May 9, 2012
Blog Archives
Night Time City Photography Explained
City photography, especially at night, can produce some of the most rewarding photos in your portfolio. Getting things right is not as difficult as you might think and my keywords for a successful shoot are ‘Preparation’, ‘Experimentation’ and ‘Awareness’. With a huge mixture of lighting, textures, shapes and locations which are usually found in close proximity of each other, it is highly likely that you can capture a huge array of differing shots from one shoot if you pick your location wisely.
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Photoshoot From Start To Finish (My Way)
There are literally thousands on photography tutorials on the internet (including mine) that explain the different elements that ultimately make up a photoshoot (resulting in your photos). I have read ALOT of them and most are very useful however, I probably only use about 25% of the stuff that I have learned from tutorials in practical every day shoots.
Eye Candy
I visited Boscombe on the south coast today for a photography project. One of the locations given to me was the local train station where the local council have commissioned a street artist to create a huge mural to brighten up the normally dull walls on the platform.
Photography Projects For 2012
2012 offers us all the opportunity to embark on new photography projects. Whether this be portraits, landscapes, urban or marco, a lot of thought should be given to a project that could potentially last all year. Having an ongoing theme for your photography will provide you with the opportunity to build a specific portfolio as well as keeping your interest and concentration high during the life of your project. Below are a few ideas to get you thinking.
Glorious Photos Celebrating Urban Sports
Urban sports are growing rapidly across the world, among the most popular are parkour, flatland BMX’ing, trial biking and, of course skateboarding. Below is a gallery which celebrates these sports and everything that they represent.
iPhoneography – 30 Great Examples
I have long been of the belief that phone camera’s are only good for taking snap shots of your mates drunks on a Saturday night. This is until recently when I have seen some truly great photos captured on iPhones. I think that mobile apps play a big part in the effects you can now achieve that compliment your phone photos and give them a genre of their own….here are 30 great examples of iPhoneography.
FPR Interviews Brilliantly Fresh Photographer Carlo Cruz
Carlo Cruz’s photography is fresh, striking and truly stunning. Using colour, textures and action to build a truly spectacular photograph he excels at capturing the essence of his subject matter. From wonderful portrait photography to exhilarating break dance shots, Carlo shows what a great genre street photography is and how using lighting can enhance your photos to a stunning level……
Candid Photography Explained With Great gallery
Candid photography is all about capturing a moment and telling a story with one photo. It can be a happy, sad or even scary scene. The trick is to get the ‘feel’ right!
Image Of The Moment – Derelict
I had some free time today and so I decided to go for a few urban shots. I was going to take photos of some interesting buildings in a nearby town, however, on the way I noticed this building which has been abandoned.
