Photography is one of the most powerful means of communications that can overcome cultural and linguistic barriers to deliver messages that can lead to greater awareness of any number of topics, including the problems of poverty, civil rights and, of course, environmental issues. As the world gradually becomes more conscious of the devastating impact that…
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…
How To Develop Your Own Style As A Photographer
There are an amazing diversity of styles that are used by photographers to convey the meaning, essence and emotional content of their subjects. There are many ways that a photographer comes to create their own style although, when you analyze it, a great deal of that process occurs on a subconscious level! However, that said…
Complete Guide To Golden Ratio In Photography
The Golden Ratio is one of the most eye catching compositional techniques that photographers can use in their work. The Golden Ratio and the Fibonnaci. The Golden Ratio is 1 to 1.618. The use of this ratio in art and sculpture was popularized during the Renaissance in Europe by artists such as Leonardo Da Vinci…
List of The Great Quotes About Photography And Their Meaning
Photographers and artists throughout history have always had a different way of seeing the world which is partly what makes them so unique and valuable to society as a whole. Their work stood out because they were able to express things in a different way but as well as their artwork their words are often…
Who Are The Greatest American Photographers of All Time?
American has a fantastic tradition of photography with iconic photographers capturing the essence of the country as it grew from its infancy in the late 18th Century into being a world superpower in the present day. Photography has played a key role in shaping the nation and the people’s idea of themselves. From the early…