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Five best and worst things about being a wedding photographer

Jan 31, 2023 by Dunja Djudjic Leave a Comment
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So, you’re thinking of becoming a professional wedding photographer? Turning your passion into your career is equally an exciting and difficult decision, and like most things in life, it has both good and bad sides.

In this video from Adorama, you’ll hear more about it from an established wedding photographer. Pye Jirsa takes you through five pros and five cons of being a wedding photographer, and hopefully, it will help you make the decision whether this is a path for you or not.

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What are the most used cameras in 2022? The results might surprise you

Sep 27, 2022 by Dunja Djudjic Leave a Comment
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As the world and technology are changing, photographers change their habits and choice of gear for the job. And surely a lot has happened in the industry over the past decade or so. Mirrorless cameras have exploded in popularity, many major manufacturers have had issues (especially during the COVID-19 pandemic), and Olympus even sold its business. So, what is the No. 1 choice for photographers when it comes to camera brands and models?

Folks over at Shotkit decided to find out. They surveyed 1,000 photographers to answer the question: What camera do amateur and professional photographers use in 2022? They say that the results surprised them, and honestly, some of them surprised me as well.

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Six reasons why I will never become a professional photographer

Aug 9, 2020 by Dunja Djudjic 20 Comments
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It’s been 12 or 13 years since I got seriously interested in photography. However, I haven’t made photography my business, even though I’m very interested in it and reasonably good at it. So why’s that? Well, I’ve been thinking a lot about it lately. Why have I never had a wish to become a professional? I generally believe in “never say never,” but let’s say that it’s very likely that I will never become a professional photographer despite my interest in photography itself. I have six good reasons for this. And if you’re having second thoughts about turning pro, perhaps you’ll find yourself in this article.

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Now you don’t even have to be a professional photographer to be a certified professional photographer

May 30, 2019 by Missy Mwac 19 Comments
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I don’t mean to step on any toes, but <deep breath> here we go…

Dear PPA,

A couple weeks ago, I asked to sit down with your top brass and discuss what is happening with our beloved PPA over some pie. Who doesn’t like pie, right? It was going to be a long conversation and, well, difficult discussions just seem to go better with pie. Granted, the request was made via a Facebook post, so you probably didn’t really take me seriously.

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Seven common assumptions we make about professional photographers

Jan 19, 2018 by Dunja Djudjic 6 Comments
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If you’re trying to make a career as a photographer, you know that the road to success is not straight. There can be many photographers more successful than you, and comparing yourself to them can sometimes make you feel frustrated. Don Giannatti shares seven common assumptions we make about professional photographers, but also about our own work. These assumptions can make us see ourselves as we’re not good enough. Because of this, Giannatti explains why we should stop assuming and change our mindset, so we can achieve success of our own.

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Vogue Magazine Says You Shouldn’t Hire Professional Wedding Photographers

Jan 11, 2016 by Liron Samuels 81 Comments
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Announcing it is 2016 and that it’s time weddings change, Vogue released a list of 10 wedding “rules” to break.

Among the things that Vogue claims will “detract” from the “raw, essential celebration of true love” are rings, the first dance and professional wedding photographers.

Instead, the magazine recommends couples rely on their guests’ Facebook and Instagram photos, or give them disposable cameras.

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Supermodel Helena Christensen And Iconic Photographer Mary Ellen Mark Share Their Inspirations

Oct 15, 2014 by Tiffany Mueller Leave a Comment
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Mary Ellen Mark is a photographer who needs no introduction. She has been creating her remarkable portfolio of images since the 1960’s. Outside of her notable street photography work, she has also found herself photographing movie sets and countless publications such as Vanity Fair and Rolling Stone. Helena Christensen, a former Victoria’s Secret Angel and supermodel extraordinaire is also a talented photographer whose work you can find gracing the pages of Elle, Marie Claire, and Nylon magazines.[Read More…]

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Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.

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