Lifestyle photography favoured at weddings
February 6, 2011
Take a look at your friend’s official wedding photos, and the chances are they will look anything but official. That is because more and more couples these days are using lifestyle photographers to capture their special day. Instead of posing rather stiffly and awkwardly in front of the church, couples are opting for candid shots and wedding photos that look much more natural and relaxed in less formal situations. For instance, the photographer could capture the couple walking bare foot along the beach enjoying each other’s company, or laughing with their wedding guests at the reception.
The photographer can also capture the bride as she’s getting ready with her bridesmaids or the nervous groom as he plays a round of golf before the wedding. Lifestyle photography is about (more…)
Lifestyle photographers favoured by advertisers
January 12, 2011
Take a look at the advertisements in magazines and newspapers and chances are you will see plenty of examples of lifestyle photography. Lifestyle photography is commonly favoured by advertisers as, in simple terms; it is used to depict real people doing real life things. From walking along the beach, to doing the gardening, lifestyle photography gives advertising the visual imagery that (more…)
Lifestyle photography goes corporate
October 4, 2010
Lifestyle photography is considered one of the most popular forms of commercial photography today. Its popularity lies in the natural, spontaneous look lifestyle photographers achieve by using real life scenarios to shoot their subject. For example, guests enjoying themselves at a wedding. Lifestyle photography is designed to capture a (more…)
Photographing flowers up close
September 28, 2010
One of the most visually appealing photography subjects for the commercial photographer is flowers. With such a diverse range of species, colours, shapes and sizes – it’s no wonder close up flower photography enjoys such popularity with amateur and commercial photographers alike.
Most cameras have an auto macro setting which lets you focus more closely on the flower. A special macro lens can also be used with digital SLR cameras, which allows even closer focus. Often flower photos are shot using a shallow depth of field, which dictates how much of the shot is in focus. This gives the image a (more…)
Photography: the picture perfect bride
June 30, 2010
Many little girls dream of their wedding day all their lives, their perfect ceremony, stunning floral arrangements, their specially chosen bridesmaids and flower girls and wearing their all important wedding gown; all this to marry the man of their dreams, the handsome groom. It also takes, more often than not, quite a considerable length of time that is devoted to organising the ‘big day’ with every tiny detail considered. It should come as no surprise then that the bride and groom choose a professional commercial photographer to capture their perfect wedding day. (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…)
The ‘look’ of the lifestyle photographer
April 27, 2010
What is it about roomset photography that gets our pulses racing? Most are certainly staged well, but is it the aspiration, the dream, something to wish for, if we won the lottery that is, that keeps us continually flicking through the pages of lifestyle magazines?
Any number of home magazines will provide us with any number of different lifestyle choices. Whether it is the thatched country cottage, the Georgian mansion, or the London town house, these magazines manage to cater for every taste. Also, the format is often the same. Many articles start with an overall picture of the featured house, then subsequent photographs take us through room by room to feast the eyes and the imagination.
Of course it is the roomsets and how they are staged that is all important. The owners of the properties, in conjunction with the roomset photographer, create the magic and the rest of us drool as the rooms take shape before our eyes. The narrative of the house (more…)
The modern and varied settings of the family lifestyle photographer
April 18, 2010
Taking professional family photographs need no longer be a formal exercise, where family members all line up in their Sunday best in front of an artificial setting of floating clouds. Taking family photos these days is all about capturing the moment in a series of natural situations and settings, where subjects can all feel relaxed and at ease rather than straight jacketed and on show.
The modern family wants to present itself as a dynamic and forward thinking entity, not staid and boring – which many studio photos can imply. The photographic studio these days can be anywhere. Couples could be walking through the woods and children could be playing together on the beach. Wedding photos capture the mood of the event where people are themselves, not part of a line up where every crease matters and smiles are (more…)
A lifestyle photographer can help add the perfect touch to your home
February 28, 2010
How your home is decorated reveals a lot about you and those that are important to you. Many of us are constantly looking out for additional items we can display in our home to add a personal and special touch. Working with a lifestyle photographer is one way to do this successfully. (more…)
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