I have been doing photography for a little over six years, and during and before this time I have hired many photographers for marketing, advertising and events. I have done this as a lead editor of a high-gloss fashion, real estate, and product magazine line, as part of marketing teams, and as a freelance writer throughout my career.
I thought I would share some tips on what someone like me looks for when hiring photographers.
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An annual "Rants and Raves" survey of real estate photographers has found that their biggest gripes are homeowners not tidying up properties. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-09-27 18:43
"The main difference between wildlife and sports photography is that in sports photography, the subject you're trying to capture won't try to eat you," said a friend of a friend who will remain unnamed. thephoblographer.com »
2022-01-27 08:00
There are lenses for wildlife photographers that stand out a lot more than others. Some have the perfect combination of needs. What are those needs? Well, they have to have fast autofocus. Plus they need to be sharp. thephoblographer.com »
2021-11-05 07:00
Acclaimed Magnum photographer and judge on VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards 2021, Martin Parr has shared his thoughts on how modern smartphone technology has shaped the documentary genre and opened up new opportunities for photographers of all levels of experience. petapixel.com »
2021-09-22 17:54
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its economic fallout have impacted everyone, including photographers. Many photographers have lost revenue due to canceled jobs, fewer events to photograph and potential clients, including commercial clients, not having the revenue to spend on photography. dpreview.com »
2020-06-09 01:30
Photographers have been enamored with the look of Infrared films like Kodak Aerochrome. It spawned things like the creation of Lomochrome Purple and a few other emulsions. But photographers have wanted it digitally for a while. thephoblographer.com »
2020-05-18 07:00
For years, photographers around the globe have been wondering why their images pale in comparison to pictures from other photographers out there. No matter what they have tried, the masses simply have not been able to reach the heights of an elite group of photographers who seem to have a mysterious red dot on their cameras. thephoblographer.com »
2020-03-30 01:00
In 2008, Panasonic and Olympus worked together to debut a new sensor system called Micro Four-Thirds. It was the start of the mirrorless revolution that has now worked its way up through APS-C sensors right up to full-frame, but it all started with Micro Four-Thirds (MFT). digitalrev.com »
2018-11-07 03:00
In icy conditions, athletes from around the globe are doing battle under the lights of Pyeongchang’s Winter Olympic sporting venues. Following every snowboard flying through the half-pipes, every bobsled thundering down the track and each stick hitting a puck is an army of professional photographers covering the events for media outlets across the planet. digitalrev.com »
2018-02-12 03:00
Rewind ten or fifteen years ago and there were very few creatives who shot both photography and video. Dual to video kit typically being very expensive, and knowledge to use the kit usually only being available at college-level, these dual disciplines just seemed to stay on different sides of the tracks. digitalrev.com »
2017-11-01 03:00
My name is Scott Davenport, and I’m a landscape photographer. And I’m part of a crazy lot. I had this realization during a sleep deprived afternoon. My hazy mind was trying to get me through the rest of the day. petapixel.com »
2017-07-29 20:08
Photographers that take their craft very seriously most likely have a website to show off their portfolio. If you’re a professional or a semi-professional, this is a guarantee; but if you’re a hobbyist or enthusiast, it would make sense to have a website of some sort. But then in that case, does it make sense thephoblographer.com »
2016-11-30 08:02
Here’s the before/after shot I promised yesterday which showcases the not-too-shabby dynamic range and noise control of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. But I don’t want to talk about it any longer. petapixel.com »
2016-10-10 22:04