Reid Warner

April 25, 2016

This Photographer Dances Around While Photographing A Couple

Reid Warner

April 25, 2016

Are you a wedding photographer or take portraits of couples, families or even children? We saw this video on Facebook and just HAD to share with you all! This photographer is dancing around and shooting in tons of different places. It is definitely a unique way to capture many different angles of the couple! We are pretty sure this would be a fun way to get your younger clients to smile!

What did you think of this photographer? Tell us below!

Pretty interesting if you ask us... we would love to see the photos he has captured after shooting the way he does. Did you love this video? If so, here are a few more you may enjoy:

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April 22, 2016

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20 Beautiful Flower Photographs

Reid Warner

April 22, 2016

photography

Spring is upon us and with that brings a myriad of beautiful greenery and florals. The great thing about photographing flowers is that you can find them pretty much anywhere. They can be from your backyard, a field that you find while driving along the countryside or even one that you have decorating your house. No matter what type of flower you are shooting, the bright colors that you capture can bring a smile and a sense of peace just by looking at that photo.

To help celebrate spring, we wanted to share with you 20 beautiful flower photographs that we found on Digital Photography School. Enjoy!

Photo credit: Chris (archi3d) via flickr

We hope you love these gorgeous flower photographs as much as we do! If you loved these, here are some other photos we think you will enjoy:

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April 20, 2016

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2 Tips For Planning Perfect Mini Sessions

Reid Warner

April 20, 2016

tips & tutorials

Mini sessions have become very popular and are a great way to find new clients and keep them. When you are planning a mini session, you will typically pick a day and a specific them and try to fit as many 30 minute sessions in as you can. For example, many photographers do mini sessions around holidays like Easter or Christmas and have a nice holiday backdrop.

The BP4U guide "The Ultimate Mini Session Guide" is the perfect tool to help you if you are looking to start doing mini sessions or wants to make their sessions better. With expert tips from Brooke Bustillos, a successful photographer and entrepreneur, and Nicole Speer, a family photographer, this guide is the perfect manual to motivate you and give you creative ideas.

Today we want to share with you 2 tips that come straight from this guide that will help you in planning your own perfect mini sessions.

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1. Don't Price Your Mini Sessions Too Low

Brooke Bustillos says right at the beginning of this guide that "whenever you are trying to figure out your pricing, you never want to offer sessions lower than the cost of doing business." This is a great tip to remember and many photographers do price their mini sessions too low. You have to figure in many aspects of the business when pricing these sessions. You need to figure in how long the day will last, how far you have to travel, as well as the cost of any products that you are including in the mini session package, advertising costs you used for promoting the session and more.

Think about it this way... if you are doing mini sessions for 6 hours, and you also photograph weddings that are 8 hours long, take the price you would charge for that day of wedding photography and divide that by the number of clients you are having do mini sessions. You already know that number for your wedding photography package is enough to cover your business expenses and make you profit, so why not use that as a reference. Remember that every single mini session you do could vary in cost depending on where it is located, the cost of the props you are using and anything else extra you need to factor in.

2. Think About Unique And Different Locations To Shoot

If you plan to do a few mini sessions a year come up with different locations for each one so you can capture more clients. If you are doing a session for the holidays, you will most likely be focused on children, so perhaps you could have the session inside near a Christmas tree or by a nicely decorated fireplace.

If you are doing a more general mini session, perhaps one with a summertime theme that was on a beach would entice couples or families rather than just people who want to have their children photographed by themselves. Other fun places that would be more enticing for adults or couples could be libraries, coffee shops, movie theaters, a college campus or a popular bar or restaurant.

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April 19, 2016

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Photo Of The Week

Reid Warner

April 19, 2016

photography

This week's photo of the week was taken in Costa Rica by Tra Hitt of Tarpon Springs, FL.

Here is what Tra had to say about the photo: "This was from our honeymoon, in July of 2015. We had just stopped at a bridge over River Tarcolos at it's terminus into the Pacific Ocean to look at Saltwater Crocodiles. Just as we got moving again, I looked away from the ocean toward the mountains and saw this field off to the east. I actually think I just stopped the car until my wife implored me to actually pull over onto the side of the highway. In a ridiculously gorgeous country, even the fields are magic."

Tra Hitt is a photographer in Florida. You can see more of his work on his website www.trahitt.com. You can also follow him on Instagram and Facebook!

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Do you have some really amazing photos you have taken recently or some of your past work that you simply love? We want to see! Each Tuesday, we will be featuring a "photo of the week" right here on the Camera Giveaways blog. We are looking for anything from amazing landscape photos, a gorgeous wedding or engagement shot, sports or animal photography, an awesome fashion photo...whatever you want to share, we would love to see!

Email your photos to contact@cameragiveaways.com with the subject "CG Blog Photo Submission" for consideration. In your email be sure to include a description of your photo, your name and company name as well as website and social media links. Please... no watermarks! If this information is not included, your photo will not be included.

Reid Warner

April 18, 2016

tips & tutorials

7 Easy Steps To Improve Your Photography

Reid Warner

April 18, 2016

tips & tutorials

Like we always say about anything in life, you always want to continue learning and growing. That goes for your photography as well. There are so many different things you can do if you want to keep improving your work. Read everything you can about your craft. (Here are a few books about photography that you could start with)! You could also take classes and you want to take photos all the time.

Many people think that you can make your photos better with simply photo editing everything, but that is not all it takes. Editing is helpful when needed, but you want to shoot your photography as best as you can the first time. Here are 7 easy steps that can help you improve your photography skills that we found on Huffington Post.

1. Read your camera's user manual.

Don't overlook your camera's user manual. It does contain a lot of information that is key to helping you make the most out of your camera and learn how to take the best possible photos you can.

2. Apply what you read.

Once you read the user manual and hear about all the other great things your camera can do, go try it out and experiment with what you learned.

3. Make the most out of what your camera can do!

You do not need the most expensive camera out there to take the best photos... you just have to make the most out of the camera you have and what it can do.

4. Use a tripod.

Many people find that using a tripod can dramatically improve the quality of your photos. It can give you stability when shooting which in turn makes your images come out sharper and more balanced. Just be sure your tripod and camera are on a stable, flat surface because you do not want your photos to come out slanted.

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5. Use the edges of each element as a guide in framing your photo.

To make your photos more balanced and visually appealing line up the edges of certain elements in the frame to create a pathway that leads to your subject. Aside from edges and lines, look for other interesting shapes, textures and patterns in the scene that you can use as a guide in framing your subject.

6. Expose your work and photos to others.

Attend exhibits, read about photography tips and tricks that other photographers have written or on sites such as Camera Giveaways and look at as much photography as you can. If you see a photo you like, make a note and then experiment on how you can recreate that particular style with your camera.

7. Ask others for feedback on your work.

Feedback from others can help you find out what you are doing wrong and what you need to improve. Whether you regularly talk with other photographers in your city, or you use photo sharing sites like Flickr where you can upload your photos for critiquing, getting that feedback will be so beneficial if you are looking to improve your work.

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April 15, 2016

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15 Excellent Examples of Reflection Photography

Reid Warner

April 15, 2016

photography

Photographing beautiful reflections can make for some excellent photos but actually producing those shots can be more difficult than you think it could be. You can find reflections in so many different places... the ocean, a small puddle in the street, through a mirror or other lens such as sunglasses, or even through a window. Today we wanted to share with you these 15 examples of reflection photography that we think are all so great!

We hope you enjoy all these beautiful images we found on webneel.

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April 13, 2016

tips & tutorials

2 Tips For Photographing Children

Reid Warner

April 13, 2016

tips & tutorials

Taking portraits of children can be tough. Kids can be unpredictable and you as a photographer have to learn to work with their personality, no matter what it is. Depending on the age of the child you are photographing, you may find that they may not want to cooperate. They may be in a fussy mood or they simply may not feel like smiling. In the end, if done right, you can capture such wonderful photos that truly showcase their personality (or even their temper tantrum!) in each and every photo you take.

Since children can be so tough to pose, we wanted to share 2 tips for photographing children with you today that come straight from an amazing guide called "Posing Workflow For Children Photography." This guide is a collaboration between BP4U and Five Eleven Photography and offers 111 pages of awesome tips and tricks for posing and photographing children.

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1. Bring Out The Child's Personality

You want to make sure the child is not nervous, shy or uncomfortable around you while you are photographing them or you will be able to tell in the photos. Kids can be so fun, but you need to bring out their personality first. Not all kids will be smiling and excited to have their portrait taken, so warm up to them first. Don't just jump right into snapping photos. And remember that it will be different for every child you work with. Those that are only 1 year old may be more squirmy or want to explore, while a child that is three or four may be a bit shy.

Perhaps talk to them about their favorite Disney princess or super hero, or ask them what their favorite movie or song is. These types of questions will get the child excited and talking and will help them warm up to you and in return they will hopefully be more comfortable when you tell them to smile! Doing this will really help you make the child ready to take photos.

2. Use Props

Props are a must-have when photographing children. You want to have plenty on hand to use and mix things up. It is always great with children to keep things interesting, and props can do just that! Props can be anything you use that is extra in your photos. Some props can be used to photograph the child on, like a really cute chair that is perfect for girls or a nice stool that a boy can rest on. Baskets, rugs, mats and other items that the child can get into or lay on are also great ideas!

You also want to think about items that the child can use while having photos taken or items you can set up around them. We love the cute mustache in the photo below for example. Or, you can have items like dolls, flowers, blocks that the child can set up and play with, or anything else that really fits into the photo shoot you are doing as well as the child's personality.

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April 12, 2016

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Photo Of The Week

Reid Warner

April 12, 2016

photography

This week's photo of the week was taken by Tyler Casanova. Born and raised in New York City, she enjoys capturing all of the hidden treasures of the beautiful city just like this tree in bloom.

Tyler is a photographer and videographer in Brooklyn. You can see more of her work on her website www.gunsandrosary.squarespace.com. You can also follow her on Instagram!

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Reid Warner

April 11, 2016

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These Aerial Shots Of The Sea Are Stunning

Reid Warner

April 11, 2016

photography

Many times photos of sea landscapes can be quite similar, but Australian photographer Lisa Michele Burns’ beautiful images will totally change your mind. Burns has taken these photos as part of a new project of hers called “The World from the Water” and we wanted to share them with you today.

The photos are published on her website, The Wandering Lens, a site that lists some of the most exciting places around the world for photography alongside tips on travel photography. We hope you enjoy as much as we do!

According to the article on Huffington Post, Burns says her style is “colorful and warm.” She loves capturing landscapes during the hours of the day when the light is warm and the colors are rich. For her underwater photography, she uses a split-level style, capturing the underwater world and the scenery above the water level in the same image.

Here is what Burns recently told HuffPost Greece: “While I love taking aerial photographs, I actually prefer to see the world through a pair of goggles and my underwater camera. Using the water in my work changes the perspective of each destination and highlights a different view.”

Burns is mainly inspired by the outdoors. She told HuffPost, “I’ve never really been a city or street photographer, I’m much more inspired by beaches, mountains, lakes, the ocean…I recently saw the Northern Lights for the first time in Sweden and that has definitely inspired me to seek out colder destinations for photography alongside my wanderlust for tropical islands!”

See more work from Lisa Michele Burns’ on her website, The Wandering Lens, or follow her on Facebook or Instagram.

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April 8, 2016

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7 Important Facebook Tips For Photographers

Reid Warner

April 8, 2016

tips & tutorials

Social media is HUGE in business today. Pretty much every person, both young and old, is on some form of social media on a daily basis and that means your potential customers are there as well. That makes social media a big marketing aspect for your business. One social media platform that is very important is Facebook. You need to think about your business and how you are showcasing yourself in this popular online space.

Think about this... Facebook is totally FREE so it is a no brainer that you should have a business page and that you keep up with it. In order to make sure you are doing everything you can on Facebook to help promote your photography business, we want to share with you these Facebook tips for photographers.

1. Post Daily

You want to make sure you post regularly on your business Facebook page. Posting will get your page out on the newsfeed of those that follow you, which is important because you want others to see your posts. Keep in mind that you do not want to post so much that you are a pest where people will want to stop following you, but doing so once or twice a day is perfect!

2. Use Photos

On Facebook, using photos is SO important. That is not too bad since you are a photographer and have tons of photos to showcase. Each and every post should include some kind of photo as posts without them tend to get passed over quickly. Find photos that stand out to you... think about other photos that have gone viral and made its way quickly throughout social media and online.

3. Use Variety In Your Posts

You want to be sure that you are mixing up the type of posts you do on your business page. While you want to showcase your work, business and different services you offer regularly, you don't want that to be all you share. Perhaps you came across a great article online that lists important questions that you should ask your wedding photographer before you book them. If you are a wedding photographer, that would be a great article to post on your page for all your brides or brides-to-be to see. People also love things like great quotes, funny memes or graphics that you come across or anything else that you think will stand out and make someone smile and want to share.

4. Link Back To Your Website or Blog

If you have photographed some really awesome photos you want to share, and you have just posted them on your blog, go ahead and share them and be sure you link to that post on your website. It is a great way to get additional page views and you never know who is going to see your post and share it. And once they share, then everyone in their social media network will see your great work! What an awesome way to reach new people you never would have before!!!

5. Interact With Others

Posting is great but you want to make sure you go through your newsfeed and comment and like posts from others that you follow daily. The way Facebook's algorithms are, your posts only show up in a small number of people's news feeds, but by commenting and liking other's posts, it will help you show up on pages of people you interact with.

6. Include Business Information On Your Profile

You want to be sure that you include information on your Facebook profile so potential customers can contact you if necessary. If someone is looking for a photographer to photograph their daughter's senior portraits and they find you first on Facebook, you want them to find your phone number, email and website right away without them having to search 3 different websites. The more a customer has to search for your contact information, the quicker they will lose interest in you and move on to another photographer. In all aspects of life in today's society, people want accessibility and if they think you are hard to find or get in touch with, you may not get a chance at their business.

7. Respond To All Messages

Some people - who could end up being a potential customer - may reach out to you on your Facebook page. Someone could be checking out your page where they see some of your work and decide they want to message you for more information. You want to be sure that you check your Facebook messages daily and respond as soon as you can. We recommend you responding with a short answer to their question and give them another way to reach out to you so you can set up a time to further discuss over the phone or in person. Make sure you take those Facebook messages seriously... you could find some great clients!

We know that keeping up with your social media can be difficult and sometimes may be the last thing you want to do after a busy weekend working. We recommend carving out 15 to 30 minutes a day where you sit down and knock out all of your social media then. If you follow these tips and do them on a daily basis, you will see that social media is a great marketing tool to utilize.

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