Sunday, August 11, 2013

Pocket : 3 Reasons to Shoot Vertical Aspect Landscapes and 6 Tips on How to Shoot Them

Pocket : 3 Reasons to Shoot Vertical Aspect Landscapes and 6 Tips on How to Shoot Them: "The majority of landscape images are photographed in the horizontal aspect. I guess this because the horizontal format approximates the way in which we perceive ‘reality.’ However landscapes look stunning in the vertical format and often the unique characteristics of the upright format suit a scene better than a horizontal* composition. I am guilty of undershooting verticals these days, primarily for commercial reasons, but in any given shooting situation I try to remind myself to seek both a vertical and a horizontal composition from a scene."

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5 Steps to Building More Powerful Images

5 Steps to Building More Powerful Images: "We photographers seem to have it easy. Whereas most artists spend anywhere from hours, to months to years to manufacture their creations, we can simply point, press and be done. However, that kind of convenience doesn’t necessarily translate into great imagery."

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School Portrait Photography Tips – PictureCorrect

School Portrait Photography Tips – PictureCorrect: "School photography is a growing niche. The Western culture has started the trend of taking model-like photo shoots with all the glitz and glamour. Photographers have found this niche very rewarding, as there are thousands of children finishing their schooling every year."

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Photography Tips In a Pinch – PictureCorrect

Photography Tips In a Pinch – PictureCorrect: "Good photographers try to be prepared for almost any situation. Unfortunately, if you tried to carry everything you’d need to meet every possible contingency in the field, you’d have to pack like a Bedouin trader.

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Simple Strategies On How To Effectively Take Better Photos | Photography Tips Direct

Simple Strategies On How To Effectively Take Better Photos | Photography Tips Direct: "Digital techniques can be altered and manipulated in software to make them resemble traditional art forms. There are a variety of photo editing programs out there, but the standard is considered to be Adobe Photoshop. You can transform your photos into works of the filter button and choosing the medium that you prefer."

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What to Teach Your Kids about Photography

What to Teach Your Kids about Photography: "We love photography. We love our kids. So, it would stand to reason that if we can find a way to combine photography and spending time with our kids it’s a big win, right? Of course it is. If your kids are anything like mine, however, they’ve either already reached a point where they vanish into thin air the moment they even sense a camera coming out of a bag, or will reach that point soon enough. So, how do we enjoy our cherished hobby without abandoning our kids for hours or days at a time? If they’ve grown weary of their time in front of your camera, maybe it’s time to help transition them from test subjects and guinea pigs to budding photographers themselves."

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Cloud Storage: Why an External Hard Drive is Not Enough

Cloud Storage: Why an External Hard Drive is Not Enough: "A few years ago I shot a beautiful, heartfelt wedding. The bride’s grandmother had just gotten out of the hospital after a terrible fall. Her grandfather was not doing well, but he was managing the care of her grandmother in addition to taking care of himself. They made it a huge family occasion and created a beautiful, family oriented evening."

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