May 1, 2021 - Page 2 of 3 - Watermarkup Blog

7 Tips for Vintage Photography that Every Photographer Needs to Know

The popularity of vintage photography is not a recent trend, but it’s never too late to jump on the bandwagon. Forget about modern tricks or gear and take photography back to its roots with nothing more than what was available in the earlier years – film cameras that produce amazing grainy images!

When it comes to photography, the past is in again. Every photo editing app has a selection of vintage filters and these looks are more likely than ever to get likes from social media users.

It’s been more than a decade since the digital photography boom, but what if I told you that film is making an unexpected comeback? Kodak has released some classics like Ektachrome and Katacchrome back on shelves just this year. If you still have your old school camera with those lovely 35mm slides or negatives then it might be time to dust them off! … Read the rest

Photography: A Guide on the Basics

Photography Defined

When trying to capture what photography is, it’s important to first start with a definition. In layman terms, this process can be described as the act of capturing light in order to create an image. This was done for the very first time back in 1826 when Joseph Nicéphore Niépce captured images through his window and entitled one View from The Window at Le Gras (shown above).

The light captured by the camera is processed in a unique way to create an image. The process of photography has been around since Niépce developed it, who used heliography as his invention for processing photos on surfaces like glass and metal plates.

The Heliography process is one of the earliest ways that photography was developed.

To create his images, Niépce would have to expose an image by using light from a sun-filled window for eight hours or more before he … Read the rest

The Inspiring Life and Career of Annie Leibovitz

Annie Leibovitz is one of the most celebrated American photographers. She has captured some of history’s finest moments and her work can be found in countless museums, galleries, schools across the globe.
In 1981 she was commissioned to document The Rolling Stones for Vanity Fair magazine cover story that would later become known as “The Last Sitting.” Her photographs are engaging and dramatic which have led many to believe they were staged or posed because when you look at them it feels like these people want something from you – even if they don’t know what exactly it is themselves! But Annie never takes away their humanity by playing around with lighting or backgrounds until everything looks perfect- just enough so we feel a little more connected than we might normally do on first glance.

Annie Leibovitz's Instagram

Who Is Annie Leibovitz?

Annie Leibovitz is a renowned photographer, who in 1970 landed her … Read the rest

The Beautiful World of Black and White Photography

The world of black and white photography is a beautiful place. It’s a place where the colors are muted, yet the contrasts are high. A place where we can see past surface textures into deeper meaning. Whether it be capturing architecture or people, black and white photography has endless possibilities for creativity with its monochromatic palette.

Complete Guide to Black and White Photography

Being a photographer is hard enough, but when you have to learn the art of black and white photography it becomes even more difficult. Black and White has been around for centuries now so these photographers are experts in what they do!

A professional who does this type of work needs experience with light modifiers like scrims that let them control exposure levels or set up reflectors on location- especially if shooting outside. They also need an understanding how different kinds of films react under varied lighting … Read the rest