Eyefood Photography Blog
Philosophy and approach to photography
All of these blog posts are written by Andy, #writtenbyahuman
Commercial architectural interior photography
Commercial architectural photography is a disciplined form of storytelling. On one level, it's an accurate representation of the elements and design of the building and on the other hand, the photos are trying to invite the viewer to want to experience the space.
Why does it feel so hard to get your photograph taken?
I think it’s a shame that we have barriers around an opportunity to share our character and there is a great deal of resistance for people to open up in front of a camera.
Film! The real reason you feel uncomfortable getting photographed.
It’s hard to fathom now, but taking photographs and being photographed with a film camera, required both concentration and cooperation so it often became a pressurised situation.
Learning Styles Vlog
Does the idea of "Stick to one thing" make you uncomfortable? You might be a broad learner like me. I've dedicated a huge part of my life to developing many and various skill sets and it's been great!
Let me explain how.
Why editing is so important
Getting fewer photos from a photoshoot is actually better for your business. This seems counterintuitive. It’s tempting to assume that receiving all of the photos from a shoot puts you in the strongest position, but truth be told, it’s probably the worst outcome for your business.
Building a complex commercial photograph in the studio. Part 2
Part 2; There is a lot of planning required to fully realise a strong advertising photograph from brief to being published, and this particular image was full of complexity. Here is a deep dive into the consideration of the process.
Building a complex commercial photograph in the studio. Part 1
There is a lot of planning required to fully realise a strong advertising photograph from brief to being published, and this particular image was full of complexity. Here is a deep dive into the consideration of the process.
My creativity in practice
I am engaged in an iterative process pursuing a chosen trajectory. I act, I assess, I act again. Incrementally I'm building understanding and an opinion. There are no mistakes, only activity. Each step brings me more knowledge and more time on the tools.
Getting off the line.
This is my take on the journey of building a diverse range of skills.
The importance of a flagship commercial photograph for a business.
Part of the planning to create a hero commercial photograph is to decide what elements, tone and style are required to make a strong impression on the target market. It’s important to know who the photo is aimed at and have some idea of how they will respond to it.