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Photography is an art form that requires an extensive knowledge of lighting, geometry and other technical issues. Discover how to become a better, more successful photographer with tips from a professional photographer in this free video series on photos, color, lighting, careers, chemistry and photography techniques.
There are 29 videos in this series:
One of the best ways to become a photographer is to spend a day with a professional photographer and see if photography is appealing. Talk to professionals and take classes to become a photographer with tips from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
When doing low-light photography, keep noise in mind for digital photos and grain for film photos. Learn low-light photography tips, such as adjusting the ASA setting, from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
When doing tabletop photography, try using strobe lighting, natural light or under-light. Learn lighting tips for tabletop photography, such as using a monitor, from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
In photography, eyes are one of the most important features that need to be examined carefully when taking pictures. Discover how to light eyes in photography and avoid big catch lights with tips from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
Lighting is a part of photography that allows the artist to be creative, complex or very simple. Discover how light is used in photography, from natural light to flash lighting, with tips from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
In fashion photography, strobe lights can be used for fashion shoots. Natural lighting and high-key lighting can be used as well. Learn about fashion photography lighting setups and the use of reflectors from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
When taking photographs, the photographer should use the geometric rule of thirds to break down the subject, background and other objects. Find out how photographers use geometry, from the parallax to converging lines, with tips from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
Freelance photographers have a schedule that is constantly changing, and they need to be flexible in order to be accommodating. Become a freelance photographer by approaching newspapers and other similar organizations with tips from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
Umbrella lighting is used in photography to diffuse the lighting from a strobe so that the light isn't too harsh on the subject. Use umbrella lights to control the lighting in photography with tips from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
Copyrighting a photograph requires that a fee be paid and an application be turned in to the Office of Copyrights in the Library of Congress. Copyright photographs to own their rights for a lifetime plus 70 years with tips from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
Corbis is essentially a stock agency where a photographer can get hired for various assignments. Become a Corbis photographer and take stock photos with tips from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
Professional photographers make their living by taking photos, so they must decide if working days revolve around photography. Become a professional photographer with tips from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
When starting a photography business, the costs of production need to be weighed against the amount charged and the demand for photography in the area. Start a photography business by formatting a business model with tips from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
In order to make a photography portfolio, a photographer needs to edit down their best 20 to 30 photographs. Make a photography portfolio that is cohesive and shows a personal style with tips from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
When designing a photography studio, think about the layout and size, what kind of photography to specialize in, and the location of the studio. Design a photography studio and create a budget with tips from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
Be creative in photography by utilizing all of a camera's functions. Learn creative techniques for photographers, such as trying different angles, from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
In order to capture movement in photography, a technique called panning can be used in which the camera moves along with the object in motion. Capture motion in photography by using a fast shutter speed with tips from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
Chemistry is an important part of film photography, specifically in the process of developing film. Find out about chemistry in photography, including what toner and Photoflow is, with tips from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
Photography can be an expensive practice, so equipment rental takes down some of the cost while providing a chance to test out different equipment options. Learn about photographic equipment rentals from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
In photography, it's often interesting to put the subject of the photograph out of the center of the picture. Discover photography framing techniques with tips from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
When cleaning photograph negatives, gloves should be worn to keep dirt off negatives, anti-static cloths should be used, and scratches should be avoided. Clean photo negatives with tips on using isopropyl alcohol from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
Photojournalism is a style of documenting the news in a way that will be appealing to newspaper editors. Become a photojournalist and interact with people with tips from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
In photography, stopping down will cut the light down and make the field of depth greater. Close the aperture of a camera in order to stop down with tips from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
Starting a photography business is complex and difficult because photography technologies are constantly changing and equipment is constantly losing value. Learn about photography start-up costs from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
In photography, color space is used to choose backdrop colors and give more contrast to pictures. Discover what color space is in photography and how colors work together with tips from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.
Photography is the art of making pictures by exposing film or another medium to a timed flash of light. The basic equipment used for photography includes a digital or mechanical camera equipped with a flash, film or a memory card. Mastering the art of photography is a technical and challenging experience. One has to learn how to focus the lens, control the aperture of the lens, filter the light and understand the importance of the focal length and duration of the exposure, among other things. In this free video series, a professional photographer provides photography tips, as well as tips on becoming a photographer. Learn about lighting in photography, how it's used and how to use different kinds of lights, like umbrella lights. Discover how to become a professional photographer, how to design a studio for photography and how to clean photo negatives. With this extensive photography guide, current photographers and interested parties will both find plenty of information to help them become more successful photographers.
Anthony Maddaloni Anthony Maddaloni is a professional photographer from Austin, Texas. A New York native, he moved to Austin 10 years ago after graduating from Purchase College in New York. He has worked as a photographer for the Texas Senate, the Texas House of Representative's, and the University of Texas. Michael has taught black and white darkroom for the University of Texas, School of Architecture, as well as the Dougherty Art School in Austin, Texas.dkdk
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