Seven tips for interior architectural photography
Interior architectural photography can be tricky, especially in small spaces and dim light settings. Here are some tips for getting around these challenges.
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Efraín M. Padró is a full-time professional photographer specializing in nature and travel subjects. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Efraín speaks fluent Spanish and has led numerous photography expeditions to destinations including Spain, India, Morocco and Turkey.
Efraín’s work has appeared in Travel+Leisure.com, Geographic Expeditions catalogs, Frommer’s Budget Travel Magazine, and many other publications. He is also the author of The Photographer’s Guide to New Mexico and The Beginner's Guide to Magazine Photography: Professional Secrets for Fast Results, which ranked as a Kindle best-seller last year.
When not behind the camera or leading workshops, Efraín likes reading about history, art, and philosophy, and collecting antique maps (copies!). As a former bicycle racer, he still exercises every day and follows Le Tour every July.
In his own words:
Today: I travel to beautiful places to take pictures, teach or on assignment. I also teach locally. I am my own boss and enjoy my daily commute to the basement.
Love to: Get up early in the morning when nobody else is around.
Hate: Writers who use fancy-pants words when a simple one will do (For example, instead of “Know All Men by These Presents”, just say “Hey!”).
Favorite book: Selling the Invisible, by Harry Beckwith, was very helpful when I started my photography career.
Tips for photography in bright light
Mostly, you want to avoid photographing in the middle of the day with strong sun. But there are times when photography in bright light yields better results.
How do you get your articles published?
You’ve been on vacation and taken hundreds of photos, now how do you get your articles published (and decide what photos to submit)?
Where can I sell my photos?
If you’re asking yourself “Where can I sell my photos?” then I’d like to introduce you to these three big markets: stock, editorial, and fine art images. It’s important to understand the differences between them and recognize that many images will sell well to more than one. Although “stock” images technically include all images that […]
Santa Fe Photos: How to Capture a City in 6 Pictures, Part 2
You need six photos from a town to complete its story. Here are the second three of the series from pro photographer Efrain Padro’s Santa Fe photos
Santa Fe Photos: How to Capture a City in 6 Pictures, Part 1
When portraying a city with your images, there are six photos you should take. Pro photographer Efrain Padro shows how it’s done with these Santa Fe photos.
Color Me Blue: Change Your Camera’s White Balance for this Cool Effect
Change your camera’s white balance to help you when you’re stuck with less than ideal light. You may be surprised by the result…
The Thrill of Getting Your Photo Published in a Catalog for the First Time
Professional photograph Efrain Padro describes how he made his first photo sale to a clothing catalog.
Travel Writing and Photography Go Hand-in-Hand
Pro photographer Efraín Padró took a trip with his wife… and spun it into a multiple-income opportunity by combining his photos with a travel article.
Assignment Photography: The Advantages of Working on Commission
When you’re working on commission, photos of everyday things like a simple cup of hot chocolate can afford you trips around the world.