SHOOTING DRAMA FOOD PHOTOS IN CHIAROSCURO STYLE
The popular style of photographing on food blogs on Instagram and even in recipes books - “chiaroscuro” photography (also known as “dark photography” or literally “chiaroscuro”) is often distinguished by…

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR A SUCCESSFUL PHOTOGRAPHY IN A RESTAURANT
If you want to become a culinary photographer, you are likely to start a career in restaurant photography - this is how most food photographers begin. Restaurants have lower budgets,…

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WHAT IS A DECENTRATED LENS?
A decentralized lens contains one or more elements of an optical lens that are either shifted or tilted from its main axis. Such a shift or tilt of the lens…

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CREATION OF ENERGY SPORTS PORTRAITS IN A STUDIO

The most obvious solution for shooting an athlete is to photograph a person on the field (court, track, etc.), but this is not entirely practical. Often such portraits are not exactly what the client is looking for. A “traditional” portraiture in many cases is not able to capture the strength and energy of the athlete.

Photographer William Sawalich shows how to transfer the full power of an athlete in action in a studio setting. Add energy to the frame in the form of running, jumping or swinging. Smart use of lighting and effects can convey the speed and strength of an athlete, even in the studio. Continue reading

CREATING A SUCCESSFUL MARKETING STRATEGY FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC BUSINESS
A professional level of mastery of photo art is necessary for doing business in this industry, but if you disregard the skills of promoting your business, this is the road…

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SOMETHING ABOUT PRECIOUS LIGHTING FOR PORTRAIT SHOOTING
Behind every good lighting is a shadow that gives shape and size to the subject. The complex interaction between what you illuminate and what you keep in the shadows -…

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INTRODUCTION TO FASHIONABLE PHOTO
Fashion photography (or fashion photography) is a genre that refers to the shooting for advertising purposes of clothing, hairstyles, makeup, jewelry or other fashion products. To become a successful fashion…

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