The Fun and Games of Freelancing
In some respects, freelancing sounds like a great idea. The biggest selling point is that you get to choose whom you work for, what sort of projects and when you'd like to work. If you're…
The Future Of Film
The history of photography has a long and varied timeline. Throughout this course, though, there has been one constant: film. In spite of recent digital dominance, the original photographic medium is still being produced en…
Cloudscape Photography & Exploring the Limitlessness of the Sky
When you look up at the clouds in the vastness that is the sky, you may see a couple of different things. You may observe fast-moving clouds or clouds that appear to have faces in…
Tips and Tricks for Taking Great Portraits
Although it may look fairly easy, not everyone can take great portrait shots. Portrait photography involves more than just finding the right subject or model. Great portraits are the result of patience and good people…
An Inside Look At Real Estate Photography
Like many markets in photography, the market for real estate photography has declined over the years. Most of the shots in the regional Multiple Listing Services (MLS) are photos taken by real estate agents with…
Figosa Camera Strap Review
Figosa is a fairly new Italian company that makes some cool leather vintage-style camera straps. They cater to the photography enthusiasts and mirrorless camera owners. The owners of Figosa, Laura & Andrea, were nice enough…
What Should You Look for When Joining a Photography Club?
Whether you are a hobbyist or a professional photographer, joining a photography club is one of the best ways to improve your skills. The club can also be a good venue for meeting people who…
The Trials and Errors of HDR Photography
I recently came across a photographer that specializes in High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography. Up to this point I had seen similar photographs where the detail was spectacular and the colors just popped, but had…
Photojournalism 101
Described in simple terms, photojournalism is a branch of photography that uses photos or images to tell a story. A person who practices photojournalism is called a photojournalist. His photos come out in newspapers and…
Four Awesome Lenses For Street Photography
One of the questions that comes up frequently in photography forums is what kind of lens to buy for street photography. That’s a harder question than most people realize because your lens selection will depend…
My First Exhibition – How To Hold Your Own Exhibition (Part III)
You have found a gallery who is willing to hold your exhibition. You are now one step closer to showing your work to the public. Here comes the final stretch – it will involve lots…
Social Networking For Photographers
Think of the most interesting person you know. What makes them interesting? Is it because they are always talking about themselves? Or are they fun to be around, and just generally interesting? With social media…