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Mastering Your DSLR Part 3 - Creative Control of Your Depth of Field Using Aperture Priority

Similar to Shutter Priority in Part 2 of this article series, Aperture Priority is a semi-automatic photographic shooting mode that is in the creative range of all DSLR cameras and bridges between fully automatic and manual exposure settings. It is usually shown on the mode selection dial of your camera as 'A' or 'Av' and it enables you to select an aperture of your choice and then the camera automatically selects the correct shutter speed to match the light meter reading on the camera. Aperture Priority enables you to very simply vary the 'depth of field' - this is the area . . . keep reading

Telephone & Email Etiquette Part 1 - Your Clients are Judging You

Communication is fundamental to a successful and profitable photography business. This seems to be an obvious statement, yet many photographers (and business people in general) don't seem to realise just how important both the telephone and email are. . . . keep reading

Photographing Kids Technique 1 - Go With The Flow

Children are like pets. I know we don't treat them as well as we look after our pets, but when you pull out your camera, they rarely do exactly what you want them to. And if you discover them in a beautiful pose, as soon as you point the camera at them they will move. Landscapes and buildings are much easier subjects than children... . . . keep reading

Did You Ever Try Selling Your Images?

After spending a significant amount of time taking pictures, and accumulating a large library of images, it can be a daunting task looking for a way to sell your work. With the right approach and a vast amount of hard work you soon may see a return for all the hours spent outdoors. . . . keep reading

Marketing Your Studio Part 3 - What Are You Selling, Really?

In the last two parts we have laid some foundations for our marketing program. We began by taking a critical look at ourselves and our current business. We wrote down our abilities and shortcomings, the strengths and weaknesses of our existing studios or businesses. We also took a deep breath and did a studio walk-though, looking at our businesses through fresh eyes so we could imagine exactly what our clients see when they visit us or engage our services. . . . keep reading

4 Top Tips for Photographing Kids & Pets

1. Organise the technical details first Technical considerations can distract you from your mission. Set as many of these as you can beforehand, preferably as a specific User Setting or Favourite, if this is a feature of the camera. This then leaves you free to concentrate on the subject without worrying about camera settings. . . . keep reading

Optimizing Your Photography Website for Search Engines

With thousands of people using search engines to find a photographer every day, it makes sense to do every thing you can to ensure that these potential customers find your website. This article will give you some simple and effective tips that can dramatically increase your search engine rankings. . . . keep reading

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