Blog, Articles and How to’s
MINI COURSE TOPIC 10: Where to get feedback and what you can learn from it
The best way to learn anything is to read about it, try it, and then get feedback on what you did so that you can improve. The trick is to find the right feedback. You don’t want to work with someone in this way if they’re not going to tell you the truth. Nothing is worse than having everyone around you tell you that you’re great when you’re not.
MINI COURSE TOPIC 9: Drones In Photography
You've probably seen a lot of drone footage if you ever watch YouTube. The proliferation of drones has caused some laws to be passed and standards to be set. ItÔøΩs imperative that you learn how to fly one, understand the rules and regulations, and that you are thoughtful and considerate of others when using your drone.
MINI COURSE TOPIC 8: Tips for Photography Storage
Storing your photos correctly and safely is key to ensuring that your business runs smoothly. Having a naming convention, a good system that works correctly, and understanding that system is crucial to your success. Lets look at some ways to store your pictures for maximum access and usability.
MINI COURSE TOPIC 7: Tips for Photography Lighting
Nothing is more important to your success in travel photography than learning about lighting. Lighting can make or break your pictures. If you get to a scene at the right time of the day when the sun is in the right place, youíll feel like a genius. But if the lighting is off, you will feel as if you will never make it.
MINI COURSE TOPIC 6: Tips for Photographing people
Photographing people is a skill that is marketable all on its own. While you will be taking many other types of pictures as a travel photographer, you will also be taking pictures of people. Photographing people is more difficult because youíre not totally in charge when another person is involved. What you need to do depends on the situation.
MINI COURSE TOPIC 5: Tips for photographing buildings
Of course, when you travel, you will also want to be able to take awesome pictures of buildings. This is different from taking pictures of landscapes and people. Learning the best ways and best practices from those who have already gone before you is the best thing to do.
MINI COURSE TOPIC 4: Tips for photographing landscapes
One of the things that most travel photographers need to know how to do is take landscape photos. There are professional ways to do it to ensure you get the shot at the right time. It may take some practice, but you will get better as you learn more.
MINI COURSE TOPIC 3: Camera and equipment tips
Understanding everything you can about your camera and the equipment that goes with it is another important factor of embarking on photography for money or even pleasure. After all, you need to know how to get the most out of your equipment.
MINI COURSE TOPIC 2: Digital or film - the pros and cons
When it comes to the digital camera versus the film camera war in photography, digital is winning. It has gained wide acceptance and is the major seller for cameras today.
MINI COURSE TOPIC 1: Photography terminology
There are a few words that you need to understand so that you can learn photography and start using your camera as it’s meant to be used. Even learning a few small things about your camera will help.