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The How-To's of Capturing the Best Photos With Your Phone
If there is one thing I’ve learned throughout my years of photography: it is that you don’t need a fancy, expensive camera to get amazing pictures. Having studied photography and videography in college, I love having a camera and being able to take beautiful photos. However, there are a lot of times that I don’t want to carry around my camera because it’s heavy, expensive, and I can still get some beautiful pictures without it.
By Sam Crotty6 years ago in Photography
Show, Don't Tell & 9 Other Photoshoot Tips for Photographers
Today I'm sharing quick and easy photoshoot tips! Bear these ten tips in mind for your next shoot with a model... 1. Test the water with test shots. Always begin a shoot by letting your model know that you're taking a few test shots. Go ahead and start snapping a few photos with your chosen camera settings and seeing how they come out. Look at the photos you just took. How are they exposed? Does it look good? Take this time to tweak the settings.
By Claire Petersen6 years ago in Photography
The re-birth of photography
I am going to write here about our inability to adapt to change. But wait, this is supposed to have an optimistic tone. OK then, I'll write about my hope that we will be able to adapt to the new way people see the world around them, as photographers.
By Romeo Tomescu 6 years ago in Photography
What's In My Camera Bag
One of the best and most intriguing topics of discussion in media is what other photographers so secretly hide withing their bags. There is no doubt that some photogs will hold quiet judgements based on the gear you carry. However, although many creators want to declare there is a clear line between how you utilize gear and which gear you have, the grounds are still reasonably blurry. The truth behind the subject is simple: some gear is far better than others, and generally, experienced photographers can distinguish the difference between beginner DSLRs and professional full-frames.
By Brayden Ortman6 years ago in Photography
Behind Abandoned Iowa
Invariably as time marches on we as humans will leave many things in our wake, both tangible and intangible. As civilization pulls back from the rural areas of the American Midwest more and more structures are abandoned and left to the slow decay of time. Mitch Nicholson, the published author behind “Abandoned Iowa: Vacant Heartland”, has developed a passion and art in the documentation of these remnants of human life. Armed with a camera and a desire to share what he finds, Mitch has garnered a following when it comes to photos of the abandoned places around the heartland. On the 9th of November I accompanied Mitch out into the field to see just what his work entails and to ask him how this passion came about.
By Jean Riehm6 years ago in Photography
4 Fun Self Portrait Ideas to Try in Lockdown. Top Story - November 2020.
With much of the world in lockdown right now, budding photographers out there might wonder... how can I improve my portrait photography skills when I can't leave the house? Well, I'm here to tell you that you don't need to work with a model to up your photography game: you can be your own subject! Let's take some #advancedselfies!
By Claire Petersen6 years ago in Photography
Capturing Genuine Emotion Through Photography
Some may say that you need to pack your bags and go shoot, but what does that mean? Spontaneity is that adventure you have always been craving, those late date nights that leave you dancing in the rain, and those moments where your heart cannot stop racing. The most thrilling attitude is to stop scheduling your practice as an obligation and to begin shooting as an instinct. This ability to shoot under practicality and add significant emotions to your shot is (what I call) dynamic shooting.
By Brayden Ortman6 years ago in Photography
A Dancer in the Park
I recently reached out to a local Nashville dancer, Lizzie, who is also a choreographer and dance instructor here in town. I expressed interest in photographing her and capturing some beautiful poses in Centennial Park in Nashville near the Parthenon, which she responded with excitement to collaborate on this with me.
By Jeff Jenkins6 years ago in Photography
The Introvert Photographer: Can a Shy Photographer Be Successful?
Any introvert will know the anguish of trying to overcome their natural inclination to be alone so they can do big things in their lives. This is true of any introvert, but this perhaps goes double for photographers.
By Blissed Out6 years ago in Photography
Elevating Your Wedding Photography Business
There are some obviously defining steps that every photographer must take to be successful. The number one tried and true method of achieving profitability within your business is consistency, and every popular photographer will agree, but what does that mean? Let’s take a closer look.
By Brayden Ortman6 years ago in Photography
Street Photography Skills
The beauty in Street Photography As an aspiring photographer, I am aesthetically drawn to the style, colors, and shadows of low light photography. There is just something about the way colors pop at night that has a magnetic pull to my eyes while also creating a sense of mystery and beauty at the same time.
By Ruben Dorame6 years ago in Photography
