Portraits are one of the most powerful and impactful genres of photography but taking the perfect shot is not always as easy as it might first appear! It’s essential to practise your portrait photography to get the best results but there are also practical, tried and tested tips and advice that you can start putting…
How To Get Your Articles Published In A Photography Magazine
Regardless of whether you’re a new and aspiring writer or an established freelancer, getting your work published in photography magazines can be a tough, uphill struggle. The process can also appear to be confusing and lack proper transparency, but with hard work and determination you can still have your work published in the top magazines…
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!…
Great Things To Know About Cultural Photography
Cultural photography is one of the most fascinating genres that seeks to tell the stories of people’s lives to its audience. There’s a vast range of ways that a photographer can capture the essence of a culture which include the people themselves, their clothes and their food. It can also explore the way that people…
Great Ways Of Creating Dramatic Lighting For Photography
Portraits are one of the most powerfully emotive forms of photography that can tell the viewer so much about the subject. To really bring out the personality of your subject you can use dramatic lighting to create strong contrasts, highlight details and bring out various aspects of their face. The way you light your photograph…
List Of The Most Iconic Photos Of Rock Stars
When it comes to iconic photographs there are few more recognizable, universally appealing and world famous than images of the rarefied breed of rock stars that made it to the top of the industry. These cultural icons not only transformed the music of their times but they also had a huge effect on society as…
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…
Important Reasons Why Photographers Need A YouTube Channel
Only a few short years ago YouTube was the new kid on the block but today it is undoubtedly the top video sharing platform on the net. There’s a dizzying array of videos covering every imaginable topic, and some you couldn’t imagine; and so should photographers be starting their own YouTube channels and can they…
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…