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.
The hidden art of digital photography
February 1, 2008
By Computers and cellular phones, mobility and microchips – these are the trademarks of the world today. We live in a world continually changed by technology. Even the arts have continually changed due to technology. Think of it: from charcoal drawings to painting to photography to digital photography, we have come a long way in the visual arts. We have used various methods in capturing life and freezing time. New technology is continually being developed to make art easier and more fun. However, you should know that the art of digital photography is not as simple as aim and shoot.
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Getting rid of wrinkles
January 21, 2008
Photographing The Human Face - Minimizing Wrinkles! by Dan Eitreim
This is the first in a series of articles designed to improve your photography. Your job as a photographer (whether you’re an amateur or professional) is simple. You have to make your subjects look as good as they’ve EVER looked without your tricks and techniques being obvious. That’s a task easier said than done.
The best book on photographic lighting
January 6, 2008
If I could only recommend one book to somebody getting serious about photography then this would be it.
Many times people say to me “I’d like to take my photography a little further and maybe make some money from it - what camera/lens/software should I buy?”. Time and again my answer is “don’t” - spend your time and money learning to take better pictures.
Have a fantastic New Year - photograph Fireworks!
December 31, 2007
So you missed out on November the 5th. Your fireworks shots were blurry and a little bit, dare I say it, boring. Don’t worry. If you can stay sober this New Year then you get another great chance to have a go at your own fireworks pictures. In this article you’ll learn all the tips you need to produce great images of firework displays wherever you are.
