For a photographer, it is of paramount importance that along with him clicking some good photos, the photos are also well appreciated and accepted. So, while knowing and honing the skills does become important for a photographer, presentation also makes a very important difference to how these are perceived. A very good photographer in Cardiff once told me, Jon have you ever been to a birthday party? The kids at the party are honestly not bothered about whether the cake is a Black forest one or a chocolate truffle. You present them with a cake which is fresh and home-made and spongy and you might just see them wriggling their noses! But present them with the same cake with dressings of cream and toppings of fruits, and they would be all excited! This is what is known as visual appeal, which is also a very important aspect of a professional photographer’s work. As a photographer in Cardiff, I have understood that most of these mediums would differ as per the occasion, so of paramount importance to a photographer is knowing his customer well. So, which are the more popular mediums used? 1. Photo albums: This is perhaps the most widely used medium to display your photographs to friends and family. This also is considered the most personal way of viewing the same! Nothing better than the entire family sitting across the table and leafing through the album of say patriarch’s wedding anniversary! But then what about those family members who are separated, by distance? Well, for these we have web galleries. 2. Galleries: These might be an impersonal way for some to share photographs, but its most definitely a most convenient way to share them with your loved ones, especially if they are not around. 3. Scrap Books: These make for a lovely viewing, since these allow one to include personal notes along with the photographs. And since they include notes, it’s only natural that the scrap book follows a logical flow. Usually recommended are scrap books like the growing up years of a child, progression of a family, etc 4. Digital Photo Frame: Something that can act as both an album, and at the same time a stand alone photo frame! This is for those special cherished memories. A collage of these can be input and this serves as a beautiful souvenir or gift these days. These are the broad categories but definitely not all. Once can include ones own hand crafted books, particular wall (s) in the house, etc as other specific, customized mediums for portraying your best photographs! ********************************************************************************* These articles are written by independent writers and do not express the views of The Village Studio Cardiff. *********************************************************************************