The Things People Say to Photographers…
If you’ve worked as a photographer for any length of time, chances are you’ll have heard a few of these gems over the years. Of course, I should stress that this piece is meant in…
Top 5 Tips for Writing a Photographer’s Resumé That Will Get You Hired
When preparing a resumé, it should cater to the position you’re seeking. For people who work in the visual arts industry such as photographers, a resumé goes beyond the written word. It needs to incorporate…
Not Satisfied with Your Photography? Here Are Simple but Helpful Tips for You
So you’ve been taking photographs for a while now. You’ve done a lot of photoshoots and completed quite a number of commissioned projects. You’ve even done several weddings! But then, in the middle of it…
On Film Photography: Why Should You Shoot Film?
Since digital photography became a popular practice, majority of photographers have placed film photography in the background. Some photographers, most especially the new and younger ones, are not even that familiar with using film. But…
An Introduction to Wedding Photography for Beginners
Shooting a wedding is a demanding and high pressure task to undertake in which there’s no time for mistakes and retakes. It’s crucial that you get it right the first time. If you’ve never shot…
In-Depth Review of The New Night Sky Filter from Breakthrough Photography
Ever since my first review of Breakthrough Photography’s X3 neutral density filters a few years ago I’ve been a convert to the company’s products. Not only was I stunned at the quality of the X3…
How to Take Interesting Group Photos
One of the most common types of photography is the group photo. Whether you work with families, at weddings or events or in the corporate world, it’s likely you’ll need to take group photographs at…
Getting Familiar With Your Camera’s Modes
When it comes to capturing great images, the truth is there’s a lot that you can do in auto mode – at least when you’re first starting out. But if you’d like to step out…
Review of the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD Telephoto Lens
I’ve noticed a common trend of blatant optimism beginning to emerge from my more recent photo gear reviews. Generally I mention how amazing it is that we seem to be experiencing somewhat of a photographic…
The Impact of Photography on Architecture
The impact of photography on architecture cannot be understated. Without photography or any other way to capture and transport architecture to other places, the only way for people to learn new things about architecture was…
Review of the New Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL Kit
Elinchrom make great lighting and are constantly bringing out new and improved products. Their latest offering is the ELB 500 TTL kit, designed for use both on location and in the studio. I’ve been taking…
Things You Need to Know About The Stunning Sigma Art Lenses
One of the core missions of Sigma is to help photographers in their desire to create vivid memories and express important messages – and we’re big fans of the Sigma Art lenses here at Contrastly.…