Wow! That's so cool! How do you make the water look like milk? As photographers, we've all heard that question more than once and I would call it a safe bet that the vast majority of us have even asked it at some point in our lives. What I'm referring to of course is the motion blur effect that moving water takes on in a long exposure shot. "Time exposures" can produce … [Read more...]
8 Top Tips on making it as a Pro Photographer
For Rich Harley 6 years of studying photography the transition from hobbyist to professional was both simple, and very complicated. Suddenly, all the little things matter a lot more, and I quickly had to learn to run a business alongside just taking photographs. These tips are the most important things I've learned during my transition. They all seem simple on the surface, but … [Read more...]
Moving photos from iPhoto to Lightroom in 3 Easy Steps
One of the nicest non photo-related aspects of Lightroom is its ability to library files without moving them to a new location. If you have an iPhone or especially an AppleTV then you will know how great it is to be able to sync photos directly from your iPhoto / Aperture library. A number of photograph friends have cited this as a reason for using iPhoto or Aperture … [Read more...]
Life as a Press Photographer : Simon Bennett
My name is Simon Bennett, (call me Si). I am a press photographer based in the Western Suburbs of Sydney, Australia. I guess you could say that I am pretty lucky to be in this situation. The answer is yes i am, but there was a lot of hard work that went into it as well. I have now been shooting professionally for the last 18 months. Everyday i pinch myself still to make … [Read more...]
How to Create your first Memolio
There is no doubt that the actual process of taking photos is enjoyable although there isn't really much point in capturing images if they are not going to be seen or shared. The internet has not only provided us with an easy platform to share our work with people around the world but it also opens up a range of fantastic printing and product services with many companies … [Read more...]