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When it comes to hiring a professional portrait photographer, experience is everything. Yes, you’ll want to hire a portrait photographer who knows his craft and can help you create memories that will last for eons. Sadly, very few portrait photographers have the know-how to make your portrait come alive. read more
People often get tense during photo-shoots and could get captured by the camera in that state. When that happens, all the blame is put on the photographer, and his work could go unappreciated. No explanation under the sun is enough to justify such photography outcomes, hence, photographing a headshot becomes more like a daunting prospect. read more
Tradeshows are some of the major events businesspersons hire an event photographer to cover. Not just to preserve the nice memory of the events, but also to promote their business and instill confidence in the brand. read more
It is a new age in a new world and in this time, everything is fast-paced. Speed is the first name of everything. In business settings, every second’s count, every minute’s count, and every hour count. In business, time is crucial. read more
Tradeshows are all about the experience and I am an experienced tradeshow photographer. A lively tradeshow has a lot of music, artistic installations, mascots, lightings and vibrant, interactive trade booths and as an exhibitor at a tradeshow, you will want your visitors to remember your booth, after which you would want them to engage with your product and services. So, how do you create a successful first impression? read more
Photography, just like any other profession, its a ladder. You can’t reach the top without taking the many bottom steps preceding the few top steps. Starting out as a rookie, but a very ambitious and aspiring one, I’ve always dreamt of working at the top. read more
It’s your brand, so take control of it. Companies spend a great amount of money and lose a great amount of sweat trying to maintain a successful marketing campaign. read more
Event photography is one of the most exciting and thrilling forms of photography out there. As an event photographer, you get to capture the most special moments of people's lives, whether it's a wedding, a birthday party, or a corporate event. read more
A lot goes into shooting amazing portrait photographs. From incredible cameras with top notch lenses to props and costumes and even location, there is so much that is needed to shoot an intriguing portrait of your subject read more
To a portrait photographer, lighting is everything. Have dull or inadequate light during your portrait photography session and you’ll be disappointed with the end product. Yes, lighting determines the brightness or darkness of your portrait, but besides this, lighting is good for many things. It determines the mood, tone, and atmosphere of your portrait. read more
Guess you must have heard the cliché a picture is worth more than a thousand words. Well, without mincing words, I wouldn’t agree less. Yes, pictures are important to capture memorable moments in peoples lives. read more
As a renowned portrait photographer in Las Vegas, people always ask me how I get the right location or which location is perfect for what portrait shot. Well, it isn’t difficult at all. As Las Vegas native with years of experience in portrait photography, I know the best locations that fit every style of portrait. read more
You would hire a professional photographer for the same reason you’d hire a professional mechanic to work on your car, or a professional landscaper to fix your lawn. Photography, like landscaping or the automotive industry, is a trade. read more
In photography, the term quality of light is on everyone’s lips. In most cases, the “quality of light” is what makes the difference between a good picture and a great photograph. Every photographer seeks the good light, but it is ever elusive. read more
Photography for me is big business and over the course of my career, I have developed my skill in almost every genre of photography. Most of my clients are scattered across every genre one could think of. As a photographer, you may be opportune to cover a client’s wedding or portraiture, but all this happens once in a while. read more
My journey into photography was a case of taking one’s destiny into one’s hand. I have always loved the camera – at a younger age, I love standing in front of it. I was fascinated by the works of the man with a camera. read more
It doesn’t hurt to know what to expect from a photographer you hired to cover an event. Breathtaking photos of any event are an important addition to your organization’s gallery and great for general publicity. Hence, it is imperative for clients to have high but realistic expectations from their photographer. read more
Over the years, I have clients and colleagues ask me how I manage to make product photos look so good and lively. Hence, this piece is a little insight into the processes or methods I employed. I’m not particularly delving into the technical stuff. read more
People like to visualize things. Almost every thought in the mind has some kind of physical image that remains us of them. We certainly react in one way or another to what we see. Hence, food photography is an important part of commercial photography, with players in the hospitality industry looking to take advantage by inserting high-resolution photos of menu items in the design. read more
Often times, convincing prospective clients why they need to hire a qualified event photographer to cover their special event could be a little bit daunting, and funny. I’ll explain – I say daunting because some of them assume just about anybody can do the job, even if the person has limited or no knowledge about read more
I understand portraiture as a type of photography that best defines human interest. As with every genre of photography, this type of photography is particularly challenging and appeals to a select group of photographers. This is because the masters of portrait photography possess a unique and extensive skill set. read more
There are many great photographers out there to choose from. For someone looking to hire a product photographer, this is actually a good thing. It means there are a plethora of options to choose from based on your budget, company’s vision, brand profile, and other determining factors. read more
At events, everyone is busy. The client is busy. The guests are busy. The event planners are busy. The venue coordinator is busy. In fact, everyone is busy, busy, busy and that’s including the photographer. At least, that’s my experience covering most private & corporate events. read more
That’s the idea behind food photography. To make the customers like what they are seeing – and taste what they are seeing! In any case, a great photograph doesn’t come around as a fluke – in any genre of photography, it is never a fluke. read more
Shooting a family portrait can be a really fun thing to do. Most especially if the photographer has a good rapport with the family. Personally, of all things, photography, shooting family portrait is among the ones I love the most. read more
Most e-commerce sites have one major feature that distinguishes them. A large featured image or series of images adorning the homepage – the first bus stop for visitors to your companies’ site. These images are referred to as a hero shots in product photography. Some other popular names include banner or carousel images. The name is not important, what’s important is the purpose and role they serve for online businesses. read more
We did a piece on “the right corporate event photographer“. In that article, I suggested that the right corporate event photographer is someone who understands the job or what is required of him, and indeed, gets the job done in line with the client’s vision. read more
You’d expect senior portraits to be boring. They were not such a big deal, and people weren’t particularly stoked about it. The whole process was just not exciting, to say the least. read more
Not many people believe keeping things simple is the right way to achieve the desired result. But in photography, complex and right doesn’t always fit into the same sentence. Some of the discussions I usually have with my clients before shooting their products bothers on the choice of backgrounds. read more
Photography is for the creative minds. But as a photographer covering events such as luncheons, meetings, awards ceremonies, and formals down the years, I have come to the conclusion that creativity alone won’t get you out of a tight situation. read more
At first, aerial videography sounds relatively straightforward. Strap a small camera to a remote-controlled UAV, set up your shot and then start recording. Oof…if only it was that easy to become an aerial photographer! read more
Wikipedia defines a headshot as: “A headshot is a photographic technique where the focus of the photograph is a person’s face”. It would seem to be a simple project for a photographer. After all, you are only worried about a person’s face, and just maybe part of their shoulders. Seriously, how hard can it be? read more
For you to succeed in the photography business, you need to choose the type of photography you want to do. Now, one of the most lucrative types of photography is the commercial photography. read more
Mistakes are bound when you are a new Las Vegas portrait photographer and it is important for you to know how to take the portrait photos. Portrait photography is one of the most exciting but the most challenging type of photography. read more
Don’t be the one who takes the very boring shots of people lined up in front of a statue or a sign, ugh! Take brilliant, artistic photos that will make that event look like it was even better than it was. and be a creative corporate event photographer or private event photographer. read more
With such a great audience and great returns, the fashion photography seems to be the most desired photography job. While most people end up in high-end fashion magazines, other fashion photographers find themselves in the advertising and paparazzi. read more
As a Las Vegas newborn photographer, I get to be part of priceless, beautiful moments filled with emotions, vulnerability, and hope. Being able to photograph a newborn with all their innocence and novelty is such a powerful moment. read more
A good headshot photography should be able to reflect personality, appearance, pose, and feelings. After doing thousands of Las Vegas headshots for businessmen, students, professionals, celebrities, politicians and even ordinary people, I can vouch that it is one of the most critical photos you can ever take. read more
We love to capture portrait photography for the sheer fact that they make for the most stunning portraits. Irrespective of who the image on the portraits is for, it tends to make a powerful statement. The best moment portrait tells stories creates mysteries and reveal the true feelings of a person through their facial and body expressions. read more
Even with the proliferation of camera-enabled phones and selfie-sticks, going back for a professional family photo is one of those traditions that are not about to die out anytime soon. read more
Generally, in most Las Vegas event photography that I do, I tend to end up capturing candid photos, a few glamor photos and quite a number of conceptual photos. I enjoy being faceless, neat, professional and polite. Depending on an event most people generally don’t like to have their photos taken at a party. read more
Las Vegas Architecture photographer Architectural photography is both an artistic representation and a scientific venture built around equipment,…
Christian Purdie is a premier Las Vegas photographer who is also a native of the city. He started his schooling in Salina, Kansas before joining Purdue University. He then went on to join the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa. He is a passionate photographer who holds two associate’s degrees currently and a bachelor's with a triple major. read more
New to photography? Need some beginner-friendly photo tips to help you get up and running with your camera? Digital photography can be daunting when you’re a beginner. read more
Capturing the emotions and bringing to life the personality and the harmonious interaction between the subject and the camera is what makes portrait photography fascinating. read more
Who's the right creative corporate event photographer? If that question was coming from a fellow photographer, it is much easier to give him a satisfying answer. Simply because we both understand the effect of certain actions or inactions on the final works. But the question doesn't usually come from a photographer but from a client or potential client. read more
Models in the shoot:Julia Hafstrom | Mario Testino | Massimo Dutti FW 2016; Photographer: Mario Testino; Stylist: Beat Bolliger; Hair Stylist: Christiaan; Make-Up Artist: Val Garland... read more
Event photography is a tricky business, but if done right can earn you a comfortable income. In order to get the low-down on the biz. read more
Models in the shoot: Allyson Chalmers, Anna Mila, Madison Stubbington, & Peyton Knight | Darren McDonald | Harper's Bazaar Australia September 2016; Photographer: Darren McDonald; Stylist: Karla Clarke read more
Models in the shoot: Andreea Diaconu | Terry Richardson | Porter Fall 2016; Photographer: Terry Richardson; Stylist: George Cortina; Hair Stylist: Marc Lopez; Make-Up Artist: Kanako Takase read more
The Headshot. It’s the single most important marketing tool for an actor, and it’s amazing how many people do it wrong just to cut a few corners. read more
Models in the shoot: Abby Williamson | Rachel Rebibo | MDC; Photographer: Rachel Rebibo;
Stylist: Carolina Orrico read more
Models in the shoot: Frida Westerlund | Stefan Khoo | L'Official Malaysia August 2016; Photographer: Stefan Khoo; Stylist: Monica Mong read more
However, there’s a seemingly insatiable appetite for oppositely using these lenses for selective focus photography and filmmaking. read more
Models in the shoot: Ashley Graham, Carolyn Murphy, Ciara, Hailey Baldwin, Hari Nef, Jacquelyn Jablonski, Jillian Mercado, Lauren Hutton, & Peyton Knight | Glamour September 2016; Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier & Miguel Reveriego read more
This time me and my friends decided to celebrate the diversity of today’s modeling world and showcase how people like you can be models, with our brand new video “I’m a Model Too”. The The US modeling community is big and colorful, challenging common stereotypes... read more
Models in the shoot: Hana Jirickova | Hunter & Gatti | Vogue Ukraine August 2016; Photographer: Hunter & Gatti; Stylist: Olga Yanul; Hair Stylist: Nabil Harlow; Make-Up Artist: Mayia Alleaume read more
Not being able to capture emotions and producing portraits that leave the subject looking anxious and uncomfortable is one of the greatest challenges that a portrait photographer can face. You know how important it is to be able to capture the best family moments. read more