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Commercial photography is an avenue many people think of when considering photography as a career. The steady payslip and indoor working conditions are a lure to anyone, but studio lighting and a tight work schedule can be the undoing of any great worker.
Robert Humphreys is the photographer for Country Baskets, and here he talks about what it’s like to be a commercial photographer.
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Every passion in life begins with an inspiration. This is especially true in the arts, where inspiration is such a huge part of the artist mindset. One great piece of art can change someone’s world and set them on the right path.
Many photographers today—from nature photographers to portrait photographers—have started out this way. Beautiful photographs incited in them a similar desire to immortalize the sights they saw and to use the beauty of the human form to change the lives of others. Here are the top 10 best photography books for photographers:
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In most of the photos that you see yourself in, whether candid or professional, there will always be a feature of them that you point out in dislike.
Whether there are couple of lumps and bumps on show, the universally hated ‘double chin’, or that you believe that you’ve picked up two clothing sizes as soon as that shutter button was pressed, there are ways to combat unsightly features. Here is a quick-fire guide to how to pose in pictures, without dreading the resulting prints!
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America is a relatively young country. This is reflected in its visual iconography. In Europe and Asia, history is found in the religious symbolism embedded not only in the architecture, but within the social and cultural infrastructure.
In the USA, the visual language is to be found in the motifs of a dynamic, developing culture, which is rooted in the fabric of the nation and a national identity characterized by a spirit of exploration, desire for adventure and craving for travel.
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Anyone who has tried to shoot a photograph of their new car (or their old, well-loved car after it finally drove through the car wash) knows that a car is difficult to capture.
Nevertheless, those of us who have practiced can vouch for this series of tips that I’ve aimed at my neighbor’s Mustang and my own practical Prius.
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The age old battle between physical and digital filter stirs once more. It’s difficult to pick a winner because both are integral to the entire photographic process, and, individually, each has its advantages for different effects that you’re trying to achieve.
Some view the physical filter as an unnecessary piece of baggage, needlessly weighing down your kit, as you can replicate its effects in post-production software.
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Although everyone understands the importance of photography in our daily lives, very few know about how this seemingly magical art form developed.
The following is a detailed look into the long history of photography that has lead to the cameras we know and love today.
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To a photographer, the mood of the sun means everything. Natural light is temperamental — fluxing, fading, and shifting to an invisible rhythm. Working at the mercy of the elements means photographers often find themselves stuck in unsuitable situations, especially when it comes to lighting.
Seasoned photographers Lindsay Adler and Erik Valind have developed a bag of tricks to get around such unlucky traps in their new book, Shooting in Sh*tty Light. According to the pair, learning to purposefully place your highlights is central to conquering the worst lighting situations. As it turns out, placing highlights can be done a few different ways.
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There are countless books for photographers available to us, and every photographer should have a library of books which provide them with useful information about different techniques as well as books to inspire them in their work.
Subject matter varies widely between different photographers, but the list below is a general core set of books which cover a range of subjects that different photographers would find useful whether they focus on landscape, wedding or portrait photography.
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Throughout my photography career, one of the most challenging aspects has been learning how to get the travel shots I really want. Faced with a limited window of time, unfamiliar areas, and unpredictable weather, getting the shot you envisioned can be difficult.
However, by planning ahead, being flexible and making any conditions work to your advantage, the end result of any trip can be a great photography series.
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