Being able to produce a decent portfolio is a skill worth having. A poorly constructed portfolio can be the sole cause of rejection, even if you’re the most amazing photographer on the face of the Earth. So here are a few lessons on the art of making a portfolio.
It’s time to decide who will be a part of the Fine Art Photoblog from a selection of 30 candidates. Let the voting begin!
WOW — 2007 was great! I started up the blog in mid-January last year, and it’s been an awesome experience since that time. I had been involved with photography a few years prior to the blog, but nothing like that of the last year. The blog has caused me to really focus on my photography and building relationships with other photographers and photography bloggers. All in all it’s been great, and I wouldn’t give it up for anything. A BIG THANKS to everyone who sticks around, reads the articles, links to the blog, makes comments, and especially to those with whom I’ve become friends (you know who you are).
Seven commonly discussed bad habits of digital photographers including double checking your gear, checking your ISO settings, crooked photos, RAW misconceptions, deleting pictures, camera envy, and blaming the material.
MOO MiniCards are a great way to promote your photography and various websites.
What would happen if you gave your work away for free? Could you actually be more profitable than if you held to your prices?
A sharp focus with crisp detail is generally one of the most sought after features in a photo. I’m not arguing that sharp photos are are worth the extra effort — but I think unsharp photos are worth more effort than we typically give them.
I’ve put together a few thoughts on building oneself up as a photographer and a photography blogger. In almost a years time, these are the 5 things most important to the success I’ve had; including time, content, networking, social media, and promoting others. I explain my thoughts on each of these topics as a photographer and a blogger.
I honestly think that a majority of us should use the Creative Commons Licensing as a way to promote our work, as long as we understand what the license means. It opens up an opportunity for our work to be distributed (and attributed) under certain rules and restrictions that are somewhat less restrictive than fully Copyright, while still reserving our core rights to the work.
Black & white photography, for me, is one of the most interesting and inspiring aspects of this art form we call our hobby and passion. What began as the only way to capture images has turned into something much deeper. Interested in stepping-up your black & white game? Here are five tips to get you going in the right direction.
