The XEQUALS Style Field Guide
When does it all start to come together? When do photographers start to feel like they’ve finally got a handle on their craft? I’ll tell you exactly when. It’s the moment you, as a photographer, start to adhere to your own personal style. Without it, it’s like a leaf blowing in the wind. With it, […]
The Step-By-Step Guide To Photography Style (Part 3)
Grab yourself a coffee (or something stronger) and get ready for part 3 of The Step-By-Step Guide To Photography Style. If you need to refresh your memory regarding the first two parts, they can be found here and here. So far we’ve looked at what style is and why you should have it, the differences […]
The Step-By-Step Guide To Photography Style (Part 2)
Welcome back to Part 2 of “The Step-By-Step Guide To Photography Style”. If you need a refresher on what we’ve already covered, you can read Part 1 here. At the end of that article, I assigned you homework to collect 20-30 of your favorite photographs and either print them or put them into a Lightroom […]
The Step-By-Step Guide To Photography Style (Part 1)
“Oh God! Everybody’s doing what I’m doing!” It was 2005, and I’d just made the transition to digital after years of shooting film, and started working towards making a living from photography. In my film days I’d done some work for NGO’s and shot the odd wedding, and made one half-hearted attempt in the late […]
Creatively Blocked? How To Get The F%[email protected] Out!
“I’m not that creative.” “I’m totally out of ideas,” “I can’t figure out how I want to shoot.” “It’s all been done before.” “I suck.” Our own internal critic can overwhelm even the most secure of photographers – hobbyist and professional alike. Sometimes you’re in a deep rut creatively, and it feels like the inspiration […]