In the modern world all of the major social media platforms are swamped with ‘selfies’ but it might surprise you to realize that this is nothing new; and the main difference between the present day and the past is the ease of creating self portraits rather than the desire to do so. With a smartphone…
How To Go About Understanding A Photograph
Photography is an extremely powerful visual artform that can cut through cultural and linguistic barriers and speak directly to the viewer in a way that the written word cannot. However, it’s not always clear exactly what a photographer is trying to convey and it can be confusing to try to translate the images into expressible…
How To Find The Best Location For Wedding Videography?
Wedding videos are something that the happy couple can treasure from the special day for the rest of their lives! Wedding days are one off events which means that getting the details right is essential and that includes the videography and the locations of the shots. Not all of the video footage has to be…
Complete Guide To Vanishing Points In Photography
A vanishing point is created on a 2 dimensional image to give a sense of depth that imitates the 3 dimensional reality it portrays. A vanishing point is a spot on the image where converging sets of parallel lines come together to give perspective, depth and the illusion of an apparently 3 dimensional image on…
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…
What Is The Best Time To Take Fall Pictures?
One of the most photogenic times of year is during the Fall period when the leaves are turning from their green summer shades into a whole palette of red and yellow colors. Of course, for any photographer the Fall season provides an irresistible opportunity to capture the stunning colors in their work but mastering the…
Which Are The Best Courses On Videography For Beginners?
Videography is a highly desirable career that can land you a superb salary with plenty of exciting and varied opportunities within the many different aspects of the industry. In the USA, the average annual salary for a videographer is around the $40,000 mark although if you are working for exclusive clients or in the competitive…
Professional Tips For Photographing The City
Every city is a bustling hub of culture, art, business and the whole range of human activities that make up our shared experience of the world. This makes cities some of the most exciting places for photographers to work because they can really capture the heart of a civilization and the people who create it….
Best Things to do in Madrid During The Summer
Where is Madrid? Madrid is the capital of Spain. Spain is a country that is in the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal are the two major countries in the Iberian Peninsula). Andorra, Gibraltar and a small part of France are also in the Iberian Peninsula. I have traveled to Spain a few times and have…