Much of our lives revolve around food. We need food as sustenance. We need the vitamins and minerals from food to keep our bodily systems running efficiently. We celebrate with food. We socialize with food. We scout for romance with food, by meeting up with new people for lunch, dinner, or coffee. We use food to comfort ourselves by eating our favorite meals during the cold, dark winter, or curling up on the couch in the evening with our favorite snack and favorite TV drama. People welcome you into their homes with food. Food permeates every aspect of our lives. A food photographer brings food to life in a picture. They are a commercial photographer who visually captures the taste, the color, the smell. A food photographer captures the very essence–the juiciness, spiciness, sweetness, bitterness, creaminess, richness–of the food for menus, cookbooks, magazines, billboards, and other advertisements.
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Creative Landscape Photography
There is a lot you need to know to be a creative photographer. Some things can be learned, some skills or creativity you may naturally possess, and still others can be developed. That’s why experience goes a long way. When creating a creative landscape photograph you may need knowledge of the horizon, of depth, and of axes. Knowledge of all three can help develop a picture that taps into your emotions. It may be exciting, dramatic, daunting, or serene. In certain cases, you may not want to drag your eyes away. That’s how effective creative landscape photography can be.
A Day In The Life…
A new, up and coming style, lifestyle photography may best be defined as a combination of photojournalism and studio portraiture. Photojournalism encompasses the types of photos you see in the news. They are not staged in any way. They are candid shots. For studio portraiture, on the other hand, the photographer sets the stage, prepares the subject, background, and controls the lighting. Lifestyle photography blends the two. The shots are staged to a degree, but they are candid events that the family, subject, or couple would ordinarily do, a day in the life…
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Director Of Photography
What do you need to be a director of photography? Well, you need technical skills, creativity, vision, patience, you need to be a team player, and you need excellent communication skills. Oh, and let’s not forget experience. A director of photography coordinates the filming on projects and works to create the style, mood, and film quality. He or she might work in collaboration with production designers, art directors, hairstylists, set dressers, and/or the wardrobe crew, and is responsible for certain elements before and after the actually filming takes place.
The Art Of Videography
You’ve heard of photography. You’ve heard of cinematography. Well, there is also videography. Videography can serve many purposes and can be a great way to spice up your website or facebook page. You can use it for advertising, or any other type of promotion. Share clips of important family events such as weddings, baptisms, or bar mitzvahs, or silly clips (the couple feeding each other wedding cake), and other fun events too. Videography is not the same as cinematography. Cinematography is the art and science of motion picture photography – the big screen, as it is sometimes called. Videography captures moving images on electronic media and is the art of shooting video.
What Is Product Photography?
You experience product photography every day when going about your business. It encompasses every aspect of your life from the makeup and jewelry you wear, to what you buy when you’re shopping, to what you choose to eat, to furnishing your home, and more. It may be a cereal box or a tobacco product. You may see it on a store window, on TV, or on a billboard. Sometimes we barely notice, but our brains file away more than we realize. If you have a product you want to sell, you may want to find yourself a professional product photographer. If you’re not certain about hiring a professional, read on to find out what product photography encompasses.
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A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words
Words can convey a lot but they don’t convey everything. Saying that someone is handsome or that a person is wearing red will conjure up an image, but not as sharp, detailed, and vibrant as a visual. You can talk and talk and talk about your value, or about the beauty of what you created, but if you want to make a durable impression, a picture is worth a thousand words.
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The Benefits Of Professional Photography
With smartphones, today we are all photographers. From selfies to group pictures, to nature and scenery, we can catch any moment, every moment, with a touch of our cell phone screen, and darn those pictures look good. However, your cell phone does not make you a photographer; only an education, experience, and the proper equipment can do that. Let’s face it, cell phone photos are nice for your scrap book, but when it comes to something important, your wedding for instance, or your business web page, a professional photographer is in order. Need more convincing? Read on to find out the benefits of professional photography.
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Do I Need a Professional Photographer?
If you have an event coming up, maybe the opening of a new restaurant or even a wedding, you’ve looked into processional photography services. You’ve probably also heard someone say: “Well, your cousin could do it real cheap.” Unfortunately, the phenomenon of “everyone is a photographer” is widespread, with people entrusting their portraits, business photography, and special events to people without the artistic eye and dedication of a professional. “Do I need a professional photographer?” The answer is almost always yes.
Tips for Choosing the Right Videography Pro
If you’re in need of professional videography services for business or personal projects, it’s important to pick a video pro who will bring your vision to life with expert execution. A film professional who has varied experience in the industry will have an unmatched skill set to enhance any videography project. A videographer with experience behind the camera, directing film, and telling a story through visuals is a must for the best possible results. Consider these tips for choosing the right videography professional to create unforgettable video work. (more…)