Ray Baker – Page 24 – PhotoBizTips

Mastering Composition

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Wine in centered amongst diverse contrast — Wine centered amongst diverse contrast creating a swish affect

A photographer controls the composition of the photograph they are taking by deciding exactly what will be included in the photograph and what will not. The photographer chooses a subject to shoot and makes decisions such as where to place the subject, as well as what to include in the background and the foreground of the photo. Many quick, almost subconscious, decisions go into creating a photograph and composing something that catches the eye, captures the moment and draws the viewer into the scene once the photograph is printed. This skill for most is developed over time.

Photographing Babies

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

There are few sights as peaceful and serene as a sleeping baby, but when that youngster wakes up, completely refreshed and recharged, it might be hard to match the ensuing chaos. This is something that many photographers understand, and they have developed a few good tricks for photographing babies under all conditions.

Nature Photography offers a World of Photo Opportunities

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

An applauding turtle photo by nwpphotoforum.com

Nature photography encompasses a wide spectrum of subjects and sceneries. For the beginning photographer, tackling all of the photographic principles that nature photography requires can be quite overwhelming. Therefore I usually recommend mastering nature photography one principle at a time. Through a gradual approach, you will develop your skills properly and will soon feel at ease with the challenges that nature photography throws at you.

Understanding Exposure will help you get Quality Pictures

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Taking good pictures is a great way to be able to share your experiences with other people and make a living. Time marches on very quickly, and those pictures are a great way to look back over what has occurred or indeed, help recommend a photographer. Many people are disappointed though at some of the pictures. They didn’t turn out the best.

This can be due to:

– Not enough exposure

– Too much exposure

– Double exposure

12 Common Digital Photography Mistakes

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

With digital cameras at their most affordable, anybody can be a photographer these days. Problem is, it takes more than a camera to take good pictures. It takes a certain eye, a way of seeing things, to take pictures that make people go “Wow!”. Fortunately, it can be learned. And the more you practice, the better you’ll get.

Fashion Photography: Who Wants to Know More?

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Photography is everywhere you look. It is displayed on billboards, print media and even on the internet. Photography has been around since the 1820’s and when you think about it, photographs really shape our culture and even our beliefs. There are a number of photography genres but perhaps the most well known is fashion photography. After all, for most of us fashion is truly part of our everyday life.

Magazines like Vogue have been around for decades and have helped to shape the fashion photography industry. Today fashion photography can be seen in the fashion magazines, but is also used in print ads for other print media, in catalogs and more.

What is Web-Based, Automatic Video Production Software for Photography?

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

It doesn’t matter if you have a photography business, or simply enjoy the artistic side of photography. It’s important to display or present your creative genius the best way you can without it costing too much or even less if you catch my drift. A clumsy email (containing prints) to customers, friends and relations is often mistakenly thwarted by virus detectors or some other electronic nemesis. Snail-mail takes too long and sometimes the most carefully packaged prints get lost or damaged in the post. By the way, how do you get your images out there to the public so they can access and admire your work?

You’ve probably guessed I’m about to address online video portfolios. The problem with video is that it most often requires a whole bunch of different and new technical skills to learn again. I for one have had enough of learning a new software package from scratch… then along came this little photographer’s treasure.

Video Marketing; The Up and Coming Way to Market your Photography Business

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Video marketing is being used everywhere you look on the internet. It is the new advertising craze, and it appears to be working. It is currently growing by the day to be the front runner method for on-line marketing. It can be used to sell products, services, messages and so much more. Just about every niche can easily take advantage of this powerful marketing tool. Video marketing is truly a fast and efficient way to promote whatever it is you are looking to sell, including photography. Let’s take a look at how you can use video marketing to promote your photography products and services.

Tips for Getting Your Backgrounds Right in Photographs

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

The first thing to remember about the background of any photograph is that it is indeed the background and ‘not the subject’. This means that the power of this part of the scene must be to a much lesser degree than the primary focus. While there is no easy tip or trick for knowing if you have allowed the background to overwhelm or distract from the subject, simply remembering that it isn’t to be any kind of competition to the attention of the viewer, is a good start.

A List of 10 Tips on Making Money as a Photographer

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

If you have been a photographer for any length of time, you will know that you can never get enough tips on making money as a photographer. This week, I have looked back at my career in photography and pulled out my top 10 tips on making a consistent income as a professional photographer.