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Lost In a Sea of "Pretty Pictures?"
I got my first DLSR camera for Christmas about two years ago. I mainly wanted it to make films, as I wasn't too interested in photography. The only photos I took were with my drone. I was fascinated with aerial photography, seeing the world from another perspective. My drone dedicated Instagram was full of birds eye views of parks, cemeteries, and landscapes, but that was it.
By Tas B6 years ago in Photography
How to Start Earning Money as a Photographer
Sell Your Photos On Stock Websites If you are a photographer, it is likely that you are sitting on a large number of photos, and a great way to earn a passive income from these is by posting them to a stock image website. Every time one of your images is used, you will get a commission from it, making this a great way to earn money. Although it can be quite daunting to start with, as you need to upload a fairly large portfolio in order to start seeing a return. A great website to do this on is Shutterstock, as it is a very easy platform to use; but ideally, you really want to sign up to a few different stock websites, as the more places your photos are, the more likely it is for you to start making an income from them.
By Tom Sharp7 years ago in Photography
Rules of Composition
With the advent of the mobile phone and tablet, everyone seems to be taking photographs; and for many people, all they want is a record of a holiday, family events, or a special moment in their lives which they are happy to share with their friends and perhaps to look at some years later when it will bring back a fond memory of times past.
By Tony Murtagh7 years ago in Photography
More than Just a Camera
For the last few years of the Seventies after leaving the Royal Air Force, my Dad took a job that meant he had to spent a decent amount of time in the US. His jobs over the years took him all over the world, and we didn’t see him for months on end in my early childhood, but I know he really enjoyed the international travel, despite his protestations that it was tiring (I’ve since worked for short stints abroad and, while tiring, you make time to have a bit of fun too; otherwise, what’s the point?!).
By David Romanis7 years ago in Photography
How Photography Can Change the World
Many of my friends and family members stand in awe of the photographs I take. In this series of stories, I will explain to you just how to take the perfect photo. The first tip is that you do not need an expensive camera in order to capture a great moment. Believe it or not, this photograph was taken on my iPhone. Yes, I do have a professional camera, however, that is not always needed in order to take a mesmerizing photo. I do not take my camera everywhere I go, so any phone will suffice just fine. As a matter of fact, half of the photos in my gallery that many people like have been taken with my iPhone. I always say, "If the subject is right, you cannot take a bad photo." The main tip any photographer can give is to look for stunning subjects. Something as simple as a flower you would normally pass right by or the sunset will do just fine. Actually, most of my photos are of flowers or sunsets. I do recommend playing around and trying to capture as many new things as you can; that way, you can find your specialty. Once that is discovered, you can move on to mainly taking photographs of your specialty subject. Of course, as a photographer, you should always be experimenting with new photo opportunities. If trying to get into this field, you also have to realize that taking new photographs any chance you get is a great way to keep your name out there. This may seem like a lot of work, but it is actually quite simple; if you go on daily walks, stop and snap a pic of the flowers on your neighbor's bush. Finding new subjects is always great though; maybe go on a hike in a place you would not normally go. Explore new towns or cities and look for pretty sights. As you will see throughout my stories, some of my photos are of tourist attractions and towns, such as the railing outside a store in a ghost town. Now, back to some tips, taking a great photograph is actually pretty simple; all you have to do is position the lens in the right spot and ensure the lighting is ideal. Sure, a nice camera will definitely help, yet these are super expensive and I realize not every person reading this can afford one. It took me years after I started seriously getting into photography until I got my Canon EOS Rebel T5i. For those years, I used my phone camera, which did the trick just fine. With an iPhone, you can correct the exposure by tapping the subject and adjusting the yellow box that pops up with a sun on it. With a phone camera, it is also significantly easier to take a variety of different kinds of shots in a short time. It is simple and quick to try out filters, or even tilt the phone on its head to shoot in portrait mode. However, keep the filters to a minimum if you want the shots to look casual or candid. On a phone, accessing editing tools are also much simpler. All you have to do is open the app store and search "photo editor." I stick to Enlight as my photo editor. I highly recommend trying that one out. The only other one I use is called Snapseed, and I only use that one to create special effects, such as placing my subject on a black background. On an actual camera, there are many extra settings to play with. But we can get into all of those in another post. Within no time, after reading my stories, you too will be on your way to capturing the perfect photograph! So stick around and let's see how you do!
By Kay Tetz7 years ago in Photography
Professional Tips for the Perfect Pics
Whether you want to take to Discount promo codes to find some discounted professional equipment, just use your phone camera, or go old school with a disposable you can take your skills to the next level by following some of these professional top tips to getting that perfect photo every time.
By Craig House7 years ago in Photography
Photography Print Portfolio
Hi guys. I recently graduated SNHU with a Bachelor's Degree in Art in Digital Photography. I wanted to share with you my journey creating my print portfolio. My online portfolio was pretty easy. You can find it at SMoms Photography.
By Rachel Anderson7 years ago in Photography
Why I Fell (Back) in Love with Slow Photography
I read about slow photography a little while ago when I was looking into buying bulk 35mm film and loading my own canisters. It’s predicated on the idea that we shouldn’t hurry the creative process and we should enjoy photography for the art and the creation of pictures rather than snapping shots on a smartphone and uploading to social media for likes and shares.
By David Romanis7 years ago in Photography
My Answer to Professional Photographers, or People Who Want to Become One
If someone is able to sell their photos to popular, well paying magazines, or to get renowned art galleries to exhibit their artwork, they will receive pictures and a request to review their work from all sorts of people involved in photography. After months of responding to this request free of charge, he discovers the tool of the text written for the general public, which he can publish on the Internet to inform all future letter writers that this is his answer intended for them.
By Markus Hermannsdorfer7 years ago in Photography
Why I Decided to Start as a Photo Editor?
"Life is meant to help you build a better life. It is never designed to be against you nor to be your worst enemy." At least this is a firm belief I've held since facing my greatest disappointment about a year ago. It's comforting for me to believe life works out for me in some way, some form. I decided months ago I was going to build myself a better life after discovering some wonderful, playful aspects of myself I wasn't aware were there. I had experiences that showed me how much I missed photography and videography of which I used to do a lot more frequently over a year prior. I've begun to find a regular job to work for the time being, resulting in my first couple of checks being saved up to purchase a slightly used Nikon D7000 from its previous owner on the Facebook Marketplace for $350 bucks total.
By Guije Sanchez7 years ago in Photography
