Photos of people in their natural environment, looking free and spontaneous, have become much more popular than staged family portraits. Unless you’ve been a part of one of these photoshoots, you do not know the biggest secret – they are not that spontaneous. If you ever wondered how those photos looks so perfect, it is…
15 Photography Pros Share How They Prep For Shoots
Successful photographers believe in preparation. Photographers have many tips for preparing for shoots, such as relating to their clients, bringing the proper gear, dressing accordingly for the job, have a mental checklist, prepare calm for the photoshoots during the week, practicing through the shoot mentally, have a good nights sleep, have a good meal before…
11 Tips for Shooting Travel Stock Photography to Make Money
It’s not easy making a living as a stock photographer but it can be done. To make money with your stock photography, include people in your images. This will make shots of locations and landscapes uniquely yours. And don’t forget to have anyone actually captured in your pictures sign a model release. When shooting a…
Character Portrait Photography Tips & Techniques
Portraits, by their nature, intend to capture a genuine representation of people who are the subjects of portrait. When a character is captured through portrait, the result takes the art to a different level. Unlike magazine covers that misrepresent and hide imperfections, portraits capturing character are emphasizing the essence and the reality of person. When…
Focus Modes in Digital Cameras
Autofocus is one of the best features of modern cameras, both point-and-shoot and DSLR. Some serious photographers grumble about autofocus (AF), but it is widely considered more accurate than manual focus. There are two AF modes for DSLR sensors, single shot and continuous, used for stationary and moving subjects, respectively. Some cameras offer combinations of…