8 Reasons Why 28mm Street Photography Works So Well
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8 Reasons Why 28mm Street Photography Works So Well

It depends on where you’re at in your street photography journey, but it’s likely you’ve heard that 28mm is a common focal length among street photographers. But why is that—why would so many street photography greats and enthusiasts alike have such an affection for 28mm street photography? Well, as with anything in photography, these things…

Mastering Cityscape Photography Settings
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Mastering Cityscape Photography Settings

A striking cityscape… is one where the composition is unique and the exposure is excellent (where the full latitude of the sensor or the film stock is utilized). I can’t ensure that your compositions will be jaw-dropping, but I can give you some guidelines/suggestions so your exposure does all it can to make your images…

Creative Portrait Photography: Adding a Unique Twist to Portraits
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Creative Portrait Photography: Adding a Unique Twist to Portraits

Creative portrait photography comes in many forms. From a simple touch of color grading for a more cinematic look to elaborate post-work creating a contemporary piece of conceptual art, the umbrella is huge and the sky of imagination is the limit. In the end it’s all about adding a little, or more depth to your…

Camera Settings for Nature Photography: Explanations and Recommendations
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Camera Settings for Nature Photography: Explanations and Recommendations

Of all the photographic genres, the “nature” niche may be the least specific. After all, just about anything that isn’t man-made fits into this category. Given that, any discussion on camera settings for this type of photography would be pointless, right? Right – and wrong. While you’re certainly not going to use the same settings…

Best Camera Settings for Stars
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Best Camera Settings for Stars

When done right, a photograph of a starry night sky is awe-inspiring and is capable of reminding the viewer of the infinite nature of space and their place within it. But many photographers, maybe even you yourself, come away from the experience of trying to photograph the stars extremely disappointed. It’s not uncommon to botch…

What White Balance to Use for Night Photography
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What White Balance to Use for Night Photography

First of all, there are many different settings you’ll want to be familiar with before going out to shoot the stars. You can certainly check out my article on “Nightscape Photography,” to see some of this information, but there are many other sources to learn this information. Most importantly though, photography in general, and certainly…

Corporate Portrait Lighting: Producing Professional Results for Busy Clients
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Corporate Portrait Lighting: Producing Professional Results for Busy Clients

Corporate portrait photography means you need to be able to adapt, be flexible, not waste anyone’s time and produce great images quickly. You’re not only dealing with people, but with people who are busy and don’t really have time for this, so you better be well prepared! Understanding your options and limitations, knowing when and…

How to Sell Landscape Photography Work: The Mindset and the Methods
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How to Sell Landscape Photography Work: The Mindset and the Methods

Would you rather hang out with Mother Nature than photograph people? If so, you’re certainly not alone. Compared to genres like weddings, events and portraiture, landscape photography offers a slower-paced, less stressful and arguably more rewarding experience. Unfortunately, it also means selling your work as art, rather than yourself as a service provider. The general…

The Nightscape Photography Settings You Need to Know to Master the Genre

The Nightscape Photography Settings You Need to Know to Master the Genre

Nightscape photography is a fun and yet challenging field of photography. I have spent many nights under the stars and come up with some absolutely stunning images. It wasn’t all glory though, there are a lot of elements that need to fall into place for this type of photography to be successful and ideally, you’ll…

What is Cityscape Photography? Meaning, History & Purpose

What is Cityscape Photography? Meaning, History & Purpose

Light and shadow battling for supremacy in jungles of steel, concrete, glass, and brick… this is the hunting ground for cityscape photography. I say hunting ground because an adroit photographer has no choice but to avoid the oft-photographed and easy “shots” in order to capture the magical parts of a city that are overlooked. Most…

Photojournalistic Wedding Photography – Is it The Right Style for Your Business?
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Photojournalistic Wedding Photography – Is it The Right Style for Your Business?

Photojournalism at its core is quite simply journalism, the act of gathering and presenting information, through the use of photography, as opposed to other mediums. The job of a photojournalist is to capture moments as they happen with minimal interference. The mere presence of a photographer is usually going to shape the course of events…

Wedding Photography Etiquette: Presenting Yourself Professionally to Your Clients
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Wedding Photography Etiquette: Presenting Yourself Professionally to Your Clients

Being a wedding photographer is a challenging balance of technical skill and interpersonal skills. Finding that balance will be an ever-evolving process and each client will have different needs. The general theme of this post will be to remind you of the little things that can make a big difference in how you’re viewed by…

How To Get Your First Wedding Photography Clients When You’re Just Starting Out
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How To Get Your First Wedding Photography Clients When You’re Just Starting Out

So you’re ready to shoot your first wedding! It’s time to start building your wedding portfolio – so you might have wondered how to get your first wedding photography clients. Here are some things you can do to help you get going in the industry. Friends, Family, Coworkers Are any of your close family members…

Simple Ways to Improve your Food Photography [To Create Mouth Watering Images]

Simple Ways to Improve your Food Photography [To Create Mouth Watering Images]

Food photography is something we see all the time – on billboards, magazine covers, the television, probably on your social media feeds, too. When done well, food photography can produce enticing, tempting, make-your-mouth-water images. Done poorly, it can produce images that are incredibly unattractive and off-putting. Chances are that if you’ve ever tried your hand…

What Does a Wedding Photography Assistant Do?
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What Does a Wedding Photography Assistant Do?

If you’re thinking about getting into wedding photography or being an assistant, you might be wondering what a wedding photography assistant does. Some wedding photographers don’t even use them but they are sort of the unsung heroes of the wedding photography world, people who have a hand in greatly increasing the quality of photography for…