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Capturing brilliant travel photography after hours or walking around and waiting is often rewarding enough. But imagine also getting paid for that photo. Seeing a photo sell can give you an enormous sense of pride and accomplishment. Today, you don’t need to be a professional photographer to sell your photos.…
Street photography is difficult because of its undefined and unpredictable nature. But going out and photographing strangers will make you a more creative person and a confident photographer. No matter what their niche is, I always encourage people to try street photography. You may not earn money from it, but…
When I started photography, I felt intimidated by the list of essential photography equipment I thought I needed. Practice soon made me realise that the latest gear means nothing without skill and a good eye. I started with an old crop-sensor DSLR and a couple of second-hand lenses. I’ve since…
Protecting your equipment for winter photography is essential. After all, you don’t want to ruin all that expensive camera gear. I live in Fairbanks, Alaska. That’s about 65 degrees north latitude, or just a little over a degree south of the Arctic Circle. We are deep in the interior of…
The definition of juxtaposition is placing two things together in order to show a contrast. In photography we use composition, clever use of forced perspectives or carefully placed props to convey the contrasts in the image. Photographs can also rely on cultural ideas and identities of the viewers. Juxtaposition photography…
Many photographers discover self portrait photography later in their lives. Even portrait photographers, who know the very depths of human beauty, need a different set of skills for this genre. Given the complicated nature of self-portraiture, it’s not surprising that many photographers avoid taking photos of themselves. Those who do,…
Smartphone photography may seem easy, but it does have its own set of challenges. If you’re struggling to take photos using your device, then there might be a few common phone photography mistakes you need to address. In this article, we are going to take a look at a few…
In the world of art, breaking the rules is a rule of its own. This is no exception for portrait photographers. However, like in any genre, there are portrait photography mistakes we should simply not make. I’ve both experienced and witnessed a lot of creative failures. These portrait photography mistakes…
The day we stop improving is the day we fail – as my personal motto goes. As photographers, we should always be learning. However, it is rather easy to get stuck when trying to improve your photography. Between a mixture of personal expression and technical proficiency, photography can be a…
Finding your personal photography style can be a somewhat daunting task. Especially when you are just starting out in your photography career. You have to deal with decisions like what genre to specialise in, or what gear brand to invest in but also what you want to be known for…