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10 Steps to Starting Your Own Photography Business
1. Know Your Way Around a Camera First and foremost, you have to be considered a photographer. If you're not sure where to start, check out this article on picking a decent DSLR camera, and this article about the basics of photography. All in all, you need to know how to operate a camera, learn lighting and editing techniques, and so much more in order to be considered a professional photographer.
By Jasmine Smoot-Leyva8 years ago in Photography
3 Basic Photography Settings Every Beginner Photographer Must Know . Top Story - December 2017.
Every photographer wants to be the best they can be (right?). Holding your precious DSLR camera in your hands for the first time can be an exhilarating and terrifying experience. Think of it like looking at your newborn baby for the first time. I've never had a baby but I imagine it's the equivalent to that feeling. There are so many parts! So many possibilities! Will I break it? Will I embarrass it? Will it starve today? Does it look like me? Will it dis-own me and talk behind my back to their friends? I digress. Just like parenting, getting to know your new baby camera will come slowly but surely. Although, if there's is one quintessential thing that you must know about your camera and how to make it work, it has to be the word E X P O S U R E. (You could also just throw it into automatic mode which is the human equivalent of having it raised by a foreign babysitter but then you will never get to really know your camera baby) so step away from the automatic mode and put it back into manual to have full control over your child.
By Blanka Szabo8 years ago in Photography
Photography Eyes
The thing I love most about photography, is that it is universal. Most people take pictures to post online or on social media, but I take photos to preserve precious memories. Memories are the essence of life itself; without memories, there is no feeling. Feelings and memories work in conjunction with each other. Photography is the best way to preserve these feelings and memories. In order to do that, you must think and see like a photographer.
By Karla Parrish8 years ago in Photography
10 Best Lenses for Portrait Photography
Technology has made many strides in recent years, especially in the field of photography. When Apple released the iPhone 7, with its incredible portrait mode, anyone with the newest phone could be your go-to photographer for your next headshot or profile picture. But what if the smartphone, even with these great attachable lens options, just doesn't meet your expectations? If you're a photographer looking for the best lens for portrait photography here are the best options if you're working with a Nikon, Canon, Sony or Fujifilm.
By Jacob Schneider8 years ago in Photography
Best Film Scanners You Should Buy Right Now
Scanning your photos has tons of benefits, and will leave you with the best-looking quality for all of your photos. When you're in the market for the best film scanners, it's easy to be overwhelmed by all of the choices that are on the market.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Photography
Best Camera Bags for Traveling
Anytime one goes on vacation, they always want to be taking photos, to cherish the trip and remember it forever. Nowadays, most smartphones have a strong enough camera to satisfy the needs of the average traveler. But, if you have a fancy DSLR camera you'll need a bag. There is a large variety of camera backpacks to chose from depending on what you're looking for. Here are the ten best camera bags for traveling:
By Kevin Simpson8 years ago in Photography
Best 35mm Point and Shoot Cameras of All Time
It's tough finding the right camera for you and what you're looking for, because there are so many out there. Most of us search up what cameras are great for focus and what cameras are ideal for capturing the moment. And there are times when the camera doesn't do what we expect it to do.
By Jennifer Violet8 years ago in Photography
Easy Photoshop Hacks All Photographers Should Know. Top Story - December 2017.
These are simple ways to make your Adobe Photoshop learning experience a bit easier. With the knowledge of these easy Photoshop hacks, you'll be cruising through editing photos in no time.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Photography
10 Self Photography Tips to Help You Take the Perfect Selfie
Laugh all you want, we all take them. Selfies are one of the most common photos posted online on the daily. But there are definitely good selfies and bad ones. What are the secrets behind some of the most perfect looking self-portraits?
By April Demarco8 years ago in Photography
Most Useful iPhone X Photography Tips
The iPhone is one of the best inventions photography has ever seen, and to a point, it's one of the biggest reasons why Instagram has become as popular as it is. There have been entire movies shot on an iPhone 5, and considering their success, it's safe to say that iPhone X photography will allow you to get better photos than ever before.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy8 years ago in Photography
Visually Selfish
I see my photographs before I release the shutter, and as you know, being a visual artist is not just a profession, but a lifestyle. It is near impossible to switch off that explorative eye. It follows you around wherever you go, and while this makes for great creative works, it is nice at times to not have the tools of your medium in the way, to enjoy the odd little moments and keep them to yourself.
By Ariana Bryant8 years ago in Photography
