Photo Essay the art on how to tell a story with photos

It’s said a picture is worth thousand words and while all images tell stories, some do it far better than others. Photos that tell a story are the one that engage the viewer emotions and not just another “pretty picture”. A well constructed images always stand out from the rest.  Over the years of capturing …

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Tips on how to be an inspirational photographer

▪ 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 …

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 …

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Successful Photography Ingredients

“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 …

Photography lessons learned from challenging situations

“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 …