Posts from October, 2011 (7 posts)
Nudity and Apologies: A Follow Up To The Shy Photographer's Guide To Confidence 16
I started work on The Shy Photographer’s Guide to Confidence over 8 months ago. Big scheme of things, that’s but a moment. Right now it feels like it was decades ago that I sat down and started to brainstorm about shyness. It wasn’t something I ever expected ...
54 Reasons Why YOU Should Be A Photographer 7
Being a photographer is seriously awesome. There are about a bazillion reasons why, but I’ve compiled 54 really fantastic ones for your reading pleasure.
Now, why would I bother taking the time to write this massive list?
Well, maybe you’re just curious about photography, but aren’t sure ...
4 Tips For Photographing People Laughing 24
I love to photograph people laughing. It’s such a happy, unguarded moment that, if shot well, can put on a smile on your face for years and years to come. But shooting people laughing isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. It takes a bit of thought to ...
Voluntography: How Shooting For Free Made Me A Better Photographer 26
A lot of what we learn as photographers comes directly from our own experiences. This is one experience that has benefited us so much that we want to share our story. It might not be typical, or it might be completely ordinary, but either way we hope it might encourage ...
Holga Give Away!!!!!!!!!!!! (Contest Now Over) 250
****WINNER HAS BEEN CHOSEN. Jenny B. is the lucky winner of the Casablanco Holga prize pack!****
A huge thanks to everyone who entered this contest and shared how they first became interested in photography. If you haven’t already done so take a second to read through some of the ...
Bit By Bit: An Easy Way To Get Great Composition 4
Crafting a strong composition in your photos is an essential and challenging skill.
See, a great composition is one that takes into account every detail within the frame. However, in the moment of shooting, you have approximately 87 different things on your mind. It can be tough to notice all ...
How To Photograph Your Friends (And Why It's Super Important) 18
Doesn’t it seem crazy that I’m writing a huge article about something that sounds so simple? I mean, your friends are some of your favourite people in the world. Photographing them should be easy!
But, if you’re like us, you’ll know it’s not quite so ...
