The best portrait photographers do not just show us the person in the photo, they tell us about the vision of the photographer. Don’t just take photos of people portraits, take photos that tell their story. A creative eye and technical skills are both important to capture outstanding portraits. So here are my photography tips …
▪ Cut photos that you would like to try and create from magazines and newspapers or download images to a creative ideas folder on your computer and print or hang them on an inspiration board in your home office ▪ When going about anywhere, always carry your camera when you see interesting subjects and try to …
To be a creative photographer you will have to be in the right place at the right time • ‘F/8 and be there’ iconic recipe to get the shot • Think ahead and research your subject of photography or filming • Have the discipline to shoot every day • Know your photography equipment well and …
To be a professional travel photographer was always my dream. I love to travel, although I find it very different from taking photos while you are traveling as to travel to take photographs. I quickly realized that I must be in the right place at the right time all the time! Most travel photographers travel …
Tip one: ResearchOnce you have decided when and where your next desired travel destination will be, start your research by searching the agency’s collections that you associate with to see what they already have. Find out what types of images and locations are popular at your desired travel destination and where the gaps are in …
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“I am a guru of nature, and proud of it” – Pa, Natural Medicine Man Head into the thick jungle on Rarotonga and don’t be alarmed if you happen to bump into this man wandering around. Pa – a self-proclaimed guru of nature is a barefoot, bear-chested, dread-locked man, dressed in tea leaves for clothes. …
“Let your images breathe for copy space, and keep them authentic.” I often get asked to contribute to articles which is always and honor for me. I was recently asked for my insight on the topic of what ingredients make a successful image. There are so many elements that make a successful image, but I …
“When shooting in extreme conditions, forgetting the smallest item can be more critical than forgetting your camera!” I often get asked to contribute to articles which is always an honour for me. Shutterstock recently asked for my insight on the topic of lessons learnt from difficult photography shoots. Immediately my recent trip to the remote …
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Stock photography is a term that if you are a graphic designer, creative or blogger, you would have come across the term “stock photography” or “microstock photos” but what are they and how can you use them in your projects? In order to understand how you can use them, you need to understand what stock …
With crystal-clear azure waters, swaying palm trees, and bone-white sands, this picturesque little island offers many photography highlights. Rarotonga is the biggest and most visited island out of the 15 islands, but it is still relatively small – the circumference is only 32km and is easy to navigate (you can’t get lost here!). In …
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