Freelance Photography, Microstock, & Selling Photos
What are the main types of license used for stock photography and microstock? We’ve just put together a new Infographic that explains about copyrighting...
What are the main types of license used for stock photography and microstock? Check out my new Infographic below that explains the basics of copyright...
As you know I recently released my latest book, Portraits Revealed. It’s been received very well by my readers and I know that many of you are already...
Would You Like to Learn How to Shoot Amazing Portraits That Capture and Reveal Your Subject? I am pleased to announce that my new book “Portraits...
What are the main types of license used for stock photography and microstock?
We’ve just put together a new Infographic that explains about copyrighting your photos and also the main types of licensing for stock photography including:
Click on the Infographic to see the full-size version or here to go to our new Microstock Licensing page.
As you know I recently released my latest book, Portraits Revealed. It’s been received very well by my readers and I know that many of you are already out there working on improving your portrait photography. Today I want to look at one of the very best niches in portrait photography… and that is wedding photography.
In the United States alone wedding photography is a 9.4 billion dollar industry. It’s not surprising then that wedding photography is also one of the more lucrative types of photography assignment.
The rewards are great, but so are the responsibilities. If you want to work as a wedding photographer then you must be able to produce high-quality shots within a given timeframe and location. There are no second chances. Getting it right the first time is critical.
What Do Wedding Photographers Do?
Wedding photographers typically provide the following services:
These days many wedding photographers provide galleries online at their web site, so that customers can easily order additional prints.
You Must Be Prepared
The key to good wedding photography – apart from being able to shoot good photos, of course – is being well-prepared ahead of time. This includes:
How Do You Get Into Wedding Photography
If you are a photographer wanting to get into wedding portraiture, then you first need to make sure that you:
One good idea to get started is by working as an assistant to another wedding photographer. This allows you to break in gradually and “learn the ropes” before branching out on your own.
You should also study up on what comprises good wedding photography. If you would like to learn more about the poses, equipment, lighting and techniques required then you should check out Nick Smith’s Digital Wedding Secrets program. He provides an incredible amount of useful information on almost all aspects of wedding photography, from shooting better pictures to the business end of things including worksheets, action plans, and contracts.
About the Author
Michael Kryzer is the author of Portraits Revealed – a guide to shooting stunning portrait photography. He is also the co-author of Sell Your Digital Photos – a guide to getting started as a freelance photographer.
Would You Like to Learn How to Shoot Amazing Portraits That Capture and Reveal Your Subject?
AND, since this is a business, this book wouldn’t be complete without covering:
Michael Kryzer
Author & Photographer
My latest book is about to be released and the subject is portrait photography. Many people, when they think of a “photographer”, automatically think of a photographer creating portraits in a studio or shooting wedding portraits. After all, that is where most people come into contact with working photographers.
The good news for photographers is that portrait photography comprises a major portion of the photography industry. And it is one of the main sources of income for many professional photographers.
In ‘Portraits Revealed‘ I explain the process and techniques of working as a portrait photographer.
I begin with the fundamental concepts of portrait photography. I explain how to work with your subject. I’ll teach you how to make the most out of the available lighting whether you are inside or outdoors. And we’ll look at some of the best lighting styles and viewpoints for portrait photography. By the time we’re finished you will understand how to shoot portraits that are not only revealing, but stunning.
If you love photography and you like working with people then you will enjoy working as a portrait photographer.
Watch out for my announcement within the next couple of weeks when this new guide is available for download. Its just a week or two away now!
Michael Kryzer
In the following video Reuters demonstrates their setup for underwater photography at London 2012 Olympics.
Photographers Wolfgang Rattay and Pawel Kopczynski developed these advanced underwater cameras for Reuters. This system enables Reuters to shoot the swimming events at the London Olympics and transmit the images instantly around the world. Interestingly the design was derived from camera used during the BP oil spill.
When Isabel M from Toronto asked McDonald’s “Why does your food look different in the advertising than what is in the store?” they prepared this video in reply… an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of a McDonald’s Canada photo shoot.
Pick up some tips for food photography.
In a recent post over at The Photo Society Kent Kobersteen wrote about what it takes to be a National Geographic photographer.
The Photo Society are a group of contributing photographers for National Geographic Magazine, committed to telling the world’s stories through pictures. Kent Kobersteen was the Director of Photography for National Geographic magazine from 1987 to 2005 and has kept in close contact with many of their photographers since then.
So what is his take on what is required to become a National Geographic photographer?
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