Sunday, December 1, 2013

Light painting product photos with tablets and smartphones | Popular Photography | Popular Photography

Light painting product photos with tablets and smartphones | Popular Photography | Popular Photography: "Winter is a tough time for some photography enthusaists. Finding creative things to shoot without going outside can be a real challenge. But, photographer, Laya Gerlock came up with an impressively-creative way to do product photography. These light-painted product photos were lit with nothing more than an iPhone and an iPad."

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Lighting 101

Lighting 101: "One of the most important factors in creating fantastic images is light. Whether it be natural light or man-made, beautiful light can be the difference between a good photograph and a spectacular one. From stunning landscapes to evocative portraits, lighting can covey emotion, create drama and dazzle the viewer’s eye with its ethereal glow."

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How to Photograph Family Gatherings : NYIP Photo Articles

How to Photograph Family Gatherings : NYIP Photo Articles: "I want my children to have fond memories of visits with our extended family. I love them so much, and I want my kids to love them, too. My brother always jokes with me that if we don't have a picture of it, it's like it never happened. Well, that may not be entirely true, but a vast majority of my childhood memories are from pictures that remind me, or emblazon that memory deeper into my brain. So, yes, I want my kids to remember the importance of getting together with family and how good it feels, so it's important to me to document those times."

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How to Create Portraits that Captivate and Intrigue - Digital Photography School

How to Create Portraits that Captivate and Intrigue - Digital Photography School: "Yesterday as I wrote about an old professional photographer friend taught me about using a zoom lens as a compositional tool I was reminded of another influence that he had upon me – that of always considering the background and surrounds of your portrait subject."

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13 Great Examples of Slow Sync Flash Images - Digital Photography School

13 Great Examples of Slow Sync Flash Images - Digital Photography School: "This week I’d like to feature a series of images that all use a fun and striking technique called Slow Sync Flash. This technique combines a slower than normal shutter speed combined with a flash during the exposure."

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