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The vital how-to's for photography enthusiasts: how to create the perfect camera setup, capture the perfect picture, edit your photos and beyond.
The difficulties of being a new photographer
First off, I would like to thank you for wanting to read my stories and I truly hope you enjoy the read. As you can see from the title, i'm going to be talking about how difficult it has been for me to get into photography as someone who deals with extreme social anxiety and what I am currently doing to help myself.
By Sanyah Myers5 years ago in Photography
Transform Your Bedroom Into a Photography Studio
I've written again and again about how to stay creative as a photographer during lockdown. Today I am going to share yet another way to practice your photography skills without setting foot outside... by setting up your own at-home studio!
By Claire Petersen5 years ago in Photography
Mistakes Beginner Filmmakers (and Photographers) Make #6... Composition
When I first started out as a photographer, I would take pictures of just about anything no matter what got in the frame. Over time I would look at the photos and think “I wish I taken this without that in it” or “why didn’t I get closer to that flower”. The problem was I was wanting to put so much detail into the frame that I wasn’t thinking about what looked visually appealing and compositionally sound.
By Sara Aulds5 years ago in Photography
How to Do a Remote Photoshoot in Six Simple Steps
How do you take a photo of someone in Dublin while you are in a Berlin apartment? That's not a riddle, but rather the predicament I was in as I tried to figure out how to do a remote photoshoot for the first time.
By Claire Petersen5 years ago in Photography
Show, Don't Tell & 9 Other Photoshoot Tips for Photographers
Today I'm sharing quick and easy photoshoot tips! Bear these ten tips in mind for your next shoot with a model... 1. Test the water with test shots. Always begin a shoot by letting your model know that you're taking a few test shots. Go ahead and start snapping a few photos with your chosen camera settings and seeing how they come out. Look at the photos you just took. How are they exposed? Does it look good? Take this time to tweak the settings.
By Claire Petersen5 years ago in Photography
4 Fun Self Portrait Ideas to Try in Lockdown. Top Story - November 2020.
With much of the world in lockdown right now, budding photographers out there might wonder... how can I improve my portrait photography skills when I can't leave the house? Well, I'm here to tell you that you don't need to work with a model to up your photography game: you can be your own subject! Let's take some #advancedselfies!
By Claire Petersen5 years ago in Photography
Capturing Genuine Emotion Through Photography
Some may say that you need to pack your bags and go shoot, but what does that mean? Spontaneity is that adventure you have always been craving, those late date nights that leave you dancing in the rain, and those moments where your heart cannot stop racing. The most thrilling attitude is to stop scheduling your practice as an obligation and to begin shooting as an instinct. This ability to shoot under practicality and add significant emotions to your shot is (what I call) dynamic shooting.
By Brayden Ortman5 years ago in Photography
A Dancer in the Park
I recently reached out to a local Nashville dancer, Lizzie, who is also a choreographer and dance instructor here in town. I expressed interest in photographing her and capturing some beautiful poses in Centennial Park in Nashville near the Parthenon, which she responded with excitement to collaborate on this with me.
By Jeff Jenkins5 years ago in Photography
How To Find a Great Location for Your Photoshoot
No matter where in the world you are, there's a photoshoot location right around the corner. Notice how I didn't say a pretty location, or even an interesting location. I can't guarantee that you live in a vibrant city with a glistening skyline, nor that you're surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes. What I do know for sure is that you don't need to stray far from home to take some incredible photos.
By Claire Petersen5 years ago in Photography
