Technological advancements in the past few decades have revolutionized every aspect of our lives and photography is no exception. The incredible technological strides that have been made have had both positive and negative impacts on photography that have fundamentally changed our relationship with photography and even the way in which we live as a society….
How To Take Great Photographs During A Road Trip?
Road trip photography is one of the most exciting, fun filled and unique ways to record your travel experiences; and since you never quite know for sure what will be around the next corner you’ll have to stay on your toes to capture the best pictures. America is one of the best countries in the…
Complete Guide To Minimalist Photography
Minimalist photography is a deceptively complex art form that makes use of extreme simplicity in the photos while often using negative space to focus the viewer’s gaze on the fewest possible subjects in an image. The History of Minimalist Photography. Minimalism emerged in the mid 20th Century and has been used widely by artists, interior…
Complete Guide To Ethics In The Field Of Photography
Ethics are practical moral rules that help us to act in a good way while we go about our lives. Ethics cover every aspect of life and although there is, and will always remain, some debate about exactly what they should be, thinking about the ethics of photography can help us to work in a…
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…
How Can Photography Change Your Life?
Ever since photography was first invented it’s potential was enormous and although it wasn’t until the early years of the 20th Century that it became available to the public at large, its early pioneers always understood its value. Photography has numerous benefits both to the individual and society as a whole. The Benefits of Photography…
Why Are Leading Lines Important In Photography?
‘Leading lines’ refer to a powerful compositional technique where the photographer uses shapes, lines and other features within the image to draw the eyes of the viewer towards the chosen subject matter of the photo. Leading lines allow the photographer to control the way their audience visually interacts with the subjects of their work and…
Reasons Why Rule Of Space Is Important To Photography
The Rule of Space is a subtle compositional technique that uses negative space in a photo to lead the eye of the viewer around the image, create pathos or present a narrative within your work. The Rule of Space has similarities to the Rule of Thirds, however, it focuses on the empty or ‘negative’ space…
Complete Guide To Golden Ratio In Photography
The Golden Ratio is one of the most eye catching compositional techniques that photographers can use in their work. The Golden Ratio and the Fibonnaci. The Golden Ratio is 1 to 1.618. The use of this ratio in art and sculpture was popularized during the Renaissance in Europe by artists such as Leonardo Da Vinci…
The Best Way To Get Into Photography
Photography is a wonderful way to express your creative side but it can also be a highly lucrative business to get into; and so, you might be asking yourself, ‘How do I get started?’ Practice really does make perfect so the best way to get started is to take lots of pictures! Getting into the…