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- Top Story - July 2018
Why Professional Photographers Need to Embrace a Changing World
The world has changed. With the dawn of (truly) accessible digital photography and camera phone advancements, everyone and their robot vacuum cleaner can claim to be a photographer, but are they? What makes a photographer? What's the difference between the "Pros" and these emboldened upstarts trying to lay claim to the throne? Let's dig into the argument and see who comes out on top.
Jonny WandersPublished 6 years ago in Photography How to Become a Professional Photographer Without School
Back when I was a model, I was dating a guy who had become a professional photographer without school certification. He never attended art school. In fact, he was fresh out of high school! I'm not going to lie; his career impressed me.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyBest Erotic Photographers to Follow on Instagram
Sex sells, and to a point, that basically explains what drives a large part of the creative world. In no place is this more common than in the world of photography. Erotic photography remains one of the most in-demand forms of portraiture in the world.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyThe Etiquette of Photo Collaboration
When starting in photography it isn't uncommon to take some free photo shoots... that is, in exchange for using the photos in your portfolio. I have been taking photos for a long time and have a nice portfolio. With that said, I always want more for my Instagram, website, etc.
Nancy DPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyStories
Ever take a photograph and just think about it? Ever look at a photo and think, “Why would they take this photo?” We as humans today don’t evaluate the capturing of a photograph and think about the deeper meaning of it. We just simply take it for enjoyment and don’t realize that every photo is taken for a reason. The photo above can give a feeling of sadness, loneliness. As it shows grey skies, one beautiful lonely tree. Everyone has their own opinions but they typically don’t think about why their opinions on the photo are meaningful. It also gives off what the photographer might be like! Just look at the items in the photo or the surroundings or peoples faces in it. What do you see?
Steph ReiderPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyBest Photography Quotes That Will Inspire You to Take More Photos
I'm trying to have more experiences so that I have more ways to connect to other people. So, I'm taking a photography class at the local community college. Since photography is an art, it comes with the baggage of having to be good, which also means that you can be bad. Of course, what photography is really about is neither good or bad; photography is about feeling. The struggle of every artist is remembering that!
Devon ThomasPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyBest Abstract Photographers to Follow on Instagram
Abstract photography is hard to pin down, but absolutely wonderful to share. It's a form of art that focuses in on the minute details of life that others may miss—or that we often just overlook. Beautiful, unique, and pointedly modern, photographers who take an abstract take on life always have a way of leaving people impressed.
Skunk UzekiPublished 6 years ago in PhotographySports Photography Is a Sport
Being a sports photographer isn't all about luck. Yes, you may get "lucky" and have one great shot out of a series of ten or 15 images and that one shot may be fantastic, but the most important part is to always stay focused.
Alicia DevinePublished 6 years ago in PhotographyI Photographed Backstage at London Fashion Week and Didn't Know What I Was Doing
At age 19, one of my teachers tagged me in a post on Instagram. Yes, I did and still do have my teachers on Instagram, they always give major social media support. The post that my teacher sent me was "Backstage photographers wanted for London Fashion Week." At this point in my life, I had absolutely no training in any form of photography; however, I have this habit where I apply for things on a whim. Before I knew it I had applied to photograph backstage at London Fashion Week and thought nothing of it, About a week or two later, I received an email from a lady saying that they would love me to be a part of their team in shooting with them.
Emily HughesPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyBest Online Photography Classes for Beginners
Learning to be a great photographer isn't easy, even if you're a creative genius. It's not just about finding the best shot, or even knowing good Photoshop hacks—though those things definitely do help. Photography, whether people want to admit it or not, is a tech-heavy form of art.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 6 years ago in Photography- Top Story - April 2018
Famous Photographers That Use Hasselblads
In photography, there are photographers who capture the greatest photos ever with their preferred camera. While some photographers use a wide variety of cameras to take certain photos, there are also photographers who use one specific camera to take all of there photos. Since they're so experienced with that one camera, they can still take a diverse, wide variety of photos with that camera. And since they've mastered the ways to use that camera, why use other cameras? Plus, there are cameras out there that can perform amazingly at taking the ideal photos.
Jennifer VioletPublished 6 years ago in Photography Anyone Can Take a Photo but Not Everyone Is a Photographer
As we rush into the age where you can have access to relatively good cameras right in the palm of your hand (and also make phone calls, texts, snapchats, and Instagrams with said "camera"), it can become quite discouraging to get into the business of professional photography. These days, everyone is a photographer. With amazing apps that let you edit your photos right on your phone and reach that perfect level of aesthetic for your Instagram followers, it's easy for pro-photographers to feel the heat when it comes to the competition. More and more people are becoming photo-enthusiasts; however less and less people are making a career out of pro-photography. When I'm feeling particularly discouraged, posting a photo or taking yet another photography class, I just think of the phrase "Everyone can take a photo but not everyone is a photographer." This is so true. Anyone, anywhere, at any time can pick up a camera or an iPhone and snap a picture, but that doesn't make them a photographer. What makes a true photographer is the time and effort (and sometimes the money and hard work) put into building a brand and a business. Now, don't get me wrong, if you want to start out with your iPhone camera and work your way into the DSLR cameras, saving every penny until you can afford one, GREAT! Please don't give up on your dream. I strongly encourage you to pursue it and don't be discouraged by nay-sayers or lack of funds. Just because you don't have a big fancy camera yet doesn't mean you can't one day become a professional. So please don't take this article as a bashing on amateurs or other people attempting to get into photography full-time—that is not what I'm preaching. I'm simply saying that as a community we shouldn't be discouraged by the growing industry of iPhone cameras or the rise in the aesthetic of owning an instant Polaroid. Your work will speak for itself and you don't have to justify it. If your work portrays the hard work and effort and talent that it takes to take a good clear photo (always remember CRAP—Clear, Relevant, Aesthetically Pleasing) then it will stand on its own and you won't have to worry about the competition. If you have skill then you will be able to get into the photography business, it just takes patience, patience, patience, and again a lot of hard work and networking especially. As for the "Insta-photographers"—you know the ones that slap a watermark on every low-quality photo they take and boast about how they used their friend to take pics in the backyard—just ignore them. If they want to get into the serious business later in life, let them and encourage them to do so but most likely their phase will sizzle out and you will be left standing with the best photo.
J. WOODPublished 6 years ago in Photography