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Why i finally gave up on stock photo agencies
A few years ago, back when microstock agencies were still relatively in their infancy boasting “only” 1-2 millions photos, i decided to join such a service as a contributor. At the time, i naively believed in the “get rich fast by selling your content” scheme. Armed with a bridge camera which spit out files you would get today with any average mobile phone i set out on a mission to conquer the world of online photography. Several dozen rejections later, with only two images [...]
Posted in Lessons learned from working with clients
Also tagged client support, free, issues, microstock agencies, selling photos online
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Backdrop Lights – free minimalist WordPress theme for photo bloggers
It’s fairly common knowledge that when it comes to displaying digital photography, either offline or online, less is more. Some photographers even go as far as suggesting that you should go with a grayscale palette or at the very least use desaturated colors. While that would certainly work in the best interest of the images, it might also bring about some usability issues which could make such a website an unfriendly place and deter the visitors from exploring it further. Since I’m not a [...]
Posted in Free Wordpress themes and web templates
Also tagged blogging, colorful, dark, free, minimalist, photos, three column, typography, wordpress theme
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The Fashion Photography Course – valuable guide to a succesful shoot
Several years ago, I was just starting to seriously learn about the requirements and technical aspects of professional photography. Back then, I would browse glossy magazines, looking at portraits and saying to myself “how hard can it be?’. My naivety at the time, fueled by a serious lack of experience and in depth knowledge, was making me believe the age old misconception that a good photographer is all that’s needed to take good pictures. In other words, you either got it or you don’t. [...]
Posted in Book reviews
Also tagged advertising, beginner, book, commercial, course, fashion, photographer, review
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Websites vs. books for design training and inspiration?
The natural and easy answer would be “both”. That’s because rather than thinking they are competing against each other, you could see them as training resources that go hand in hand. Of course, each has its own pros and cons and based on your own preferences/knowledge you could be leaning towards one or the other. After quite a long time spent believing the web was enough, I’m now going through a book phase which i have to admit I’m enjoying a lot. There’s something [...]
