Being busy doesn’t mean being profitable. Working on all kinds of projects doesn’t lead to a successful photography career. This article is not the usual “Five quick steps to become a wealthy photographer.” To be honest, it’s a slow process, but if you understand its principles it will guide you on the journey to success.
We have all seen beautiful night scenarios that turn into sad blobs of badly distributed light and darkness when we try to photograph them. Here are some tips to make sure your night photos are as stunning as the nights you are seeing! Read the rest of this entry »
For the past year or so, I’ve been doing a special experiment with the way that I shoot photos: I’ve been working almost exclusively with Daylight White Balance. Crazy, right? Especially when these days the auto white balance setting seems to do such a great job. Plus when you consider how easy post-production is these days, it almost makes no sense. But indeed it does. Shooting a bit more restraint lets you think in a different way.
You’re not the first and you won’t be the last person to set their sights on a family portrait. In fact, throughout the years, many people – from royals and politicians to actors and singers – have commissioned them. However, you don’t have to part with your cash like they did. Instead, you can capture your own family portrait with the right camera and a keen eye for detail. Here are a few tips to get started. Read the rest of this entry »
Travel photography is all about telling a story of a place. Document your travels by capturing the moments you love about the place you are visiting. Here are 3 tips you need to know for successful travel photography.
Still life photography allows you to enter the wonderful world of your own imagination. The scene that you set up to capture speaks volumes and can have the pleasant side effect of making you an expert in framing. Read the rest of this entry »
When it comes to outdoor photography, the right lighting can bring your images to life. While it’s difficult to predict what mother nature will do on the day of your shoot, there are eventualities you can prepare for to ensure your time is rewarded with idyllic images. Read the rest of this entry »
There’s no more evocative subject for your photographs than people and no way of evoking the spirit of a place like capturing its people. That’s why, whether you’re travelling to a new city on holiday or simply walking around your hometown, it’s a good idea to take your camera out on to the streets with you.
Your main focus could either be the location and bringing it alive using its inhabitants, or it could be that you are solely interested in seeking out fascinating characters to occupy your images. Perhaps it’s a mix of both. Either way, you will find surprising and delightful subjects out on the streets.
Holidays make us feel great. We count down the days until we get to go abroad, enjoy new experiences we’d never have at home and come back with lasting memories.
We want you to send us a feel good holiday snap that takes you back to that perfect getaway.
When you do, you have the chance of getting your special photo on the Airtours website. We’re also giving away one free Airtours holiday for two worth £1,000 to one budding photographer.
Before you submit your snap, please read the terms and conditions to find out more about the competition and its requirements.
If you want to try shooting something a little more challenging yet extremely fun, a great place to take your camera is to small local gigs. Digital cameras boast the versatility of allowing you to be able to manually control many aspects of how you shoot, and there are many camera exchange opportunities enabling you to find the perfect camera for your needs that really improves your photography. Here are some top tips to help you capture the perfect shot on-stage.
