Becoming a successful professional photographer requires more than just being able to shoot a pretty sunset or stunning portrait. It’s about how you run your business.
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Everything You Need to Know to Set Up Your Sony a7 IV
Modern digital cameras are incredibly complex machines, and to really get the most out of their capabilities, you need to understand their underlying menu structure and how to tweak it to your specific needs and style of shooting. Perhaps no menu system is more complex than Sony’s, but this fantastically comprehensive video walkthrough will show you everything you need to know to get your a7 IV up and running exactly how you like it.
The Fundamentals of Starting a Photography Business
You can spend years working on perfecting your technique and developing your creative voice, and while those are crucial to finding success as a professional, they are not all you need. Understanding the ins and outs of running a business is a requirement of being a professional photographer, and this great video tutorial will run you through some of the things you need to know.
The 7 Mistakes to Avoid That Can Destroy Your Photography Business
Let’s address the elephant in the room: there are probably 1.2 trillion pieces of content about running a business. I’ve read maybe half of them myself, and there’s some outstanding information available, but let’s set a goal to create the top mistakes to avoid when you decide to go from hobbyist to professional.
Connection Through Color: Black and White Photographs Take on New Life
One could easily say that nothing is what it seems because our minds create a subjective representation of the world around us. With memories, this representation may be even more complex. As scientists explain, encoding a memory in the brain is a biological event that begins with a sensory experience. Every memory we have captures emotions, and colors are one of those aspects that evoke and illustrate what we feel.
A Beginner’s Guide to Sunrise and Sunset Photography
Few subjects are more timeless than sunsets and sunrises, and every day brings a new sky and new opportunities. Shooting them comes with its own set of challenges, however. If you are new to photographing them and wondering how to go about it to get the best results, this fantastic video tutorial will get you up and running in no time at all.
Are You Applying for Canon’s New Incubator?
Canon Canada has opened its first-ever mentorship incubator. If you’re a creator looking for a helping hand up to the next level, applications are being accepted until August 16.
