Funny Pictures: Humor in Stock Photography | ArticlesBase.com
Posted on January 10, 2010 - Filed Under Digital Photography | Leave a Comment
Entertainment Advertising and Images We Want To See
Entertainment advertising is upon us. With the advent of TiVo and technologies that allow us to zip past commercials, with pop up window blockers, with viral advertising and with such a vast quantity of, well, stuff, to choose from on the Internet, on Television and even on Satellite Radio, advertisers are increasingly at the mercy of our viewing discretion.
If they want to get their messages across, to get their messages seen, more and more they have to create advertisements that we want to see. They have to create entertainment advertising. One way for us still photographers to participate in this is through humor. We can increase our chances to prosper in these difficult times by creating images that employ humor with a strong concept that is relevant to the market.
Read More..>>Shooting Assignments and Stock Photo Production | ArticlesBase.com
Posted on January 4, 2010 - Filed Under Digital Photography | Leave a Comment
Shooting Assignments and Stock Photo Production
In a way, a photographer who shoots only stock and no assignments is putting themselves at a disadvantage when in comes to stock photography production. When shooting assignments you end up in places, and with access to people, that you probably would never even think of, let alone be subsidized to shoot.
So I have often asked myself if it wouldnt help my stock photography career to shoot assignments. Ah, but then I think of all the wasted time associated with assignments.
Estimates, Prep and Post
Read More..>>Tango Dancing and Concept Stock Photos | ArticlesBase.com
Posted on October 22, 2009 - Filed Under Digital Photography | Leave a Comment
Almost anything can trigger ideas for concept stock photography. While planning a recent stock trip to Buenos Aires, it seemed everyone kept asking me if I was going to shoot tango. Yet, for whatever reason, tango was not appealing to me. But because I was being asked so much I decided to see if there was something there that did appeal to me.
I started trying to think outside the box, so to speak, about how I could put my own spin on some Tango dancers. Clichs appeal to me, and one popped into mind. It takes two to tango. There might be something there. Plus, dancing can be a metaphor for teamwork, an essential and always needed business concept. I could have them holding a contract and pen to indicate sealing the deal, agreement and negotiation. Plus, tango also has that dramatic element to it.
Read More..>>Learn Digital Photography - How to Become a Wedding Photographer | ArticlesBase.com
Posted on September 27, 2009 - Filed Under Digital Photography | Leave a Comment
My first words to you as you consider the world of wedding photography is, “Are you stark staring crazy?”. Why would anyone want to enter this world? There are just so many things that can go wrong and this is one area of photography that cannot be reshot without redoing the whole event which is impossible. You need nerves of steel and the patience of Job.
Now if you have considered all the pitfalls and weighed the pros and cons and have decided that you are one of the chosen few and can stand the pressure, here are some pointers that will get you to the top of your game.
1. Learn digital photography
Read More..>>Digital Wildlife Photography Basics Tutorial | ArticlesBase.com
Posted on September 23, 2009 - Filed Under Digital Photography | Leave a Comment
Even the most experienced photographers can find taking shots of wildlife a challenge. To get the best pictures, tricks of the trade need to be learned and practiced before venturing out into the field. Setting up your equipment and framing your shots has to be done quickly. One way in which to practice set-up and framing can be done by taking pictures in your own yard and/or local parks of your own animals (if you have them). With your own animals you have the opportunity to study their behavior up close and personal so you can then anticipate what will happen next. Ultimately, the more knowledge you have about your subject, particularly in the case of animals, the better pictures you will get. Here are some tips on how to get the best shots of animals [and birds] in the wild:
Before setting out, practice taking shots of moving targets. By learning how to pan the camera to capture a moving target, it will allow you to get the best possible shots.
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