from the…
Great Tips For Beginners In Real Estate Photography
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…