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My Top 5 Tips for Amateur Photographers . Top Story - September 2018.
Even though I have been doing photography for about seven years I still consider myself an amateur because there’s just so much I don’t know yet. Since there is such a vast amount of people who consider themselves to be amateurs I whipped up a list of my top five tips for amateur photographers. This list can also be for people who want to start getting into photography but only have an iPhone (like me) or can’t afford the expensive equipment, software, or classes (also like me).
By Desti Diaries8 years ago in Photography
Oldest Photographs in History
Hard as it may be to believe, the history of the camera is one that spans hundreds of years. Photography, though, has a shorter lifespan. Although cameras and camera-like devices have been around for millennia, actual film photography has only existed for 200 years.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Photography
How To Become a Famous Photographer
Helmut Newton. Steve McCurry. Annie Leibovitz. These are names that anyone who is a photography student will recognize as one of the greats. Being a famous photographer is just about as glamorous as it gets. You get to hang out with models, actors, politicians, and every other mover and shaker out there. You have people admire your artwork. And, you get paid—a lot!
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Photography
5 Tips to Taking Better Photos
I love photography. LOVE it! Few things make me happier than grabbing my Canon 80D and hitting the streets in search of the perfect pic to capture or playing around with Photoshop and Lightroom to really capture the emotion or idea that I wish to convey.
By HeyItsPhephen8 years ago in Photography
10 Reasons Why Your Photoshoots Don't Look Good. Top Story - September 2018.
Have there been days that you've seamlessly snapped one good selfie after another, after another, after another, and thought, "Damn! I should be a model!" Surely a good lot of you have been curious about the world of modeling. How could you not be, too? Getting paid to be really, really, really ridiculously good looking and going to lavish parties or exotic places just for the views sounds like a life I'd try out if I had eight-pack abs. For the common folk though, myself included, there's a lot of intricacies to being a successful model that we don't understand. I can barely look natural for the annual Christmas card, and these people are doing it for a living? There would be plenty of reasons why my photoshoots don't look good, and I'm sure if you scheduled one with a professional photographer or your hobbyist friend, you'd find that it's not as easy as it looks. Not everyone knows how to do a photo shoot from start to finish, but with these tips, at least you'll have a fighting chance.
By Ryan Whitaker8 years ago in Photography
Best Photojournalists to Follow on Instagram
It's often said that photojournalism is a dying art, but if you look online, you might disagree. Instagram has become a professional photographer's best friend thanks to its easy sharing and excellent social networking opportunities.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Photography
The Basics Every Beginning Photographer Should Know
Defining Your Subject Many beginning photographers assume that to define a subject, you place it in the center of the photo. Although this may be the case in some situations, there may be a better option.
By Hailey Elise8 years ago in Photography
10 Ways to Become More Photogenic
Back when I was in my 20s, I made a living as as model. I was thinner back then, but realistically, I wasn't the best-looking person around. Rather, I knew something that many people are only beginning to realize thanks to the photography on Instagram.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Photography
10 Ways to Become a Better Photographer. Top Story - August 2018.
If you want to become a better photographer and create great photos, you’ll need to take the time every day to practice with your camera, study your subject matter, and shoot film that is inspiring to you. Work with the natural light around you, read your camera manual closely, and remember that every shot counts. There are many important tips to keep in mind when you are starting out with photography and wanting to get better. Here are some of the best rules to follow to become a better photographer each day, and capture great photographs along the way.
By Morgan E. Westling8 years ago in Photography
The Best Cameras for Self Portraits
Photography has always been one of the most accessible art forms, particularly in the modern era. With the help of the smartphone, everyone is capable of taking professional-quality shots and easily sharing them with the world at a touch of a button. Instagram is filled with amateur photography pages, each with photos more beautiful than the next. Particularly in today’s world, the selfie reigns supreme amongst social media fanatics, serving as one of the most prominent new photography styles this decade. The word “selfie” was even added to the Oxford English Dictionary as the 2013 Word of the Year.
By Charlotte Burgundy8 years ago in Photography
Photography Project Ideas: Rain Reflections
In This Article Photographers who inspired this idea Equipment you’ll need Best type of location to take your photos Optimum camera settings Composition of your image Editing your pictures in Lightroom and Photoshop Examples of my photos
By Becky Street8 years ago in Photography
Best Street Photography Cameras Under $1,000
Smartphone cameras are great for a quick shot that's full of color, clarity, and quality, but when you're trying to capture that perfect beach sunset or wildlife photo, nothing beats a high-quality camera.
By Patty Ramsen8 years ago in Photography