If the trend in photography is toward ever-smaller digital cameras, then consider Dennis Manarchy the least trendy man in America. Not only is the camera he’s building from scratch not digital, it’s not small either. It’s also not big. It’s … Continue reading
Young photographers can win the chance to publish and exhibit their work and claim one of three £1000 prizes in a new award established by Eureka, The Times’ monthly science magazine, in association with the Royal Institution and Science Photo … Continue reading
If you’re looking at the calendar and wondering where 2011 went, you’re not alone, it’s a smart time to check in with how you’re doing with your original business plan. And if you want to finish the year strong, you … Continue reading
You can always tell a Richard Burbridge picture. There is something about his unique point of view and inimitable style that makes his arresting images stand out from the pack. While he may be known for the jaw dropping editorials … Continue reading
Travel photography includes all the imagery involved in telling the story of a place. Which may mean landscapes, environmental portraiture, food, and architecture. Travel is in fact one of the most consistent and top-selling categories of stock. Images might be … Continue reading
Look for shots that have something to do with travel in general, airports, waiting, packing, flying, security, booking travel online, etc. These help illustrate more abstract stories. Record the little details too. It’s not just the beaches on Antigua that … Continue reading
At the end of the day just be yourself. In the end, travel photography is very much about the photographer’s style and vision. Bring your own perspective, make yourself stand out. And don’t give up!. Keep shooting, keep showing your … Continue reading
Frank Morrison’s art work is unique and will make a statement that you simple can not miss. The exaggerated body parts and flowing motion of the characters depicted in Frank’s art work are his signature and provide us with a … Continue reading
Why do some commercial photo shoots go more smoothly than others? Well, I have a theory that involves three reasons. The first is pre-production on the part of the commercial photographer, his crew and his producer. The second is pre-production … Continue reading
For many freelancers, marketing is a mystery. Many feel uncomfortable “tooting their own horn,” and avoid it as much as possible. There seems to be two types of freelancers – those who market themselves, their images, and their services, and … Continue reading
Photographers should put aside a set amount of money for marketing, noting that many consider marketing a dirty word when it’s actually just “how you present yourself as an artist”. One of the UK’s most successful photographers, Roberts has thought … Continue reading
Emerging black-and-white photographers are invited to submit their work to Gomma Magazine, for the chance to be published in a hardback photobook called Mono next year. Selecting “the most talented black-and-white photographers from around the world, emerging artists will be … Continue reading
The V&A Illustration Awards celebrate the best illustration published over the last year. Original artwork from the best illustrated book, book cover, editorial illustration and student illustrator of the year will be recognised. Their aim is to encourage and … Continue reading
A conversation with a prospective client usually begins very positively. They’re interested in your work and you are eager to learn about their project. You ask a lot of questions. The more you talk, the stronger the bond you forge, … Continue reading
Professional photographers have been urged to supply their customers with image license information, says an insurer, to prevent Facebook users from “unknowingly” breaking copyright laws when uploading images on social networking websites An insurance company says that it is receiving, … Continue reading
How do car magazines use photography? Car mags depend heavily on photography. When our magazine started 25 years ago, we pioneered the use of full-color photography throughout the book, and have maintained an emphasis on photography ever since. Photography is … Continue reading
Sound familiar? “I see from your portfolio that you can illustrate a can of corn, but can you render a can of beans?” This might seem unbelievable, but clients often seem to have a difficulty making the leap from what … Continue reading
Tourist Photographer wanted FotoFast is a dynamic photography company based in Zermatt Switzerland. We are currently looking for a tourist photographer to work for the winter 2011/2012 Season with our beautiful St Bernard dogs. The ideal candidate should be, hard … Continue reading
Now in its fourth year, our wildlife art competition attracts many hundreds of entries in a spectacular array of different styles and media, from the UK and around the world – last year, we received artworks from as far away … Continue reading
We receive calls and emails from emerging photographers looking for representation all the time. I am always amazed at how many of them start off the conversation, “ Hi, my name is Joe Smith and I am looking for a … Continue reading
“It’s very difficult for photographers to find ways to finance their work,” says a former director of photography at Paris Match. “What we wanted to do is to gather public funds with the help of private companies – and I’m … Continue reading
Foliofox has been providing portfolios and artist information since 1999. We have helped many retouchers, photographers and illustrators to succeed and reach audiences they would have otherwise found inaccessible. During this time we have discovered that there is sometimes difficulty … Continue reading
By now you’ve heard that Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from her sports celebrity hubby Kris Humphries after a short 72 days of marriage. Turns out, however, there’s a marketing lesson just about everywhere these days. So, no matter … Continue reading
Conqueror, the global premium paper brand from Arjowiggins Creative Papers of Paris, France, announced its Typographic Games. This graphic design and typographic poster competition issues a challenge on the theme of sport and on the phrase “It’s not what you … Continue reading
With her illustrations that call to mind the work of expressionist artists, model Naomi Preizler has become an in demand talent behind the scenes. From sketching backstage, to working with stores like Harvey Nichols to create fashion inspired artwork, Preizler … Continue reading
This month, Foliofox is celebrating creativity, inviting readers to submit photos of their best images for a chance to win in our “Imagery – Month of Celebrations Competition.” As Foliofox is publishing, over the month of December, its list of … Continue reading
I’ve been repping for a long time. When I started, I’d solicit photographers and illustrators whose work I saw in ads, in magazines, on book covers or on album covers. Sometimes, after I got going, artists would send me postcards, … Continue reading
Last year, I wrote a very short blog post for The Creative Workbook about a phone call I received from a photographer. In light of a flurry of recent calls, I thought it was a good time to resurrect the … Continue reading
View JMS Portfolio I’ve been asked many times throughout the years how freelancers can become more effective marketers. Over coffee, some have asked about glossy/saucy print pieces meant to be framed and lauded, while over tea, others want to know … Continue reading
World Press Photo, the world’s largest photojournalism competition, is now open for entries. Portfolios can only be submitted online via the World Press Photo website; and while photographers have until 12 January to submit their photos, they must register for … Continue reading
There is no doubt that the number of illustration, retouching and photography jobs in traditional media has been dropping precipitously in the past decade. The rise of the cheap DSLR, microstock and the “good enough” attitude have made it increasingly … Continue reading
Here’s some retouching ads to share with you. They are on a sombre note though, a series of posters from JWT London, which some clever retouching that warn of the perils of drinking and driving this Christmas. … Continue reading
Fashion can, at times, be elitist. Most of the clothes unveiled in New York, Paris, Milan and London are designed for the richest part of society, so when fashion photographer and art director Squiz Hamilton took some of British designer … Continue reading
Benetton has announced the first project to be created under the auspices of its UNHATE foundation: a giant dove of peace sculpture covered in spent cartridges which will stand in the Libyan capital of Tripoli The UNHATE foundation was launched … Continue reading
What’s been your favourite new website this year? The FWA site is offering up its top 12 sites of 2011 for you to choose from in its annual FWA People’s Choice Award… The list of 12 consists of the websites … Continue reading
Louis Montrose’s images were selected from thousands of entries to win the Travel Photographer of the Year Award. He won for two “striking, and very different, portfolios; one documenting life in a painted village in Burkina Faso and the other … Continue reading
Consider a supplemental revenue stream Tours are a great way to turn a potential negative into a positive. On the one hand, all of these people with digital cameras meant that the stock photo market was flooded from the supply … Continue reading
The Portrait Award, now in its thirty-third year at the National Portrait Gallery, is an annual competition aimed at encouraging artists to focus upon and develop portraiture in their work. The competition is judged, on an equal and anonymous basis, … Continue reading
All women cartoonists around the world are called to enter the first Women on the World Competition. The contest is designed to offer women cartoon artists a unique opportunity to express themselves within the cartooning arena. Entries should convey a … Continue reading
A look back on some of the most powerful, controversial and beautiful magazine covers of the past year. Be sure to share your own favorites in the comments! POP is known for merging art and fashion into a neat little … Continue reading
We look back at some of the editorial high points – be sure to share your favorites in the comments! Vivid color, imagination and an ultra cool cast bring to life some of the year’s most unique pieces. Only Marie-Amelie … Continue reading
Retouching, has become a hot button issue within fashion circles. 2009 could go down as the year of Photoshop scandals; whether it is Demi Moore’s supposedly missing hip on the cover of W; or airbrushed to oblivion models, in posters … Continue reading
As a model, athlete and muse for innovators like Alexander McQueen and artist Matthew Barney, Aimee Mullins is one of fashion’s most accomplished talents. Her road to success was extraordinary; born with fibular hemimelia that resulted in the amputation of … Continue reading
The internet is the real world, so act the same way you do in the real world. Just be yourself. “Everything I’ve gotten professionally has come through my social media involvement — without exaggeration or exception, literally everything,” David Duchemin. … Continue reading
Brian Bailey’s new work for the 2011 US Pro Cycling Challenge in Colorado lends the aggressive sport his signature dark, dreamy feel. Read the interview for Brian’s take on black metal, magic, “monstrous” mountains, the curse of blue skies and … Continue reading
Illustrator Danny Roberts documents the high end scene with wit and whimsy: his signature stylish portraits of fashion luminaries and models offer a fresh take on fashion’s vision of perfection and are popping up everywhere. After the discovery of your … Continue reading
Sølve Sundsbø is one of fashion’s most esteemed photographers and his innovative work never fails to garner attention, the images Solve creates are unforgettable. “If I’ve got a style, it’s that I have no style,” the sum of your style … Continue reading
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