For many people, having their picture taken can be every bit as terrifying as public speaking. Sometimes even more so. Other people look great in pictures and they know it. They preen in front of the camera like they were born to be there. Both of these extremes can...
1. Pad Your Schedule By now, you have probably planned your wedding day down to the minute. But as we all know, things often take longer than you think. Build in at least an extra half-hour for the beginning of your day when the photographer is shooting you getting...
Photography is an art of its own kind. For each photo that we take, there is a story and a purpose behind it. Lighting is a great part of how we decide to create our work of art. If we’re feeling gloomy and lonely, a low light or dark photo is the way to go. If we’re...
One of the most tedious parts of being a photographer is culling the shots. Sometimes hundreds of photos are taken which makes it harder to cull. However, if you have the chance, try not to take too many of the same photos in a shoot. Although this isn’t always...
If you’re just starting out in the photography world, it’s a good idea to stay up to date with the latest trends and skills. The fact of the matter is that practice makes perfect. Making mistakes is the perfect way to help yourself learn and grow the photography...
As a kid, we were told to let our imagination and creativity flow out yonder. As we grow older, however, we get so caught up in things life’s challenges and situations, that many of us forget about our childhood dreams. Whether you’ve already established a career or...
Being a photography means always being prepared. Photography is about capturing something beautiful in the right moment, therefore lack of preparation can cause you to miss the perfect photo. Making sure you constantly have the essential you may need at any given...
A good portrait is, of course, all about the subject. Your main job as photographer is both to make your subject look and feel amazing, and to capture something unique about that person, so that when their family and friends (those that know them best) look at the...
Keep It Simple It’s a natural impulse to look for a stunning location for your shoot, but it’s not always the best move for a portrait. You want the focus to be on your subject, and often a beautiful background can be more distracting than flattering. Save these...
There’s nothing worse than feeling like you have to jump and cover to hide your face when someone brings a camera out. Some people are naturally photogenic and look effortlessly perfect in every blurry, poorly lit snapshot, but for the rest of us having our picture...
