Category: Photography Tips & Tricks

There are countless books for photographers available to us, and every photographer should have a library of books which provide them with useful information about different techniques as well as books to inspire them in their work.

Subject matter varies widely between different photographers, but the list below is a general core set of books which cover a range of subjects that different photographers would find useful whether they focus on landscape, wedding or portrait photography.

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We all love the art of photography, and perhaps even the technical challenges of capturing the essence of a scene or an occasion. Behind passion and creativity, however, is the reality that every photographer – whether you are into advertising photography, or offer wedding photography services, or any specialization for that matter – must place proper value on his or her work through appropriate photography pricing.

This is especially true for professional photographers who make a living out of shooting, therefore it is important that you carefully dissect what factors affect the pricing of your packages. Here’s a short backgrounder that will help you come up with realistic prices for your photography packages.

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To be on the beach in summer is relaxing, fun and beautiful. It is also a great idea to capture those happy moments in the photographs but if you are not sure where to begin from, you can actually fall victim to the stress. Therefore, you need to prepare well in advance about what you are going to do while on beach and think ahead about ideas, passes and pops for taking some spectacular beach photographs.

Following lines elaborate some effective tips that can help you to take great photographs while enjoying on the beach.

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It’s summertime…and the living is easy! This is the time of year for spending more time outside, soaking up those blessed, golden rays of sunshine and hitting the beach.

Of course, it’s also the time of year when you’re likely going on vacation, meaning vacation photography takes center stage after many months of you working hard and keeping your nose to the grindstone. So naturally, you deserve some time off!

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Candid photography is responsible for the best photographs in the world.

Just take a look at all the of the most striking images you’ve ever seen, almost all of these are from candid shots when photographing strangers.

… Continue reading 6 Easy Tips To Photographing Strangers In Perfect Candid Moments

Self-portrait photography, since the beginnings of the industry, has always been popular among photographers. I mean what is there not to love? Finally you get to work with a model that does exactly what you ask of them!

Aside from the ego obvious elements, It’s also great for learning how to get to grips with a new camera, practicing newly taught skills and various other photography fundamentals. But it is the practices unique advantage of pushing ones creative envelope, and stimulating that creative pool of original ideas, that we all have waiting for us inside of our creative minds, that appeals the most!

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Every professional photographer that you’ll ever talk to, will tell you that light is the most important part of photography. These people, myself included, are absolutely right, it is!

Without it our photographs would be dull sheets of empty paper!

Using dramatic lighting to a photographer’s advantage is the universal lesson preached to every photography student on the planet!

… Continue reading Create Dramatic Lighting in your Photography by Introducing Darkness

When it comes to exchanging gifts with friends or family members, we really are spoiled for choice. Ironically, this abundance of novel ideas makes it near impossible to hone in on that one perfect gift for a loved one.

Whatever you chose, it is always the thoughtful and personal gift ideas that are the most touching and well received. And there is no better gift than one that is completely timeless.

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In the app marketplace, it’s a fact that Apple is out in front, mainly thanks to its huge iTunes website. There is literally an endless amount of iPhone apps, including fine serious iPhone photography apps, which we spotlighted not too long ago. However, as far as Android, Google’s smartphone operating system, is concerned, it is catching up faster and faster all the time.

Whereas Apple has its iTunes store, Android has answered in kind with the Google Play store, where you can download almost any Android app under the sun, including a nice selection of serious photography apps!

… Continue reading The Best Android Photo Apps You Can’t Live Without