Tag Archives: Mistakes
Common Portrait Mistakes You’ll Want to Avoid
Portrait photography is hard. There’s a lot to think about including: Getting the lighting right What lens to use Composition Posing Working with a model or subject Post-processing (how much is enough or too much) And so on . . . So … Continue reading
Avoid These 5 Major Mistakes Made By Travel Photographers
Whether you are traveling abroad or within your own country, there are several mistakes that I’ve seen travel photographers make that hinder the process of making memorable photos. Mistake #1: Not being aware of cultural sensitivities and laws When you … Continue reading
10 Common Composition Mistakes in Photography
Are you making any of these common composition mistakes? 1. Subject Is in the Center of the Frame Sometimes a central subject works, but normally it’s better to shoot it positioned to one side, as explained in the rule of … Continue reading
Are You Making These 10 Common Street Photography Mistakes?
When looking at the work of street photographers, it’s often a common thought that, “I could do that if only I were there.” However, when you finally go out into the world with your camera it can be shocking to … Continue reading
Beginner Photography Mistakes to Avoid
When you’re just starting out in photography there are so many things to learn it can be overwhelming. Here are two videos with some tips on common photography mistakes and how to avoid them. Mistakes to avoid as a beginning … Continue reading
9 Mistakes That Can Cause Blurry Photos
While I agree that sharpness is a bourgeois concept, to become a better photographer you will need to learn how to take sharp shots. The key to capturing these sharp photographs is to learn about all of the pitfalls that … Continue reading
5 Common Post-Processing Mistakes to Avoid
For today’s photographer, post-processing is a critical element of image making. Sure, when you first get started with digital photography, you might shoot in JPG mode and allow the camera to make decisions about things like color and contrast. But … Continue reading
10 of the Biggest Business and Marketing Mistakes Photographers Make
James ebook Creative Freelance Marketing is on sale now at 50% OFF over at Snapndeals (only until December 13th, 2016) Photographers can be some of the best business people around or some of the worst. But realistically, if you’re building … Continue reading
Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes in Black and White Photography
Black and white photography has been around for nearly 180 years, ever since Louis Daguerre introduced the daguerreotype process to the world. It is still hugely popular despite the rise and ease of color photography. And yet, whenever I look … Continue reading
6 Still Life Photography Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
As a beginner photographer, I still remember experimenting with random photo-shoots of colorful fruits, leave,s and flowers. Believe it or not, capturing the inanimate has always been one of our favorite pass time activities as photographers. But, not anymore! With … Continue reading
Common Photography Mistakes Newbies Make and How to Avoid Them
Every shooter will tell you that they all made the same photography mistakes when they were starting out. From horizon lines not being straight to poor focusing, here are some of the most common newbie mistakes and how to avoid them. … Continue reading