Creative photography is an interesting extension of the more traditional genres, such as landscape or portrait, and refers to photography that is consciously designed to stimulate creative thoughts in the audience and generally encourages a greater degree of experimentation in its production. It’s highly unique in its content and involves adopting new approaches – often…
Why Is Aperture Important In Photography?
When you take a photograph the lens of your camera has to open to allow the light to pass through it to be recorded as a photo. The aperture is the opening of the lens and is measured in terms of how much it does so. In a very practical sense you can think of…
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…
What Are the Fundamentals of Long Shot Photography?
One of the first things that students of photography need to master is the various types of shots that they can employ to best capture the essence of their subject and deliver what they envisaged for the photo. The long shot is used in both photography and videography. It is a powerful way of instantly…
How to Select the Right Location for a Photoshoot
Every photo has a background and more often than not this is largely dictated by the location that the photo is shot in; and so selecting a good location for your photo shoot is fundamental to achieving the results you envisioned. The location of a photo will inevitably form an integral part of the narrative…
Everything You Need to Know About School Photography
There are many thriving genres of photography but one of the ones that is often overlooked by professionals and freelance photographers alike is the job of a school photographer. Working as a school photographer can be an extremely lucrative role and can bring a great deal of joy to the students and parents alike. School…
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…
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…
How to Create Great Edges and Borders in Photography
Just as paintings and other forms of artwork are presented in carefully selected frames there is a great deal of merit in including appropriate edges or borders with your photography. The potential impact that an edge or border can have on the image is immense. The bordering of the photo can change the entire feel…
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…