Want Money For Your Photography? 3 Things To Watch Out For

Posted by David Peterson on 16 Feb 2012 as Tips

Even if you haven't been practicing photography for too long, you might start getting the itch to charge people money for your services. It's not uncommon. Once somebody tells you how awesome your work looks, a little light bulb goes off in your head. Suddenly you think, 'I could make a business out of this.' Right you are, but there are a few common roadblocks we inevitably hit before beginning a lucrative career as a professional photographer. Here's what you need to watch out for.

Direct and Indirect Light

Posted by David Peterson on 16 Feb 2012 as Tips

 

 There are two types of light in this world; direct light and indirect light. Each of them serves a unique purpose in photography, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. Direct light is straight on, sometimes harsh and sometimes warm and colorful. For example, without direct light, the image to the right wouldn’t be nearly as colorful. Indirect light comes from all sides and completely illuminates your subject. Let’s take a moment and consider how each might be useful in your own photography.

Splash Photography Technique - No Flash needed

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Single Light Photography

Trying to work with too many lights can somethimes cause big headaches. In this episode of "Hough To" Christian downsizes and demonstrates some different creative techniques using simple one light set ups. Using only one light is a breeze... change position, meter, shoot - Once you have tried it you'll be hooked!

How to Open a Portrait/Fashion Studio Photography Business

Photography is a wonderful career, and you may want to pursue it. However, in order to be a successful photographer, you'll need a successful photo studio! Follow this guide to obtain just that, make money, and do what you love.

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How to become a success fashion photographer

A career in fashion photography doesn't have to be an impossible dream. Three industry insiders tell Ben Widdicombe their tips for getting started.

With its huge audience, high pay-checks and glamorous international lifestyle, fashion photography may seem like one of the world's most sought-after professions. But for every fashion photographer who makes it through the door of a top magazine, a thousand others find their niche fashion advertising, art photography, celebrity portraiture or even paparazzi work to make a living.Allure magazine photo editor Clio McNicholl, photo agent Gloria Cappelletti and New York fashion photographer Eva Mueller agree that breaking into the industry can be hard. But they have some tips for beginners on setting up a portfolio, submitting work to magazine picture editors, choosing the right photo agency and even getting shown in a gallery.

Photographing Pets

Posted by David Peterson

You need a lot of patience to photograph pets! Fortunately with a digital camera, you can take a lot of photos and delete the ones that are no good.

• Catch your pet in action – fetching a ball or stick, playing with a toy.
• Dogs in particular have a lot of energy. A bouncing-with-energy dog makes a fantastic photo subject.
• Cats can show a keen concentration. Move in close to their face but use the optical zoom so your cat desn’t get distracted by a camera in their face.
• Find where your pet loves to play, and hang out with them there. If they like playing with a person, have the person there as well. Keep the camera handy and when you see a great shot, take it!