Festive food photography
November 30, 2010
One of the most enjoyable things about Christmas is all the lovely food we get to eat. From a huge juicy turkey or a traditional Yule ham, to the delicious mince pies for dessert, Christmas time is almost just about the food as it is about spending time with your loved ones.
If you want to capture that festive spirit, and test out your food photography skills, then why not have a go at shooting all that wonderful food. Preparing the Christmas meal is just as important as (more…)
Boost your rankings with web video
November 28, 2010
So many websites these days are turning to web videos as a key element of their marketing mix. Web video can be used to promote your business and demonstrate your product or service in a more interactive way. However another reason a business will use web videos is to elevate its search engine rankings. Go on to Google and you’ll see one of the search preferences is video, so web videos are something businesses just can’t ignore. (more…)
Rare British photo saved by National Media Museum
November 26, 2010
A photo dating back to the 19th century has been saved by the National Media Museum after funds were raised to buy it before it was exported overseas. The photograph, dating from 1858, is worth over £108,000 of which £49,000 was raised by national charity The Art Fund. The photo taken by Briton Roger Fenton, a well known photographer of the time, features a girl dancing for an official looking man and a musician all dressed in oriental themed costumes – depicting the Victorian era’s obsession with (more…)
Paris Photo celebrates 30th anniversary
November 24, 2010
In its 30th year, one of the most famous photo fairs has just begun in Paris. Paris Photo showcases the work of over 100 established and up and coming commercial photographers from all over the world. It is expected to attract over 40,000 visitors during the four day exhibition which began on 18 November.
The fair displays the works from the 19th century as well as contemporary photography, and each year has a specific focus on the photography scene of a country or (more…)
Capturing the best of winter with winter photography
November 22, 2010
If what the weather experts are saying is true and we’re in for another harsh winter, rather than hide out under the duvet, why not grab the camera and get creative. The winter months can offer some wonderful photographic opportunities – especially if it’s been (more…)
PM’s photographer and filmmaker removed from civil service
November 20, 2010
Prime Minister David Cameron has made a dramatic u-turn and dropped two recent controversial hires from his staff payroll. Commercial photographer Andrew Parsons who was Cameron’s former personal photographer, and filmmaker Nicky Woodhouse who produced the online video WebCameron were originally appointed to the civil service earlier this month. However following wide-spread outrage from the opposition party and the media, Mr Cameron reneged on his decision with his official spokesman saying: (more…)
Winning photo sparks controversy
November 18, 2010
A winning photograph has sparked controversy for its perceived glorification of hunting. The image ‘Huntress with Buck’ shot by commercial photographer David Chancellor took one of the world’s most (more…)
Lighting techniques used by the pros
November 16, 2010
Using the right lighting is one of the most important parts of photography and requires special attention. Commercial photographers will commonly use different light sources to get the desired effect from the subject they’re shooting.
Catalogue photographers will usually shoot products indoors, often in studios to create various lighting effects. Using a reflective surface on the dark side of a subject, for instance, helps to (more…)
Become a more creative photographer
November 14, 2010
Despite what you may think, creative photography is not just reserved for the professionals. Creativity is within us all and all it really takes is changing a few habits and adopting some simple techniques to become a more creative photographer.
• Different angles – try taking photos of your subject from interesting or abstract angles. Give a non-descript object that unexpected feel by (more…)
Controversy over Government’s latest photographers
November 12, 2010
Prime Minister David Cameron continues to be at the centre of controversy following the appointment of his personal election photographer Andrew Parsons and film maker Nicky Woodhouse to the civil service payroll.
Parsons was Cameron’s official “vanity photographer” during the Conservatives election campaign and Woodhouse produced the Tories online video blog – WebCameron. Their appointments as official photographer and filmmaker respectively, has sparked wide-spread criticism, following the estimated half a million (more…)
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