Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Add the Andy Warhol Pop Art Effect to Photos the Easy Way

Add the Andy Warhol Pop Art Effect to Photos the Easy Way: "Andy Warhol is considered by many to be the greatest artist in history. His pop art paintings were realistic, vivid, and detailed, while remaining simplistic at the same time. Luckily for us, we can recapture the pop art effect, made famous by Warhol, quickly and easily with digital photo editors."

Lensbaby Lenses Guide – PictureCorrect

Lensbaby Lenses Guide – PictureCorrect: "Right this minute there is a DSLR camera gathering dust on a shelf. It was purchased this last year because the photographer wanted to step up from a compact to get better pictures. There was no disappointment, the pictures that the photographer takes are better"

Understand Flash Sync Speed so You Don’t Sink Your Photo Shoot

Understand Flash Sync Speed so You Don’t Sink Your Photo Shoot: "Several years ago I borrowed my piano teacher’s grande piano and her lovely home for a portrait shoot of an up-and-coming pianist. As I set up my studio strobe lights for the shoot I was inspired by Arnold Newman’s iconic photo of Igor Stravinsky that I had recently seen at a gallery. I wanted to use the piano as a design element, just like Newman did."

Learn How to Make HDR Images in Photoshop or GIMP With a Simple Trick - How-To Geek

Learn How to Make HDR Images in Photoshop or GIMP With a Simple Trick - How-To Geek: "HDR tone mapping is everywhere these days; it’s sort of like Auto-Tuning equivalent of photography. Want to create High Dynamic Range images without the “HDR” look? Open up Photoshop or GIMP, and get ready to hack some images!"

BetterPhotoJim: Get More Creative with Your DSLR Lenses!

BetterPhotoJim: Get More Creative with Your DSLR Lenses!: "Are you pushing your lenses to their creative limits? Lens focal length has more of an impact on artistic design than you might imagine. While zooming is always an important part of composing a scene, it's not the only approach."

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Garden Flower Photography Tips – PictureCorrect

Garden Flower Photography Tips – PictureCorrect: "Short of ideas and inspiration when you want to go out and shoot some photographs? If you live in a house and have a garden, then step outside your door and into a world of inspiration. There is just so much to shoot and right on your doorstep. Here are some great keys to having fun with photography as you learn digital photography in your back garden."

Candle-Lit Portrait: Photography Activity – PictureCorrect

Candle-Lit Portrait: Photography Activity – PictureCorrect: "This is an indoor portrait taken in near darkness, resembling a birthday cake shot. You’ll need:

A darkish room the doesn’t have a lot of stray light coming in
One or more candles
A willing model"

10 Tips For Great Telephoto Photography

10 Tips For Great Telephoto Photography: "One of the most exciting aspects of photography is working with Telephoto and Super Telephoto lenses. While out of the price range for most to buy, this lens family is easily accessible through lens rental services online or through local camera stores."

Monday, June 6, 2011

3 Minutes With Photographer Patrick Endres

3 Minutes With Photographer Patrick Endres: "Few places have captured the imagination of photographers like Alaska, often referred to as the last great wilderness of North America. One photographer who is lucky to call this amazing location home is Patrick Endres."

Photograph For Yourself Then Ask For Specific Advice

Photograph For Yourself Then Ask For Specific Advice: "Having been known in my circle of friends and acquaintances as “that photography guy” I often get asked a number of questions. I’m sure most of you have heard a number of them before as well, especially if most of your friends aren’t into photography thus making you even more of the de facto photography expert."