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 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…
All You Need To Know About Open And Closed Composition
Composition is one of the most important aspects of photography that sets the scene for the interplay between the subject, the background and the viewer of the image. The way that a photograph is composed entirely changes the impact that it has on audiences and even the most subtle differences can have a huge impact!…
What You Need To Know About Minimalism In Landscape Photography
Minimalist photography is a highly effective, and often emotive, way of representing the world that we live in. It focuses on simplifying the composition of the image in order to focus the viewer’s attention on the fewest number of subjects as possible in one frame. Photographic minimalism originally evolved out of the 1950s avant garde…
All You Need To Know About Fashion Photography
Fashion photography is the art of displaying clothes and fashion items worn by models in the most stylish, appealing and flattering ways. Fashion photos are regular features on billboards, in shop windows and in marketing materials and are generally used to entice customers to buy the products. Fashion photography itself is one of the oldest…
Complete Guide To B Roll Video Footage For Beginners
B Roll footage is extra or supplementary video that is used to add context, build tension or show separate action or scenery that is related to the main plot of the production. B Roll is used in all genres of videography and is spliced into the primary, or A Roll, footage in the editing suite….
Complete Guide To Achieving Symmetry In Photography
The word symmetry originates from the ancient Greek word, ‘symmetria’ and approximately means ‘equal proportions’ or an ‘agreement in dimensions’. In modern language though, symmetry means something that has parts which mirror each other. Nature is full of examples of symmetry and that even includes the human body! Imagine if you folded a picture of…
Great Ideas For A Successful Short Film
Short films are an incredibly diverse art form that have seen a massive explosion in popularity over the last few decades. With improved digital technology, more affordable camera equipment and easier ways to promote your own work; there’s never been a better time to make a short film! You can make a short film about…
Which Camera Is The Best For Landscape Photography?
Landscape photography is one of the oldest and most popular genres of photography that allows viewers to experience the magnificence of the world they live in. Choosing the right camera for landscape photography is a difficult task, in large part because of the huge list of features that every modern camera’s marketing pitch promotes. When…
Common Beginner Photographer Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Photography, like any art form, is one long experience of learning from your mistakes, stumbling upon new things, often by accident, studying and gradually becoming more and more proficient until you reach the pinnacle of your potential. Some mistakes though are easier to cheerfully learn from than others though! Leaving your camera on the window…