Top Locations for Landscape Pictures in South Africa Beautiful, diverse, exhilarating – there’s no doubt about it, South Africa is a photographer's paradise. Every corner of the country brims with breathtaking and unique scenery. From tropical coastal landscapes of KwaZulu Natal, to the equally beautiful, yet stark West Coast, each piece of its geography differs. […]
24 January 2025∙6 minutes reading time
Essential Camera Equipment For Beginners Getting started on the path of following your passion for photography can seem overwhelming. With the plethora of devices, gadgets and accessories available, it can be hard to know what is truly essential for taking good photographs. You'll no doubt hear about PocketWizards, drones, hot shoes, external flash kits, E mounts,[…]
13 November 2023∙7 minutes reading time
The Basics of Shooting Video Film as dream, film as music. No art passes our conscience in the way film does, and goes directly to our feelings, deep down into the dark rooms of our souls. Ingmar Bergman There’s no doubt that it takes vision to create a story through film or video. But[…]
26 April 2023∙6 minutes reading time
Locations for the Best Landscape Photos Do you love wildlife and the great outdoors as well as photography? If so, you may have aspirations to take up nature landscape photography. If this sounds like you, you have to start somewhere and that somewhere could be here, just keep reading for all the best tips for[…]
28 November 2022∙6 minutes reading time
Are you a photography enthusiast? Want to become a better photographer? Here’s our series of articles giving alll the budding Irving Penns amongst you, the best tips and tricks on using your camera.
Moving from your Instagram account to professional photography is not easy, but thanks to our expert photographers’ advice you can get the tailored help you need. Or why not take a private photography class or an online photography lesson to hone your skills?
Check out our selection of photography teachers in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Port Elizabeth.
Photographer Equipment for Budding Professionals A photographer without the right equipment is without a doubt at a disadvantage. Of course, there is a skill that has nothing to do with professional photography equipment, but when it comes to achieving high quality, sharp images, there is certainly equipment every photographer needs. To make it as an[…]
19 April 2022∙6 minutes reading time
Your Guide to the Different Types of Photography “Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever … It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” - Aaron Siskind It’s not uncommon to hear of children wanting to become astronauts, doctors, nurses, firemen and doctors,[…]
9 November 2021∙6 minutes reading time
How to Take Good Photos With a Phone “You don't take a photograph, you make it.” - Ansel Adams These days, taking excellent photographs is within everyone’s reach. If you have a mobile phone, you can begin the journey with a simple online search for how to take good photos with a phone. You might[…]
13 August 2021∙6 minutes reading time
Learning Photography for Beginners Today, with improvements in technology, phone cameras, and digital SLR cameras can turn anyone into a photographer, however, if you are serious about this art form, you should note that there are plenty of photography beginner lessons. In fact, it is safe to say that in reality, learning photography for[…]
14 January 2021∙9 minutes reading time
Tips for Editing Photos Online In the digital age that we live in, being a photographer means knowing how to manage your photographs online. From downloading them using photo editing software and using a good online picture editor to actually editing photos is almost as important as framing up a beautiful image at your chosen[…]
30 December 2020∙7 minutes reading time
Learn Photography with a Professional Photographer “Photography is a love affair with life.” - Burk Uzzle These days, as smartphone technology continues to advance, being able to take good photographs is becoming more and more accessible. Even so, to be able to take an outstanding portrait or landscape photograph still requires skill that goes way[…]
5 February 2020∙6 minutes reading time
Learn About Wedding Photography “It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.” - Friedrich Nietzsche The cost of weddings is often a subject of discussion. The average wedding in the UK costs £30,355. But this is just an average. So to budget for your wedding, let’s have[…]
30 January 2020∙7 minutes reading time
How Can You Get Started as a Wildlife Photographer? Few professions offer the freedom and artistry that wildlife photographers enjoy but being a professional photographer is a rarefied and exclusive club that is hard to break into. That is why most people who enjoy photographing animals do so for their own pleasure or, when they[…]
26 August 2019∙7 minutes reading time
Which Photo Editor Should You Choose to Get Started? “In photography there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality.” - Alfred Stieglitz Photo editing is becoming increasingly competitive and there are more and more functions and techniques appearing. Resizing, cropping, correcting imperfections, retouching, and treating images. An increasing number of[…]
28 June 2019∙6 minutes reading time
How Can You Take Better Photos? Digital photography is a marvel that allows you to take as many pictures as your memory card will allow. But when it comes to photography, it is not the number of pictures that you take that guarantees a great result. Spotting scenes to photograph is essential, but having a[…]
19 July 2018∙7 minutes reading time
Tips on Becoming a Good Photographer "A Camera never took a great picture the same way that a typewriter never wrote a great novel " Peter Adams Learning Photography has a lot to do with knowing the technical inn's and out's of your Camera, but a lot more to do with honing the creative instincts[…]
20 February 2018∙9 minutes reading time
Discover These Photography Facts The art of photography is to immortalize silent portraits, and to give birth to portraits that talk. – Remy Donnadieu Have you long dreamt of pursuing a brilliant career in professional photography? The proliferation of smartphones and the affordability of SLR cameras permit more people than ever to find their place[…]
16 February 2018∙10 minutes reading time
Photography Techniques for Taking Different Types of Photography Photojournalism, aerial photography, landscape photography, portrait photography, digital photography, artistic photography… the art of taking photographs is anything but limited. Whether you’re a professional photographer or an amateur, every genre of photography is open for you to express your creativity! The profession of photography is also incredibly[…]
12 February 2018∙7 minutes reading time
Photographers need to have an artistic side; a “good eye” to capture a good photograph.
They also need to know how to use light and shadow effectively to get the most out of their work.
IT skills are useful since a lot of photographers are now using digital cameras, which means pictures are transferred to computers various computer programmes before being edited and retouched.
Photographers also need to pay attention to detail.
Finally, most photographers, even those who work alone, will have to work with clients and customers.
It’s important that they maintain professional relationships; understand their needs and what they want from their photographs.
You will need to put together a thorough portfolio.
In order to get hired by someone who isn’t a friend or family member, you’ll need a portfolio to show off to prospective clients.
This if effectively your business card. Take care of it!
Using a variety of different styles and subjects is a great way to show off all your talents.
Make sure that your portfolio has at least ten photos in it.
Check out Superprof’s photography teachers in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Port Elizabeth. Take face-to-face photography classes or online photography lessons with your own private tutor.