Back when I was taking pictures just for the fun of it, I never once thought to optimize my preparation. There was no preparation — no shot list, no scouting, no mood board. That all changed when making pictures became my job and my livelihood.
Now there are stakes, and it’s more important than ever […]. petapixel.com
Portraits are one of the most popular and challenging forms of the genre. Making a photograph of someone, whether a known person or a stranger, is like trying to unravel their best traits within minutes and show them to the world.
We all have heard about stock photography and how it is impossible to make money through it. The statement stands true today, as there are billions of images floating on the internet, and the democratization of the medium has made it challenging to earn money.
Cristina de Middel has worked as a photojournalist and conceptual documentary photographer, and now she serves as the new president of one of the oldest photo collectives in the world, Magnum. With several years of experience in the world of photography, De Middel has gathered sharp insights and unmatched experiences.
If there was an award to be bestowed on the most successful duo in photography, it would certainly be bestowed upon Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris Webb. Despite their differences, the photographers have worked on several projects together, including Slant Rhymes, Violet Isle, and Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris Webb on Street Photography.
When one pursues photography, one often has to sacrifice one's vision to cater to what's in and trending to make a livelihood. Moreover, many photographers are now directly competing with content creators, especially since social media is leveraging short-form videos to get more reach or views.
There is always so much to learn from other photographers. Through their experiences and insights, you can always gather valuable information to help you go a long way. For this reason, we are bringing tips from Magnum photographer Alec Soth, one of this generation's most exciting artists.
The holiday season is officially here, which means family portraits galore. Many people seek out a professional photographer around the holidays to get images for Christmas cards.