The Internet has brought an influx of photo contests. It seems like every blogger, photographer and “momtog” is putting up a photo contest.
As a serious photographer, how can you know which ones to submit to, and if you do choose to submit to one, how to maximize your chances of winning? Here is everything you need to know about photo contests.
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Perspective…it is a central component of photography, although it’s one that you probably don’t actively consider when composing a shot. For our purposes, perspective can be described as the dimensions of objects within a scene and the measurements between them as they correspond to the viewpoint of the camera. This simply means how things appear in a composition from the camera’s point of view.
Keep in mind, this has nothing to do with the focal length of the lens or any electronic settings within the camera, but only how the scene physically exists between itself and your camera.
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What makes a great photograph? There a hundreds of fundamentals – from lighting to image structure, depth, color, personality and composition. Mastering the art of photography is what evokes emotions and makes people’s jaws drop when they see that image.
Art is not what you see, but what you can make others see – Edgar Degas.
Adding, revealing and capturing personality in your images is a crucial element of mastering this art. This is a big part of what separates an image that is good, from one that is truly magnificent. We look into a few tips to truly master photography.
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If you love photography and have a blog, then it’s a no-brainer to put them together. I’m betting you can probably take some kick-ass photos too (especially if you follow the tips here. 🙂 When you know how to take photos for your blog, you become more powerful than ever.
Unfortunately, while beautiful photos can get you bunches of “likes” and “pins” and “tweets,” if you want to take your blog to the next level, then your images must also fit the article you’re writing. They have to fit the overall tone of your blog, too.
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When your photography skills reach a certain level, a family member or friend is going to ask you to shoot their wedding. They might even offer to pay you, which could be your first real gig. Score, right? You’ve made it. 😉
Of course, later when you realize the challenge ahead of you, the pride fades to anxiety, and, googling furiously, you end up at an article like this, looking for answers. If this sounds like you, then here’s some good news: You are normal :).
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What does it mean to have an eye for photography? Is it something you are born with, or can you can learn? Besides taking pictures, our photographic eye lets us recognize situations, composition, subjects and then puts together all these elements in a frame that makes a great picture.
Taking good pictures is not always easy, as there is a lot of practice required, so we can achieve both the technical aspects and the composition. Another key to taking good pictures is our way of “seeing” or our “vision.”
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In the simplest terms, photography is a method of duplicating reality. While you cannot change reality, you can present it in the best way possible. Though you are duplicating reality, you can present your subjects in a way that tells a story — you can make the everyday seem ordinary or fantastic, by using simple photographic techniques.
No matter what your subject is, taking classic photos involves managing several attributes simultaneously. When light, composition, framing and timing all come together just right, the results can be spectacular.
Once called the “Jay-Z of documentary photography,” Martin Parr is known throughout the world for his absurd, colorful, yet tongue-in-cheek photographs of modern life. But if you asked him about his favorite shots, he wouldn’t mention individual photographs, instead he’d point you to photography projects.
And if you want to improve your photo-taking skills, starting a project you love is a great way to do it.
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Light painting is a photographic technique using a hand-held light source to “paint” on the film or sensor of your camera. Essentially, you’re waving lights in front of your camera, and you never know what you’ve made until you’re done, so trial and error is required. If this sounds like fun, you’ll find five light painting experiments below you can start and finish in about 30 minutes.
This technique was created in the late 19th century by a pair of physicians who were studying movement.
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There are some very common habits that we develop as photographers. Especially in the beginning when there is so much to learn!
Among the tips and secrets to good photography, a valuable one is to avoid bad habits that will be hard to shake off later. Bad habits are fairly common to create, as we create habits in everything we do. But this guide will help you overcome those habits, and later, you will thank yourself for being so immune to forming bad habits.
… Continue reading 10 Bad Photography Habits and How to Break Them Now
