Roomset photography makes good business sense
May 30, 2010
Passionate cupcake bakers all over the country are busy trying to get to grips with establishing their own businesses. A roomset photographer in Leeds could give these budding businessmen and women the edge, and help them surpass potential competitors.
Using the right angle combined with lighting and composition, a roomset photographer can, for instance, (more…)
The Queen’s portrait contest – we have a winner
May 27, 2010
In the contest for the honour of taking a portrait of the Queen held by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, one stood out from the shortlist of talented candidates.Creative photographer Shaun Murawski has been chosen to take a portrait of the Queen. Shaun, 23, who recently graduated from college, won the contest, which was judged by a panel of seven. He said: (more…)
Lifestyle images – setting the scene
May 24, 2010
Lifestyle can be defined as a manner of living that reflects an individual’s ideals and attitudes. The aim of the lifestyle photographer is to take photographs of your friends and loved ones that express their relationships and personalities through the pictures.
The lifestyle photographer may be employed for special occasions, such as anniversaries or graduations, but their services may also be required to capture precious children or beloved pets. Some may specialise in wedding photography and some may focus on family portrait photography but all will endeavour to portray real-life situations, with lighting that is (more…)
Twiggy – the changing face of fashion turns 60
May 21, 2010
As a professional commercial photographer one of the most challenging skills required, is the ability to capture a subject’s personality in a photograph. As portrait photography is potentially very tricky, professional commercial photographers are highly sought after for this purpose.
Since her heyday in the swinging sixties, talented photographers have snapped the iconic supermodel, Twiggy, many a time.
Twiggy was (more…)
Selling Property – The Big Picture
May 18, 2010
When prospective buyers are looking for a house to purchase, attracting them to the vendor’s property is the key. More often than not, the first thing that will draw in these soon-to-be homeowners is an eye-catching photograph. (more…)
The shots that sell
May 15, 2010
If a photographer is remunerated for the photographs they have produced then this is known as commercial photography. Several mediums, including magazines, newspapers and advertising agencies, use commercial photography to communicate their ideas and products to the masses. (more…)
Double Take – Crown Prince Felipe ‘photoshopped’?
May 12, 2010
Portraits of Spain’s Crown Prince Felipe have been taken to celebrate his recent promotion to captain in the navy, and lieutenant colonel in the army and air force. However, according to El Mundo, Spain’s second largest daily newspaper, the creative photographer may have photoshopped the results. (more…)
Polaroid is Gaga for gizmos
May 9, 2010
In a bid to bring back instant photography, Polaroid has unveiled a new camera and announced the formation of a design partnership with ‘Paparazzi ‘ singer Lady Gaga. Gaga’s appointment with Polaroid as their Creative Director and Inventor of Speciality Products will see her designing a range of gadgets for 2010. (more…)
Leading the fashion pack – the rise of the catwalk video
May 6, 2010
There are plenty of companies that use fashion photographers to advertise their products; encouraging people to buy their designs and helping them keep pace with their competitors. Although catalogue photographers produce an accurate account of a garment, because their client is trying to sell it straight off a page or a website, sometimes this might not be enough. (more…)
Food photography – pictures good enough to eat
May 3, 2010
Food is a highly photogenic medium for still life photography, but how exactly does the photographer make the grilled vegetables look so tempting? How can that cupcake be captured so perfectly? With knowledge, practice and attractive food subjects, that’s how. The food photographer takes pictures that really do look good enough to eat.
There are many creative and straightforward ideas that can take food photography to the next level. (more…)
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