Apple Aperture 2
March 20, 2008
There are 3 things Apple want you to know about Aperture 2. It’s fast, it’s high quality and it’s integrated. I’m going to look at each of these in turn and then finish up by telling you some things I don’t like about it. I figure you can read glowing tributes about it everywhere so I’m going to declare it my job to tell you where they could improve it.
This review is going to assume you know what Aperture is and why you might want it. If you don’t then either wait for our Aperture vs Lightroom shootout or see Apple’s website.
Create a cool panorama with your photos
March 20, 2008
Creating a huge panorama from several shots may seem inaccessible to many people. However, the assembly of several photographs into one huge one is extremely simple, thanks to the software AutoStitch.
Even if your photos don’t overlap perfectly or the lighting is different or there are other discrepancies, AutoStitch will have a go at making the best of them and can easily create a convincing panorama. Read more
5 important tips for perfect family pictures
March 20, 2008
Every day is a good day to capture those special moments with the ones you love on film, so it’s a good idea to be prepared for that perfect photo opportunity whenever it presents itself. To help make sure you are ready in a ‘flash,’ below are five important tips to taking great family photos.
Raw vs Jpeg: Three reasons to shoot jpeg
March 19, 2008
The RAW versus JPEG controversy has been going on since the dawn of the digital photography. Most professionals and advanced amateur photographers prefer to shoot in RAW, because the RAW format offers some real benefits that JPEG just can’t match. There are times, however, when JPEG can be the better choice.
The art of portrait photography
March 19, 2008
Portrait photography can be indoors in a studio setting or outside in natural light. You can also take full body shots, half body or head anf shoulder shots. It is important to plan your shoot before actually getting into it.
When the location has been decided you should establish what source of lighting is available and from which direction it will be coming, or do you need to provide your own lighting. From there you can determine what camera is best suited, which lenses to bring and what other props are required.
So you have now scoped out the scene, gathered your equipment and are raring to go.
10 Tips for Better Photography
March 19, 2008
The first most important thing to do is to read your cameras manual from cover to cover. Digital cameras today are an absolutely amazing tool and by spending a hour or so learning about all he features offered by your camera you will begin to understand how to use these features in taking your photos. No matter what level of experience you have there is always new features that need to be understood before you set out taking photos.
Model Releases
March 5, 2008
Model Releases by Al Sanchez
Have you ever taken a photograph of a person, uploaded it online, and had the person contact you saying they were filing a lawsuit because they did not want their picture online? Well, this has never happened to me but if I did I’d be devastated! Having a model release will prevent you from having this problem. If you are selling pictures online then having a model sign a model release form of authorization will be an essential step you will need to take. Read more
Which file format to use for your photos?
March 5, 2008
There are three formats mainly used in digital photography: JPEG, TIFF and RAW format. It is not necessarily easy to know which is better, each one has its advantages and disadvantages. You want to emphasize the quality of the image, its portability, to allow freedom for retouching? Depending on your needs and your equipment, a particular file format will be best suited. It’s up to you to find the right one - we’ll help. Read more
