Sunday, September 30, 2012

Using Focal Length To Shape The Face – PictureCorrect

Using Focal Length To Shape The Face – PictureCorrect

Understanding Flash Photography a Little Better…With a Garden Hose – PictureCorrect

Understanding Flash Photography a Little Better…With a Garden Hose – PictureCorrect

Lighting for Photography – PictureCorrect

Lighting for Photography – PictureCorrect: "Lighting plays a crucial role in photography. It can bring a photograph to life, it can generate effects, including spectacular shadows or silhouettes, or it may have a distinctly negative influence by creating unwanted glare and reflections."

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Start a Personal Photography Project

Start a Personal Photography Project: "In 2010, Dave Engledo welcomed his newborn daughter Alice Bee. Over time, he started documenting his daughter’s life creatively, through a collection of photos, which she would treasure forever. He ended up executing a beautiful Personal Photography project. What started as a photography project in 2010, then turned into the ‘World’s Best Father’ Calendar. He sold all the copies printed for 2012. For 2013, he started a KickStarter project that has been successfully funded."

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Make Yourself Invisible: 5 Tips for Successful Candid Photography

Make Yourself Invisible: 5 Tips for Successful Candid Photography: "You’ve just booked a gig for candid photography. Perhaps you’re capturing the spontaneous guest interaction at a wedding or getting crowd shots at a local fundraising event. While you have the best intentions, your shoot may be ruined if people keep posing for your pictures. Nothing says “this totally isn’t candid” like someone yelling “Cheese!” as they stare into your camera lens."

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12 tips to become a better smartphone photographer - CNN.com

12 tips to become a better smartphone photographer - CNN.com: "Wondering how to get the most of your smartphone camera? Is there more to mobile photography than filters to make your pictures look better than they really are?"

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Friday, September 28, 2012

10 Tips for Enjoying a Photo Walk

10 Tips for Enjoying a Photo Walk: "There are a few reasons why I think photo walks are a great idea. Personally, my sense of creativity is boosted by movement and exposure to changing scenery. When I’m by myself I see my surroundings from a different perspective. When I’m with a group of people I enjoy seeing things from their perspective. I am challenged to use my photographic skills and tools in a different way and react to changing situations. At the end of the walk I take pride in the new discoveries that I’ve made."

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Review

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Review: "Buyers like the small size, ease of use and access to a range of high quality lenses; in the case of this camera, you can slip on Leica’s well-regarded optics (with an adaptor) as well as those produced by Olympus, Voigtlander (Cosina), Carl Zeiss, Schneider and Sigma."

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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Aperture Priority vs Shutter Priority on DSLR Cameras – PictureCorrect

Aperture Priority vs Shutter Priority on DSLR Cameras – PictureCorrect: "he many modes modern cameras can shoot in can sometimes overwhelm their owner. When setting up to take a picture, many DSLR users will use either Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority. Both shooting modes are great for specific scenarios. I’m going to help you figure out where you should apply them."

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5 Ways To Use Photography To Help Your Community by Digital Photo Secrets

5 Ways To Use Photography To Help Your Community by Digital Photo Secrets: "There’s nothing quite like helping others just for the fun of it. With Thanksgiving upon us, and as the Christmas season approaches, we all want to do a little extra to make others feel special. You may not realize it, but your photography skills are very valuable to those who either don’t have the equipment or just don’t know how to get the best images possible. Here are 5 ways to help them out."

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Photography Inspirations  by Digital Photo Secrets

Photography Inspirations  by Digital Photo Secrets: "As photographers, we’re inspired by other photographers and even artists. We can’t help but look at, and even analyze, other photographer’s works. One popular place that’s like window shopping for photographs is Flickr. It’s a great place to share your own work and to comment on other photographer’s images. But, most importantly to be inspired."

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Eliminate Closed Eyes and Squinting in Portrait Photos by Digital Photo Secrets

Eliminate Closed Eyes and Squinting in Portrait Photos by Digital Photo Secrets: "As if red eye isn’t problem enough, how many times have you taken a picture of someone who’s squinting or blinked? Sometimes it just takes a little more thought and consideration before clicking the shutter to avoid these problems. And, as you’ll read, there are times when you don’t necessarily want to avoid closed eyes."

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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Tiltshift Timelapse of Singapore: The Lion City – PictureCorrect

Tiltshift Timelapse of Singapore: The Lion City – PictureCorrect: "Called by some a must-see timelapse, Keith Loutit’s The Lion City is a visually stunning look at some of Singapore’s best sights. Loutit uses some unorthodox tilt shift techniques, citing that the effect not only makes the film more interesting, but it also signifies the intense heat and humidity present in the city. Take a look Loutit’s masterpiece below:"

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8 Tips for Long Exposure Photography

8 Tips for Long Exposure Photography: "Long exposure photography has become very popular in the last couple of years, getting a lot of coverage in landscape photography magazines and on photo sharing websites. With the ever-increasing number of options for 10-stop neutral density (ND) filters on the market, there has never been a better time to give it a go."

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How to Photograph Natural Looking Portraits

How to Photograph Natural Looking Portraits: "Here’s the scoop. This is how I do things. You don’t have to do them this way, you may have a system that works better for you, if so, please, do tell in the comment section of the post. I just want to make it perfectly clear that this is MY system, not THE system for creating natural portraits. Take it or leave it! Enjoy."

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Take Good Photos Of Loved Ones

Take Good Photos Of Loved Ones: "Right now you are likely reading this post on your home computer or work computer or maybe even a phone or tablet. I would put odds that 99% of you are going about a fairly routine day and are no more than 20 miles from your home. You’ll likely see your family at some point today and maybe even some friends if you’re lucky. As you are reading this blog post, life is probably pretty decent and maybe comfortable."

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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Mountain Landscape Photography Tips by Digital Photo Secrets

Mountain Landscape Photography Tips by Digital Photo Secrets: "No matter what the season mountains are, by virtue of their beauty, incredibly photogenic. Throw in a myriad of trees and a lake, and you’ve got picture perfect landscapes! However, photographing mountains can be tricky depending on the season and the effect you’re going for. The polarizer filter is the one filter in particular that will be a common theme in each scenario below. It’s a must have filter for landscape photography, and as you’ll see, for a different reason in almost every season!"

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Shooting at Magic Hour With an Off Camera One Light Set Up

Shooting at Magic Hour With an Off Camera One Light Set Up: "Professional or amateur, all photographers can agree shooting during the magic hour can produce aesthetically amazing results. Landscape photography especially shines during this period, but the magic hour is not restricted to landscape alone. Amazing portraits can be captured during these brief, beautiful times of the day"

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Getting It Right In Camera: Using Filters To Accurately Capture the Scene

Getting It Right In Camera: Using Filters To Accurately Capture the Scene: "Often when I’m out shooting landscapes, Mother Nature dictates that the conditions be less than ideal for landscape photography. Or at the very least, she decides the conditions should be different than what I envisioned when I decided to pack my bag and head out the door."

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Monday, September 24, 2012

Fastest Way to Scan Large Number of Photos

Fastest Way to Scan Large Number of Photos: "My father recently decided to start scanning all of our baby and childhood photos using his HP scanner at home and quickly realized that it would take years to scan all the photos into the computer if he did it one by one. He then looked into buying some more expensive equipment that could scan more photos at a time and faster."

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Sunday, September 23, 2012

Camera Settings Simplified on a DSLR – PictureCorrect

Camera Settings Simplified on a DSLR – PictureCorrect: "Before I begin I just want to warn you of my Nikon bias. Although I’ve previously owned Sony’s and used a number of Canon’s my preferred choice is now Nikon. To be honest it’s not because I think Nikon’s are better, it’s more to do with the choice of lenses, and lens compatibility with different models in the Nikon range. Being a wedding photographer I’ve found that I can save so much money by reusing my lenses on the newer Nikon models."

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Senior Portrait Photography: Natural Light Techniques – PictureCorrect

Senior Portrait Photography: Natural Light Techniques – PictureCorrect: "If you think you need a ton of expensive equipment to take high quality senior portraits, you may want to reconsider. As Michael Sasser demonstrates in the video below, all you really need is a camera and reflector."

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Choosing Lenses: When to Use Which Lens and Why

Choosing Lenses: When to Use Which Lens and Why: "All DSLR systems offer a dizzying selection of lenses for their cameras. These range from fisheyes that give a 180° field of view, to telephoto lenses up to 800mm or more. You’ve got zooms, primes, macro, super telephoto, and of course, tilt-shift lenses as well."

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30 Amazing Examples of Architectural Photography

30 Amazing Examples of Architectural Photography: "Architectural photography is one of the most challenging types of photography. It requires special equipment and techniques. To capture great architectural photography skilled photographers experiment with various settings, angles and direction of light."

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Alfred Stieglitz: Photography as Art – PictureCorrect

Alfred Stieglitz: Photography as Art – PictureCorrect: "As a photographer, Alfred Stieglitz played a major role in the recognition of photography as art. By his mid-20′s he had won numerous awards for his camerawork, despite having been rejected by many of his colleagues."

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How to Store All Your Photos in the Cloud

How to Store All Your Photos in the Cloud: "Recently, I had some friends over and they were telling me about how they store all of their photos on their computer and run a Windows task to copy all the photos to another computer in their home on a nightly basis for backup purposes. This is definitely good, but I also consider it essential to keep a set of all your pictures online in the cloud."

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Saturday, September 22, 2012

Portrait of Two People: Weekly Photography Challenge

Portrait of Two People: Weekly Photography Challenge: "This is a followup to our recent post – how to take creative couples portraits – although you’re more than welcome to share two people that are not a ‘couple’ as such if you wish.

It could be a couple but it could also be two siblings, a parent and child, two workmates, two strangers… whatever you like."

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Friday, September 21, 2012

Photo Tip (video) ~ How To Photograph Sunsets | Photography Essentials by Kent Weakley Blog

Photo Tip (video) ~ How To Photograph Sunsets | Photography Essentials by Kent Weakley Blog: "How do I make good sunset photos? This question is asked often, for one good reason. Cameras usually freak out when you point them at the sun. Use the tips in this video to get your camera to do what you need in order to make great sunset photographs. "

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Thursday, September 20, 2012

How to Make Your Black and White Photography Amazing!

How to Make Your Black and White Photography Amazing!: "‘Like the words in a book, sometimes black and white tells a better story.’ There is something about black and white photography that can evoke more emotion and draw you deeper into an image than with it’s colorful counterpart."

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More than a Vignette: The Simple Secrets of Dodging and Burning

More than a Vignette: The Simple Secrets of Dodging and Burning: "On the wonderful journey through the world of photography many of us have points where we stop to smell the roses for a bit. Maybe we change from shooting landscapes to portraits or delve into the miraculous details of the macro world. Either way, after a shoot we are inevitably left with some post-processing finesse to add to our images."

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Simple Fill Flash Tips

Simple Fill Flash Tips: "Learning some very simple fill flash tips will help elevate the quality of your photographs. This tutorial will teach you to fill in shadows and help create more professional looking portraits. These tips can be applied to shooting indoors with window light and can also be great for shooting outdoors in open shade (no direct sunlight)."

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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

How to Take Pictures of a Sunrise – PictureCorrect

How to Take Pictures of a Sunrise – PictureCorrect: "Waking up to photograph the sunrise isn’t the only hard thing about capturing the sun, there are plenty of technical details that a photographer must learn to make sure he isn’t crawling out of bed in the wee hours of the morning in vain. In the following video, Jim Zuckerman takes viewers along as he photographs sunrise at the picture perfect Portland Head Light and shares a few of his best techniques with us. Hopefully, you can use some of his tips on your next golden hour outing, take a look:"

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Photographing Buildings [Composition Tips]

Photographing Buildings [Composition Tips]: "I am a firm believer, at least with photography, that what you get back is directly related to the effort you put in. As with all activities, it’s certainly not linear and I am the first to admit that you can tip the scale in your favor to achieve some great architectural images armed with only a few basic techniques."

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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Fall Color Photography Tips Released by New York Institute of Photography

Fall Color Photography Tips Released by New York Institute of Photography: "This week, the New York Institute of Photography released their annual update on tips for photographing fall color. Long a part of NYIP’s free photography articles, “How to Photography Autumn Color” was rereleased to the public last week, and NYIP’s newsletter subscribers got a sneak peak at the latest version."

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Nikon D800E Review

Nikon D800E Review: "The Nikon D800E will surely make a big wave, not only because of its massive image capture figure of 36.3 megapixels, making it Nikon’s highest res camera and possibly the industry’s highest figure for a full frame DSLR. It also should rival many higher priced medium format cameras and see deployment by fashion and ad photographers."

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Monday, September 17, 2012

Cleaning and Maintaining Your Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera – PictureCorrect

Cleaning and Maintaining Your Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera – PictureCorrect: "Despite how meticulous and careful I am with my equipment, it always amazes me how quickly dust, fingerprints, and overall grime builds up on and inside my camera bodies and even on lenses."

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Professional Photography Tips To Get Perfect Pictures | SUNFLOWERCOOP

Professional Photography Tips To Get Perfect Pictures | SUNFLOWERCOOP: "Photography is an enjoyable hobby that can give you unique art for your walls. Nonetheless, it requires some effort and know-how to do it correctly. The following article gives you those common sense pointers that helps you take great shots."

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Photography Depth of Field – PictureCorrect

Photography Depth of Field – PictureCorrect: "One the most fundamental techniques necessary to really to master creative photography is depth of field. It was always a bit of a mystery to me because of the link to aperture and understanding all those back to front f-numbers. I think it was more of a mental block because it is actually quite easy to grasp."

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Sunday, September 16, 2012

How to Use Window Light for Portraits – PictureCorrect

How to Use Window Light for Portraits – PictureCorrect: "When used correctly, window light is a very flattering source to use for portraiture. In the hour long video below, photographer, Bambi Cantrell, takes us on informative behind the scenes look at a how to use the natural light properly and shares a whole heap of tips of on how you can pose your subject to make the window light even more flattering."

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Saturday, September 15, 2012

10 tips for taking better kid pics - Holy Kaw!

10 tips for taking better kid pics - Holy Kaw!: "Every parent dreams of being able to capture all the priceless looks of their children on film, but few of us manage to record those precious moments to our satisfaction.

If you’re determined to preserve their youth outside of the yearly portrait shot at the mall but don’t have the funds to hire a professional photographer for a session at the park, Jodi Friedman at Digital Photography School has ten tips on lighting and technique to achieve the perfect shot."

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Time-lapse of Los Angeles Transitioning from Day to Night – PictureCorrect

Time-lapse of Los Angeles Transitioning from Day to Night – PictureCorrect: "You may remember photographer, Colin Rich, from the viral timelapse video L.A. Night. Now, Rich has made another L.A. centric timelapse which you can watch below. This latest timelapse, which Rich titled Nightfall, takes viewers on a trip through many of  Los Angeles districts as the sinking sun transforms into starlight. Rich employed multiple motion control techniques and a FloatCam DC Slider to capture the suns transition, a process which allowed Rich to capture only a single shot per day. "

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Golf Photography Tips – PictureCorrect

Golf Photography Tips – PictureCorrect: "Golf isn’t associated with being a very dynamic sport to photograph, because the action isn’t very fast and there are very strict rules on photographing PGA events. One would be quite surprised at how much opportunity exists to capture raw emotion, beautiful surroundings, and athleticism to the photographer who is willing to seek out the possibilities that exist."

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Friday, September 14, 2012

Shallow Depth of Field for Portraits – PictureCorrect

Shallow Depth of Field for Portraits – PictureCorrect: "We have all seen stunning portrait photos that have a blurred background while the subject of the photo is perfectly focused. When done correctly, these photos can be very dramatic, however, it might seem hard to accomplish, especially if you are not familiar with the proper techniques. A faster prime lens (with greater aperture capabilities) will give you an edge in this technique, but even an off-brand lens, such as a Sigma 85mm lens will give excellent results if you follow the tips in this article."

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Light Trail Photography Tutorial – PictureCorrect

Light Trail Photography Tutorial – PictureCorrect: "Taking photo’s of light trails may seem difficult, but it’s rather easier than expected, and is based on a lot of trial and error. Light trail photos are most common found with car headlights and tail lights, but you can also make light trails with stars (star trails) or any other light source in motion during low light hours of sunset or night."

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Thursday, September 13, 2012

Photographer Tips: How To Make Product Photos Pop - VendingMarketWatch

Photographer Tips: How To Make Product Photos Pop - VendingMarketWatch: "San Francisco professional photographer Michael Soo reveals tips and tricks on how to present products in a professional and desirable way. These pointers may prove helpful for businesses looking for new ways to market their products."

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How I Shot And Edited It: Seattle Skyline

How I Shot And Edited It: Seattle Skyline: "I had a number of requests to explain how I shot and edited this image and I thought it might be helpful to the DPS audience at large to explain it here. When I first started in photography 20+ years ago, I was often baffled by the results some pros were able to accomplished and it was only through asking that I found tricks to give my images similar looks. I understand that nothing is more frustrating than to try to emulate something you like and facing unanswered questions."

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10 Surefire Tips To Help You Capture Better Images of Your Children

10 Surefire Tips To Help You Capture Better Images of Your Children: "Do you LOVE taking pictures of your children? Do often wish you could get better images of them? Whether you are using a point and shoot camera or a DSLR, MCP Actions, creator of Photoshop actions and Lightroom Presets, is here to help you take better photos of your kids and grand kids."

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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Taking Light Painting Photography to the Next Level – PictureCorrect

Taking Light Painting Photography to the Next Level РPictureCorrect: "German born photographer Jan Leonardo W̦llert uses light art performance to create the unique look that has made him famous overseas. This form of photography uses carefully choreographed light painting to create visual stunning images. In this video from German TV channel DW, we see Jan at work."

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Light Painting How To – PictureCorrect

Light Painting How To – PictureCorrect: "Lapp or Light Art Performance Photography is a style in which you literally paint your pictures with light. If you own a digital SLR camera or even a Lomo camera, this could easily be you’re new favorite hobby! The crazy part is, Lapp is created with only one picture."

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10 of the Best iPhone Photographers [by Photo Style and Genre]

10 of the Best iPhone Photographers [by Photo Style and Genre]: "The iPhone has revolutionised the ability to shoot, edit and share your photographs on one device. For many photographers, both amateur and professional, this integrated process has given them the freedom to experiment both within and across photographic styles."

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How To Build A Portfolio Without Clients

How To Build A Portfolio Without Clients: "How do you build your portfolio when you don’t have any clients?  This is one of the most common questions I get asked, and it’s a legitimate one. If you want to make money with your photography, you don’t need a résumé, but you do need a good portfolio. Here are some tips about how to do that without clients"

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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

10 Photography Tips for Better Party Photos

10 Photography Tips for Better Party Photos: "Taking photos at parties, or any social event for that matter, can be tricky but fun! In this article, I’ll share some of my most guarded techniques for taking awesome event photos. If you’re in charge of taking photos at your next holiday party, Christmas party, birthday party, office party, or any other type of social event, these tips will hopefully help you get better and more interesting event photography shots."

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14 portrait photography tips you'll never want to forget | Digital Camera World

14 portrait photography tips you'll never want to forget | Digital Camera World: "Although many photographers upgrade to a decent SLR to take family portraits or pictures of friends, getting great shots of people is always a challenge. The difference between amateur and professional portraits can be vast. So we’ve compiled this list of 14 of the most important portrait photography tips for any photographer, to help you improve the quality of the pictures you take."

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Ultimate Tips For Low Light Photography [Infographic]

Ultimate Tips For Low Light Photography [Infographic]: "One thing about photography that has always been tricky for beginners is how to take photographs in the evening or in a place where light isn’t in abundance."

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Monday, September 10, 2012

High Dynamic Range Without that ‘HDR Look’

High Dynamic Range Without that ‘HDR Look’: "HDR, or High Dynamic Range, photography has become something of a pariah in many photographic circles. Some photographers continue to use HDR to great effect; some continue to (according to some) heavily overuse it; and still others roundly criticize any and all who use HDR as individuals who are responsible for the systematic destruction of photography as an art form."

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Samples From Two 40+MP Cameras Shot Side By Side

Samples From Two 40+MP Cameras Shot Side By Side: "I happen to have in my possession a couple of 40+MP cameras for a little testing. I’ll be writing reviews on each in due course, but, as this was a first time playing with gear of this caliber, I thought you might like to see what is possible with sensors so big."

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6 Tips to Keep Your DSLR Safe While Traveling – PictureCorrect

6 Tips to Keep Your DSLR Safe While Traveling – PictureCorrect: "Photographers (both amateurs and professionals) have one thing in common: Neither of them would think of leaving their photography equipment at home whenever they go traveling."

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Sunday, September 9, 2012

DIY Photography Studio Lighting on the Cheap – PictureCorrect

DIY Photography Studio Lighting on the Cheap – PictureCorrect: "There is no doubt about it that collecting an arsenal of studio lighting is a very costly adventure. But, who’s to say you can’t get professional results using light strips that you have built yourself? As Joe Edelman outlines in his two part video series, even those with no carpentry skills can whip up some great lighting at a fraction of the price. Take a look, it’s easier to do than you might think:"

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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Tip Eight - Focus! - Chapelboro.com

Tip Eight - Focus! - Chapelboro.com: "Our amazing human eye can take in a whole scene, effortlessly keeping both the foreground and the background in focus. But, achieving a properly focused image with a digital camera takes effort and skill. It is worth mastering, though, because when you enlarge and print images, a blurry subject becomes a real eye sore."

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Leier: A few tips for great outdoors photography | INFORUM | Fargo, ND

Leier: A few tips for great outdoors photography | INFORUM | Fargo, ND: "Ever had one of those “can’t miss” shots and later, when you enlarged the image on your computer or television screen, found yourself wondering why the end result was nothing like it appeared before you took the picture?"

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Posing Guide: 21 Sample Poses to Get You Started with Photographing Women – Part II

Posing Guide: 21 Sample Poses to Get You Started with Photographing Women – Part II:

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Get Down Low For a Unique Perspective

Get Down Low For a Unique Perspective: "When photographing the land, I shoot traditionally and also look for a unique perspective or point of view. Low vantage points are often overlooked, and are often truly rewarding. Before getting close with my camera to capture the details, I use my body position to try various ways I might view the subject. To the causal onlooker, I must look insane with my bending, squatting, squinting and even lying prone or upside down on the ground."

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Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Are You Brave Enough To IR-ize Your Camera? | DIYPhotography.net

Are You Brave Enough To IR-ize Your Camera? | DIYPhotography.net: "The reason for removing the internal IR filter rather than using an IR lens filter, is that you get way (WAAAY) more infra red light to hit the sensor. On the down side, you will be doing a non-reversible, non-refundable, warranty-voiding surgery on your camera. So: A - you must really love infrared photography and B - you do this at your own risk. If you kill your $28 camera don't come crying, you knew this was an option."

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Black & White Cheatsheet For Photoshop | DIYPhotography.net

Black & White Cheatsheet For Photoshop | DIYPhotography.net: "When it comes to black and white conversion, there is no definitive method that will get the best results every time. Some use the channel mixer conversion, while others will swear by black and white filter. Other just like the simplicity of the desaturate function. Which one is the best? It depends. This is why I was so happy when Ladislav Soukup from ladasoukup.cz (flickr) sent me this cheat sheet. Read on to find your best suited conversion in an instant."

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19 More Creative Mirror Self Portraits

19 More Creative Mirror Self Portraits: "2 years ago to the day we published a post titled – 13 Fun Self Portrait Mirror Shots. It was such a popular post and that still gets a lot of visitors to it today (and which spurred a lot of our readers to try their own shots) that we thought we’d create another one with 19 more self portrait mirror shots. Enjoy!"

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The Three-Stage Roadmap to Dynamic Portraiture

The Three-Stage Roadmap to Dynamic Portraiture: "I don’t claim to have a universal definition of what makes a great portrait. In fact, my objective with portraiture is quite simple; have the portrait evoke a specific feeling or set of emotions. Ironically, the skills with the most significant impact on the quality of my portraiture were learned outside of photography. Goal Setting, Communication and Directing will help transform an every-day image into a showcase portrait."

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Monday, September 3, 2012

Photo Lighting: Things You Should Know – PictureCorrect

Photo Lighting: Things You Should Know – PictureCorrect: "Light. We can’t take photos without it, and yet it seems poorly understood by many photographers. Something that has such influence on our photos deserves a look at its basic characteristics. When you think about what light is, and isn’t, you can use it to create more interesting photos."

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Don’t Give Up In The Middle Of The Day – Tips For Shooting In Mid-Day Sun

Don’t Give Up In The Middle Of The Day – Tips For Shooting In Mid-Day Sun: "I openly admit I profess to many students to try to avoid mid-day sun if they can. Most photographers agree on this point. But I also make a point to tell them, and you here on the web, that it is by no means a rule that needs to be followed hard and fast. The more I travel, the more I find myself in situations where shooting at noon is the only option and I don’t think I should never let me camera see high sun because of a silly rule."

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Sunday, September 2, 2012

Window Light Photography Tips

Window Light Photography Tips:

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How to photograph your car - Sympatico.ca Autos

How to photograph your car - Sympatico.ca Autos: "When it's time to trade in your ride, good photographs can make all the difference between a quick sale and a long waiting game filled with frustrating low-ball offers."

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Photography Acronyms – PictureCorrect

Photography Acronyms – PictureCorrect: "Have you ever been shopping for a camera, but been bamboozled by a barrage of acronyms that you didn’t recognise?"

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Saturday, September 1, 2012

10 Reasons to Shoot Portraits During the Golden Hour [Illustrated]

10 Reasons to Shoot Portraits During the Golden Hour [Illustrated]: "The hour or so before the sun goes down is a wonderful time to shoot portraits – this ‘Golden Hour’ is renowned among photographers for the qualities of its light and creative possibilities."

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Why Lens Quality Doesn’t Matter Quite as Much as You Think it Does

Why Lens Quality Doesn’t Matter Quite as Much as You Think it Does: "This article was written by Andrew S Gibson, the author of Understanding Lenses: Part I, and is the third in a series of lessons about camera lenses. Links to the others are at the bottom of the article."

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How I Shot and Edited a Series of iPhone Images

How I Shot and Edited a Series of iPhone Images: "For this post I wanted to show you how I integrate the shooting, editing and sharing process when I’m out and about taking photos on any given day."

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