Ive never entered a photo contest. In part because I have a fear of not winning and confronting my own mediocrity. But mostly because I have never viewed photography as sport.
Of course, artistic competition exists in all genres from synchronized swimming to classical piano, and photography is no exception.... more
Is it copyright infringement if someone embeds your tweeted photo into a news article? One UK photographer says “yes,” and he’s taking news company Sky News to court over it in a case photographers should be watching closely.
Photographer Genna Martin on assignment for Seattle PI.
Columbia Journalism Review recently surveyed a group of photojournalists on their favorite publications to work with based on several criteria, including arguably the biggest one pay. As a result, they've published an article revealing the day rates for some top publications as well as some insight into other... more
CROZ, a small DIY camera that first appeared on Kickstarter in October 2016, is now available for purchase. This camera is shipped as a do-it-yourself kit that requires buyers to assemble the device. The resulting camera, once fully assembled, is quite small and features a clear case that makes the internal components visible. The CROZ camera was developed by Taiwanese company Paper... more
We hate to break it to you, but your dream client probably won’t accidentally stumble on your Instagram account and reach out to breathlessly offer you work. If you want to book your dream clients, it’ll take work. These three tips are a great place to start.
The Columbia Journalism Review recently surveyed 30 veteran freelance photojournalists to find out what publications treat photographers best, and how much they pay. What they found is revealing, maybe even... more
There are three basic types of surfaces, as far as lighting is concerned: reflective, transparent, and neutral. In this video, you’ll learn about the 3 basic techniques for properly lighting each of thesein other words: the 3 techniques for lighting … everything.
This educational breakdown was created by the YouTube channel... more
