What photographer hasn’t dreamed of traveling the world, visiting exotic destinations, and capturing inspiring images? Imagine the sights you would see, the stories you would have to tell.
But how practical is a career path as a travel photographer? Is there really a need? Can you actually make a living? What do you have to do to break into the business?
Is it really viable to live your dream? Read on to find out.
… Continue reading How to Become a Travel Photographer: Types, Pay, and Skills
Real estate photography is often the underdog of the photography world, living under the shadow of the more glamorous photography niches like headshots, portraiture, or landscape. Real estate photography can be not only fun, but also profitable.
In this article, we’ll discuss how you can become a real estate photographer and also if it is worth it for you.
… Continue reading How to Become a Real Estate Photographer + is it Worth it?
These days we are bombarded by visual content. We see images everywhere from giant billboards on the side of the road to handy little Instagram-sized squares in the palms of our hands.
Chances are, every once in a while you see a photo that stops your mindless scrolling in its tracks. You are captivated by what you see and feel compelled to pause a moment to just take it all in.
What you are looking at, my friend, is an aesthetic photo. And if you want to stop other people’s mindless Instagram scroll, you should keep aesthetic photography in mind the next time you pick up your camera.
Now, what is this sorcery?
… Continue reading Aesthetic Photography: Tips, Ideas and Examples
Astrophotography is one of those types of photography that when done right can produce some stunning photos. Just like any type of photography, understanding the scene and subject matter that you are photographing enables you to capture better images.
This is why more and more astrophotographers are turning to star planetarium projectors, as they allow you to learn the locations of the stars and the setup of the night sky before you’ve even taken your camera out of its bag.
… Continue reading 20 Star Planetarium Projectors for Astrophotographers
With technology rapidly changing and becoming better every year, many people are asking the age-old question “which camera is better?” You now have an array of options including DSLR Cameras, Mirrorless Cameras, Phone Cameras and Point and Shoot Cameras.
Having so many options can become overwhelming and make you wonder, where should I invest my money?
… Continue reading DSLR vs Mirrorless vs Smartphone vs Point and Shoot: Best Camera?
Modeling is one of those extremely competitive careers complete with its own fairytale-like model discovery stories. We’ve all heard about how Kate Moss was discovered at JFK airport or how Gisele Bundchen was found in a shopping mall.
However, actually getting yourself signed to an agency and booking modeling gigs can be (and usually is) more similar to getting any other kind of job with applications and interviews involved.
Below is a list with descriptions and links of the top modeling agencies in the United States, followed by useful actionable tips for aspiring models.
… Continue reading Top 65 Modeling Agencies in the US and Tips for Models
Are you struggling to capture incredible shots in a humid atmosphere? This is the story of almost every photographer. If you have worked in sweltering temperatures, you might be familiar with the preparations and care your camera needs to prevent condensation.
Humidity and your camera are rivals. Photographers need to store their cameras and lenses in an ideal storage humidity range to prevent fungus. And, the problem is most of them don’t even know what an appropriate range is.
Would you like some interesting and useful camera hacks for humid conditions? Read More!
… Continue reading A Guide To Camera Lens And Humidity: Protecting your Equipment
Inspiration comes in many forms for photographers, such as light falling on an object, the time of year, look on a person’s face and others.
Below is our list of 100 inspirational photography quotes along with images and links to their authors. We hope this large list inspires you and makes you take a moment to reflect on your photography. Pause after reading each one, study the image and let your mind do the rest.
They say an image is worth a thousand words, and these quotes from greats such as Diane Arbus, Ansel Adams, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Alfred Stieglitz and Dorothea Lange reveal the thoughts behind the images as well as the people.
… Continue reading 100 Famous Short Inspirational Photography Quotes
Who doesn’t love Amazon? Come on, where else can you buy live ladybugs, a ready-made shipping container home or tiny house kit, and a bacon-scented mustache all in one place?
Amazon’s Prime membership is pretty sweet too. It allows you to take advantage of free delivery, as fast as same-day delivery for some products. You can also take advantage of tons of discounts and exclusive deals. Plus, you can try on shoes, clothes, and accessories and only pay for what you keep.
On top of all that, Amazon is offering Photo Storage as well. If you haven’t yet taken the plunge with Amazon Prime, photo storage might just be what tips the scales for you.
But the question is…is it worth it?
… Continue reading Review of Amazon Prime Photo Storage: The Good and the Bad
Photography and movies have a lot in common. While one is the art of capturing a frame, another is capturing moving frames. However, both are powerful creative mediums to tell a story. Apart from practicing photography yourself, one of the easiest ways to learn and improve your photography skills is to watch other people’s work and be inspired. And, what’s a better (and fun) way to improve your skills than watching great movies about photography?
In this article, we’ve listed documentaries, movies, and some other genres revolving around photography, and even movies with exceptional cinematography. The list is not exhaustive by any means and is in no particular order. But, we have tried to include a large variety so that everyone can find something to watch.
… Continue reading 65 Films About Photography: Our Picks to Watch
