Whether you focus on the images of immigrants arriving at Ellis Island for processing or you look at other slices of immigrants over the years, the power of those photographs to change moments in time stick with us to this day. People move from country to country for many reasons. They follow family, seek education […]
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Eye Contact: Photojournalism Memoir by Luke Sharrett
Photojournalism is a fascinating field, offering a real world view of what is going on. As a major fan of photographer Luke Sharrett, I was really excited to see that he put together a memoir about his photojournalism career. Luke is an incredible photographer who captures people, places, and meaning around the world in a […]
Continue readingThe Freddie Child-Villiers Interview
In a world where everyone has a camera with them at all times (phone camera), not often do you take time to sit and appreciate an image any more. Many types of visuals, photographs especially, have become so easy to consume, that we often forget what went into creating them. Today, we sat down with […]
Continue readingHow to Create a Music Video Treatment
No matter what type of video project you are working on, they all start with a treatment. But not all treatments are the same. A treatment you write up for a film will look vastly different than the one you write up for a music video. If you are trying to get your foot in […]
Continue readingHow to Plan a Vacation as a Freelancer
Cover photo by JESHOOTS.COM As a freelancer, there’s a good chance you’re in need of a vacation more than most people. Sure, there’s the perception that freelancing means you get to work from whichever beach you want – but the reality often has you working so hard you forget what the outside looks like – let […]
Continue readingFreelancer Psychology – How to Keep a Level Head and Avoid Burnout
Cover photo credit of tired worker via RawPixel Freelancing can take its toll on your mental well-being. That might sound dramatic and, if you’re just starting out, perhaps a little unrealistic – after all, isn’t stress-reduction a given if you take a boss, fixed working hours and a dull commute out of the equation? Unfortunately, […]
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