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October 30th, 2009 by Kris
We had to do a little bit of work but we’re moving now, the NEW feedburner address is http://feeds.feedburner.com/krisdamicophotography. Check it out!
Also, we fired up a fan page over on Facebook.com. Run over to Facebook and fan us!!
That’s all for now.
-Kris
October 27th, 2009 by Kris
So, I got this in my email this morning and thought it was great advice, not just for photo competitions, but for client submissions as well. And this guy’s portfolio, is worth looking at too. Thanks Peter!
HOW TO WIN PHOTO COMPETITIONS | 01
The trick to winning a photography competition is to impress the judges. How you do that is a little more complicated, but start by imagining you are one of the judges.
Think about it. You’re presented with hundreds or maybe thousands of photographs. Each image is precious and important to its photographer, but unlike the photographer, you as the judge don’t have the same emotional attachment.
Santa Maria dei Miracoli.
Photo © Peter Eastway
Many people enter photographs of their children or loved ones, thinking they are the best images in the world. And they are. They are the best images for that person because there is a three way association between the subject, the photographer and the photograph.
However, for a judge who doesn’t know either the subject or the photographer, that association is lost. All the judge can deal with is the image, not the personal associations.
Successful photographs will create an association with the viewer. That association is created by choosing interesting or appealing subject matter, by capturing that subject matter with beautiful lighting or in an exotic location, by choosing an unusual camera angle, etc. Successful photographs are usually different from what we are used to seeing.
Peter Eastway
www.betterphotography.com
October 20th, 2009 by Kris
Ok, so I’ve got this client that is a start up business and they came to me with a large three phase project. We negotiated a price and I sent them over the paperwork. Now here’s where it get’s sticky. The owners /operational managers of business presented themselves with all the product to be photographed and we decided on a look, based on some test shots from the week before. Problem was the investor /new owner was the real decision maker. So, at noon of day one of the shoot we had a conference call to get everyone on the same page. I was not on that call. Guess what, we effectually sat on our hands over the last 24 hour instead of shooting.
I know, woe is me, right? No, no, in this instance it’s probably all for the best. They really need to consider all the moving parts before they go forward with anything. I am simply sharing this story to show how not being prepared is killing the profitability for both of us.
Here is a short check list to consider before your next shoot:
Now I’m off my soap box. Good luck on the next shoot!!
October 12th, 2009 by Kris
Recently I ran across this little article on the web:
Unfortunatley a Professional Photographer does need to invest quite some money on Pro Gear. If you are starting fresh to purchase everything new then you will be looking at no less than $7.000 for starters. It’s not just simply of buying a Camera Body and a few Lenses. Try two Camera Bodies, two Speedlights Flash Units are a must. Don’t wnat to let an important wedding go down the drain beacause you don’t carry spares? Oh, And don’t forget Insurance. An F1.8 Lense for a $100.00? Not seen one for that low of a price unless it is second hand. Not a Pro Lense or you where very lucky to gotten such a Pro Lense very cheap or perhaps it’s jusy a cheaper Lense anyway.
and a response:
I would disagree, but only slightly.
Starting out, the most important thing is developing your eye and understanding the differences between good and bad photography.
It’s possible to do good photography via polaroid. Whether or not you can find a niche to make money via a polaroid camera is another question.
My advise is to start slowly and try to photography your way out of the limitations of your equipment. Once you understand exactly what those limitations ARE, then you are ready to surmount them with new gear.
Originally posted on MarketingTool.com.
October 5th, 2009 by Kris
Alright, it’s time again for a teaching module!! And we’re talking about that Film Noir look. You know like in the Maltise Falcon. Alright, so the best way to achieve this lighting is really a three step process.
Ok, let’s start at the top!
October 2nd, 2009 by Kris
This will be a quick post, after all it is Friday!
Last week we shot the new catalogue cover and matching PR images for Jo-Bee’s 2010 season.
