A Range of Photographers

This week we were shown a range of different photographers websites and it made me start thinking about setting up my own website so I can advertise and network more.

Some of these websites are from past students of the university I am currently studying at:

Richy Leeson

Fashion Photography

Christopher Allen

Landscapes and Nature Photography

Boo George

Editorial, Portraiture and Advertising Photography

Jason Hynes

Fine Art Photography

Bob Mitchell

Documentary Photography

Lucinda Grange

Travel and Adventure Photography



I was also shown websites that I can use in the future such as:

Graduate Photography Online

This is for graduates to upload a maximum of five images to help them network and advertise.

AOP Awards

There are two different categories in this award, one for professionals and the second category where professionals and amateurs can compete together.

British Journal of Photography

This website shows thirty new and upcoming photographers that have been nominated and selected to be featured in the magazine.

Whats in my Kit ?

Today in lesson we were shown what our tutor has in her camera bag and what she uses when working, we also discussed other equipment that could be used and taken with us

• Tripod
• Various Lenses
• Flash Gun
• Prism Lens (for film cameras)
• Digital Camera (that shoots RAW files)
• Light Meter
• Reflector
• Lights
• Ring Flash

Other useful items to carry are:

• Masking Tape
• Bulldog Clips
• Coloured cloths
• Hairpins
• Card
• Spare batteries and a charger
• Hand Grip
• Hot Shoe
• Coloured Gels
• Wireless Sync
• Lens Cleaner

After this lesson I am going to look online at some of the equipment and see about buying some to experiment techniques with.

The Photo-Imagery Industry `

I have been given a quick tour through some websites that will be very useful for researching.

www.skillset.org

This site contains information about working in different genres of photography and information on training and jobs.

www.worldphoto.org

The World Photography Organisation is a news website as well as a magazine, it follows the Sony World Photography Award competition, interviews with different photographers and has a collection of the winning images from various competitions.

www.iamcreative.org.uk

On this website is the opportunity to upload your own images to live briefs that have been sent in by companies.

www.redeye.org.uk

This website helps photographers network, provides information about events, photography exhibits and will soon provide advice and information.

The Photo-Imagery Industry - Forensic Photography

On the creative skillset website I looked into different photography genres and the information the website offered.

The Photo-Imagery Industry - Fashion Photographer

On the creative skillset website I looked into different photography genres and the information the website offered.

What is a fashion photographer?

Fashion photographer can mean a range of different things such as Magazine Fashion, High Fashion or Catalogue Photography. These photographers work in teams with people including but not limited too; art director, model, stylists, makeup artists, retouchers.
A basic knowledge in Fashion would be a great help and for Magazine photographer the latest trends and fashions would need to be followed so that the photographs will be current and fresh.

What does the job mean?

Working as a Fashion Photographer means the photographer needs to have a great interest in fashion, the history, and be interested in both fashion and art photography.

Many contacts will be needed such as location finders, stylists, makeup artists, retouchers and many magazine editors. These contacts will need to have a good working relationship built up and maintained.

Photographs will need to be constantly being taken with the style of the photographs being updated so that the magazine looks fresh rather than outdated.

The photographer needs to not only capture the clothing but understand the clients image, taking into account locations, seasons, props, the style of clothing, and the target audience.


Essential skills needed

• Time Management
• Organisation skills
• Networking (Contact Building)
• Interest in Fashion
• Range of Technical Skills
• Creative eye (able to refresh style weekly)
• Reliability
• Communication Skills
• Quick and Hard working

The Photo-Imagery Industry - Advertising Photographer

On the creative skillset website I looked into different photography genres and the information the website offered.