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You may or may not have seen the solar eclipse by now. Maybe you photographed it, or perhaps you simply took the time to experience a rare moment. Hopefully, you didn’t fry your camera sensor in the process. Whether it interests you or bores you to sleep, it’s undeniable that many photographers want to document […]
Portrait photographers, are you excited? The Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS lens is going to be announced soon. Rumoured EF 85mm f/1.4L IS Specifications According to Canon Rumors, the 85mm f/1.4L will have: • 4 stops of image stabilization • Fluorine coating • 1 molded aspherical element • 9 aperture blades This will be a […]
“The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough. They’re there to stop […]
I’ve lived in a variety of small apartments and rooms throughout my life. Though they often served as artistic obstacles, they provided me with an appreciation for details. Thanks to them, I was able to find potential in everyday objects such as intricate shadows cast by lace curtains, hands, and even steam. Limitations strengthened my […]
It’s a given that the sun is an invaluable tool for photographers. Light is something we’ve all found both comfort and trouble in. Many artists are already aware of their favourite time of day for shooting, but it’s often healthy to expose yourself to new methods. The more possibilities you’re familiar with, the stronger your […]
Last Friday, a wedding photographer from Dallas was awarded $1.08 million in a defamation suit after being accused of holding a couple’s wedding photos “hostage” and asking for an extra $125 fee. In October 2014, Andrea Polito, a Dallas wedding photographer, shot Nelly and Andrew Moldovan’s wedding. The contract stated that the couple would receive […]
If making money working as a photographer is new to you, you might feel intimidated, even terrified. It’s easy to imagine yourself failing miserably and ending up with unappreciated hard work. What’s the point in trying if millions of others are doing the same thing? While failed attempts are inevitable, there are many opportunities – […]
Creative blocks are common, but experiencing them can feel strangely uncommon and eerily isolating. You might sometimes believe that your favourite artists have an endless supply of ideas which they run to whenever a creative block threatens to emerge. It can be easy to beat yourself up for not having a similar backup. You might […]
I get relatively anxious when I’m about to meet new people, but it no longer feels like an unbearable challenge. It wasn’t always like this. The feeling used to be particularly intense – my self-consciousness often prevented me from taking photos I truly cared about. As a young artist with little experience, I wasn’t sure […]
What is your opinion on self-portraiture? It might be a form of art you’re unfamiliar with, a genre you admire from a distance, or even something you’d like to experiment with one day. It might put you off because you’re afraid of appearing vain or because you simply don’t consider yourself good enough for it. […]