Photo Taking Ideas

Posted on June 26, 2006 by Bill Hall

I’ve covered how to set up a home studio, including lighting, as well as some ideas on how to do in-home photography for a client. But what do you take pictures of once you have gone pro? First of all, you need to decide what it is that you love (besides photography). Do you love cars, gardening, cooking, animals, or kids? Whatever it is, focus on that to start. Make up some fliers and get some business cards, and let everyone you know that you are starting a photography business, specializing in __________. There are a lot of photographers out … Continue reading →

More on Emphasizing the Subject of Your Photo

Posted on April 4, 2006 by Bill Hall

We left off in the last post with emphasizing the subject of your photo through the use of framing. Now, let’s continue on with the other five ways to emphasize your subject. You can use selective lighting as a means to draw attention to the subject of your photo. An example would be a picture of mountains in the distance, at sunset. The mountains are highlighted by the light coming from the setting sun, while the foreground may be in shadow. You can also use shadows to create a sense of the unknown, by having a person in the light, … Continue reading →