So you’re a photographer are you? If so, how do you…

Recently we starting really thinking hard about the types of things you might be interested in if you’re really into photography as an art and in particular what’s happening around Sydney in the photographic landscape and came up with a few suggestions.

This list is definitely not complete and we would appreciate some advice from all of you about your thoughts on the topic as well.

In the meantime here is the list of top 7 topics we will explore through this site. As interest prevails we will start adding these items to the blog and we definitely want to encourage your participation

Top 7 photography related topics for inclusion on the blog

1. Interviews. Several people have already asked for interviews to be included on the blog. Interviews of photographers as well as other professionals that have an impact in the photographic space. We plan to track down and ever so nicely ‘grill’ as many people as we can to give you the ins and outs of everything from tripods to fine art. If you know someone you would like to see interviewed, drop us a line here at sydneyphotographicblog@gmail.com and we will try our hardest to make it happen.
2. Building better business. Many, many people grab their camera first and think later about their business model for turning their hobby into a thriving business. However it’s not always easy and can, in fact, be downright financially disastrous so why not ask the experts for some pointers.
3. Genres. How many different types of photography do you know about? How does it influence what you shoot? Do you aspire to follow in the footsteps of someone great? We will talk to people who produce all different types of photographic material and find out what’s hot and what’s not in the land of genre.
4. How to series. Did you ever wonder how people magically produce colour in the night skies or HDR finishes from a single image? Through simple examples of techniques we will explore both post production and in-camera ways to make that finished look you are after.
5. Competitions. There’s no doubt we’re a competitive bunch and there’s about a zillion competitions to help keep us on out toes. We’ll explore some good and not-so-good aspects of competition life.
6. Photography clubs and associations. There’s no doubt that photography clubs and associations are a lynchpin in how cohesive the photography market is. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to those faceless people who continue to make things happen behind the scenes. Here we have an opportunity to explore how involved you can become and what services your local clubs can offer.
7. Festivals and workshops. This is where we quench our thirst and renew our enthusiasm for photography opportunities. Across Australia we have a number of leading edge festivals that have become internationally renowned over the years. Find out when and where they are and how you can get involved as much, or as little as you want.

For the topics listed here you can generate at least 5 to 10 sub-headings, the material is so rich so why not help us to keep you informed.

We know this list is not complete by any means and we welcome your comments about what you would like to see on this website. Help us build a better site for you to enjoy and take part in.

If you have a topic you would like to see included send us a note via our contact page or email us directly on sydneyphotographicblog@gmail.com.

Additionally at this time we are looking for creative writers, who are also interested in photography to work with our in-house team.

Is there a topic you know heaps about and willing to share with others? If so please contact us at sydneyphotographicblog@gmail.com.

Early poll results

Already responses are flowing in from the poll recently created to help us find what you wan to read about on this site.

We’re interested in all your responses so if you haven’t taken the poll, please do so and help us create a blog that meets your needs. To those who have responded so far a HUGE thank you. Feedback makes our job so much easier.

So far, we’re reading you loud and clear. What we hear is that you want currency; in reviews, in topics you might miss otherwise but may be interested in. You want your data up to date and unbiased. Is this correct?

We also hear that you don’t want boring repetition either of information rehashed from other sites, or within this site, themes repeated over and over again. How are we doing? Are we getting your messages clearly?

Some of you have expressed an interest in us profiling upcoming photographers from different genres and some have even volunteered to be our guinea pigs. Thank you. We will be in touch. 🙂

These are all good ideas and we will incorporate them into our mantra. We want this site to promote a community of shared information that can benefit everyone and that can only happen if this site is a two-way street.

If you would like to leave a comment for discussion or inclusion in how we approach topics, please use the contact form to let us know. We’re a lot like you, keen and passionate about photography, but it’s such a wide open field that sometimes we might need gentle steering in the direction you want us to take, and believe it or not, we’re not mind readers, so unless you tell us, we may not know what’s upper most in your mind.

One other thing. None of the group currently writing on this site are professional reviewers but we’re learning as we go. To be fair, art in general, including photography, is a very personal experience and, what’s that saying; one man’s junk is another man’s treasure? We’d love to encourage everyone to either start, or to continue, if they’re already in the habit ,of appreciating other people work through unbiased eyes.

If you know of an exhibition happening somewhere around Sydney (anywhere in Sydney, including greater Sydney) and you would like to write a review for it please let us know in advance. We would love for you to share your impressions. We’ll have a few rules and we can cover them in another place but we want you to take an interest in what’s being posted on this site and we believe that will happen if you’re not just listening to us, but working with us. Funny eh? Talking about ‘listening’ when we’re really reading and writing. That just shows how far blogging has come of age.

What do you think of this idea? If you’re interested in writing a review for something you’ve just seen or are about to see, let us know. If you’re unsure of what to say or how to write it let us know and we can help you. We will also put up a guide to writing art exhibition reviews with some simple guidelines for you to follow if you need it.

The important thing to remember is to speak up if you have a specific interest, and you want, it premiered on this site.