Top 10 Mistakes of Beginning Photographers – PictureCorrect

Top 10 Mistakes of Beginning Photographers – PictureCorrect: "While the instant feedback gives the impression that digital photography is easy, here are some very common beginner mistakes:"

'via Blog this'

Small Lights Big Effects | DigitalPhotoPro.com

Small Lights Big Effects | DigitalPhotoPro.com: "I've had my share of 90-second portrait sessions with important people who are short on time, and the ability to set up refined three-point lighting in no time flat can be the difference between getting the shot and going home with nothing. Photographer Corey Woodruff, a small-strobe specialist, once drove seven hours round-trip to shoot for three minutes in a small gap between rain showers. He got his shot, in part because of the way he outfits his kit. "

'via Blog this'

Peter Yang: Master Of Ideas & Light | DigitalPhotoPro.com

Peter Yang: Master Of Ideas & Light | DigitalPhotoPro.com: "Peter Yang has fans. It’s not like he needs bodyguards to escort him down the street to avoid being stopped for autographs or stalked by paparazzi, but photographers love this guy. And rightly so. He has a masterful style, at once hilarious and theatrical, serious and subtle. Lighting gravitas meets prop comedy. Yang combines the two into a body of work that has made him one of the finest portrait photographers working today—a fellow rightly deserving of his fame."

'via Blog this'

Lighting For B&W | DigitalPhotoPro.com

Lighting For B&W | DigitalPhotoPro.com: "High-key black-and-white portraiture has been popular since Hollywood's golden era. While those early greats created high-key glamour with hot lights and film, we can achieve the same effect today with almost any lighting approach—from daylight to strobe light, outdoors and in. "

'via Blog this'

Black & White Photog Tips! | BlogHer

Black & White Photog Tips! | BlogHer: "his might appeal to like 10 of you... but I thought I'd post a bit about my photography background (or lack of ;) and give a tip or two.A friend (Manda) texted me this photo of one of my pictures that had been chosen in a contest a year or so ago;  with moving to Florida, I was unable to make the grand opening of the center, thus losing my chance on viewing what the judges had picked.  Here's the picture: (the models are my crazy beautiful cousins, maddie & keegs)"

'via Blog this'

Bird Photography Near Feeders

Bird Photography Near Feeders: "Bird photography is quite difficult because birds don’t do what a photographer wants. Moreover, it’s often hard to get close to them. And when you have more experience in photography, you realize that it’s even more difficult to take a good bird photo, because you need a good background and a beautiful environment. However, there are a number of ways you can improve the bird photos you take. In this article, I’ll explain some tips on photographing birds near feeders."

'via Blog this'

Abe's of Maine – Blog - Compositing Images to Extend the Dynamic Range By Steve Paxton

Abe's of Maine – Blog - Compositing Images to Extend the Dynamic Range By Steve Paxton: "High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography exploded in popularity several years ago and continues to captivate new and experienced photographers. Most people are struck by the extreme contrast and dramatic look of HDR images. With programs like Photomatix, virtually anyone with a digital camera can combine a series of images and extend the overall tonal range of a scene."

'via Blog this'

Lifestyle Photography: 8 Tips for Creating a Lifestyle Feel - Click it Up a Notch

Lifestyle Photography: 8 Tips for Creating a Lifestyle Feel - Click it Up a Notch: "I LOVE lifestyle photography. Love, love, love it. Lots of people may wonder why I regularly capture my son in his underwear. Because that’s all he wears! lol. Lifestyle photography is real. It captures things that are relevant in one’s life & freezes genuine moments. Recently we had family pictures taken & it felt weird that my boys actually had pants on! I felt like a fraud because I had picked out their outfits & made them look different than usual. Although my friend did an amazing job with our pictures, it just didn’t feel like “us” because of me getting everyone all done up."

'via Blog this'

Waterfall Photos: 10 Tips to Photograph Falling Water – PictureCorrect

Waterfall Photos: 10 Tips to Photograph Falling Water – PictureCorrect: "The highest waterfall in the world is Angel Falls in Venezuela, South America. It measures 3.212 ft (979 meters). Getting a good photo of Angel Falls could be a challenge simply because it is so high. You have to get the right lens, probably a wide angle lens, and you must find the right position from which to shoot. This waterfall is nearly a kilometer in height."

'via Blog this'

18 Facts of Life for Photography Students

18 Facts of Life for Photography Students: "Every year, I go to my alma mater and give a lecture for 3rd-year advertising-photography students on the business of photography. At this two-hour lectures, I cover all sorts of points about the ups and downs of being a busy commercial photographer in NYC, and also try to tell them straight facts of what the “real world” is like. Here is a summary of some of the most important words of wisdom I try to pass on to young photographers."

'via Blog this'

It’s all About Framing!

It’s all About Framing!: "Of course the camera settings and the subject choice play a role, but the framing is most critical. We don’t take pictures. We build them. Let’s take an example: on vacations and you may want to photograph a famous monument. You have chosen your topic and you are ready to press the shutter. Just few questions: have you paid attention to the elements around?"

'via Blog this'

How to Photograph Wildlife – PictureCorrect

How to Photograph Wildlife – PictureCorrect: "To get good shots of animals and birds, you will have to learn to be quick in setting up and framing your shots. Waiting until you get out in the wilderness to learn these tricks is not a good idea. What I found to be very helpful was practicing on my cats and on birds in my yard or local parks. You learn to anticipate their behavior and react fast to get the good shots. Here are some tips on how to get the best shots of animals and birds in the wild."

'via Blog this'

5 more tips to improve your photography - ShutterStoppers | Digital Photography Tips and Tutorials

5 more tips to improve your photography - ShutterStoppers | Digital Photography Tips and Tutorials: "n one of the earlier posts, I shared some tips to improve your photography. Here are some more tips I would like to share with you."

'via Blog this'

Take (way) better smartphone photos with these pro tips | Sync™ Blog

Take (way) better smartphone photos with these pro tips | Sync™ Blog: "You know you use your smartphone to snap pictures – even though it’s inferior to a standalone camera – so at least take heed to these following tips from a Toronto-based professional photographer."

'via Blog this'

How to Shoot a Photo to Remember - NYTimes.com

How to Shoot a Photo to Remember - NYTimes.com: "Sometimes the realization comes almost too late — you sense that your parents or other loved ones may soon be gone, and it dawns on you that you don’t have any recent photos to remember them by."

'via Blog this'

Successful Night Or Low Light Photography – PictureCorrect

Successful Night Or Low Light Photography – PictureCorrect: "Twilight is a magical time. Just because the Sun is down, doesn’t mean you should put away your camera. When the Sun sets, a different looking world exists for photographers. Colors don’t appear the way they do in daylight. Instead, colors display based on your camera’s white balance setting and how that setting matches the various light sources in your scene."

'via Blog this'

Capturing Birds in Flight – PictureCorrect

Capturing Birds in Flight – PictureCorrect: "A shot of a bird in flight has always been a challenge to photographers. Seeing a perfect print image only serves to make them eager to create the same result. Photographing a bird in flight presents one problem, but capturing that one special bird-in-flight shot that’s in focus and has good composition plus good light can represent a whole set of problems. Everyone has his share of good flight shots where the bird may be just a tiny bit soft. Those are easy. But, how do you get a great flight shot?"

'via Blog this'

Take (way) better smartphone photos with these pro tips | Sync™ Blog

Take (way) better smartphone photos with these pro tips | Sync™ Blog: "You know you use your smartphone to snap pictures – even though it’s inferior to a standalone camera – so at least take heed to these following tips from a Toronto-based professional photographer."

'via Blog this'

How to Organise a Fashion Shoot in 5 Easy Steps

How to Organise a Fashion Shoot in 5 Easy Steps: "It was mainly asked by my new flatmates who were surprised at the constant influx of strange, good-looking people in our tiny kitchen. The place would get transformed into a showroom, with enough makeup and clothes to be suspected of robbing a department store. The flatmates would look at me with a mixture of suspicion and curiosity: „Where do you get these people? How do you organise a photo-shoot?“ So I explained and then I thought that some of my knowledge can be useful for new photographers, thinking of planning their first big fashion shoot."

'via Blog this'

HandlePod Camera Stabilisation System [REVIEW]

HandlePod Camera Stabilisation System [REVIEW]: "You can’t judge a book by its cover, it’s true! Sometimes our first impressions can be ‘off the mark’ as mine was when I first saw this new little creation, The HandlePod. We get a bit of gear through dPS to review (disclaimer : provided at no cost for the review) and some of it is really very bad, whilst other things are very simple, yet functional and super handy – as can be said for this little guy."

'via Blog this'

New: The Long Exposure Guide – PictureCorrect

New: The Long Exposure Guide – PictureCorrect: "Long exposure photography is about capturing space and silence, like visually holding your breath; it is about capturing the beauty and calmness of a scene."

'via Blog this'

Six tips for taking the best family portraits

Six tips for taking the best family portraits: "PT) - As the holidays approach, many families are planning annual portraits for personalized cards and gifts to loved ones. But this can be a complex planning ordeal for even the most organized person. In addition to coordinating schedules and what everyone should wear, it’s just as important to focus on the best photography tips, tools and techniques to make the most of your family portrait."

'via Blog this'

Using Hard Light in Portrait Photography by Digital Photo Secrets

Using Hard Light in Portrait Photography by Digital Photo Secrets: "Most modern portraits are shot in soft light. Soft lighting is more forgiving, more flattering and easier for beginners to master. So does that mean there’s no place for hard light in portrait photography? Just look at any collection of Hollywood portraits from the 1930s and you’ll have your answer."

'via Blog this'

Five Surprising Locations for Photography by Digital Photo Secrets

Five Surprising Locations for Photography by Digital Photo Secrets: "You can take a great photo anywhere. No, really. Field, junk yard, basement or parking lot–every place has a photo hidden in it somewhere. Your job as a photographer is to look at each new location as you would see it through your viewfinder."

'via Blog this'

Tips for great Halloween photography by Digital Photo Secrets

Tips for great Halloween photography by Digital Photo Secrets: "What do ghosts, goblins, and little princesses have in common? They come out after dark. You know, when it’s hard to get good pictures of them."

'via Blog this'

National Geographic Photographer Faces Off with Giant Leopard Seal – PictureCorrect

National Geographic Photographer Faces Off with Giant Leopard Seal – PictureCorrect: "Imagine you’re on a photo excursion in Antarctica and you come face to face with a giant Leopard seal only to have it open it’s powerful jaws and grab your camera and head between it’s teeth. Sounds pretty scary considering the massive seal is one of Antarctica’s biggest predators. Listen to National Geographic photographer Paul Nicklen as he shares the story of his encounter with one of the beasts on a recent expedition to Antarctica in the following clip, you may be surprised at how the story unfolds. Take a look:"

'via Blog this'

How to Use Lens Aperture to Demonstrate Importance and Tell Stories – PictureCorrect

How to Use Lens Aperture to Demonstrate Importance and Tell Stories – PictureCorrect: "Single lens reflex cameras have interchangeable lenses that allow photographers to change the aperture of those lenses. The aperture is the hole inside the lens whose size is determined by you, the photographer. And that is as long as you’re using your camera in Manual or Aperture Priority Mode."

'via Blog this'

Simple Photo Tips: Use your tablet computer as a light source: Connect

Simple Photo Tips: Use your tablet computer as a light source: Connect: "At its core, creating a dramatic still life requires only two things: an interesting subject and good lighting. And while we can't choose your subject for you, we can show you how to use your tablet as an efective lightsource when photographing small objects."

'via Blog this'

When to Use a Light Meter in Photography – PictureCorrect

When to Use a Light Meter in Photography – PictureCorrect: "Mark Wallace is back at it, delivering his viewers with another informative video tutorial, this time focusing on the helpfulness of a light meter. There is no question as to whether or not a light meter can improve your photography, but knowing why and how to use one is crucial to the equation."

'via Blog this'

The Importance of the Subject in Your Photography – PictureCorrect

The Importance of the Subject in Your Photography – PictureCorrect: "I cannot emphasize how important it is to give your subject the place of importance in an image. It’s correct placement and the removal of any competition only makes the photo more effective. Besides creating memories that are truly memorable it gives an overall quality to your photos."

'via Blog this'

Tips on How to work with Models

Tips on How to work with Models: "I’ve no doubt you’ve read many articles on the ins and outs of portrait photography. Many words have been written giving advice on the use of flashes, studio lighting or using natural light on location. Posing techniques and making the best use of the subject’s features, while addressing each model’s physical attributes, are covered in a myriad of magazine and online articles.?"

'via Blog this'

DIY Portable Headshot Lighting Setup Project – PictureCorrect

DIY Portable Headshot Lighting Setup Project – PictureCorrect: "Whether you are trying to save a few dollars or just enjoy building your own equipment, you may enjoy the following video which shows us how professional portrait photographer, Tristan Penner, built his own portable portrait studio with supplies that can be found at most hardware stores. "

'via Blog this'

Capturing High Impact Urban Portraits – PictureCorrect

Capturing High Impact Urban Portraits – PictureCorrect: "Imagine yourself, camera in hand, walking through a busy metropolis. The sights, the sounds and the smells of a bustling city overwhelm your senses. People all around you are scurrying to and from work. Others are sitting in outdoor cafes enjoying lunch. You can see worn out shoppers, their hands filled with packages, moving from store to store. The city is alive with activity."

'via Blog this'

Fall Color - Outdoor Photographer Magazine

Fall Color - Outdoor Photographer Magazine: "As fall color peaks though much of the country, here's a selection of articles that will help you bring home images that capture the vibrance of the season. These will help with everything from finding perfect fall scenes to punching up color with accessories and software, plus pro tips from top professionals to get ultimate autumn images."

'via Blog this'

Photography Tips | Mosaic

Photography Tips | Mosaic: "Halloween photography can make for some of the most memorable pictures of our lives.
Like any other sort of photos, the rules and suggestions for producing great Halloween pictures are going to be many of the same ones that make for great photos at any time of year."

'via Blog this'

Fall Foliage Photo Tips: Part 1 | OutdoorPhotographer.com

Fall Foliage Photo Tips: Part 1 | OutdoorPhotographer.com: "Autumn is my favorite time of year for both photography and life in general. The hazy days of summer give way to crisp fall mornings, the landscape is painted with a mosaic of warm toned leaves, the morning air has a fresh clean fragrance, and a rejuvenation of the environment takes place."

'via Blog this'

Morris photographers offer leaf-peeping tips | Daily Record | dailyrecord.com

Morris photographers offer leaf-peeping tips | Daily Record | dailyrecord.com: "ntent on capturing the yellow hemlocks leaning over the shore of the Black River, nature photographer Dwight Hiscano pulls off his shoes and wades into the cool gorge."

'via Blog this'

Punch Up The Color | DPmag.com

Punch Up The Color | DPmag.com: "This is a really nice image," I tell Jay, a photo workshop participant. I'm teaching a landscape photo workshop, and this afternoon we're doing image critiques.

"I like the horizontal line, the foggy atmosphere and the silhouetted person on the sidewalk. But there's one thing I would do different.""

'via Blog this'

Make the most of fall foliage colors—9/21/09 | DPmag.com

Make the most of fall foliage colors—9/21/09 | DPmag.com: "Every year I think about making a trip to photograph the changing leaves of autumn. Problem is, every year I think of it when the leaves have already changed colors. Unless you’re shooting in your back yard, this is definitely the sort of endeavor that calls for preparation."

'via Blog this'

Sharing Your Photography On The Web

Sharing Your Photography On The Web: "Most of us start out in photography because we love to make images, it gets us outdoors, and helps us explore our creative selves. We do it for ourselves because it makes us happy.

But there is different side of photography that adds another dimension to the experience: sharing images with others. It’s one of the most popular things to do on the internet."

'via Blog this'

So You Want to Keep your Camera Safe? Here’s How

So You Want to Keep your Camera Safe? Here’s How: "So we got my girlfriend her first proper camera last week. A Nikon D5100 with a 35mm f1.8 prime lens; which is my recommendation for a modest budget. She’s super excited, not least because she’s got something to do now when I’m photographing!"

'via Blog this'

YouTube for Photographers: 3 Ways to get Started Using YouTube to Show and Promote your Photography

YouTube for Photographers: 3 Ways to get Started Using YouTube to Show and Promote your Photography: "Video is all the rage. With virtually all digital cameras now able to capture live video, if you’re not shooting video you’re going to start to feel left out."

'via Blog this'

Make Your Photo Subject Really Stand Out – PictureCorrect

Make Your Photo Subject Really Stand Out – PictureCorrect: "Great photography subjects are all around us. You don’t have to go far to find interesting people, flowers, or wildlife. The real test is to use your skills to create a photo with genuine impact."

'via Blog this'

What Makes A Great Street Photograph and How Do We Create Them

What Makes A Great Street Photograph and How Do We Create Them: "So how does this story relate to you taking a ‘great street photograph?’

I want to share with you what I have learned, because it has nothing to do with tips, tricks, or techniques. The techniques are necessary to be able to take a technically good photograph but they are not the reason why you take great photographs."

'via Blog this'

Engagement Portrait Shoots: 7 Professional Tips to take your Engagement Shoots to the Next Level

Engagement Portrait Shoots: 7 Professional Tips to take your Engagement Shoots to the Next Level: "Shooting engagement portraits are perhaps some of the most enjoyable for photographers. Most often, they are taken before the whirlwind of wedding planning is fully underway, and the couple is still quite enamored with one another. "

'via Blog this'

Nifty Fifties – Why I Love 50mm Prime Lenses

Nifty Fifties – Why I Love 50mm Prime Lenses: "Before zoom lenses became the norm most cameras came with a 50mm lens as standard. Since then, the humble 50mm prime has fallen somewhat out of favour. Which is a shame, because 50mm prime lenses can give you high quality and versatility at a low price point. On an APS-C camera it’s one of my favourite focal lengths. Let’s take a look at why."

'via Blog this'

Travel Photography Inspiration Project: New Zealand

Travel Photography Inspiration Project: New Zealand: "New Zealand. It’s more than the land of hobbits and Lord Of The Rings. It’s been a place on my “Go to:” list for over 10 years now and a glance from the airplane while transiting to Australia was tantalizingly delicious."

'via Blog this'

Leading Lines in Landscape Photo Composition – PictureCorrect

Leading Lines in Landscape Photo Composition – PictureCorrect: "Composition and good photography go hand in hand. Anyone can (with practice) perfect the technical skills to take a well exposed photo. It is your flair for composition that will set your photos apart from the crowd."

'via Blog this'

How to Create a Headshot for Auditions : Headshot Tips & Techniques - YouTube

How to Create a Headshot for Auditions : Headshot Tips & Techniques - YouTube: ""

'via Blog this'

Animal Attraction: 5 Tips for Phenomenal Pet Photography | Shutterbuzz

Animal Attraction: 5 Tips for Phenomenal Pet Photography | Shutterbuzz: "The great thing about pets is that you can snap just about any old photo of them, and they’ll look adorable. (Well, that’s one of the many great things about our furry friends.) However, just because your friends “ooh” and “ah” over your cell-phone snap of your pugnacious pug doesn’t mean it’s a work of art. When it comes to actual pet photography — creating a certifiable portrait of an animal subject that’s suitable for framing — there are many things to consider."

'via Blog this'

The 16 Most Photogenic Everyday Objects

The 16 Most Photogenic Everyday Objects: "Well the same goes for certain objects and structures.  I am such a sucker for things like water towers, lampposts, and fire escapes, and so I thought I would create a list of my 16 favorite things to include in photographs.  These objects won’t always make a photo, but when included they will almost always make the scene more photogenic."

'via Blog this'

Using Tight Framing to Create a Sense of Infinity

Using Tight Framing to Create a Sense of Infinity: "The way you frame and crop your shots has power to give a sense of size to a scene that may not actually be there."

'via Blog this'

Choose the Right Background for Your Photo Shoot – PictureCorrect

Choose the Right Background for Your Photo Shoot – PictureCorrect: "Many photographers spend a lot of time in selecting the right model, discuss her wardrobe, hairstyle, makeup and what have you. Yet, they tend to overlook a very important aspect; the background."

'via Blog this'

Portrait Photography Lighting at Sunset – PictureCorrect

Portrait Photography Lighting at Sunset – PictureCorrect: "Using the bright setting sun as a backlight can be intimidating for some photographers when shooting portraits outdoors, but it’s not impossible to get some great shots out of it. Check out the video below for some useful tricks and tips on shooting portraits at sunset, including how to use a xenon flashlight to create a warm, complementary light to accent faces. Have a look:

"

'via Blog this'

Photographing the Micro Landscape – PictureCorrect

Photographing the Micro Landscape – PictureCorrect: "When I began making pictures of the landscape, it was always the big picture that figured and I suppose it’s the same for most of us. It was a case of a few exposures and then move on to the next grand view."

'via Blog this'

How to Photograph Zombies

How to Photograph Zombies: "Halloween is my favorite holiday and one of the best bits is the undead. Zombies aren’t confined to Halloween but their Fall migration, called Zombie Walks, begin around September and numbers increase drastically until October 31st. Help track the spread of walking undead this season with some great photos!"

'via Blog this'

Digital camera buying guide | TechHive

Digital camera buying guide | TechHive: "Once upon a time, cameras competed with other cameras. Now, with the rise of smartphones as everyday photography devices, cameras have had to evolve quickly to compete with those mobile devices."

'via Blog this'

How a Humble 85mm Lens Became my Favourite

How a Humble 85mm Lens Became my Favourite: "I first became aware of the pictorial power of short telephoto lenses when a friend of mine at college bought one. He had a gig shooting tests for a model agency in Manchester and he created some amazing images with an 85mm lens."

'via Blog this'

12 Ways To Capture The Colors Of Fall

12 Ways To Capture The Colors Of Fall: "Fall is in nearing full force in the Northern Hemisphere. That means a beautiful display of reds, oranges and yellows is now sweeping across the globe and it’s time to grab your camera to capture the beauty!

Below are some suggestions for how to capture the magnificent colors that are popping out. While a shot of a tree has its place, think of these other ways you can show the autumnal spectacular in photos."

'via Blog this'

Sports Photography Techniques for Professional Results – PictureCorrect

Sports Photography Techniques for Professional Results – PictureCorrect: "Professional sports photography takes a great deal of effort on behalf of the photographer, the crew, and the athletes that the shoots are centered around. The shoots are not only lengthy, but are generally very equipment intensive. As professional photographer, Thomas Tolstrup, shares with us in the following video, one of the most difficult aspects of sports photography is getting the technique just right, particularly when shooting unpredictable movements. Have a look:"

'via Blog this'

Photography Tips For Creating Tack Sharp Shots – PictureCorrect

Photography Tips For Creating Tack Sharp Shots – PictureCorrect: "There are lots of ingredients to making a spectacular photograph, but the most important is for the picture to be in sharp focus. Even the slightest blur takes away from the picture, no matter how good the subject, lighting and color."

'via Blog this'

How to organize, showcase, and share your out-of-control photo collection | PCWorld

How to organize, showcase, and share your out-of-control photo collection | PCWorld: "I’ve amassed more than 30,000 digital photos over the years. I shot most of them; others I scanned from prints gleaned from photo albums and family archives. I’d wager that 95 percent of them are junk—poorly composed, badly lit, over- or underexposed, people with their eyes closed, you name it."

'via Blog this'

Lifestyle - Photography: Waltham Abbey, Upshire and Nazeing (EN9)

Lifestyle - Photography: Waltham Abbey, Upshire and Nazeing (EN9): "Award winning photographer Richard Clarke of The Portrait Studio in Gunpowder Park in Waltham Abbey confides how shutter speeds and apertures relate to get correct exposure:"

'via Blog this'

7 Steps to Get Over Your Fear of Street Photography

7 Steps to Get Over Your Fear of Street Photography: "Hi, my name is James and I’m recovering from a fear of shooting on the streets.

I’ve been capturing strangers for a long time and while I’ve become much more confident and carefree, sometimes I still wake up feeling like when I first started"

'via Blog this'

Working with Textures – 8 Ideas to Get You Started

Working with Textures – 8 Ideas to Get You Started: "The Oxford Dictionary defines texture as ‘the way a surface, substance or piece of cloth feels when you touch it, for example how rough, smooth, hard or soft it is’."

'via Blog this'

Capturing Motion with Slow Shutter Speeds – PictureCorrect

Capturing Motion with Slow Shutter Speeds – PictureCorrect: "A digital SLR camera gives you the power to capture some amazing effects, once you know how to use it. You can develop all the skills of a professional once you understand your manual settings."

'via Blog this'

How to Shoot a Composite Image

How to Shoot a Composite Image: "One of the joys of the digital era of photography we’re currently in is the ability to harness the power of digital tools to create images that aren’t physically possible and unlock the full potential of your imagination. Following some simple rules we can create composite images using similar lighting and location, a tripod and various images."

'via Blog this'

Canon Powershot SX500 IS Review

Canon Powershot SX500 IS Review: "A year or so ago I was attracted by Canon’s SX30 IS, a 35X digicam. So much so that I bought one for family use. And it turned out to be ideal for the purpose, especially in shooting video at the long end! … although this was somewhat tempered by its less than Full HD 1280×720 pixel video capture. Still, it got some great movies over the hols!"

'via Blog this'

Aperture – PictureCorrect

Aperture – PictureCorrect: "It seems one of the trickiest aspects of photography to get your head around is the aperture of your cameras lens, be it a highly expensive pro styled lens or the zoom on your point and shoot (most point and shoots will control aperture for you), the aperture of the lens will control aspects of your photography in the same way. Hopefully after reading this short guide you will have a basic understanding and be able to take it further in your photographic life.

"

'via Blog this'

6 Tips for Taking Better Macro Photos with the iPhone Camera

6 Tips for Taking Better Macro Photos with the iPhone Camera: "The iPhone is quickly becoming the primary camera for many of us, and though it makes a great point-and-shoot for your average pictures, it can also take surprisingly good close-up and macro shots. With that in mind, here are 5 tips to make the most of macro photography with the iPhone."

'via Blog this'

How to Make Photographs Look Dreamy in DSLR : Wedding Photographer - YouTube

How to Make Photographs Look Dreamy in DSLR : Wedding Photographer - YouTube: ""

'via Blog this'

4 Reasons To Consider Moving Back To Analog SLRs

4 Reasons To Consider Moving Back To Analog SLRs: "I realize this post might be consider heresy on a digital photography website and yet, I type about moving away from all digital and incorporating some old-fashioned analog (film) cameras in your photo kit. I’m not advocating a worldwide ban on digital, nor do I think all you young kids need to get off my lawn and pull up your pants."

'via Blog this'

Depth of Field in Floral Photography

Depth of Field in Floral Photography: "Nearly every person who has held a camera has been drawn to and experienced the pleasure of photographing a flower. Most photographers however, or so I have found, deem a flower shot to be a ‘cop out’ shot. Flowers are pretty and so a photo of one will be pretty right? wrong!"

'via Blog this'

Micrography, Astrophotography, Slow Motion, and Time-lapse – PictureCorrect

Micrography, Astrophotography, Slow Motion, and Time-lapse – PictureCorrect: "For some photographers, taking still images of ordinary objects just isn’t enough. They are captivated by something smaller, something more colorful, something much more cosmic than what the human eye is capable of seeing on it’s own."

'via Blog this'

Tips for Beginner Wildlife Photographers | Modern Dignity - The Social Web Blog

Tips for Beginner Wildlife Photographers | Modern Dignity - The Social Web Blog: "Whether you like to take photos as a hobby or have dreams of being a pro, everyone needs to start somewhere. Just going out and shooting random images might not be enough unless you get a bit of training and support too."

'via Blog this'

Friday Photo Tip: How to shoot into the light to create dramatic, backlit images - Imaging Resource

Friday Photo Tip: How to shoot into the light to create dramatic, backlit images - Imaging Resource: "There's a way to add interest and a touch of the dramatic to your photographs, purely by shooting "contre-jour" -- that is, against daylight. Normally when I take photos, just like most of you, I shoot with the sun over my shoulder and behind me so that my subjects are front lit. However, I am always on the lookout for special situations when the light source is behind the subject and produces intriguing effects, such as silhouettes or halos."

'via Blog this'

Portrait Photography Tips With Minimal Equipment – PictureCorrect

Portrait Photography Tips With Minimal Equipment – PictureCorrect: "Jeff Cable shows us that great portraiture isn’t about what equipment you use in during an hour long seminar the professional photographer hosted in New York City. "

'via Blog this'

Photographing Kids: A Walk Through a Shoot

Photographing Kids: A Walk Through a Shoot: "Today we have a video from Jarded Polin from FroKnowsPhoto where he walks us through a photo shoot of a child. Jared did this shoot with a fairly entry level DSLR – a Nikon D3100 and a good but not professional lens – to show you that you can shoot in manual and get decent results even with basic gear."

'via Blog this'

How to Take Better Pictures WIth Your Smartphone - Bonnie Cha - Product Reviews - AllThingsD

How to Take Better Pictures WIth Your Smartphone - Bonnie Cha - Product Reviews - AllThingsD: "Here’s something that will put a smile on your face: The cameras on smartphones are getting better, so you no longer have to give up features or image quality for the sake of convenience. Companies like Apple, HTC, Nokia and Samsung are incorporating more advanced technology and functions into their devices. Even so, chances are good that your smartphone camera photos aren’t reaching their full potential."

'via Blog this'

The Key To Great Photography Is A Good Lens, Right? by Digital Photo Secrets

The Key To Great Photography Is A Good Lens, Right? by Digital Photo Secrets: "opinion The Key To Great Photography Is A Good Lens, Right? You wouldn’t be the first one to think that. Quite a few inexperienced (and sadly, experienced) photographers seem to believe this, and it’s completely false."

'via Blog this'

7 Tips for Photographing Teenagers by Digital Photo Secrets

7 Tips for Photographing Teenagers by Digital Photo Secrets: "When it comes to photographing kids, most photography sites put their emphasis on little kids from chasing toddlers to capturing the crayon holding moments."

'via Blog this'

How to Photograph a Lie

How to Photograph a Lie: "A friend of mine in London runs a catering business. She needed some publicity pictures for a new idea: fun bags for children at weddings. Thing is, she needed them well ahead of the start of the summer wedding season."

'via Blog this'

Posing Guide: 21 Sample Poses to Get You Started with Glamour Photography

Posing Guide: 21 Sample Poses to Get You Started with Glamour Photography: "No doubt, today’s media and advertising industry heavily exploits “fashion” and “sexy” themes (sometimes indeed too much). Over time public perception of what is acceptable has also broadened. This trend drives the demand and naturally glamour photography is increasing in popularity. Specialized glamour photo studios are opening with photographers working together with professional hair and makeup artists in order to provide a kind of “fashion model” experience for their clients."

'via Blog this'

Accenting Faces Using a Grid: Portrait Lighting – PictureCorrect

Accenting Faces Using a Grid: Portrait Lighting – PictureCorrect: "Using grids to accent and smooth out imperfections on a models face is something professional photographers have been doing for quite some time. With a little instruction and practice, the technique isn’t all that hard to do and the results can save you a fair amount of time when it comes time to edit. Take a look at the following instructional video hosted by Mark Wallace, for a few pointer on how he uses a grid in combination with the rest of his studio light setup:"

'via Blog this'

Using Natural Light in Landscape Photography – PictureCorrect

Using Natural Light in Landscape Photography – PictureCorrect: "Along with composition, the quality of light is perhaps the most important factor affecting the success of a landscape photograph. Whilst composition can be completely controlled, good quality light on the other hand cannot. We can however control the direction of the light and therefore use the optimum angle of light to enhance the appearance of our main subject and ultimately the success of our landscape photograph."

'via Blog this'

The 10 Steps Every HDR Photographer Goes Through

The 10 Steps Every HDR Photographer Goes Through: "HDR. Oh that word. A word that is either famous or infamous, taboo or revered depending on what circle you are a part of or stumble onto. HDR has been through a lot in the past few years no doubt and one thing I’ve noticed is that every photographer seems to go through nearly the exact same stages in their process. I see these stages all the time."

'via Blog this'

Syncing And Backing Up Your Lightroom Catalog With Dropbox

Syncing And Backing Up Your Lightroom Catalog With Dropbox: "With all the new ways to sync files across the Internet has come a key Adobe originally did not include with Lightroom: The ability to use one Lightroom catalog on different computers. For technical reasons, Lightroom is not set up like other databases (think WordPress)where multiple users can access the same database at the same time. Lightroom lock control of the inuse library to just one user at time and because of this, they have not allowed locating libraries on network drives."

'via Blog this'

How to Take Great Nature Photos – PictureCorrect

How to Take Great Nature Photos – PictureCorrect: "Whether you’re taking a picture of a geranium in your backyard garden or a grizzly bear in the Rocky Mountains, capturing a great photo outdoors means working with Mother Nature, and not trying to impose your photographic will upon her."

'via Blog this'

Photography Tips Techniques and Tutorials | Nikon Learn and Explore

Photography Tips Techniques and Tutorials | Nikon Learn and Explore: "Sal Sessa is an event photographer—which means that on any given assignment he could be called on to tackle performances, presentations, portraits, sports, exteriors, interiors, groups, even the occasional food shot. When we spoke with him our first thought was that there aren't too many photographers who handle the wide variety of images that are all in a day's work for him."

'via Blog this'

How To Frame A Spectacular, But Boring, Sunset

How To Frame A Spectacular, But Boring, Sunset: "Have you ever been at the beach and were witness to a gorgeous sunset? The colors, the calm wind and not to mention you were likely miles away from work? Possibly on holiday?

In that near perfect moment you took a picture because it was too good to pass up."

'via Blog this'