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How to Deal with a Terrible Photography Client
If there is one group of visual arts freelancers that get treated worse than anyone else in the market, it's photographers. Don't ask why, but there's something about the field that just seems to attract the worst possible clients.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy7 years ago in Photography
Only a Phone Camera Shot Unfortunately . Top Story - January 2019.
Photographers can take as narrow a view of things as some lens do. It's a common sight to see in photography groups on social media of someone posting an image and then saying "only a phone camera shot" like it's an excuse for any perceived faults with the shot. Nowhere else would you see a professional showing their work and then saying, "It was only a less advanced tool I used, so you can't judge me for the finished result." No professional musician ever said it was a keyboard instead of a grand piano so it's ok to miss notes or mess-up the timing, so why do photographers have this attitude?
By john harrison7 years ago in Photography
12 Shooting Tips for New Photographers
Finding good shooting tips for new photographers can be tough. A lot of guides go too basic and others gear more toward professionals. I'm pretty new to the world of photography, but as a beginner, I've made some discoveries that I'd like to share with my fellow developing photographers out there. Things like ISO, aperture, and shutter speed sound complicated at first, but they are vital features to learn about when working with whatever camera it is that you have.
By Leigh Victoria Fisher7 years ago in Photography
10 Signs You're Working with an Amateur Photographer
It all seemed to go well at first. You linked up with a guy who had a photography business card. He asked if you do TFP, and you do. As a model, you need shots for your portfolio. You agreed to do a shoot, but then, things started to get a little weird.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Photography
The 10 Best Gifts for Your Favorite Photographer
Have you ever seen a professional photographer when they are pulling up to a shoot? As soon as they open up their car, they have more gear falling out of it than a clown car has clowns. Then when they actually get to work? If you don't already know, photographers love talking about all the different shots, methods, and editing tricks they are going to use to make the shoot absolutely perfect. Most of us don't share this sentiment. We just want the shot to look good. What we don't realize though, is that this is the perfect opportunity for truly getting to know the photographer in our lives. Trust me, come around their birthdays or Christmastime, you're going to be kicking yourself for not already stocking up on gifts for your favorite photographer.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Photography
Turn Your iPhone Into a 360 Degree Camera with the Insta360 Nano. Top Story - January 2019.
The standard camera on an iPhone is good, but it's probably not good enough to really talk about in a circle of serious photographers. Even my friends who have their own small businesses legitimately grimace at me when I tell them that I'm still using my phone for the majority of my social pictures.
By Eddie Wong7 years ago in Photography
10 Best Portrait Photography Books Ever Published
There are a wide range of portrait photography books out there in which brilliant portrait photographers have displayed their work for the world to see. Each artist has a different style, and these books can teach a lot to other aspiring artists. Books like these can also be enjoyed by anyone who appreciates what a good photo represents. A digital camera has the power to bring out so much emotion, capturing reality in exciting ways while still also being edited so that the subject conveys a much deeper meaning when necessary.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Photography
10 Best Photography Books for Beginners
Within the pages of the best photography books for beginners, one can find tips and secrets on everything from shutter speed to depth of field, written by some of the best professional photographers. Each practical guide offers step by step instructions to help beginners hone in on their craft and improve their skills as a photographer. Today's digital cameras may seem simple compared to the old days of film, but they are actually quite complex tools. The right books make it (a little) easier to master—don't worry, there are amateur photography mistakes everyone makes.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Photography
Bring Your Photography Gear Anywhere with the GOgroove Camera Backpack Case
Photography is incredibly expensive. The average portrait photographer will need to have around $8,000 to $12,000 in supplies to keep their company afloat, and those who decide to do wedding photography will require even more.
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in Photography
10 Different Ways to Use a Wide Angle Lens. Top Story - December 2018.
As a photographer, you have a great number of different tools to select from that will truly transform the way that a certain scene is perceived. Wide angle lenses are among the most versatile and important of these tools, as the combination of incredible detail and the massive scale they can shoot at is quite impressive. Although it may take some time to get used to this rather tricky lens, doing so will greatly benefit your photography, and make certain shots simple where they otherwise would not be possible at all. The advantages that wide angle lenses provide will change the way you approach your shot, and knowing how to work around some of the more difficult aspects of this lens that some photographers have trouble with will put you a step above the rest.
By Rhonda Taylor7 years ago in Photography
