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- Top 15 Features of Your DSLR Camera That You Should Know
- Make the Leap from Amateur Photographer to Professional
- The Delicate Art of Analog Photography & Film Printing
| Top 15 Features of Your DSLR Camera That You Should Know Posted: 18 May 2013 10:48 PM PDT There’s a lot to learn when you first get a DSLR. The first things you need to know is how to get out of auto mode and start using your camera’s manual function. This tutorial will show you the 15 things you need to know when starting out (for those of you reading this by email, the seminar can be seen here): The 15 Things You Should Know:
 Depth-of-Field is a must know For Further Training on Camera Settings:There is a downloadable multimedia tutorial with videos that teaches you how to take control over your camera, and get creative and confident with your photography. By combining illustrations, text, photos and video, it will help you get control in no time. Includes a bonus Field Guide—a printable pocket guide with some of the most essential information beautifully laid out inside. It can be found here: Extremely Essential Camera Skills Go to full article: Top 15 Features of Your DSLR Camera That You Should Know |
| Make the Leap from Amateur Photographer to Professional Posted: 18 May 2013 04:56 PM PDT Those new to the idea can be taken by surprise and even feel a little uncomfortable at the prospect of running a photography business. Their photography is now a product that needs to be sold. However, no one can run a successful photography studio in the long term if they persist with the idea of being primarily a photographer, while ignoring the necessary business aspects. Professional Photography Is Fun, But It’s No Game “Photographer” captured by Mert Oneyli. (Click image to see more from Mert Oneyli.) Despite the serious nature of the photography business, being a professional photographer can be fun, highly rewarding, and deeply satisfying in the creative sense. Unfortunately, too many new pro photographers treat their business like an easy game, which is the fastest path to a business meltdown and ultimate failure. But how can an amateur photographer who does take this seriously actually make the leap to becoming a professional photographer? Start With An InventoryThe first thing to do is to take a complete inventory of everything the photographer already has that can be used for the business:
Most amateurs probably have many of these things to begin with, but it’s important not to get bogged down by the details. Instead, list the available resources as a starting point. There will undoubtedly be gaps that need to be filled. For example, backup cameras are critical for the wedding photographer; failure on someone’s wedding day is not an option! With that said, this is no time to start shopping for all the latest and greatest gear! The idea that photographers must own the newest high dollar camera in order to be successful, for example, is a myth. The time to invest in better equipment is later on, when the business is generating sufficient revenue. When making the jump from amateur to professional photographer there’s something far more important to invest in: business and marketing education.  Photo captured by Henrik. (Click image to see more from Henrik.) Invest In Knowledge–Not Just EquipmentFor some reason, business education is a difficult thing to persuade many photographers to invest in, but taking the time and effort to learn about running a business separates the wannabes from the truly dedicated professionals. As soon as the photographer makes the decision to go pro, it’s the time to figure out where his or her personal strengths and weaknesses are with regard to business, accounting, marketing, and sales. Of course, technical skills and a dedication to the art of photography are still important for creating a quality product, but skills and passion won’t matter if the photographer has very little idea of how to run a business. The early days in starting a business are the time when the photographer is simply unaware of the things he or she needs to know, but doesn’t (in other words, “blind spots”). A better understanding of where photographers are in their personal business development is of critical importance. Some areas to which most newcomers to the business should give serious thought include the following:
Some of these may require extensive training, but education is perhaps one of the best investments to be made in any photography business.  “Italy 09/2012″ captured by Yasser Zohdy. (Click image to see more from Yasser Zohdy.) Ultimately, the amateur-turned-professional photographer is now the CEO of a new business venture and should therefore approach the acquisition of knowledge and skills required to run the business in just the same way as any other serious business owner. About The Author: Go to full article: Make the Leap from Amateur Photographer to Professional |
| The Delicate Art of Analog Photography & Film Printing Posted: 18 May 2013 09:21 AM PDT Photography has conquered new grounds and has seen its popularity grow by leaps and bounds with innovation in the field of camera electronics, expression styles, medium of sharing one’s work with the world and of-course with the help of new age editing software and techniques. Digital photography has swamped this creative discipline but the art of Analog photography still finds its existence within a select few. This short documentary video from Thai Anh Duong takes you behind-the-scenes of Billy Mork’s passion involving analog film printing.
Billy Mork, the founder of Imagini, took up photography during his teens and has seen different trends come and go involving the art of taking photos, processing them and creatively coming up with amazing works. He got himself involved quite early with dark room analog film printing initially but then took a back seat when the digital megapixel war began. During that period he briefly transformed himself into a art director and later found himself working in the architecture domain. Finally, his passion got the better of him and Billy went back to doing what he did best – black and white analog film printing. Billy shares his insights on why Analog photography is challenging at times and how one can master this art of analog film printing -
(for those of you reading this by email, the video can be seen here) When it comes to post processing the film to get the actual prints, Billy mentions it is at that time as a photographer that you can manipulate the images such that it reflects your unique taste and style. You decide whether your images should have a high contrast, low contrast, dodging, burning or any other acceptable edits that you can make. Everything needs to be performed in the dark room and that itself is a challenge of its own. The ability to get people to focus on what you would like them to see is an art which requires creative skills.
Billy reflects on the thought that a photographer should be able to build their own zone which can depict one’s personal signature work. As per Billy, photography in black and white will never die based on various experiences he has had and the feedback that he has received from photographers world-wide! Go to full article: The Delicate Art of Analog Photography & Film Printing |
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