How to be a Creative Photographer

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 …

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5 Tips on How to Take Amazing Travel Destination Photos

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 …

Challanging Photography Lessons Learned

“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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What is Stock Photography?

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 …