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For millions of people worldwide, no family is truly complete without a furry friend. Cats, dogs and all the critters in between are quick to crawl their way into your heart, and it’s no wonder why people want to capture their personality – forever.

One of the best ways to do this is through snapshots. Like children, though, pets can be difficult to photograph because they get distracted easily and move around quickly. While it can be challenging, though, it’s definitely not impossible.

… Continue reading 7 Pet Photography Tips to Capture Your Furry Friends’ Personality

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.

… Continue reading The Ultimate Photographer’s Guide to Photo Contests That Are Worth Your Time

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.

… Continue reading Putting Personality Into Your Pictures: A How-to Guide

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.

… Continue reading Mastering the Art of Depth Creation

Destination wedding photography is hard work but certainly has its rewards. If you can adapt quickly, can thrive on the new and different challenges, and are naturally resourceful this niche may be for you.

There are some additional considerations if you are thinking about becoming a destination wedding photographer. It typically requires more planning and expertise. Because the location is often far from the couple’s home, there can be lots of surprises and not always the good kind. As the photographer, it is important to be reliable and also able to roll with the punches.

… Continue reading The Definitive Guide to Destination Wedding Photography