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Have you ever opened up a photography magazine, saw a photo you liked and spotted the little blurb which reveals the camera settings?
The conclusion you might be tempted to make is that the aperture, focal length, shutter speed, ISO and flash settings you see there somehow “made” that photo.

And worse, you might try to remember those settings as “the right settings” to use the next time you want to take an environmental group portrait of a family “because I once saw a similar photo with those settings and I really liked it”.

… Continue reading Why Your Camera Settings Don’t Matter

Often beginners in photography are asking me the same question – “How can I become more creative as a photographer?”

I truly believe that it’s creativity that drags our attention to the image. I’ve seen thousands of technically flawless images that meant nothing to me, while sometimes one image with noise and not that perfect light stroke me, because it had unique idea in it.

… Continue reading 5 Awesome Ways to Grow as a Photographer

So you’ve got a passion for photography, a slew of great photos that show you’ve really got talent and the desire to transition your photography skills from something that has been strictly a hobby into something that will allow you to earn money. What happens next? If you’re like most folks, you may start by offering to take photos of your friends and family to build up your portfolio and your confidence—which is a smart move.

But you can’t stay in “building your portfolio” mode forever; if you do want to do this as a professional and earn money at it, you’re going to have to start charging at some point. There’s no doubt it can feel scary and intimidating the first time that you tell friends or family that you will be charging them for your photography work. But by following a few tips, transitioning from hobbyist to professional-in-progress should be a bit easier:

… Continue reading How to Charge for Your Work: Making the Leap from “Favor” to “Job”

Imagine this scenario: You’re walking down a side street in Bangkok in the late afternoon, and you pass by an old man sitting on his patio. He’s drinking a cup of tea and staring off into the distance, and he just exudes an aura of contentment. The light is perfect, and the viewfinder in your mind’s eye composes the perfect shot, but you hesitate.

You don’t want to disturb him, but you also don’t want to just start clicking away without his permission. Also, your Thai is mostly non-existent, and you probably couldn’t ask him for his picture even if you wanted to. So what do you do?

… Continue reading How To Photograph People You Meet While Traveling