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In the fashion industry, photographers not just shoot photos but also take care of other things like selecting an appropriate DSLR camera, finding an opposite angle, looking after the background decoration and even guiding the models so they stand, sit or lie in the perfect pose. Fashion photography, henceforth, is not everyone’s cup of tea. If you want to shine in this industry but lack the relevant experience, here are a few tips for you to try before going into the professional fashion photography. Develop the Concept Fashion photography is not just about taking random photo of models posing. You should have a concept or theme before you start. You need to spend time to develop a concept that would show creativity and uniqueness. Development of such concepts takes time. You should be open to ideas and suggestions; group meetings and resulting interactions may help generate new ideas. The concept should be thought-provoking, but not something that viewers would find u...

Whether you’ve just moved or are looking for a quick, little home pick-me-up, or perhaps something more significant, there are some well-known interior design tricks that designers employ that you too can easily do with minimal effort and cost.  Sometimes the smallest things make the greatest impact. Rearrange the bookshelves Organize 60 percent of books vertically and 40 percent horizontally on the shelves. This creates balance yet spontaneity (and shows off the back of the bookshelf if it’s lined with a decorative fabric). Stack horizontal books lower than vertical ones: If the vertical books are 12 inches tall, place three to four books horizontally up to four inches high. Add green plants to soften the bookshelf, but avoid flowers, which can look cluttered and distracting. Place a rug based on its size The size of the rug—say, for under the coffee table—will dictate how you arrange furniture around it. With an eight-by-ten-foot rug, situate the sofa and any ch...

People are increasingly excited by the lifestyle possibilities offered by open-plan living, but sometimes are frightened off by the idea of rattling around in a big, soulless space. To avoid having an open-plan space that looks dull and flat, borrow ideas from the best designs and incorporate interior devices that define different zones. This means playing with the separation between areas, changes in floor level, finishes, islands, furniture groupings, light and so on. These deliberate layers can change the perception of space as well as create a more interesting room to be in. Define your zones People often think they must have either separate rooms or an open plan. The reality is not so black and white, as the relationship between different zones can be manipulated by varying degrees, to emphasize their separation or integration. Changes in floor level, floor finish, ceiling condition, furniture arrangement and many other devices can all contribute to this fine-tuning. Cr...

What's the difference between art and design? This is a rudimentary question that often gets overlooked by those who are familiar with the two occupations and their distinctions.  So let's shed some light on the profession of design and how it differs from art. Here are the six main distinctions I'd make between the two disciplines. The end product Artists and designers both create visual products, to put it simply. Artists however, create eye candy to be consumed by the end user. The actual painting or illustration is created with intention to be the final result of the artist's vision. Whether this comes to the market as a book illustration, a canvas for a gallery, a framed work to be hung in a house, or a mural, the artwork is the final product of consumption. Designers create beautiful images as a form of communication and are one small step within a production pipeline. A designer will use renderings, sketches, models and other means to communicate th...

For some, making the connection between photography and graphic design is pretty straightforward. Others who don’t consider themselves photographers may not see the immediate benefit of investing the time to learn one more thing. However, learning even the basics of photography can give a graphic designer many advantages and help them stand out in a saturated market. Not by padding their resumes, but because they can create things that feel more unique. Let’s consider some of the way in which learning photography skills can help you as a designer. As the saying goes, ‘A picture is worth thousand words.’ As a visual communicator, photography is essential to the graphic designer in diverse ways, since images can mean a lot in communication as far as aesthetics are concerned. Photography is also an important part of branding, hence the connection with graphic design. Graphic designers manipulate photos to communicate an idea. Better Composition and Visual Balance The r...