My first experience as a documentary journalist was for a non profit organization in Ecuador. The experience was breathtaking. Beautiful people. Gorgeous landscape. Diverse cities. The interest and variety seemed to take me by the hand and pull me along every single day of the assignment.
I spent three weeks all over the country; from dangerous [...]
You have promised yourself that your next portrait shoot would be “next level” for your abilities. You want a set of portraits that could be considered fine art, and perfect for gallery enlargements. You want to capture your subject well, but you also want to grow in your abilities as a creative photographer.
Fortunately, fate would [...]
In these economic times, photographers everywhere are diving into forms of photography previously left unexplored. Capturing images for use in marketing and graphic art is one of these unique areas. As more businesses turn to marketing and promotional companies for help to generate sales, there is an increased need for quality imagery.
Graphic artists are always [...]
Let’s face it. Right now the industry isn’t as robust as it was 5 years ago. As a result, many amateur photographers looking to break into the business are hurting. Job opportunities are slim. Jobs that do become available don’t pay well.
How’s a photographer to make it to the pro level if supply and demand [...]
You step out of your car, camera is in one hand and equipment bag in the other. You look back at your two assistants and exchange glances, similar thoughts going through your minds. This is going to be interesting.
You’ve never attempted what you are about to in this shoot. It’s not like you haven’t completed [...]
You are a first-year wedding photographer. You’ve shot a dozen weddings, or so. You are establishing your work flow routine, discovering a consistent style and flair in your work. People are beginning to refer to you as a “wedding photographer” in their social circles.
So what’s next?
You’ve checked out “next level” books on wedding photography at [...]
Satisfied brides are the most powerful marketing tool you can have as a wedding photographer. She will sing your praises to all of her single friends. She will promote the gorgeous wedding prints hanging in her living room. She will take her wedding album to the “girls night out” so all her friends can [...]
“What have I gotten myself into?”
The thought struck my brain as I surveyed the scene before me. Up to this point, I entertained nothing but positive, reassuring self-talk about this situation. It was necessary for my own peace of mind. But as I stood there with my camera on my shoulder, the tiniest whisper of [...]
Looking for a book with a difference about Wedding Photography? Fast Track Photographer could be just the one for you.
Wedding Photography
It’s a dream job you’ve decided. A day that you create beauty from chaos. A day that you capture two lives being forged together for all time. A day that gives you an all access [...]
The big day is here. You thought it might never come, but now that its here, you feel yourself nervous with excitement.
Your first big portrait assignment.
You’ve been asked to shoot portraits for a local youth choir. You have less than two hours to shoot 55 members. You could mess up big. Or you could score [...]
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