Commercial photography – digital vs. film
September 30, 2011
Imagine what it was like, not so long ago, for commercial photographers who used roll after roll of camera film for one photography shoot. It’s hard to believe but not that long ago digital cameras were virtually unheard of. How long ago? Well it was 1999 when major newspapers in the US stopped using film and converted completely to digital. This means it was less than 15 years ago that your average commercial photographer still relied on film. (more…)
Welsh commercial photographer’s near miss
September 28, 2011
A Welsh commercial photographer’s image has been chosen as the cover of the Lonely Planet India 30th anniversary edition. The photo was of Mumbai’s Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple. However, the image had a rather significant story behind it as it was taken shortly before the Mumbai terrorist attacks in November 2008. (more…)
Major commercial photography festival in West Yorkshire
September 26, 2011
As the home of the National Medium Museum and Impressions Gallery, Bradford would seem the ideal location to host a brand new photography festival – Ways of Looking. This month long festival that kicks off in October will feature exhibitions at eight different venues showcasing some of the country’s best contemporary and commercial photographers across the West Yorkshire City. (more…)
Pack shot photography in marketing materials
September 24, 2011
Advertising, brochures, websites, press releases and catalogues – all common methods used by retailers to market their products. Their other common thread is that these retailers’ marketing materials would often use pack shot photography to promote their product range. The main benefit of using pack shot photography is the versatility of the image. In other words, the product image can be used on range of different backgrounds across a range of different marketing mediums. (more…)
Swinging sixties commercial photographer’s new exhibition
September 22, 2011
Rarely seen images by legendary commercial photographer Patrick Lichfield will go on display at London’s Chris Beetles Fine Photographs gallery later this year. Lichfield, who died in 2005, was most famed for his work during the swinging sixties, and frequently photographed the royal family as the first cousin of the Queen and fifth earl of Lichfield. One of his most famous works was that of a naked Marsha Hunt, a model and actress who appeared in the musical Hair in 1968. The iconic image was one of the most famous photographs of the 1960s. (more…)
Degas – a champion of early commercial photography?
September 20, 2011
A new exhibition celebrating the work of the 19th century French impressionist artist – Edgar Degas, looks to dispel the myth that he was not merely just a painter of ballerinas. ‘Degas and the Ballet: Picturing Movement’, which opens on 17 September focuses on the artist’s preoccupation with movement and suggests his work was inspired by new art forms at the time such as photography and film. (more…)
Raw food photography tips
September 18, 2011
Raw food has typically been associated with the diets of Hollywood stars and sushi. However, it can also make a wonderful food photography subject – especially if you want to capture the healthy factor in your pictures. (more…)
Fujifilm re-enters the instant photography market
September 16, 2011
Fujifilm has re-launched its instant camera range – known as Instax. The range features four models, three Instax Minis which produce wallet sized 62mm x 46mm photos and the Instax 210 which prints 62mm x 99mm photos. (more…)
“I’m Commercial” photographer David Bailey says after row with ex-lover
September 14, 2011
Former lovers David Bailey and Jean Shrimpton have reportedly fallen out over money she claims should have been paid to her for being his muse. Bailey had previously heaped praise on the supermodel saying once: (more…)
Sexing up soup in food photography
September 12, 2011
When it comes to food photography, soup has commonly been considered one of the most challenging food stuffs to shoot. After all when you consider that soup has no texture and is usually just liquid, how can you make it look like an enticing food photography shot? For example, a Leeds-based Chinese restaurant will no doubt have various soup dishes on the menu, and, if like many restaurants, they would include images of (more…)
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