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…
How You Can Enlarge Photos And Print Without Losing Quality
There are some photos that either surprise you with how well they came out or capture a special moment that you never want to forget. On other occasions, you might be putting together a photography exhibition or creating a poster, or larger scale prints, to hang on the walls of your home or workplace. In…
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…
Great Ways In Which You Can Photograph Graduations
Graduations are a hugely significant moment in the life of the students who have worked hard and passed their exams to reach another coming of age milestone in the course of their life. Graduation photographers work to capture the magic moments that make up this memorable day but because of the environment, atmosphere and number…
The Importance Of On-Camera Field Monitors To Professional Photographers
A camera field monitor is an external device that can be used in conjunction with your camera to provide a larger image than the LCD screen or viewfinder. Camera field monitors are regularly used in cinematography, but professional photographers and keen amateurs often make use of them to help with framing, composition and to improve…
Professional Tips For Photographing The City
Every city is a bustling hub of culture, art, business and the whole range of human activities that make up our shared experience of the world. This makes cities some of the most exciting places for photographers to work because they can really capture the heart of a civilization and the people who create it….