Eyefood Photography Blog
Philosophy and approach to photography
All of these blog posts are written by Andy, #writtenbyahuman
The portfolio mechanism
On a personal level, it’s the motivating force behind portfolio development that has had the most profound effect on my photographic career.
Wedding Photography
For me, photographing a wedding is about documentation of a celebration with the least intrusion possible.
The single most challenging photograph of my career
Throughout my photographic career, I have had a few opportunities to photograph cars but nothing ongoing. That was until Finch Restorations asked me to photograph a coffee table based on a Porsche 911 (991) engine and PDK transmission. It turned out to be the beginning of a great symbiotic relationship.
Mentoring
Mentoring isn't something I planned to take on but I fairly consistently get asked to discuss the pathways to a creative future. It’s a privilege and deeply rewarding to be in a position to help join the dots between the fledgling maker in front of me and the established creative they would like to become.
Commercial portraiture should never be a Tug-of-war.
As a commercial photographer, I have found that I'm able to present myself as status neutral. This is a quick look at the key factors that allow to build rapport with anyone and help them enjoy being photographed.
Corporate headshots; Survival guide. Everything you need to know.
A corporate headshot is an extremely important tool; It's the means for customers to know who they are dealing with, is a key part of your branding and it may also be the means to create a strong first impression. So how do we get it right?
Branding; Five things you should know
A business needs to have an identity: a unique brand. A look that sets this business apart from the competition. Every component must fit as a part of an overall package that is considered and refined. To present a group of unified components that represent a slick operation that will generate professional results.
Location Car Photography; Light Painting
Photography of any vehicle is challenging, in fact, I can’t think of many objects which are more complex to shoot. A car is a large object made up of a mixture of highly reflective complex curves with a combination of finishes that extend from mirror to matt, with potential colour ranges from gloss white to mat black.
Photographing children
The child being photographed should feel that everything is under control and that they are at the centre of something that is great fun. Importantly they also need to understand that with their help we can make something really special.
Photography; the Art of Compromise
By virtue of the way a camera captures an image, photography is a practice inherently built around compromise. The limitations and challenges are a huge part of what makes photography so complex and engaging.