Thursday, 31 March 2016

How to find out more about your subject matter

Understanding where and how you can learn more about your subject matter is important for a photographer. You need reliable information that is up to date. Gathering knowledge about the genre
you would like to work in is also important firstly because you need to know what photographer you are and secondly because becoming a photographer is a lot of hard work as it is a competitive business to get into.

How to find out about your subject

  • As a starting point read about your subject online.
  • Go to your local library and read books that are relevant to your subject. 
  • Read E-books.
  • Find articles in news papers or magazines.
  • If your subject is exploring a current issue watch the news to see if there is anything relevant.
  • See if there are any blogs with information that you can use. 
  • Look at websites.
  • Find out direct knowledge about the subject by interviewing people and photographers.
  • Go out and photograph
How to find out more about your genre (fine art documentary)

  • Visit Galleries.
  • Look at photo books.
  • Email photographers.
  • Email gallery curators.
  • Experiment with your photography.
  • Look into how other photographers present their work.
  • Find out how to make your work stand out.
  • Experiment with promotional material.
  • Work with others.
  • Ask people about your work.

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