When photography first emerged in the mid 19th Century, it not only transformed the arts, particularly painting, but it also had a huge impact on society as a whole. First invented in the 1830s by Louis-Jacques-MandeDaguerre, who created the ‘daguerreotype camera’; a technology that was quickly embraced by artists who instantly saw its incredible potential….
Famous Photos That Sold For More Than A Million Dollars
Photography has captivated its audiences ever since the first prints became available for public view, however, even in the modern world which is completely immersed in images the photograph maintains its value as a social, cultural and historical artifact. Throughout the years certain photos have stood out from the rest, not only for their composition…
Complete Guide To Color Theory And Color Branding In Photography
Color is everywhere and forms the backdrop of our lives. Color is a unique type of language that can embody emotional, conceptual and even political content. This incredible fact is something that we often overlook but it plays a major role in our psychology and the choices we make in life. There is heated and…
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…
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…
Complete Guide To Portrait And Landscape Mode
There are two types of modes traditionally used for photography. Portrait mode and Landscape mode. What is the Origin of the Distinction? The distinction between portrait and landscape images stretches back in antiquity and emerged as a tradition from the field of painting and was designated by the sizes of canvas that artists used. Artists…
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…
Complete Guide to Street Photography in Philadelphia
Street photography anywhere in the world will always throw up new surprises with action filled shots, movement and city life, whether you’re in New Delhi, Rome or Philadelphia. Every shot that you take has the potential to capture the real beating heart of life on the streets and even though there is a perfect photo…