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The Oxford Dictionary describes art as,”The expression of creative skill through a visual medium such as painting or sculpture. The product of such a process; paintings, drawings, and sculpture collectively.”  Some argue that the line between Fine Art and Commercial Art is very definite, but really, it is only the intentions that seem to separate the two. Read More...

A professional photographer is a person who derives his income from within the field of photography.  If a person works a full time position in another profession and works at being a photographer on the side then that doesn’t constitute a true professional photographer but they are a semi-professional.  Someone who has a passion for photography but only for personal interest or as a hobby is an amateur.  Although these labels are accurate, there are some amateur photographers whose work is as good as or better than some professionals.  Beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder. Read More...

How do I become a professional photographer?

This is a question many people ask when they are exploring the different careers within art. Many opt to become professional photographers because it can be an interesting a fulfilling job.

Professional photographers work with many different people on a daily basis, whether they be models our tourists that the photographer is trying to capture, knowing how to work with people is on the list of required skills to become a photographer. Read More...

Fine artists mostly create for enjoyment and passion and many times will work for a single commissioner rather than a business.  They will sell piece by piece through a broker or through personal contacts.  Unlike a fine artist, the commercial artist frequently has a background in fine art, but chooses to create art which are needed by a client.  Fine art is usually passion driven whereas commercial art, although this artist can have passion as well, is business driven only creating art that is paid for by a business client. Read More...

Life as an architectural photographer is quite an interesting life indeed.  If you love diversity in a vocation where every day holds something fresh and new and you enjoy photographing structures, unique lines and even archeological digs, this is the career choice for you.  Of course what an architectural photographer does during his entire day depends upon what art they are called upon to produce: informational photographs, works of art or even magazine and promotional materials.  Perhaps in the period of one week, all of those tasks are performed.  This vocation varies one day to the next allowing for life as an architectural photographer to be very exciting. Read More...

Just about anyone who can aim a camera can make a portrait. It goes without saying that some do it better than others. Top portrait photographers do it all the time, reliably producing outstanding portraits with just about every subject they photograph.  What do they know and what do they do that makes their portraits special? The answer to both these questions is “quite a bit,” because there is lots to know about a lot of things in order to produce a great portrait.  The best way to start is by learning the basics and taking it one step at a time. You may not have the studio, the equipment and the technical resources that the best portrait photographers have, but you can still produce excellent portraits by following their basic techniques and by understanding what makes a good portrait. Read More...

Living a life as an architectural photographer one first needs to understand what it is…Architectural photography is specialized photography of structures. It involves special lenses and techniques to portray the subjects in proper perspective and without photographic distortion. It is primarily concerned with accurate portrayal of the structure, rather than artistic merit.

Architectural Photography is a form of photography that focuses on capturing buildings, houses, bridges, sculptures, ruins, and other structures to highlight the beauty of the structure’s architectural form or elements. It may be done for commercial reasons. A structure may be photographed at different angles to create the desired impression. At its best, architectural photography communicates the ambiance of a manmade structure. Read More...

Are you interested in a career in photography?  There are many different ways to earn a living as a photographer.  However life as a commercial photographer offers many advantages over other areas of the photographic profession.

Commercial photography is a broad term.  As a commercial photographer it’s possible to work in the fashion or commercial industries, as a photojournalist or even a portrait photographer. Read More...

Thanks to the Internet there is now a whole segment of creative jobs that simply did not exist fifteen to twenty years ago.  One such job is that of a web designer.  Life as a web designer involves synthesizing artistic talent, technical skill, marketing know-how and business savvy.

Many web designers work in-house in salaried positions.  Their job involves daily upkeep and maintenance of a company’s website as well as creating and redesigning web pages as needed. Read More...

If you decide that you want to attend photography school then your next step is to find a very good school that is perfect for you.  Although there are many to choose from, there are areas that need to be covered in order to be trained correctly.  The photography school should focus on development, theories of photography as well as “hands on” practical instruction.  Of course, each student will apply their own artistic style, but there are basics that need to be taught as a basis to build on. Read More...

If you think that photography is your calling, it’s about time that you look into attending a photography school. Too many people assume that photography is just about pointing a camera at something. In reality, it’s an art form and one that can only truly be mastered after a bit of education.

Photographers spend their day working with clients in various settings. Graduates can find employment for large photography firms all the way down to simple freelance work. There are also different specializations that a student could go into, such as digital photography, scenic photography or portrait photography. Each has a unique science behind it that can be learned through education and personal experimentation. Read More...

The Internet era has ushered in a whole segment of creative jobs that simply did not exist twenty years ago.  One such career is that of a web designer.  Careers in web design involve the creation of web pages, the content of which is intended to sell, inform or entertain.

Many web designers work in salaried, in-house positions in multi-media, advertising, marketing or other types of companies.  Web designers enjoy being able to work in a creative, fun environment in the company of other web professionals. Read More...

You know the end of your favorite film?  The one you’ve watched a million times and always smile when they get to that special scene, that climactic scene, right at the end…?  That one.

Where do you think it started? It started at the beginning of the film.  The filmmakers crafted, built and brought you along on that journey which made the ending pay off that much more.  They did the work.

Let’s look at the question again…is a degree worth getting when pursuing a career in media/arts? Read More...

Art school is a colloquial term for any educational institution (whether elementary, secondary, post-secondary/undergraduate, or graduate/postgraduate) with a primary focus on the visual arts, especially graphic design, illustration, painting, photography, and sculpture. They are distinguished from larger institutions which may also offer majors or degrees in the visual arts, but only as one part of a broad-based range of programs (such as the liberal arts and sciences). Read More...