Back in the days before I became a full-time photographer, I used to work as a human resources manager and had no idea about making money with art. It seemed like an impossible dream to reach. After picking up photography as a hobby, I slowly and patiently worked on improving my skills and uploaded some […]
Photographing people on the street can at first seem daunting. However, I find it rewarding and fun and once I start, it can be hard to put my camera down. I’ve found that if I’m approachable, polite, and friendly, it can invite some unique photo moments. Such as these cheeky ladies who jumped uninvited in […]
In today’s world of affordable photographic equipment that fits in your pocket, the lifestyle of an adventure photographer is within reach of anyone with a smartphone. Now, to become a professional on par with the likes of Chris Burkard, or find work with companies such as National Geographic, takes a lot of time and effort. […]
Think about the images you see in magazine ads, commercials, billboards, all sorts of mediums, and then think about all the people you know and encounter daily. If you’re not seeing similarities between the people you surround yourself with and those you see in the media, then I would suggest you do something about it. […]
Stock photography used to be all about creating perfectly polished images. Buyers wanted photos that showed a clean, orderly, highly curated version of life. Photos like the ones below showing perfect, well-dressed, smiling models posing for the camera in sterile settings were pretty typical in stock photo collections. But times have changed and these types […]
As a photographer, I experiment a lot with my camera and apply tricks and techniques that I’ve learned during the past years. But sometimes, it’s the photo itself that actually teaches me a valuable lesson to improve my skill and vision. Here are three images that have changed the way I look at a scene […]
What do you hope to accomplish with your photography? Maybe you’d like some extra income… To see your photos printed in a magazine… Or simply to hear someone say, “Wow, you’re really good at this!”I wanted all of those things in the beginning. But after 10 years of building my skills and selling a lot […]
Whenever you look at magazines such as National Geographic, what is the first thing that holds your attention? For me, it has always been the captivating images of faraway places that I dreamed that I would someday see. I was the youngest of four children in a military family. We relocated to new surroundings whenever […]
Annie Leibovitz, the famous portrait photographer for Vanity Fair and Rolling Stone said, “A thing that you see in my pictures is that I was not afraid to fall in love with these people.” I couldn’t agree more. One of my greatest joys while traveling is capturing the people. Wrinkled and wizened faces, the smooth […]
Most of us prefer to travel light whenever possible. No one wants to lug around heavy suitcases or backpacks on their journey if they can help it. For photographers, this can present a conundrum. We want to bring the gear needed to come home with amazing images, but carrying a camera, multiple lenses, a tripod, […]
