Posted January 24, 2013 | Updated February 9, 2013
In most photography colleges and in core requirements for , those first images you’ll shoot with a 35mm film SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera on black and white film. Even its digital sister will require mastery with shooting in black and white. Now why is it that despite the proliferate amount of color images, black and white photography continues to be a thriving medium? There’s something about the classic contrast and tonality of these photos that conveys the photographer as a serious artist. In learning how to take great black & white photos you can literally watch yourself progress into a first rate photographer. Here’s how:
Posted January 23, 2013 | Updated October 8, 2013
Whether you are in Granada, Nicaragua or Granada, Spain one thing is for certain- there are endless possibilities to create breathtaking photographs using buildings and landmarks as subject matter. Wandering how you can capture these awe-inspiring buildings in a way that truly encapsulates their brilliance? Then you might be interested in the world of architectural photography. Here’s how to master it:
Posted January 21, 2013 | Updated December 24, 2013
Photography degree students understand the important nature of their photography. They snap photos whenever they can, regardless of the moment’s importance. Despite the nonchalant freedom that most photographers make use of, there are certain moments that require photography. Certain moments require the necessary immortalization that can only be obtained through the view of a photographer’s lens. Enter the wedding photographer.
Posted December 13, 2012 | Updated October 8, 2013
Are you thinking about majoring in photography but scared that means you will be stuck taking portraits of preschoolers who don’t want to smile for the rest of your life? If so, cheer up! There are actually many different career paths for photography majors. The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists seven types of photographers: portrait, commercial and industrial, aerial, scientific, news, fine arts, and university.
Posted December 6, 2012 | Updated October 8, 2013
Ballooning student loan debts, mass layoffs and dire fiscal projections have forced art and art history degree-seekers to second-guess their passions and ask themselves some hard questions. Will they need to sacrifice future happiness for financial security? Will their work have a realistic place in this world? These prospective students shouldn’t ignore reality, but they shouldn’t give up their dreams either! What any prospective student needs is an honest evaluation of what they want from a career and an informed look at what these careers offer and how to prepare for them.
