I became acquainted to photography only a little while ago. My friends had recently taken up this new hobby and went on and on about how great it is asking me to give it a try. I was a bit reluctant at first because the truth is I had never given it any thought.
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I’m going to be photographing portrait photos (some up-close and some full body) in natural light, outdoors. I’ve been shooting on auto, and find that the photos will come out blurry, too soft, or wayyy too bright and contrasted.
I have a Canon 40D Digital SLR camera, a tripod and a remote switch. Can someone [...]
Photo by bikeracer
Capturing movement in images is something that many photographers only think to do when they are photographing sports or other fast moving subjects.
While there is an obvious opportunity in sports photography to emphasize the movement of participants – almost every type of photography can benefit from the emphasis of movement in a shot [...]
It is not uncommon for entry level photographers to feel uncertain about what to charge for their work. Many feel as though price structures are the most complicated area of their business. As a result, these photographers under cut themselves and unknowingly undervalue their work.
Don’t be overwhelmed. Take the guess work out of pricing your [...]
Before discovering pre-made templates for Photoshop, I spent hours on end creating new blank layers and painstakingly lining up images to create collages. At some point, I fell across The Album Cafe, a company whose mission it is to provide photographers with beautiful, imaginative and easy-to-use PS templates so you don’t have to.
{A FEW BASIC [...]
Sea Life Reefmaster DC800 Digital Pro Set Sooner or later, divers realize that adding an external flash produces the brightest, sharpest, most colorful underwater pictures. The Sea Life Reefmaster DC800 Pro includes the Sea Life Reefmaster DC800 camera and Sea Life Reefmaster Digital Pro Flash in a soft travel case. Set the camera to Ext [...]
Photo by josef.stuefer
One subject that presents photographers with wonderful opportunities but also a lot of challenges is the spider’s web. There’s something about their delicate nature (while also being incredibly strong for their size), flexibility and beauty that draws me to them every time.
But how do you photograph spider’s webs? Here are 11 tips to [...]
Like a lot of photographers, I carry a camera around just about everywhere I go. But it’s not always my preferred DSLR as the bulk and weight often preclude easy travel, especially if I’m just heading to the store.
A Point & Shoot (P&S) camera, however, easily slips into my pocket or resides peacefully [...]
One of our favourite photographers – Chase Jarvis – this week released a cool new book and iPhone application called ‘The Best Camera’.
You can see the book listed on Amazon at The Best Camera: Is the One That’s With You and can see the iPhone App here at iTunes.
The concept is simple and pretty obvious [...]
I really really REALLY love the editing process. I didn’t think there was any way I could love anything as much as I love actually taking photographs, by alas, editing has captured my heart.
Isn’t it funny how there are whole worlds out there which we know nothing about? I have seen so many photographers [...]
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