Professional Photography...
Below are our articles on the subject of Professional Photography. If you can't see what you are looking for our other categories are displayed on the left under 'Our Quick Links'...
A Basic Guide To Underwater Photography
Looking at the special problems posed by underwater photography, and investigates some of the options available for equipment....
Adding Borders
This article looks at some of the easiest ways to add borders to your images in Photoshop....
Advanced Video Editing Techniques
Advanced video editing techniques. Things you can do in editing to make your videos from your digital camera look more professional and some of the more popular video editing software packages....
Andre Kertesz
This article looks at the life and work of Andre Kertesz, one of the great candid and abstract photographers....
Ansel Adams
This article looks at the life and work of Ansel Adams, one of the great landscape photographers....
Basic Portrait Composition
This article looks at some of the conventions of portrait composition, and gives some advice on how to compose your own....
Basic Studio Lighting
This article looks at some basic techniques for lighting portraits....
Basic Touch-Ups
This article looks at some of the most basic methods for touching up photos....
Bill Brandt
This article looks at the life and work of Bill Brandt, one of the pioneering photographers of the 20th Century....
Black and Whtie
This article looks at some of the ways in which photographers can turn colour images black and white....
Blu-Ray and HD Videography
High definition (HD) video and the Blu-Ray delivery system look set to revolutionise both professional and amateur film making....
Building Your Own Darkroom
Offering guidance to those considering building their own home darkroom....
Building Your Own Lightbox
This article looks at the uses of light boxes, or 'light tents', and offers a simple method for building your own....
Can a Glow from a Light Source Appear Larger Than it is?
Dealing with unusual lighting conditions is a common problem for photographers. Shooting in low light with a single light source can be particularly difficult....
Candid Portraits
This article looks at some of the basic premises of candid photography, and some ways in which you can capture candid portraits....
Capturing a Mood
This article looks at some of the ways in which photographers can capture the mood in their images....
Choosing a Digital Camera
This article looks at some of the major considerations when choosing a digital camera....
Choosing a Digital Format
This article looks at the differences between raw and JPG, the two major digital image file formats....
Choosing a Film Camera and Film
This article looks at some of the characteristics of the various types of format and camera available....
Choosing a Location
This article looks at some of the factors that should be considered when choosing a location for a portrait....
Choosing a Video Camera
This article looks at some of the main considerations when choosing a digital video camera....
Choosing Lenses
This article looks at some of the factors that should be considered when choosing a lens....
Cleaning a Digital Sensor
This article looks at some of the common methods for cleaning the sensor in a digital camera....
Converting Video Footage to DVD
How to convert video footage from a digital camera to DVD....
Cross-Processing and Old Film
This article looks at the technique of cross-processing using regular film, out of date film, and digital manipulation....
Curves and the 'Unsharp' Mask
This article looks at Curves and the Unsharp Mask, two of the most important tools in Photoshop....
Dealing With Light
This article looks at some of the ways in which photographers can deal with different lighting environments....
Developing Your Own Film and Darkroom Basics
This article looks at the basics of darkroom film processing....
Digital Accessories
This article looks at some of the range of accessories available for digital cameras....
Digital Art Effects
This article looks at some of the techniques available in Photoshop for creating digital art....
Digital Backs for Film Cameras
This article looks at the digital camera back, its uses and its history....
Digital Camera Maintenance
This article looks at some of the most effective methods of keeping your digital camera in good working order....
Digital Camera Modes
This article looks at the benefits of different digital camera modes, and the way in which they can be used as a tool for learning the intricacies of photography....
Digital or Analogue: Which is For Me?
The choice between analogue and digital is a significant one - it is potentially the most important decision that you will make when starting out in photography....
Digital or Film?
This article looks at the arguments for and against digital and film....
Digital Photo Frames
Digital photo frames are becoming ever more popular. Before making a purchase, there are a number of basic aspects to consider....
Digital 'Push' Processing
This article looks at the technique of digital ‘push’ processing, and the ways in which this can be used in low-light situations....
Digital Storage and Organisation
This article looks at methods of organising and storing your photos, including digital asset management software....
Digital White Balance
This article looks at the concept of white balance, and ways in which you can correctly white balance....
Does the Photographer Need my Permission?
It is good practice to obtain a model release form when photographing people. However, in the UK there is no legal obligation to do so, regardless of the age of the subject....
Early Photography
This article looks at the early history of both black and white and colour photography....
Editing Home Footage
This article looks at the process of editing video, and some of the factors that go into a well-edited piece of footage....
Edward Weston
This article looks at the life and work of Edward Weston, an important 20th Century photographer....
Family Photography
This article looks at some techniques for taking good family portraits....
Film Camera Maintenance
This article looks at some of the basic maintenance tasks that should be performed in order to keep your film camera in good working order....
Film Speed
This article looks at the concept of film speed and its uses and drawbacks....
Flash Operation and Choosing a Flash
This article looks at the basics of flash operation, as well as functions that you might look for when choosing a flashgun....
Focusing Basics
This article looks at the basics of focusing, particularly depth of field....
Framing Your Photos
This article looks at framing photos, both digitally and with real life materials....
Great Candid Photographers
This article looks at some of the great candid photographers, and some lessons which can be learned from their work....
Great Holiday Photography
This article looks at some basic techniques for producing great holiday photography....
Great Photos With Cheap Cameras
This article looks at some of the reasons why excellent images can be produced with very cheap cameras....
Henri Cartier-Bresson
This article looks at the life and work of the photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson....
How Does a Camera Work?
This article looks at the mechanical and chemical principles behind a camera....
How Does a Video Camera Work?
This article looks at the technology behind professional video cameras and camcorders....
How Does Film Work
This article looks at the science behind photographic film....
Imogen Cunningham
This article looks at the life and work of Imogen Cunningham, a noted American botanical and portrait photographer....
Incorporating Sound
This article looks at some of the key ways in which sound can be incorporated into your home footage, and edited....
Interview With a Professional Photographer
Professional photography can be a fantastic career for those lucky enough to make it their full-time concern. This interview with a professional photographer gives an insight into what this choice ent...
Introduction to Digital Printing
This article looks at the different types of photo printer available, and investigates the difference between image resolution and print resolution....
Keywording Your Pictures
This article looks at the concept of keywording, and the ways in which it can be useful to photographers....
Lighting Your Subject
This article looks at some techniques for lighting portraits without special equipment....
Macro Photography
This article looks at the basics of macro photography, and some of the equipment that may be required to experiment with it....
Making Money from Photography
You don't need to be a professional to make money from your photography. This article offers some tips for generating a bit of extra cash from your hobby....
Motion Photography
This article looks at some of the ways in which photographers can capture motion and movement....
Night Photography
This article looks at some of the ways in which photographers can take good night-time photos....
Photographing Animals
This article looks at some of the most common tricks used by photographers taking pictures of animals....
Photographing Children
This article looks at the practicalities of photographing children, and techniques for producing good shots....
Photographing Strangers
This article looks at some of the problems facing photographers who wish to use strangers as their subjects, and ways in which these problems can be solved....
Photographing Wildlife
This article looks at some tips and guidelines for creating great wildlife photography....
Photography Copyright Law
This article looks at some of the laws regarding copyright ownership of photographic images, and the way in which these affect photographers....
Photo-Montages
This article looks at the art of photomontage, and some of the ways in which you can create your own....
Photoshop Basics
This article looks at some of the basic principles and tools in Adobe’s Photoshop....
Questionnaire: is Photography the Right Career for Me?
Photography can be a rewarding career, but it is important that you are aware of the realities before you take the plunge....
Removing 'Noise'
This article looks at some of the easiest ways to remove digital noise from your pictures....
Repairing Old Photos
This article looks at methods in which you can repair old photos in Photoshop....
Resizing Photos for the Web
This article looks at some of the ways in which, and reasons why, images can be resized for the web....
Richard Avedon
This article looks at the life and work of Richard Avedon, a renowned portrait and fashion photographer....
Robert Capa
This article looks at the life and work of Robert Capa, thought by many to be the greatest war photographer of all time....
Robert Frank
This article looks at the life and work of Robert Frank, an American photojournalist and concept photographer....
Should I Develop My Own Film
This article looks at some of the advantages and drawbacks of developing your own film....
Starting a Photoblog
Photoblogs have revolutionised the way many photographers work, and present various opportunities to make money from your photographs....
Storing Your Photos Online
This article looks at some of the ways in which photographers can store and organise their photos online....
The Inverse Square Law
This article looks at the inverse square law and its practical applications in photography....
The Rule of Thirds
This article looks at the rule of thirds, and the ways in which it can be used to compose a photograph...
Thinking About Backgrounds
This article looks at some of the consideration that should be given to backgrounds....
Understanding Metering and Exposure
This article looks at the basics of metering and exposure, including shutter speed and aperture....
Views and Quotes from Professional Photographers
Photography has yielded a vast literature, from which we have plucked this selection of our favourite photography quotes....
Walker Evans
This article looks at the life and work of Walker Evans, one of the great American documentary photographers....
What are Mega Pixels
This article looks at the definition of ‘megapixel’, and investigates the megapixel myth....
What is a Range-Finder?
This article looks at the characteristics and history of rangefinder cameras....
What is a Single Lens Reflex?
This article looks at the concept and mechanism of the single lens reflex camera....
What is Image Data Recovery & How To Implement It
Looks at some of the ways in which lost or corrupted images can be recovered from digital media....
What is the Copyright on Old Photographs to Use as Calendars?
Copyright ownership can become complicated when using old or 'found' images, particularly if these images are then used in new creations....
What Makes a Good Portrait?
This article looks at the factors which make a good portrait, and how to achieve this....
Why Use Film and Not Digital?
This article looks at some of the reasons why some photographers prefer film to digital....
Your Own Affordable Studio
This article looks at some of the options available to those who want to build an affordable studio lighting set-up....