Protest in León There’s something magnetic about photographing people. After all, humans are the heartbeat of visual storytelling. But photographing people, especially strangers, comes with a lot of consideration. An ethical one. One that asks not just “Can I take this photo?” but also, “Should I?” Ever hovered your finger over the shutter button whileContinueContinue reading “Photographing People: Permission and the Ethics of the Frame”
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The 5 Ps of Storytelling in Photography (And How to Use Them)
There’s a moment, somewhere between clicking the shutter and seeing the final frame, when you realise you’re telling a story. And as we all know, photography becomes most powerful when it taps into something deeper. But how do you make sure your story resonates? Enter the 5 Ps of Storytelling:People. Place. Pictures. Personal. Platform. ThisContinueContinue reading “The 5 Ps of Storytelling in Photography (And How to Use Them)”
40+ Photo Ideas When You Have No Idea What to Shoot
Are you currently in a creative rut? Itching to pick up your camera but can’t decide what to point it at? This guide is here to help. Below you’ll find over 40 photo ideas, broken into categories to spark inspiration for both standalone images and deeper series. Bookmark this page for the next time you’reContinueContinue reading “40+ Photo Ideas When You Have No Idea What to Shoot”
How Photographers Share Photos with Clients (and the Best Tools to Use)
From WeTransfer to Picflow: What to use, when to use it, and how to keep things professional. So you’ve wrapped up a shoot, edited the gallery, and now you’re staring at 100+ files. You’re thinking: How do I actually send this to the client without it looking like a mess? And most importantly, without losingContinueContinue reading “How Photographers Share Photos with Clients (and the Best Tools to Use)”
The Ultimate Pre-Shoot Checklist for Photographers
What to do, what to pack, and how to stay one step ahead. Preparation is everything, no matter what kind of photographer you are. The best images may feel spontaneous. But behind them is usually a photographer who packed a backup battery, mapped the location, and double-checked the brief. This checklist is your behind-the-scenes insuranceContinueContinue reading “The Ultimate Pre-Shoot Checklist for Photographers”
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