Client’s Brief: Promotion for Nail Stickers carrying the name of a liquor brand. Picture should show the product very well, in the manicured hands of a female model. Photography should visualize a happy person celebrating since the promotion is during... (Continue reading)
In portrait photography the most difficult part besides lighting is posing your subject. The pose says everything about the person you are portraying. And because the average person you photograph finds it difficult to express him or herself naturally in... (Continue reading)
This is one of the most discussed topics in photography. Though the basic law says: “Photographers own all rights, ownership and copyright to the photos they shoot, unless and until they sign those rights away” it still needs clarification in... (Continue reading)
We creative people should not shy away from paper work. Though it is sometimes tiring, a contract between us and our clients will help us structure and specify our relationship. A standard contract or agreement is structured in a way... (Continue reading)
The written agreement that exists between you and your client can serve many everyday purposes, from defining your services and the expected deliverables, to clarifying the ground rules and limits for the use of your images after they have been... (Continue reading)
Photographing celebrities is really not easy. The most challenging part is to get into that circle. And the “Catch-22” is: in order to get hired by them; you already have to have some celebrities in your portfolio. So how do... (Continue reading)
They say that the eyes are the mirror to the soul. This means for us as portrait photographers, the eyes are the most important thing to look out for when we want to capture a person’s character in a picture.... (Continue reading)
When you are starting to learn photography, I would advise you not to go through all the photo equipment catalogues professional photographers use. The price tags on them will just discourage you and you will think that you will never... (Continue reading)
The big question that has to be answered by every photographer is how much should I charge for my services as a photographer? The answer to that question actually depends on several factors. 1. How good are you? 2. What... (Continue reading)
Not too long ago a lady contacted me who wanted the lingerie that she was selling photographed. She wanted it in a very sensual way, with female models and interesting lighting. She needed pictures that she could use for advert... (Continue reading)