Photography for the Serious Amateur
Photography for the Serious Amateur
If you’re an avid photographer with a child, I’m sure you’d want to pass on that impression of magic and wonder you had when you first discovered photography for yourself. Let’s start with you… How did you discover photography? When…
“Stop procrastinating, and take some photographs. Right now!” – That’s it… That’s the tip. You’re probably a photography enthusiast who’s trying to learn more about various photography techniques or styles. One way is to research the technique, look at a…
A photographer’s visual awareness skills aren’t often given due attention, yet it is a core ability that a photographer needs to develop. Let’s fix that with this article… I contend that having a keen eye is the sole job of…
This is a guest post by Podcaster, John Arnold. There’s no fighting it – the standard of modern-day amateur photography is way better than it was even just a decade ago. The quality of the submissions I see on the…
Photography is as much the art of observing and appreciating things as it is the art of capturing them on film. No matter which branch of photography you prefer, you will find that the best photographs are a result of a photographer seeing things that most people miss out on.
Kung Fu is the martial art weapon of the masses. Its inception took ‘force’ out of the exclusive domain of the rulers and empowered the common man. The basic ideas are simple but powerful. You can use these lessons to…
The first time I really took notice of a photograph was when I was about 8 or 9 and my Dad had taken a picture of my sister sitting on a tree. Looking at it, you could make out just…
Your camera phone has a small camera, and one that can be placed in positions that would not be possible with a traditional DSLR or Mirrorless camera! Additionally, it’s always with you; so, take advantage of your cameraphone, and use…
Among the greatest and most popular image editing software tools ever made, Adobe Photoshop has moved from being a name, to being a verb. “That’s Photoshopped” is a phrase that we’ve all heard, that refers to an image that is…
Three years in the Advertising business, and 16 in photography, have convinced me that ideas are really powerful and that a photograph that has a strong idea is the most powerful tool to convey a message. A strong idea is…