Digital Cameras Tips and Guide!

Many people have asked the question of professional photographers, “What is the most important aspect of running a photography business?” The answer is always the same; marketing. I have many times been given the ratio of 1:9. That is 1 part or 10% photography and 9 parts or 90% marketing. Unfortunately, it’s true.

I’ve come across people that are brilliant photographers and pay no attention to marketing. What do they achieve in the professional industry? Not much. I’ve also known people who are absolutely terrible photographers and excellent at marketing. What do they achieve? Answer: an excellent income and early retirement.

So the question is: “Can I learn what I need from an online photography course?” The answer is: of course you can. The only question to ask yourself is: “what do I need to know? The answer is: the business side of photography. Along side this, choose your area of interest and follow the skills necessary to acquire these skills.

1. Skills Gain
Acquiring the skills of technical procedures in photography is easy. Any one can learn this. You naturally need to acquire the basic skills in operating a professional Digital SLR. There are many course available to provide you with the basics. The difficult aspects to acquire in order, in my opinion are: marketing, creativity and then techniques.

2. Select your Market
What do I like photographing? This is one of the first questions to ask yourself. Do you like portraiture, landscapes, travel, wedding, racing cars etc, etc? There are many genres out there, best to go with what you like to photograph. If the response is portraits, find a portraiture course to provide you with the tips and skills.

3. Creativity
Creativity, I believe can be learned. And there are many ways to obtain this. The… Continue reading →

Portrait photography is perhaps the most interesting form of photography today. It also can be very well paid if you acquire the skills to make a professional image. Further information can be acquired with a conventional or online photography course, but in the meantime here are some tips.

Most people who know how to point and operate a camera are able to make a portrait photograph.Though, there are of course differences in the amateur and professional portrait. Professional portrait photographers have certain abilities and techniques that let them get the best out of their subjects.

A portrait photograph does not only mean a person’s image. It shows character and emotion as well as employing professional approaches. If you want to start shooting portraits and don’t know the vital elements, here are five tips that can give you a good start.

1. Preparation
Be sure that you are equipped before you go to the photo shoot. Not only that you have all the equipment that you need, but be sure that you can handle the job properly. Prepare all the necessary materials and be sure to bring a good topic for conversation so that your subject can relax while you are shooting. Document your scene and itemize all tools and props you are going to need. Review this list carefully and make sure nothing is missing.

2. Empathy
Building rapport with your subject is the first thing that you should learn how to achieve. Interest in knowing your subjects are a plus. If you get to know your subject and they know you, they will become more relaxed in front of the camera. When the shoot comes, you have better chances of getting the best natural expressions of the people you are photographing. Sit your subject and initially discuss anything… Continue reading →

India is often called a continent, not a country. From top to bottom the people are varied and languages are different. The provinces all display their own characteristics. There are few countries that offer the enormous variety that India has to offer. For the photographer, it would be difficult to find a richer environment to photograph.

India at times can be a hard country to digest. The overcrowding, the squalor and pollution can make even the veteran traveler anxious to be elsewhere at times. But it cannot be denied that India has amazing variety. The people can be grey and poor or colorful and happy. The deserts are dusty and endless and the Himalayas high and magnificent. The food can be exotic or perilous. The bureaucracy is perhaps the worst to traverse in the world, handed down from British rule. It can be frustrating and impede travel enormously. The most practiced travelers find their tempers at some point in India, yet it’s worth it.

There are many camera shops if you are in need of repairs or extra equipment. Photography can present some problems in India. In the desert areas protect against the fine dust that gets into everything. Re-sealable plastic bags and a back-up body is essential.

Be careful what you photograph. India is particular about what can be photographed, and will display sensitivity if you show lack of courtesy and ignorance. They can be touchy about places of importance such as train stations, bridges, airports and any military installations. If in doubt, ask. Most people are happy to be photographed, especially the village people. It is added weight, but a polaroid is a winner with village people. Being able to give them an instant photograph gives you instant friendship. Take care at pointing cameras at Muslim women. Be… Continue reading →