Photography is a highly creative artform but it relies on the technical possibilities that are available, both in terms of the photographer’s knowledge and the camera and equipment itself. This leaves you, as a photographer, with a difficult conundrum – how far can you push the creative aspects of photography without skipping on the technical…
Travel Photography – Important Things To Know
Travel photography is one of the most evocative, powerful and popular genres of photography, and whether you work in a professional capacity or as a keen hobbyist there are many ways that you can improve your photos. The best travel photography can truly capture the imaginations of your audience and evoke a real sense of…
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…
List Of Things You Should Avoid As A New Photographer
Photography is a wonderfully diverse artform with an enormous scope to express yourself and create unique compositions; however, despite this there are certain pitfalls that are unfortunately all too common, even among professionals! By learning about the potential pitfalls, including some which you may be doing yourself, you can begin to avoid them and improve…
Great Ways Of Incorporating Shadows In Your Photography
When many photographers are taking photos they forget to take the shadows into account. Shadows can be thought of as the opposite of light and when the interplay between the two is created with skill and understanding the results can be truly outstanding! Shadows can spoil a photo but when used correctly they can add…
How to be a Successful Fitness Photographer?
Fitness and gym photography is a specialised genre that seeks to represent the strength, healthy living and hard work that enthusiasts from all walks of life put into achieving the impressive results that they do! There are two main commercial aspects to gym photography; on the one hand it is used to promote the athletes…
Great Ways To Take Photos During The Winter Season
The winter season can feel cold and dark but if you live somewhere where the snow falls and things get icy you can find a white wonderland of strong contrasting scenery and stunning photo opportunities. When the ground is white with snow and the shadows stretch long across the land under the low winter sun…
Which Are The Best Books On Photography?
In the modern world there are many ways that you can learn about photography and really master the craft of this amazing art form. You can explore the methods and techniques of photography using online courses, local workshops and on blogs and websites. However, there is something timeless about having a physical book in your…