Posts by Author: Jeff Guyer

Jeff Guyer is a commercial/portrait photographer based in Atlanta, GA. Still an avid street photographer and film shooter, Jeff also launched a kids photography class three years ago, where rumor has it he learns more from the kids than they learn from him.

Photo Licensing: A Look at the Basics (+ Sample License)

Oct 29, 2013 Jeff Guyer

I’ve always been very detail-oriented. That might be why I get so frustrated when I hear photographers using important terminology incorrectly– particularly when it comes…

Kodak & Instagram: A Tale of Dollars & Sense

Oct 18, 2013 Jeff Guyer

Instagram, the supposed “new face” of photography, celebrated its 3rd birthday earlier this month. What’s that? You weren’t invited to the party? Well, considering the…

Tattoos & Photo Editors: My Conversation with Stella Kramer

Oct 15, 2013 Jeff Guyer

I’ve been wanting a tattoo for a long time. But not just any tattoo. I’ve been wanting the perfect tattoo. A killer design from an…

Expectations: A Two-Way Street (Or Assistant’s Expectations From Photographers)

Oct 10, 2013 Jeff Guyer

I wrote a column last week about the ten or twelve qualities that I think are necessary for someone to be a really good photo…

Standing in Front of More Interesting Stuff…And Other Good Advice

Oct 8, 2013 Jeff Guyer

One of my favorite photography quotes comes from long-time National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson. “If you want to be a better photographer, stand in front…

How to Be a Great Photo Assistant

Oct 1, 2013 Jeff Guyer

I think I entered a photographer’s rite of passage a while back when I started receiving inquiries from new photographers wanting a job as either…

Do You Look Like a Professional Photographer?

Sep 30, 2013 Jeff Guyer

“Funny…You don’t LOOK like a professional photographer.” “Really? What does a professional photographer look like?” “Well, for starters, you only have that one camera!” “Will…