If diamonds are a woman’s best friends, than cars are certainly men’s. Cars are attractive in many ways: the interior and exterior style, the sounds they produce and the speed they’re able to achieve.
Car photography is not that easy a task as it may seem at first glance. Various techniques are used, based on whether the car is moving along the street or is standing right in front of your lens.
… Continue reading 10 Useful Guides on How to Shoot Cars Like a Superstar
In the short time since I went pro (read: started making money) with my creative work, I’ve experienced a truly disheartening amount of judgment — snobbish judgment, most of it full of contradictions designed to place some creatives above others based on entirely arbitrary criteria that benefit the speaker and put up a wall of mystery and privilege between people who like to take pictures and the “photographer” label.
I think that’s a whole lot of bull. I think old-school (and some new-school who like to think they’re old-school) creatives feel threatened in many ways by how much more accessible their field of work has become in recent years — decades — and are determined to defend themselves by attacking others’ methods instead of simply taking a step back and realizing that accessibility won’t hurt them. It won’t.
… Continue reading Go Ahead And Call Yourself A Photographer, It’s All Right
The idea of this compilation post was born while I was writing the article with tips for getting more word-of-mouth for photography brand. There, I told you that a promo video is one of the best ways to tell clients your story and to show yourself off while shooting and during the creative process. Moreover, a well-made promo clip can create a huge buzz for your brand.
Let’s talk a bit about how to get started. The very first thing you should do before making a video is creating a good story. You can tell your potential clients about your life, family, house, previous jobs, how you became a photographer, your other hobbies, and other things that matter to you. Do it in your own style by mixing it with some personal photos to seem more open.
… Continue reading 20 Awe-Inspiring Photographer Promo Videos to Create a Buzz Around Your Brand
Successful photographers become idols for newbies. It’s always interesting to see them in life, to take a glance behind the scenes, and hear their unique stories on how they got into photography. That’s the aim of the interviews.
Each photography interview is a fascinating personal story of the photographer who shares his passion, tips, and advice on how to become successful in the field.
… Continue reading 15 Inspiring Photographer Interviews to Make You Hungry for Shooting
Finding clients for your professional photography can be a challenge. That’s why your photography business, as with any other type of business, needs some promotion. Word-of-mouth marketing techniques are as old as the world itself, and it really works!
… Continue reading 5 Actionable Tips to Get More Word-of-Mouth for Your Photography Brand
I’m happy to continue our series of tutorials on creating your favorite Instagram filters in Photoshop. Before going to the tutorial, I’d like to share with you a few interesting facts about Instagram that you probably don’t know!
Did you know that New York City is the most geotagged place on Instagram? Or that the most Instagram users are located in the United States, Brazil and Japan?
… Continue reading How to Make Instagram Filters in Photoshop: Sierra & Brannan
We all know the obvious, selfies are here to stay! So why not make the best out of them? Shutterfly’s guide offers tips on how to capture a great selfie that’s worth sharing. It teaches you everything from how to find the best lighting to giving your picture that little extra oomph before posting. Follow these tips, capture your selfie, and share it!
The selfie is like an epidemic in the social media world.
… Continue reading Infographics 101: How to Take A Great Selfie Like a Master
For millions of people worldwide, no family is truly complete without a furry friend. Cats, dogs and all the critters in between are quick to crawl their way into your heart, and it’s no wonder why people want to capture their personality – forever.
One of the best ways to do this is through snapshots. Like children, though, pets can be difficult to photograph because they get distracted easily and move around quickly. While it can be challenging, though, it’s definitely not impossible.
… Continue reading 7 Pet Photography Tips to Capture Your Furry Friends’ Personality
Steve Jobs forever will be remembered as a digital visionary – he was the one who brought poetry to the microchip. He is a legend these days. All of us can’t be Steve Jobs, but we can learn some lessons from his extraordinary life and career to parlay them into the photography business.
Steve Jobs took a near-bankrupt Apple and turned it into one of the most profitable and successful companies in the world.
… Continue reading 10 Lessons From Steve Jobs for Your Photography Brand
We all love the web for its ability to let you communicate with other people in various ways. That’s why Instagram’s so famous today. It’s our way to share visual stories of our lives with people around us. Instagram’s so popular not just because of the sharing option, but because of a set of gorgeous filters you can apply to your images before uploading.
I have already covered here how to create Amaro and Mayfair Instagram filters in Photoshop.
… Continue reading How to Make Instagram Filters in Photoshop: Nashville & 1997
