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…
What Time Is The Best Lighting For Photography?
‘Golden Hour’ photography, also known as the ‘magic hour’ in the movie industry, refers to specific times of the day when the natural light of the sun is softer and has more of a reddish hue than during the rest of the day. During the first hour of the morning light and in the hour…
What Are The Advantages Of Being A Certified Photographer?
Any photographer, but particularly a working professional, wants to stand out from the competition and secure new clients throughout their career. There are a wide range of courses, degrees and qualifications that you can pursue in order to boost your resume and authority in the industry but one of the best routes you can take…
Complete Guide To Aspect Ratio And Image Size
What are the common aspect ratios, image sizes and photograph sizes? How are they related to each other? Using the right sizes and aspect ratios for your photography is important to help you create your next project in line with what you have envisioned. When you are posting on Instagram and other social media it’s…
Photography Is One Of The Best Forms Of Art
The debates about whether or not photography is truly an art form have raged on ever since the first black and white photos began to appear in the late 19th Century. There was a strong backlash against photography when it first emerged and was popularized by companies such as Kodak and the early pioneers had…
What Is The Best Neighborhood To Live In Philadelphia?
Most cities in the United States have a downtown or financial district. We have one in Philadelphia also. We call it Center City. Center City neighborhood is by far the best neighborhood to live in Philadelphia. Within Center City, there are a few popular neighborhoods like Old City, Society Hill, Rittenhouse Square, Washington Square and…
Which Is The Best Place To View The Philadelphia Skyline?
Philadelphia’s skyline has changed dramatically in the past 15 years. The city itself is not big in terms of population when compared to Los Angeles or Houston, but it has a skyline that is much more impressive than those cities. In addition Philadelphia also has a vibrant downtown area (known as Center City) that both…
Which Are The Best Hotels in Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia?
Rittenhouse Square is a historic square in the Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. Please refer to my article on how to get to Rittenhouse Square, where to park and things to do in Rittenhouse Square. I have also written an article about the Saturday morning Farmers’ Market at Rittenhouse Square. In this article I…
Easy Guide To The Reading Terminal Market In Philadelphia
Reading Terminal Market is a completely enclosed market located at the intersection of N 12th Street and Cuthbert Street in Center City Philadelphia. It is open to the public and the entrance is free. It opened in 1893 and was initially a train shed of the Reading Railroad Company. It is a huge complex and…
Things To Do At The Love Park Philadelphia
Love Park is a public park located in downtown Philadelphia (downtown is also known as Center City Philadelphia). Love Park is located right in front of the Philadelphia City Hall. Love Park is also known as John F. Kennedy Plaza and more recently as Bank of America Plaza (Bank of America donated $250,000 and is…