For most couples, a wedding is the most valuable and memorable moments of their lives. No wonder, a lot of resources and time are spent planning for the big day. Photography helps to preserve the amazing moments and for this reason, it is crucial to take the best shots. If you are taking photos for the event, here are some …
Landscape Photography Tips
A popular and favorite subject among photographers, landscape photography may not be so easy to delve in. If you want to capture an image that stirs emotions among your viewers, you will need to be patient while displaying great mastery of the skill. In order to give your landscape photos a breath of fresh air keeps these important points in …
Tips For Photographing Kids
Kids are always excited and jumpy so it may be hard to get them in one place and pose for the camera. Although these sweet adorable faces look so good in photos, it may take some special effort on the part of the photographer to perfect that photo shoot. Here are some tips for photographing kids to ensure the best …
Why Become A Photographer
I get it. Choosing the right career can be difficult. Many of you reading might be wondering what career path to go down in life, and if you not sure what the right job is for you regardless of your age, maybe you should consider becoming a Photographer. However, it may not be right for everyone but there are certainly …
Best Photography Tips for Pets On Set
One of the more difficult tasks to get the perfect picture that every photographer wants is photographing animals. Weather it’s a dog, cat, rabbit, reptile or whatever animal it could potentially be, it can be challenging. However, with the right tips it is certainly possible to get the brilliant pictures you want. You just need the right knowledge to go …
Preparing For Your Model Portfolio Photoshoot
Going to get pictures taken at a photoshoot for your modelling portfolio can be a bit daunting for some, as you may have never done it before. However there’s no reason why you can’t make best friends with the camera and get those great photos you want. Preparation is key! Before going to your photoshoot make sure you have all …
The History of Photography
The word photography was derived from two Greek words. “Photos”, meaning light and “graphein”, meaning to draw. It was first used by a scientist named Sir John F.W. Herschel in 1839.The pinhole camera was invented by Alhazen, an authority in optics who lived around 1000AD. The pinhole camera also known as the camera obscura was used to view or draw …
Top 5 WordPress plugins for photographers
As photographers, we want our content to reach as many eyes as possible and so we work hard at mastering the skill of capturing moments. However, same as we edit a picture to add effects that will increase our reach, photographers should also be looking at the optimization of other elements, such as where we post the pictures and the …
Photography competitions for all levels
Photography competitions are great for seeing if your work is on par with your contemporaries, a stepping stone for amateurs and great for gaining exposure. There are many photography competitions around the UK and worldwide. Some are ongoing and others have a deadline by the end of this year. Get judged by renowned judges and have your work featured in …
Photography software: Photoshop alternatives
With Photoshop’s new pricing model – £17.15 a month for around £205 a year, many amateur and hobbyist photographers are looking at alternatives to this software. We have covered some of these software’s here and outlined their functionality. Affinity Photo This is not a free software however it is fast becoming a real alternative to Photoshop. With it’s great layout and …