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Professional photography – how much should I charge? 25 Aug 2013 | 01:15 pm
“How much should I charge?” is a question asked by many photographers when they first enter the professional or semi-professional arena. Read on to find out… How much should I charge for my photograp...
Know your value, know your costs – Professional Photography 21 Aug 2013 | 10:15 pm
Perhaps the biggest challenge you’ll come across as you move into professional photography is working out how much to charge for your services. This is crucial to your success. Much more so than your ...
Fisheye Lens – Worth the money??? 21 Jul 2013 | 01:45 pm
I bought a fisheye lens a few years ago on an impulse. I didn’t really have a use for it and the time and the real reason was I thought it might be fun to play with at the time. It was too. The severe...
How to become a professional photographer – Invest in yourself 25 May 2013 | 05:32 pm
In the 4th part of my series on how to become a professional photographer we’re going to discuss investing in yourself. If you’re embarking on running your own business, especially if you’ve not done ...
Guildford photographer awarded Entrepreneur of the Month 25 May 2013 | 04:01 am
For immediate release Last Tuesday Gavin was awarded the title of Entrepreneur of the Month for May 2013. This was the second time he’s won this prestigious award by the local Entrepreneur’s Circle gr...
What’s wrong with most photography books? 24 May 2013 | 03:48 pm
I’m researching photogaphy books for a future article and want your feedback. Can you leave a comment below and let me know what you do and more importantly don’t like about most books on the subject?...
How to become a professional photographer – Part III 21 Apr 2013 | 07:58 pm
In this, the 3rd part of my series on becoming a professional photographer I want to concentrate on mindset. This is particularly relevant if you’re in full time employment. Step 3: Mindset Giving up ...
How to use Extension Tubes for Macro Photography 17 Apr 2013 | 05:30 pm
In the early days of my photographic career my weapon of choice for macro work was a close-up filter. Nowadays it the Extension Tube. Here’s why… Extension Tubes – What are they…? Extension tubes are ...
How to become a professional photographer – Removing your barriers 14 Apr 2013 | 06:25 pm
In the first article in this series on how to become a professional photographer we discussed that very first step: making the decision to go and why it’s so important. In part 2, we’re gong to look a...
How to take better pictures: Getting great colour with White Balance 14 Apr 2013 | 04:30 am
Do you want to learn how to instantly improve your pictures? Have you ever wondered why some photographers’ images just look so real? This article is for you. How to instantly improve your photos… Wha...
