Tips on photographing wild birds
August 6, 2009
The photographing of birds in their wild environment can be carried out for many reasons and can yield stunning results. Images of birds are often used by a commercial photographer for advertising campaigns and the photographing of birds is also a common theme amongst amateur photographers because of the amazing shots that are possible when working with creatures like this.
When hoping to photograph wild birds successfully, it is firstly recommended that you visit local areas and photograph local birds. Birds that live in populated areas like Leeds or London are often more tame. By choosing local birds, you have a starting point. If you choose a location such as a nearby lake or country reserve, the birds are also more likely to (more…)
Tips on flower photography
July 31, 2009
Flowers are a beautiful part of our natural world and it can often be tempting to photograph them. Whether photographing them for the pleasure of capturing images of a lovely garden or a stunning piece of countryside or photographing them for a professional reason such as catalogue photography or an advertising campaign if you are a commercial photographer (more…)
How to photograph cars: Top 5 Tips
July 29, 2009
There are many reasons why people photograph cars and there are some basic tips that can help you do this. Whether you are taking shots of your car to advertise it to sell, or are working as a commercial photographer and are capturing images for a professional campaign, taking just the right photograph of a car can be of great importance.
An appealing and eye-catching photograph is the most effective way to attract attention and (more…)
Improve photography skills through ‘photocamp’
July 25, 2009
A much anticipated event is going to be taking place at the National Media Museum in Bradford near Leeds this September and promises to help those with a keen interest in photography develop and improve their photography skills further. Photocamp operates by providing people with workshops and lectures on the subject of photography. This event has been held twice before and proved very successful. Those who attended not only (more…)
Choosing photographers in Leeds
July 17, 2009
There is certainly no doubt that there are some talented photographers born or living in Leeds and Yorkshire. Many people just enjoy taking photographs as a hobby or as an activity when on holiday or at a special event and there are also those who are working in commercial photography. A commercial photographer shoots objects and people in different ways for a variety of purposes such as to inform people about or advertise a product or service.
There are also some other photographers from Leeds who are achieving great success with their work and that are even working and being recognized worldwide. Seni Seneviratne was born in 1951 in (more…)
How to take photographs of people – part two
July 13, 2009
Last month, we featured an article about how to check camera aspects to take better photographs of people but this is such a large and important area of commercial photography we thought we would feature a few different tips this month.
Many of us regularly take photographs of people and yet this (more…)
Tips for how to photograph a cake
July 7, 2009
Food photography is an art in its own right and cakes are a particularly popular item in this photography category.
The design and creation techniques used in cake-making have really developed over recent years and this means that some extremely beautiful and intricate cakes are now being baked all around the world. Along with the classic cakes that will always be admired, these cakes are also something that attracts much (more…)
How to take photographs in the sun
July 5, 2009
Often, we want to photograph something outdoors and this is when the time of day and weather conditions become of significance to the photograph we take. Leeds and other locations in the UK may not be the sunniest places in the world but there is still the issue of taking photographs in the sunlight. Sunrise and sunset are popular times of day to shoot outside because of the amazing natural lighting that is captured, but there are also some ways you can photograph in the afternoon sun and get great results. Commercial photographers often have to shoot at this time of day and in this type of condition and so there are some basic tips we can learn from them for better photography.
One easy way to avoid the (more…)
How to take photographs of animals
June 29, 2009
Most of us love to take photographs of animals and whether it is a photograph of our cherished pet snuggled on the sofa at home, a meerkat at Tropical World in Leeds or an elephant when on safari, we always hope that they are going to turn out brilliantly and really capture the moment we experienced. However, this is not always the case as animals rarely pose appropriately and sometimes do not seem to want to be in our shot at all. In commercial photography (more…)
How to become a catalogue photographer
June 28, 2009
Photography is an enjoyable and creative hobby for many of us but there are also some exciting and well-paid professional opportunities to consider if you are a passionate and hard-working photographer. Catalogue photography is currently an important area in this market and whilst it is a very competitive area (more…)
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