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Since 2013, I’ve published hundreds of blog posts on all aspects of photography. Some are aimed at helping photographers with camera gear, settings and technique while others describe my workshops, exhibitions and adventures in Africa, Antarctica and beyond.
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Photographing Lab Vials and Labels: Small, Shiny and Fussy About Temperature
Anyone who has tried to photograph a perfume bottle knows glass is a pain. Lab vials take that pain and shrink it to about four centimetres tall, then add a label full of tiny numbers that the client will read with a magnifying glass, and contents that really shouldn't be sitting under hot lights while you mess about with a reflector. Lovely!
The Anatomy of a Photo Essay: Elevating Single Frames
A photo essay functions just like a written narrative, requiring a clear beginning, middle, and end to convey a distinct message. Stacking twenty beautiful but disconnected pictures in a gallery does not automatically create a cohesive story. You must purposefully sequence images to guide the viewer’s emotional and intellectual reaction.
How to Create a Photography Portfolio Presentation
A photography portfolio presentation is a different challenge from a photography website or a printed book. The format is more controlled. You guide the viewer through a specific sequence, at a specific pace, for a specific purpose. That control is an advantage, but only if the structure is deliberate. A professional photography portfolio in slide format tells a story. A random selection of your best shots does not.