The Basics Of DSLR Videography
DSLRs are for taking photographs, right? Well...yes. But the modern DSLR can do so much more; I'm talking about video. DSLRs are now designed with both still, and moving pictures in mind, with manufacturers providing…
Five Common Mistakes When Working With Models
When the right model and right photographer get together it can be magic. Magic for your portfolio, magic for an ad agency looking for a fresh face and magic for your bank accounts. What tends…
Tips and Tricks for Taking Baby Photos
Babies are interesting photo subjects. Whether they’re newborn or just a few months shy of turning one, babies are fascinating! Their every move amazes even the most hard-hearted person. They’re so innocent; that’s why they…
Take Magical Photographs By Exploring Your Five Senses
Taking great photographs really comes down to exploring the artist within you. If you think in terms of your five senses, you will be seeing your world through fresh eyes. A whole new world will…
On Being A Female Photographer
I’ll be the first to admit that, when I set up my photography business twelve years ago, I didn’t have the slightest clue how to run a business. I was lucky – I made contacts…
9 Tips & Tricks For Better Street Photographs
There was a time when I would not have considered doing street photography. Walking up to random strangers and attempting to take their picture? That's bold and brave, but isn't it strange, weird or at…
My First Exhibition – How To Hold Your Own Exhibition (Part I)
Your friends have long admired your work. “You should exhibit them”, they keep telling you. Plus, you have been getting good feedback from places like Flickr (or, God forbid, Tumblr – who in their right…
Six Ways To Boost Your Photography Income
The recent closure of portrait studios in Sears and Walmart stores sent a chill through the photography community and the news arrived only a few weeks after Olan Mills, another big name in portrait photography,…
What Is Smoke Art Photography?
Smoke art photography is one of those genres that’s an acquired taste. You can’t really appreciate it right off the bat, but as soon as you learn about it in greater detail and get to…
9 Tips For Shooting Great Photos At Night
Think about a time when you go out to view the city lights from a certain vantage point and you get wowed by the view. You take out your camera and try to capture the…
The Only Camera-Buying Guide You’ll Ever Need
Buying a camera is a highly personal decision that's going to be different for different people. Some will value a feature-heavy camera more than others, who may well value a cheaper and more affordable camera…
Photographing Children – Ten Elements for a Successful Photoshoot
Of all the careers in photography, photographing children has to be among the most difficult yet most rewarding. On one hand children are mostly photogenic and always have great expressions which make for some good…