Rain photography is a highly dramatic and emotive genre of the artform which can transform the mundane into a superb composition; however, there are many challenges of shooting in the rain, not only because you need to keep your gear dry but also because of the poor lighting and constant movement within the scene. Taking…
The Best Photo Album Add-Ons To Impress Your Customers
After the photoshoot is over and your clients have left there’s still extremely important work to do – deliver the photographs in a high quality, exceptional and valuable format. Photo albums are timeless, and despite the benefits of modern technology, they are still one of the most popular ways to preserve precious memories. This means…
All You Need To Know About Licensing Your Photographs
Licensing a photograph means that you give the legal rights to another person to use it for an agreed set of purposes. There are several different types of license that you need to know about but all of them involve giving somebody or an organization the permission to use it. The various licenses that can…
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…
What You Should Consider Before Investing In A Prime Lens
A prime lens is a type of lens that has a fixed focal length as opposed to a zoom lens which has a variable focal length. Traditionally, the term ‘prime lens’ has often been used to refer to the primary lens in a system of combination lenses. In this case, the prime, or primary lens,…
Complete Guide To Disposable Cameras
Disposable cameras were all the rage in the 1990’s but since the introduction of the relatively low cost digital and mobile phone cameras they have taken something of a back seat in the world of photography. Nonetheless, they still maintain a strange kind of charm and have practical and artistic uses in many different situations….
Great Reasons For Hiring A Vacation Photographer
No matter if you’re a frequent flyer who is always on the move or if you take an occasional trip with your family, vacations are a precious time in your life and the memories you make while you are travelling last forever. When you’re travelling and in new places it can be a bit confusing…
How To Calculate The Cost Of Wedding Photography
When you’re planning your wedding then you want everything to be absolutely perfect and that includes your memories of the big day. Of course you want to make sure the menu and the food is fantastic and that the ceremony goes smoothly but when it comes to the photography it’s always best to take on…
Great Signs That You Are A Photophile
The word photography comes from the Greek root words of ‘photos’, which means ‘light’, and ‘graphe’ which means a ‘representation’ of something, usually using lines or by drawing. Together, the words ‘photos’ and ‘graphe’ roughly mean ‘drawing with light’. This is a quite an elegant way of describing the art of photography since the practise…
What Are The Best Jobs For Freelance Photographers?
Freelance photography is an exhilarating career choice that will allow you to work for yourself by taking photographs for clients and businesses on a contract or a self employed basis. There are always risks associated with working for yourself but the benefits of the lifestyle far outweigh the costs and so with a good dose…