Photographers have a wide range of high value skills and as a result can deliver services to clients and students in a remote way. A remote worker is someone who works from a different location to the client they are working for, usually online. It may sound a bit contradictory to say that a photographer…
Why Is Self Editing Important In Photography?
The art of self-editing takes discipline and an objective eye. Self-editing is when you select from a whole series of pictures to keep the best and ditch the rest! This type of ‘editing’ does not refer to post production work where you touch up and improve photos; self-editing is the practise of deleting photos that…
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…
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…
How To Find Inspiration For Your Photography
Finding inspiration for your work can be tricky sometimes, especially if you’re experiencing an episode of creative block. It’s only natural to have ebbs and flows in your creativity and all photographers will face times when they feel that their inspiration has dried up. This could lead you to question whether you should even be…
Why Is A Photo Release Form Important For Photographers?
A photo release form, also known as a photo consent form, is a type of legally binding contract that is signed by the photographer and the subject of the photograph which specifies the ways in which the photo can be used and by whom. It defines the ways in which the client or the photographer…
What Are The Best Practices For Digital Photography Workflow
What is a a digital photography workflow? Your workflow is a system that you use to work and achieve consistent results in an effective manner. Workflows will vary immensely from one person to another but there are still some universal elements that you can learn from and adopt in your own process of creating great…
Why Is It Difficult To Become A Successful Photographer?
There are many amazing photographers who have incredible talents and a passion for their art form but even they face huge challenges when pursuing their chosen career. Every career has its challenges but those faced within the creative industries can be much harder to foresee and deal with as they arise. It’s hard to find…
Complete Guide To Teaching Photography
Photography is a wonderful way to express yourself and although someone who is new to it can become quite good by following their own creativity and inspirations, professional photographers know the value of good tuition and learning about the more technical side of the art form as well. Teaching photography is a great way to…
Which Are The Best Photographs of all Time?
Time magazine, founded by Britton Haden and Henry Luce in 1923, was America’s first weekly news magazine and made its name through excellent, hard hitting journalism and amazing photography that managed to consistently capture the zeitgeist of society through the decades. Time still publishes a magazine and although a lot of its work has gone…