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If you look at the advertising market, photographers are in demand these days. Thanks to the constant need to remain updated in the world of social media, brands constantly need content for their products. So if you play it smart, landing a paid photography job is not too difficult. You just need to pay attention […]
Learning how to use shutter speed effectively can create lively pictures and give motion to your subject without blurring your picture. Let’s define what it is and how it is measured, followed by some real world examples. Shutter speed refers to the length of time your camera’s shutter remains open to allow light to enter […]
It’s one thing to take photographs of things, but quite another to take photographs about them. Taking photographs of something is the equivalent of simply pointing a camera and pressing the shutter button. When it comes to taking a photograph about it, many other considerations need to be made. In today’s video, landscape photographer James […]
Are you like most of us photographers who rush back to your computer, excited to download your images, but all too often you feel disappointed by what you see? Especially when your best images are spoiled because of focus issues? This guide from professional Australian landscape photographer Brent Mail was written to help. It is […]
When taking studio portraits, many photographers recommend you put the flash as close to the subject as possible. But have you ever wondered if this is indeed good advice, or just another misguided repetition? In today’s video, photographer Gavin Hoey with Adorama puts this theory to the test by varying the distance between flash and […]
1. Seek Out Emotion This is an easy point to make—photographs are better when they show people’s emotions. However, it’s much easier said than done. It is difficult to capture emotions in the wild, but they are there if you look for them. Be careful about getting overly distracted by a person’s clothing or look […]
Geysir in Haukurdalur, Iceland is the home of the original geyser. The large geyser doesn’t erupt any more due to a history of soap powder and earthquakes. However, its little brother, Stokkur, does erupt regularly at intervals of around 5 to 7 minutes, so a typical visit to Geysir should allow any photographer to capture […]
If you are uncomfortable putting a camera in front of a stranger’s face yet still want candid street photography, look for a good vantage point up over the action and shoot down. You will be amazed by the sense of freedom and the results. The Setup Down in the streets a light-weight, fast camera is […]
As photographers in the digital age, we are totally spoiled for choice when it comes to equipment, accessories, software, hardware, and you name it. Added to this is the vast amount of information freely available on the web. It’s all a big step up from the age of film photography. Or is it? Whatever our […]
Freelance photography can be a rewarding and fun career, even if you just pursue it part time, but it’s a jungle out there with endless competition. Here are some quick tips to help you get started: 1. Always work. You won’t always have paying customers, but that shouldn’t stop you from working. Go out and […]
