There are some photos that either surprise you with how well they came out or capture a special moment that you never want to forget. On other occasions, you might be putting together a photography exhibition or creating a poster, or larger scale prints, to hang on the walls of your home or workplace. In…
All You Need To Know About Selecting A Photography School
If you have a passion for photography and are considering turning your pastime into a career, then photography school is an excellent, tried and tested route to achieve your dreams. Whether you’re completely new to photography or slightly more experienced, then photography school could be the ingredient which sets you on the right path to…
Charging For Photography – Everything You Need To Know
One of the most common questions that photographers ask is how much they should be charging for their work. It’s not always easy to judge the value of your own work, particularly in the creative industries, however, getting it right is crucial. Learning to set the right price for your photography will not only ensure…
Photography Workshops – Everything You Need To Know
Photography workshops are a wonderful way to improve your skills, expand your knowledge base and meet interesting new people. Photography is a lifelong learning adventure and so even if you feel as though you’re on top of your game there’s still plenty of good reasons to continue attending workshops, courses and classes. Photography is a…
List Of Things You Should Avoid As A New Photographer
Photography is a wonderfully diverse artform with an enormous scope to express yourself and create unique compositions; however, despite this there are certain pitfalls that are unfortunately all too common, even among professionals! By learning about the potential pitfalls, including some which you may be doing yourself, you can begin to avoid them and improve…
Things You Should Do After Buying A New Lens
After you’ve bought a new camera lens you’ll have to overcome your initial excitement of upgrading your setup and take the time to properly inspect it to ensure that it’s all working correctly and has no manufacturing faults. Of course, you’ll want to get straight out there and start working on your projects but before…
How To Shape Viewers Attention As A Photographer
The ability to draw the attention of a viewer through a photograph is a vital skill that every photographer must master in order to create memorable work that stands out above the competition. Every photo is made up of many different elements and, as a photographer, you have to learn how to use them to…
What You Need To Know About Minimalism In Landscape Photography
Minimalist photography is a highly effective, and often emotive, way of representing the world that we live in. It focuses on simplifying the composition of the image in order to focus the viewer’s attention on the fewest number of subjects as possible in one frame. Photographic minimalism originally evolved out of the 1950s avant garde…
How To Be A Great Assistant Photographer
Working as a photography assistant is an exciting, varied, well paid and rewarding way to put your skills and experience to use. There’s a major shortage of talented photography assistants and so if you can demonstrate your worth you can earn a great salary while working on a wide range of projects and events. Many…
Great Reasons Why Long Term Photography Projects Are Important
As a photographer, whether you’re a freelancer or working for a company, most of your projects are likely to be very short term, with many lasting a day or less! Whether you’re working at a wedding, running a fashion photoshoot or doing product photography, most of the time you’re up against the clock as you…