For Rich Harley 6 years of studying photography the transition from hobbyist to professional was both simple, and very complicated. Suddenly, all the little things matter a lot more, and I quickly had to learn to run a business alongside just taking photographs. These tips are the most important things I've learned during my transition. They all seem simple on the surface, but … [Read more...]
Competition : The Art of Building
The Art of Building photography competition is an international showcase for the very best digital photography of the built environment. It is open to both professional and amateur photographers. Run by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the competition celebrates the creativity of the industry, the passion of the people who work within it, and the impact their work … [Read more...]
Moving photos from iPhoto to Lightroom in 3 Easy Steps
One of the nicest non photo-related aspects of Lightroom is its ability to library files without moving them to a new location. If you have an iPhone or especially an AppleTV then you will know how great it is to be able to sync photos directly from your iPhoto / Aperture library. A number of photograph friends have cited this as a reason for using iPhoto or Aperture … [Read more...]
Life as a Press Photographer : Simon Bennett
My name is Simon Bennett, (call me Si). I am a press photographer based in the Western Suburbs of Sydney, Australia. I guess you could say that I am pretty lucky to be in this situation. The answer is yes i am, but there was a lot of hard work that went into it as well. I have now been shooting professionally for the last 18 months. Everyday i pinch myself still to make … [Read more...]
We are Belfast : Exhibition
Just wanted to make you aware of some exciting news. Red:Photo is going to be part of a city centre art exhibition hosted by the red:collective and Redeemer Central on 7th - 9th June 2010 @ The Red Barn gallery in Belfast. The exhibition will involve the display of local photography and writings produced by members of the red:collective ( inc. Red:Photo) and will feature the … [Read more...]