Monday, July 18, 2011

Are You in a Photography Rut? 11 Tips to Get Out of It!

Are You in a Photography Rut? 11 Tips to Get Out of It!: "Every photographer hits a wall at one point or another. Here are a few tips to keep things fresh and new."

Portraits with Back Lighting: Weekly Photography Challenge

Portraits with Back Lighting: Weekly Photography Challenge: "One of the first rules many photographers are taught is to ’shoot with the sun behind you’ to ensure a well lit subject. However rules are meant to be broken and this is no exception – shooting a portrait subject (and other subjects too) with some nice back lighting can create some beautiful effects."

Exposure vs. Brightness vs. Fill Light

Exposure vs. Brightness vs. Fill Light: "Do you know the difference between brightness, fill light and exposure? When editing your photos in Lightroom, Photoshop, ACR, etc. it can seem that playing with certain sliding bars all produces the same result: your photos get brighter. But what’s actually happening and how do you know which to choose?"

Insights from Pro Nature Photographer Interviews – PictureCorrect

Insights from Pro Nature Photographer Interviews – PictureCorrect: "If you want to improve your nature photography one of the best ways to achieve this goal is to see what professional photographers are doing and then try to emulate them."

The Basics of a Stopped Motion Fusion Film [Wedding Edition]

The Basics of a Stopped Motion Fusion Film [Wedding Edition]: "Fusion Films are all the rave right now in the wedding photography arena. Photographers are now equipped to film gorgeous video clips to integrate within their photography slideshows. These “Fusion Films” have a powerful affect on potential clients, and are an invaluable keepsake for your brides and grooms."

Delete Ruthlessly

Delete Ruthlessly: "If I were to only be allowed to share one bit of photography advice it would be: Shoot what you love and share it with others.

If allowed to share a second bit of advice, it would be: Then delete ruthlessly."