Part two in a two part series, The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Photoblog will show you how to install Pixelpost, a leader in photoblogging software, how to promote your photoblog and some great examples that others have created.
If you’d like to find out more about the basics of Photoblogging, be sure to read Part 1, which offers a general introduction to the topic.
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Today we’re giving away one copy of The Photographer’s Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos, a popular photography book on how to see the potential for a strong picture and then organize the graphic elements into an effective, compelling composition.
Entering only takes a minute, so read on to find out how you can be a winner!
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Friday Photo Critique is our weekly community project, where we publish a photograph submitted by one of our wonderful readers, then ask you all to offer constructive feedback on the image.
It’s a great way to learn more about photography, express your viewpoint, and have your own image critiqued. Your response will also be displayed with a link to your website or portfolio, so be sure to enter it correctly when submitting a comment!
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With all the wintery weather across the world at the moment, we thought that it may be useful to offer a few tips for capturing images in snow and ice. Hopefully these will ensure you’re venturing out into the snow with the right kit, and the right eye to shoot a stunning photograph.
If you’re lacking any sign of snow or winter, be sure to bookmark the video for later this year!
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Today we’ve pulled together an inspiring collection of gorgeous female portraits. Photographing people can be a challenging and rewarding art, and these photos will hopefully inspire you with new techniques, lighting examples, and composition. I hope you enjoy the roundup, and feel free to share your own examples in the comments!
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Part one in a two part series, The Beginner’s Guide to Creating a Photoblog will show you how to choose the best photoblogging platform, detail how to begin using it and help you promote it to fans.
So, what is a photoblog? The vague answer is a combination of pictures and text in a blog like setup. In reality, a photoblog is whatever you choose to make it. From sharing your latest photos to highlighting past shoots with lots of interesting details and tidbits, photoblogs are a great way to connect with fans and help create an audience for your work.
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A few weeks ago we took a look at the basics of Apple’s Aperture application for the Mac. The first part of this introduction went into detail about the interface, importing images, organising your workflow, and various preferences.
Today I’ll be concluding this basic introduction by covering the range of editing and post-processing features available, sharing/exporting images, and creating a beautiful web gallery to share your photographs with friends, family and clients.
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Friday Photo Critique is our weekly community project, where we publish a photograph submitted by one of our wonderful readers, then ask you all to offer constructive feedback on the image.
After a few days, I’ll update the post to feature the most helpful and insightful comments. You will also be credited with a link to your website or portfolio, so be sure to enter it correctly when submitting a comment!
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Colour is everywhere. We’re surrounded by it, we can’t avoid it and therefore we tend to take it for granted when we take photos. But take it for granted, and you’re likely to end up with mediocre photos. Just because colour is everywhere doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay attention to how it affects your images. We see so many average photos each day – in magazines, on the internet, in books – that sometimes it’s easy to forget that colour photography can be a magical, evocative medium.
We’ve put together seven tips to help you get the most out of colour. At the end of the article is a section of links to photographers who use colour to create powerful photos. With a little bit of thought, so can you.
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Stock photography can be great revenue generating sideline to your photography business portfolio. If you can break into a few of these stock and mirco-stock sites, your images can sell while you sleep and continue to do so for many years to come. If there is one universal truth to be found in the stock photo industry, it’s that high quality images are always in demand. And there’s no reason your high quality photos can’t be among them! This listing of the current top stock agencies is intent on presenting a bit of what you can expect when applying as a contributor. The companies are listed in no particular order.
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