RAW vs JPEG. Which do you use? Some photographers shoot in RAW, while others prefer shooting in JPEG. Have you wondered if you should be shooting RAW or JPEG images? Why shoot in RAW? All image data is captured when you shoot in RAW. RAW files preserve the most amount of information about an image, giving you the highest quality image. A RAW file saves all the … [Read more...] about Shooting RAW VS JPEG
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Weekly Photography Challenge – Food
This week’s photography challenge is food. This week’s challenge has a lot of different options. Consider whether you want to focus just on the food, or include other elements into the shot. If you are shooting a close up, think about including a menu, or other objects. Do they enhance the shot, or distract from the subject?If you shoot wider, will you include people? How … [Read more...] about Weekly Photography Challenge – Food
Top 6 Tips for Food Photography
Taking great photographs of food takes some practice. A good photograph captures the essence of a dish. Food has a variety of colors and textures, and how it’s presented can make or break the shot. Styling Consider the shape, and size of your plate. If you use a plate with color or a pattern, make sure it’s adding to the shot, and not a distraction. Accessorize with … [Read more...] about Top 6 Tips for Food Photography
6 Reasons Photographers Need To Be On Instagram
Instagram has become one of the most important ways of promoting your photography business. If you don’t already have an account, these are some reasons you should. 1. Instagram allows your work to be discovered Where else can your work be viewed by thousands, just by sharing a single image? 2. It’s a social media platform based on photography Instagram has … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons Photographers Need To Be On Instagram
Weekly Photography Challenge – Street Photography
This week’s photography challenge is Street Photography What is street photography? Street Photography captures, and documents moments in time of strangers in public places. It can be intimidating if you’re just starting out. It does take some practice, but it’s a lot of fun once you get the hang of it. Check out our Street Photography Tips to help get you started. … [Read more...] about Weekly Photography Challenge – Street Photography
7 Street Photography Contests To Enter
Check out our list of Street Photography Contests for 2018. These are our top 7 picks with open calls for entry. StreetPhoto San Francisco – International Street Photography Awards The Prizes: 1st Prize: $1500 and copy of the StreetFoto San Francisco 2018 book2nd Prize: $500 and copy of the StreetFoto San Francisco 2018 book3rd Prize: A signed copy of Matt Stuart’s … [Read more...] about 7 Street Photography Contests To Enter
Weekly Photography Challenge – Candid
This week’s photography challenge is candid. For this week’s challenge, don’t try to pose your subjects. Watch and wait for the moment to happen. Candid photos can be taken anywhere. Go to your local beach, park, a festival or even just a family gathering. Check out our Candid Photography Tips to get you going. … [Read more...] about Weekly Photography Challenge – Candid
Top 5 Tips For Taking Candid Photos
The Best Candid Photos Capture Spontaneous Moments. Here’s some tips to get you started. Take Your Camera EverywhereYou don’t have to carry a big DLSR with you. High quality point and shoot cameras, or even smartphone cameras, are great for candid shots. Shoot a Lot of PhotosYou may miss the perfect shot by hesitating. Don’t be afraid of shooting too much. Don’t Pose Your … [Read more...] about Top 5 Tips For Taking Candid Photos
9 Free Online Resources For Photographers
Who doesn’t like a Freebie? Check out our collection of free online resources for photographers. Marketing Tailwind - Try them for free. You will love Tailwind's Pinterest and Instagram scheduling and analytics tools. Discover content, schedule posts, and monitor conversations, amplify reach, and analyze results. Squijoo – Free photo templates for Facebook Timeline, birth … [Read more...] about 9 Free Online Resources For Photographers