Christina N Dickson is a portrait photographer and instructor for The Institute in Photographic Studies. Her work can be found at www.ChristinaNicholePhotography.com You are a budding photographer in search of expanding your influence and getting your name out into the photographic world. Photo contests are a great way to gain experience with submitting, evaluating, and [...]
Today Christina Nichole Dickson looks at the topic of Photo Essays. Christina is a photojournalist for Revolutionary Media. She is also an instructor with the Institute in Photographic Studies. Her work may be found at Christina Nichole Photography. In the last twenty years, video and film have become the predominant forms of modern storytelling. But [...]
What photography gear should I pack when I’m traveling? Today Christina Dickson answers this question. Image by Dean Forbes. It’s your first trip out of the country as a real “photographer”. Your clothing is packed. Your suitcase is at the door. Now there’s only one question: What photography gear do you bring? In 3 days [...]
Christina Dickson is a portrait photographer and instructor for the As we discussed previously in Portrait Photography Power Posing Part I, posing is no simple matter. It requires great attention to detail in subject’s personality and artistic use of body language. A pose will speak for itself, but remember, facial expression also will give character [...]
In this article Christina Nichole sheds some light on the Kelvin Scale. Have you ever gone into a shooting scenario and struggled to match your white balance to the available light? Have you ever wondered how to intensify the color of a sunset without digital enhancement, or create a mood with the color of your [...]
On location portrait photographers find summer the perfect season to book their portrait schedule. It’s beautiful outside and many people want to take advantage of the weather for their pictures. Regardless of season however one thing remains the same. Your job as a portrait photographer is simple: Make your subject look fantastic. Critical components of [...]
In this post Christina N Dickson issues a ‘photo a day’ challenge and gives some suggestions on how to get creative with it. After I took my first photography course through IPS, I was really motivated to pursue photographic growth. For hours a day I would sit in front of my computer and browse the [...]
Today Christina N Dickson explores the topic of branding a photography business. The photography business world is cut throat competitive. There’s a great deal of talent out there that goes unnoticed by the world. And there are many photographers who “make it” for reasons other than photographic ability. Without a doubt, getting an edge in [...]
This post by Photographer Christina N Dickson is a continuation of her Wedding Photography Survival Tips series. ALSO view Part 1 where she covered Preparation. You’ve done your homework. You’ve gathered your research. You’ve scouted out your locations. The big day is here, and the pressure is on. What now? Above all else, make it [...]
Weddings. To the inexperienced photographer, the first wedding is that single most daunting event that stands as Mt. Everest in one’s profession. It is a feat that could define success or failure for the rest of one’s career. Much preparation is required. Much focus is essential. Much passion is critical. Every detail of the day [...]
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