Month: November 2017
Considerations Before Buying a New Camera
Shopping for a new camera can be an exciting moment for everyone, yet alone a photographer who comes to depend on their camera to make a living. However, with the overwhelming number of options available on the marketplace, it’s wise to take into account several influential factors when you are considering an upgrade or new purchase. Manual Controls and Modes Although just about all cameras offer some element of manual control, the ease with which one can access and leverage these settings varies considerably from camera to camera. With some cameras it is far easier to make the adjustments on the go, meaning you are saving time that could be utilised to capture a split second moment. In photography, seconds can make all the difference. At the other end of the spectrum, when times don’t call for manual input, it’s worth considering the variety among the pre-set modes available… | Read the full article
Why is My Photography Business Failing?
Despite what we think are our best efforts, at times things go against us and we fail to make headway in our pursuits. This may be in a personal context, or alternatively, in a professional setting concerning career aspirations. Photography businesses are one of those very career aspirations that may ultimately struggle to succeed. However, contrary to what you might think, the reasons behind a failing photography business are not merely related to bad luck. Often, failure stems from underlying problems that are not recognised by the business owner. Not Putting Learnings into Practice It is one thing to conduct extensive research – to the point it may even be exhaustive – but if you’re not actually applying these learnings and putting them into practice, you’re not developing your business. In fact, all you are doing is extending your knowledge, which is great, albeit won’t necessarily get you clients… | Read the full article
