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Main mistakes in lighting

17.09.2021

Light is the key element that is essential for taking a quality photograph. The source of light determines the richness, depth, volume, and overall impression of the photo. Even if you have a professional model, the best clothes, makeup, and expensive equipment, if you set the light incorrectly, the photoshoot will not be successful. Therefore, before taking a photo, think about how suitable the current lighting is, whether to use a flash or additional light sources. There are no strict rules on how to set the light and choose the right lighting, even experienced photographers sometimes make mistakes and have to edit photos in graphic editors. However, there are certain recommendations on when it is best to shoot in certain light conditions and how to adjust the camera settings. Let's consider what mistakes can be made when choosing light and how to avoid them in order to achieve high-quality and clear photographs.

How to take interior photos

14.09.2021

Practically everyone has had to choose an apartment or a hotel room. When choosing the right option, we look at interior photos and depending on whether we like the image or not, we make a decision. High-quality interior photos help not only realtors. Any restaurant, store, club, theater, museum needs interior photography. The more attractive the photos are, the greater the chance that people will want to visit the place depicted in the photo. This is how photography helps businesses sell services, as it can showcase the advantageous aspects of any space. However, taking interior photos is not always easy. It requires professional equipment and knowledge of how to properly compose a shot, choose lighting, and angles. Let's consider what you need to know to get good interior photos.

Basics of composition in photographs

10.09.2021

Nowadays, almost everyone has a camera in their smartphone and takes photos. But not everyone with a camera is considered a photographer. Most of the photos do not evoke an emotional response, they are not desired to be looked at for a long time, but rather there is a desire to quickly scroll or close them. To take good photos, you need to understand the basics of photography, correctly choose lighting, and build composition. The art of photography needs to be learned. Even knowing the basic techniques and rules, it is not always possible to take the perfect shot. Let's consider what composition is in photography and what needs to be taken into account to make the photos look good.

How to make a student portfolio

07.09.2021

Student portfolios have only recently become popular, but they quickly gained popularity. A student portfolio typically includes basic information about the student: their name, surname, grade, list of interests, hobbies, and information about their parents. It may also include a list of the student's achievements and victories. Many include a section with wishes from classmates and friends. It is best to start keeping a child's portfolio from a young age. When they grow up, they will be interested in looking back at the history of their development. Portfolios can be created independently or using ready-made templates. On our website, we offer templates for portfolios where everyone can insert their photos and add descriptions. Let's understand why a student portfolio is necessary and how to correctly compile it.

What is trendy to photograph in 2021

03.09.2021

Since cameras in smartphones have allowed users to take high-quality photos, photography has been experiencing a real boom. Many platforms have emerged for displaying photos, and social networks dictate trends in photography. It is not necessary to constantly chase after trends and blindly copy them. A professional photographer should have their own style, which is different from mass market and sets them apart from everyone else. Moreover, fashion is very changeable. If before, photos with the bride on the palm of the hand and selfies with pouted lips were popular, now it is considered a sign of bad taste. However, if you are just starting to master the profession of a photographer, it is worth paying attention to which photos are in demand and receive more reactions. The more you adhere to trends and audience interests, the more likes, followers, and customers you will have. Let's consider what is trendy to photograph in 2021 and which techniques are best to use in photos.

How the Light album will help a photographer sell services

31.08.2021

Photographers promote their services in different ways. Most prefer to showcase their portfolio of work online. There are many platforms that can help sell photography services: social media, thematic forums, professional websites. However, in addition to an online portfolio, it would be a big plus for a photographer to create a photo album. It is important not to focus solely on online promotion and to ignore offline communication channels. Despite the pandemic and total digitalization, people still prefer face-to-face interaction and make decisions about collaboration during personal meetings. When you communicate with a client and they hold an album with your portfolio in their hands, the level of trust significantly increases. Clients enjoy seeing tangible results of your work, flipping through pages, and looking at printed photographs. By ordering a Light album, you will increase sales and be able to reach a larger target audience than with just an online portfolio. Let's consider the benefits you will get from a printed album and how to best put it together.

Photos of grandmothers and grandfathers

27.08.2021

People strive to preserve the history of their family, passing it on to their children and grandchildren. Time flies by quickly, children grow up and move far away from home, grandparents are not getting any younger. It is not often that the whole family gathers together. If you have a family celebration coming up or you simply decided to visit your grandparents, capture these moments in photographs. Years later, your great-grandchildren will want to know what their great-grandmothers and great-grandfathers looked like. It will be interesting to tell them the story of their ancestors, look through photos together, find similarities in appearance, and share family traditions and characteristics. Don't miss the opportunity to take photos of your grandmothers and grandfathers, even if they consider themselves unphotogenic and don't want to pose for the camera. An experienced photographer will take into account all the peculiarities of photographing elderly people and will create excellent shots for the family album. Let's consider how to best prepare for a photoshoot and what ideas can be used for photos with grandmothers and grandfathers.

Modern technologies of photoprinting

24.08.2021

Modern printing technologies are developing rapidly, becoming more accessible and affordable. In a printing center, you can order printing on various surfaces: paper, plastic, fabric, glass. Almost everyone can afford to buy a color printer and print images without leaving home. However, to get high-quality photo prints, it is important to understand the types and features of printers. Let's consider what technologies exist for photographic printing and what printers are intended for what purposes.

Photo for September 1st. Ideas

20.08.2021

September 1st is one of the most exciting days of the year for children and parents. First graders are especially happy about this holiday, anticipating a new and interesting life and meeting the unknown. No matter which grade a child enters, September 1st is a memorable day for them. Students reunite with friends after summer vacation, sharing emotions and impressions from the time apart. On the Day of Knowledge, all students dress up, wearing flowers, ribbons, and formal clothes. The festive atmosphere is perfect for a photo shoot. Preserved photos from the school lineup will be enjoyed by parents and grown-up children, so don't miss the opportunity to take bright pictures. An ideal option would be to hire a professional photographer to capture the whole class. However, parents may not always want to contribute to the payment for photography services. In that case, you can come up with ideas for a photo shoot yourself or ask a friend with a mirror camera to take photos. Let's consider how to best photograph schoolchildren and what interesting ideas there are for photos on the first day of school.

How to photograph fireworks

17.08.2021

Fireworks are the main highlight of any celebration. A fireworks display always attracts attention and brings positive emotions. To capture the beauty of the fireworks for memory, one must learn how to photograph them correctly. The difficulty lies in the fact that shooting has to be done in poor lighting conditions and it is challenging to capture the moment when the fireworks explode. However, knowing the tricks and techniques for shooting, you can get excellent shots that will adorn a wedding or family album. Let's consider what needs to be taken into account to beautifully photograph fireworks, how to prepare for a photoshoot, and what camera settings to use.

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