Have you ever wondered if photography is a dying career or a viable profession in today’s digital age? With the rise of smartphone cameras and the availability of affordable digital cameras, many people believe that the photography industry has become saturated, making it hard to make a living. On the
I have a confession: School was incredibly hard for me and I actually hated it most of the time. There were, however, a few classes that I really liked and excelled at, like Anatomy, Art and History. Looking back on it now I realize a lot had to do with
“You may never become rich financially being a photographer. You will live a very rich life.” -Kevin Ames The photo above is me in 1986 right after completing the photography of one of Atlanta’s landmark buildings. That is the face of a photographer who absolutely loves his job. Contrary to
Guest Post by Jacob Swart. You want to work on a television set, but don’t know where to start. The world of freelancing is daunting and confusing. I have heard the question “How did you even get that job?” even from my film school friends. No need to worry though,
Photojournalist David Gilkey and his translator (also a photographer), Zabihullah Tamanna, were killed Sunday, June 5, 2016 in Afghanistan. He was on assignment for National Public Radio (NPR), a major news network in the United States. Here are some relevant links: David Gilkey Bio on NPR NPR’s initial article on Gilkey’s
In part 1 of this topic, we talked about the process of transitioning from a hobbyist to a professional photographer. We covered the importance of deciding what you want to bring to the world, who your target audience is, and what to charge that audience. If you haven’t read that
Have you ever sat down and written a title for an essay with absolutely no idea how to complete the task? I thought that it would be fun to write a piece about just a few pictures that have become stepping stones in my life. Then perhaps other photographers who
