Ray Baker
Have you ever heard about lomo photography? Are you in awe of those photos with over-saturated colors and off-kilter exposure? How about those that feature vignette framing, extreme optical distortions and intentional blurring? If you are, you may be interested in learning more about lomo photography – the art of taking “bad pictures” by traditional … Read more
Photography is an expressive art form that is much more than portraits, landscapes and glamour photographs. Professional and amateur photographers both have their favorite type of photography that helps them express themselves best. This is similar to painters who favor oil, acrylic or watercolors. They each give a different type of feel to the finished product; much the same as differing types of photography are used to express certain emotions in certain ways.
Is there anything more memorable in a young teenager’s life than attending his or her prom night? For sure, there aren’t many – and that is why taking good professional prom photos to remember this special event is a must. Now, if you want to take advantage of this situation and make a healthy profit … Read more
There are so many cameras on the market these days that it is almost overwhelming to have to make a decision as to the correct one to buy. This difficult task is made even more daunting when the camera is for a gift, thus putting even more pressure on the customer to find the perfect match for the recipient. Below are some of the major categories and options available for cameras that will hopefully take some of the guesswork out of the camera purchase, and make the task a bit more pleasant.
Starting and actually operating a photography business can be a dream come true for most of us – especially for those who are extremely passionate about the art of photography. However, with the way the economy is going and with the ever increasing number of people who keeps on jumping into the photography business bandwagon, … Read more
Children are used as subjects of many photographs. Advertisements depicting sick, homeless children will coerce people into donating money to a certain cause. Conversely, pictures of happy, adorable children will sell many different items. Also, parents can think of no better subject of photographs then their children. Therefore, parents haul their cameras everywhere their children go, just in case there is a memorable moment that they would miss if their camera were not in tow. However, many photographs of children are special, but only to the photographer and to their friends and family. There are several techniques that a photographer can use to make images captured of any child, memorable to the casual observer.
Do you know how to capture engagement photography that shows the soon-to-be-wed couple’s intimacy and feelings toward each other? Do you have the skills to make them feel relaxed in front of the camera to make sure you’ll capture their true emotions on film? Well, you absolutely need to – if you aspire to someday … Read more
If ever there is one thing that most photographers find extremely challenging, it will definitely be shooting family oriented portrait photography. After all, capturing that perfect moment when every member of the family is in their perfect element and smiling genuinely for the camera can be quite a difficult task in itself.
Have you ever dreamed of being a certified expert in underwater macro photography? Well, if you want to make your dreams a reality, you better be prepared for a lot of work. Are you up for the challenge? If you are, here are some things you need to know to help you achieve your goals.
You may think that using a lightbox is a pretty straightforward process but to tell you frankly, there is quite a big difference between just using a lightbox and clicking away and using a lightbox to come up with some awesome product shots. If you are eager to uncover the secrets of using a lightbox to capture perfect product shots every time you push your shutter release button, then you really need to read today’s post from beginning to end!
