Archive for November, 2009

Wedding Photography in a Recession

Although none of us can predict the future, it is beginning to look as if 2009 is going to be the roughest economic year in recent memory for most industries.  The wedding industry, and more specifically, the wedding photography industry is no different. In fact, some would argue that our industry has been especially hard-hit [...]

Live Music Photography

I first purchased a 35mm camera, a German made Practika, back in 1987 when I was a green 20 year old, living in England.  Upon my return home to the US I had learned that my little brother was playing in a punk rock band.  This was surprising to me, since he’d never really played [...]

The History of Modern Photography

Its amazing how photography has evolved from simple pinhole camera to the most advanced digital single reflex cameras. Beginning with the humble pinhole camera, which was developed in 1600s and then in 1850. From successful recording of positive image on a metal plate, photographic industry has evolved into a giant digital age. In earlier days [...]

Enter Photography Competitions – Have Fun With Your Hobby

If you are new to photography or you are an avid photographer looking to get some recognition and put your work out to the world, entering a photo competition is a great way to start. Some companies run these competitions on a regularly basis. Some focus mainly on local talent, others international and some might [...]

The Nature of Art Galleries

Art Galleries are places where art is exhibited and in some cases sold. An introduction to art galleries should explain the difference between a commercial gallery and an art museum.

The make it out art galleries is depleted interchangeably between an actual art gallery where art is exhibited and sold for a profit and an [...]

Critical and Eclectic Photography

At the beginning, I was acquainted with photography world – honestly – not from an enthusiasm to cameras and photographing, but anger and disappointment. Besides a dream to be a painter and an absence of gears and facilities, I did not know how to use camera correctly. Thus, I had to retake photography class twice; [...]

Office Art Wall and Other Ideas to Cheer Up Clinics

Most people dread going to clinics. Clinics are for the sick and the injured, and people, especially children, do not like the feeling of dread upon entering such facility.
Another factor why people do not want to go to clinics is because most of these offices lack a personal touch. The next time you go to [...]