Graduations are a hugely significant moment in the life of the students who have worked hard and passed their exams to reach another coming of age milestone in the course of their life. Graduation photographers work to capture the magic moments that make up this memorable day but because of the environment, atmosphere and number…
Complete Guide To Selecting The Best Model For A Photoshoot
Working with a model can create some of the most engaging, impactful and powerful photography; but, choosing the right model is critical to your success. However, you might be asking how you can go about finding the right model for your photoshoot, particularly if you’ve never worked with a model before. Start with a Mood…
Complete Guide To Posing People In Photographs
Taking pictures of people can be hugely rewarding however whether you’re working with amateurs or pros, getting the poses just right can be tricky. Creating photos with natural looking but powerful and eye catching poses is one of the hardest aspects of portrait and fashion photography. Be Friendly and Make Your Model Feel Comfortable. One…
Complete Guide To Insurance Claim Photography For Beginners
If you’re a budding photographer, or even a fairly seasoned pro, the thought of working in the insurance claim photography sector of the industry might never have crossed your mind! Let’s face it, it’s not the first thing that springs to mind when you think of photography. However, if you land a job with a…
Complete Guide To Color Correction And Color Grading
There are two primary types of color manipulation that takes place in post production and these are commonly known as color correction and color grading. There’s often confusion about the differences between color correction and color grading – and sometimes the words are also, mistakenly, used interchangeably. The two processes do have similarities however, they…
Complete Guide To Achieving Symmetry In Photography
The word symmetry originates from the ancient Greek word, ‘symmetria’ and approximately means ‘equal proportions’ or an ‘agreement in dimensions’. In modern language though, symmetry means something that has parts which mirror each other. Nature is full of examples of symmetry and that even includes the human body! Imagine if you folded a picture of…
Complete Guide To Vanishing Points In Photography
A vanishing point is created on a 2 dimensional image to give a sense of depth that imitates the 3 dimensional reality it portrays. A vanishing point is a spot on the image where converging sets of parallel lines come together to give perspective, depth and the illusion of an apparently 3 dimensional image on…
Complete Guide To Product Photography
Product photography is a thriving type of commercial work that is used to present items in the best light to attract buyers and promote the company’s brand. Perfect focus, a carefully considered background and the right depth of field are all essential to achieve results which will sell the product and with editing software you…
How To Market Your Real Estate Photography Business
Once you have the right equipment and lens, an up to date portfolio and the necessary skills to work in the industry you will need to market your services effectively and in the right places to attract customers to your fledgling business. There are many different ways that you can work in the real estate…
How To Price Real Estate Photography Accurately
Every real estate photographer’s costs will vary from city to city however there are some basic principles which you must incorporate into your personal business calculations. Being self employed is extremely liberating and an exciting way to earn a living but it also takes discipline, good business practices and plenty of forward thinking. You can…