Few kinds of photography have a more dynamic power than the area of Portraiture. Portraiture is the medium through which we photographers endeavor to tell the stories of our friends, our family, and our clients. Through this art, we have the ability to capture a likeness of someone that will last for generations to come. [...]
Let’s face it. We don’t always have all the time in the world to do a portrait session. Clients run late. The light fades. Opportunity is not always on our side. What happens when you are in a crunch, and the time you have for a session is less than ideal? Have no fear. With [...]
What are Headshots? Wikipedia defines a headshot as: “A headshot is a photographic technique where the focus of the photograph is a person’s face”. It would seem to be a simple project for a photographer. After all, you are only worrying about a persons face, and just maybe part of their shoulders. Seriously, how hard [...]
The photographic industry is one of the most challenging, difficult, and competitive for start up businesses. The statistics prove it. Take this 3 year study discovered by Dane Sanders in his book Fast Track Photographer: In the 1st year, 60% of photographers give up their business. Of that remaining 40%, another 25% will fail within [...]
It was the first time she had done anything like this. After all, fear of the unknown took her outside her comfort zone. Treading on new territory, pushing the boundaries of her photography, and allowing herself to be stretched would take all the courage she could muster. In her mind, there were a good many [...]
Sometimes its good to shake up your photographic routine a bit. It’s perfectly acceptable to be pleased with your current standard of technique and ability, but once in a while, everyone needs a push to greater achievement. Finding a newfound style can revolutionize everything about the way your style. This last month, I recently experienced [...]
The following guest post on capturing personality in portraiture was submitted by Christina Dickson, a portrait photographer and photography instructor from Portland, Oregon. Her work can be seen at: www.christinanicholephotography.com. Question: What’s the difference between the generic “take your pictures in 20 minutes” portrait studio’s in every mall, and the portrait artists who make hundreds [...]
1. Don’t leave your camera You never know what opportunities will present themselves to you if your camera is always at your side. It may be a bit of extra hassle, but you will develop a greater sense of observation by being aware of your camera constantly. 2. Shoot a Photo a Day No [...]
With the holidays around the corner, your making your list and checking it twice. If you are a pro photographer or an aspiring pro, these 18 books are among the top of preferred information to grow your business to the precise point you want. Put one or two on your list, and you may just [...]
Want to get creative with some of the most unique and independent artists on the street? Hit the pavement and make some friends with the skateboard community. 1. Capture Motion [Shutter Speed Priority] What makes for the greatest shots of skateboarding? Ones that capture motion, movement, frozen moments in time. For this purpose, you will [...]
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