John M. Lund asked: John: Rick, I know you as the CEO, principle founder and chief architect of Blend Images, a young and very successful stock agency owned and run by photographers. You have a long history in stock as a shooter, an entrepreneur and in management. Can you fill in the details on your [...]
Edna Eudave asked: #1 TIME! The number one most important thing to remember is that YOU WILL BE RUNNING LATE.. Plan for it! If you need to be ready by 1:00 be dressed and ready by 11:00. Plan for about a 2 hour difference in real time and wedding time. It’s a freaky twilight zone [...]
Carla San Gaspar asked: Your calendar printing reflects the quality and professionalism you impose on your business, and as such, you have to take every effort to make it impressive.Here is a checklist on calendar do’s and don’ts.1) Start with a basic template• The easiest way to start is with a basic template to guide you in [...]
Terry Henman asked: Choosing the right wall art in a home is paramount to the overall susses of the design style.With recent innovations in digital photography the choice of pictures to decorate your home is vast. However, there are some basics which should be taken into consideration before rushing out to buy a piece of [...]
Robert Bruni asked: Food is a fascinating and challenging subject to photograph, and done properly can evoke both an appealing and emotional response. The art of photographing food requires a vision of how the item should be depicted in an appetizing and appealing manner. Lighting, surrounding props, and background all add to the success of [...]
Kevin asked: Basic Equipment Needed to setup a Portrait studioSo, you’ve been toying with the idea and now you want to take the plunge and start your own portrait studio. You might have been thinking that it is something that is out of your reach. “I can’t afford the overhead on a studio or lighting [...]
Alejandro Esparza asked: 1) The Importance of LightingIn commercial product photography, light plays a great roll in the way in which we will portrait and show products on an online store. Professionals use special lighting techniques to bring dramatic effects and crystal clarity to the images. When not using proper lighting products will look poor [...]
CD Mohatta asked: Taking better photographs can make a huge difference in how you are able to promote and sell your work. It is well worth practicing to improve, and worth getting feedback on your photography from experienced photographers. Fortunately, common mistakes are easy to avoid if you learn how to look for them.Perhaps the [...]
Imyaz Familik asked: S3 and S5 - Two Generations of Ulta-Zoom Cameras by CanonIn common practice, the comparative test aims at distinguishing the advantages of one producer over another within one and the same price category and functional group. That is why models by different producers representing the same section of the market are taken [...]
Simon Wu asked: In a quandary as to what kind of digital camera to invest in? Should you buy the cheap one first or go straight for the Rolls Royce of digital cameras? Digital cameras can be extremely notorious for making you regret the “buy cheap first” decision. Getting an understanding of what digital cameras [...]