THE DEADLINE FOR “2011 UNFORGETTABLE FACES” Portrait Photography Contest is January 3rd, 2012.
“2011 UNFORGETTABLE FACES” Portrait Photography Contest – deadline January 3rd, 2012
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Monthly Archives: December 2011
How I Got Started in Photography
How I Got Started in Photography by Randi Scott…..
“It happened three years and two months ago when I bought a XSi Rebel. I had been enjoying looking at other peoples work and downloading desktops. I wondered into a camera store and asked if they had anything that could do bracketing because I wanted to try HDR. They showed me a Nikon and a Canon. The Canon was a bit cheaper so I bought the Canon. I took it home, read the manual and started shooting. I grew in and out of my HDR fascination in no time. Continue reading
Going Pro: How to Make the Leap from Aspiring to Professional Photographer
You’ve got the gear, the training, and the technology. You’re ready to make the leap from aspiring to professional photographer. Now what?
With today’s affordable, high-quality cameras, Internet technology, and training, any weekend warrior can hang a shingle and open a photography business. But what then? While anyone can buy a professional quality camera, few have the skills to turn their dreams into a profitable business.
Going Pro is the essential guide to leaping successfully into any genre of professional photography. Continue reading
Chicago Wedding Photographer – Gino DeConti
Chicago Wedding Photographer - Gino DeConti. Her work has been featured in publications like Photography Forum, the International Library of Photography, The Knot, Chicago Social Brides, Brides Chicago, and ChicagoStyle Weddings. Prestigious art galleries including the New Bedford Art Museum, the Harbor Art Gallery, and the CVPA Gallery have also proudly displayed her photography.
“As a professional wedding photographer, it’s a huge help that I’m also a hopeless romantic. A simple gesture or glance between a couple can say so much – and those little things can easily be missed by the untrained eye.” Continue reading
Photography in Paradise – Conch Creative
The two person team of Belize based photographers Colette Kase and Maya Papovic take photography in paradise to the next level. Their studio, Conch Creative, specializes in destination wedding, fashion / glamour and commercial photography. With an eye for detail and creative flair, the resulting images are engaging, fun and just plain awesome.
We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Colette to discuss her photography business and life as a photographer in paradise…
Photography, Digital Cameras, Best Point and Shoot for 2012
Photography, Digital Cameras, Best Point and Shoot for 2012. Compact digital cameras boast top features sure to wow the most discerning photography enthusiast. From pocket size point and shoots to larger full feature models, these photographic wonders are no longer just for the casual photographer.
Envisioning Family: A Photographer’s Guide to Making Meaningful Portraits
Family. A small word with powerful meaning. Most of us trace the roots of our own personal identity back, in large part, to our experience as part of a family. The actual definition of what a family is can vary widely. Yet, interestingly, most family photography is anything but varied. We are used to the basic posing of a group brought together and smiling like they never do in real life. We all know that staid family image. It doesn’t offer much impact, and most professional photographers aren’t terribly interested in shooting it.