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The Four Components of a Selling Art Portfolio
The Four Components of a Selling Art Portfolio for Photographers
How to Get Juried into the BEST Art Shows
Get juried into the best art shows and art fairs by following this important advice.
How to Get Published as a Travel Photographer and Writer – Tips from an Editor
Do you want your photography published? International Living magazine Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens suggests packaging your photography with a story. Learn the basic writing skills and types of photography that editors and creative directors are looking for. Not only, can you get paid for your photography and articles, you can also get some mighty fine travel bonuses! Jennifer gives us concrete, specific steps we can take to make money and perks from our travel photography!
Making It Work as a Full-Time Travel Photographer
Is your dream to be a full time travel photographer? Landscape and adventure photographer Andrew Slaton reveals his strategies for making a living while traveling across the country with all of his camera gear in tow.
Tips for Photographing in the National Parks
There’s so much to photograph in our National Parks! Nature photographer Chuck Haney tells us how to make the most of our visits to National Parks, including how to avoid the crowds and come home with spectacular and unique images.
Finding a Mentor for Your Photography Business
Why do you need a photography mentor? Find out why a mentor is important for your growth as an artist as well as for your business. Peggy Farren tells us how and where to find someone who could give you the advice you need to succeed.
Artistic Vision in Fine Art Photography
What is Fine Art Photography? Kevin Holliday talks about ways to convert representational photos into fine art photography by incorporating feelings and vision into images through long exposure and post-processing techniques.
Light Painted Landscape Techniques
Nature photographer Matt Stock talks with Peggy about his incredible light painting and layering techniques. Matt also gives great tips for getting yourself out there and getting noticed.
Tips for Photographing Wild Horses
Nature photographer Scott Wilson shares insights and tips for capturing the energy and raw beauty of wild horses in this behind the scenes video of the Understand Photography podcast!
Long Exposures with Strong ND Filters
Lewis Kemper tells us how to capture the passage of time in a single image and create stunning images of streaking clouds with long mid-day exposures.
Camera Filter Types and Recommendations
Would adding a filter make this a better image? Joe Fitzpatrick explains how using ND and CPL camera filters can increase the quality of your images and give you a wider range of shooting options.
How to Photograph the Moon and Milky Way
Photographer Beth Ruggiero gives great tips and settings for capturing the moon and milky way at their best in your landscape images. Don’t miss her great explanation of how to focus at night!
Bird Photography Tips and Gear Recommendations
Bird photographer Michael Milicia gives us tips for creating portraits of birds with great background separation. Your bird photography will really stand out if you listen to Michael’s advice! Michael also gives a great list of recommended gear for bird photography.
How to Create Dramatic Landscape Photography
Photographer and mountaineer Matt Payne talks about composition and using light to add drama to your landscape photography.
How to Grow Your Photography Business with an Email Newsletter
A newsletter is the most important marketing you can do for your company. It’s the best way to communicate and keep in touch with your customers. Heather Musingo and Peggy Farren will give you ideas of what to write in your photography newsletter, and how to make the newsletter a success for you. This episode of the Understand Photography Show is full of tips for making this easy marketing tool work for you.
Tips for Photographing Birds at the Beach
Nature photographer Mary Lundeberg shares great tips and techniques for photographing birds against a background of sand and surf.
Tips for Collaborating with Local Businesses to Display Your Photography
There are more options than you realize for displaying your photography in local businesses. Photographer David Sussman gives us great tips for making connections and getting your images seen all over town.
RV Life as a Nature Photographer
Constance Mier hit the road in an RV for five months. Listen to her lifestyle, how to find photo spots and how she deals with workflow issues. If you have ever dreamed of the #vanlife as a nature photographer, check out this episode of The Understand Photography Show!
Tips for Designing and Creating Impactful Photography Books
A photo book is a great way to preserve and share memories of events, document a trip, create a collection of beautiful images or show off your portfolio. This episode is full of tips and ideas to design your own photo book.
Finding Fine Art in Architectural Photography
Architectural photographer Art Becker shares his techniques for finding and creating stunning works of art in architectural details and gives incredible insights on how to sell them to major clients.
The Art and Craft of Landscape and Conservation Photography
Landscape and conservation photographer Erwin Buske gives us tips for creating images that inspire a love of nature while helping to protect our beautiful yet fragile environment.
Speedlite Basics - Understanding Your Flash
When should I use flash? What is a fill flash? Guest Joe Fitzpatrick explains the what, why, how and when of flashes and speedlites both on-camera and off-camera (OCF) for optimal lighting of your subject indoors or out.
Using Negative Space and Slow Shutter for Impact in Fine Art Photography
What is Minimalism in Photography? Negative space, simplifying via slow shutter speeds and more. Peggy and Kevin Holliday discuss the vision and technical details of being a minimalist fine art photographer.
Using Slow Shutter Speed to Boost Creativity
Simple explanations on how to create images with silky water, light painting, and other slow shutter techniques that add movement and an abstract feel to your images.