Travel photography is quite different from other photographic endeavors, especially if you plan to make a living from it. Most successful travel photographers are writers as well. Actually in the print world, you can’t separate words from pictures. They complement each other. What the picture can’t show, the words explain in greater detail. So it’s […]
Twilight is a magical time. Just because the sun is down doesn’t mean you should put away your camera. When the sun sets, a different looking world exists for photographers. Colors don’t appear the way they do in daylight. Instead, colors display based on your camera’s white balance setting and how that setting matches the […]
Public perception of any person with a camera in their hand in and around public landmarks, was forever changed as a result of September 11, 2001. It didn’t help that the paparazzi contributed to Princess Diana’s death. The hordes of paparazzi, through their dogged pursuit of their quarry, contributed to her untimely demise and in […]
In photography, it’s all about lighting. The most successful photographers are the ones most able to control, manipulate, and use it to capture what they see in their mind’s eye. There are generally two approaches when it comes to lighting: Use what’s there. Modify and adapt to it. This is where most photographers start out. Come […]
There are really only 2 kinds of events: milestones and recurring annual events. Milestones Sorry for stating the obvious here, but these are the so-called once-in-a-lifetime biggies. Ones so important that you sometimes associate with a song or piece of music. A partial list of milestones may be the following: Graduations–happy, fun events but rife […]
In sports photography, access is key. Without access, you won’t succeed even if you have the most comprehensive array of lenses out there. So if you have access, you’ve already improved your chances of success by at least 40 percent. The other keys to success? You have to be able to anticipate and concentrate for […]
In the eleventh hour, your best friend who’s getting married is in tears. The professional she hired to photograph her wedding bailed. You happen to have a digital SLR and all of a sudden you’re it. Here’s my survival guide for you. 1. Make a “Shot List”. Think of this as your “storyboard.” A guide […]
If you’re the typical digital photographer, you have to wonder if there is a faster way to learn how to use your camera. The owner’s manual is written by a technical writer often not a practicing photographer. Follow these step-by-step, using your manual as a guide and you should be taking pictures in no time.
So you’ve honed your skills to the point where you are confident you can get a good picture in any situation. Have you thought about freelancing for a newspaper? Photojournalism is one of the most challenging, exciting types of photography. As a result, it is also the most competitive fields to break in to. So what do you need to start?
Here are some suggestions to help you as you document your children’s lives. Photograph at their level (get down close), show the world from their perspective. Shoot a lot of photos – if you’re using a digital camera, there’s no waste, so why not? Even the most mundane activities can be give you great memories.A great benefit of shooting a lot? They’ll get used to you and the camera and ignore you after awhile.
