Sunday, July 10, 2011

How to Blend in While Taking Candid Photography – PictureCorrect

How to Blend in While Taking Candid Photography – PictureCorrect: "One of the toughest things about being a photographer is going unnoticed with a camera when trying to get good candid shots. Most of the time when people see you with a camera, they tend to stiffen up, and the camera can make them nervous."

6 Tips for Photographing the Churches of Europe

6 Tips for Photographing the Churches of Europe: "This last winter I had the great experience of going to Europe exclusively to visit and photograph the old Cathedrals and churches there."

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Ricoh buys Pentax to build interchangeable lens camera business: Digital Photography Review

Ricoh buys Pentax to build interchangeable lens camera business: Digital Photography Review: "Hoya has sold the Pentax camera division to Ricoh. The Pentax Imaging Systems Division will be spun-out as a new company and its shares transfered to Ricoh on October 1st. The deal will also include the Pentax camera manufacturing subsidiary in Vietnam."

Part of the the Full Picture: Weekly Photography Challenge

Part of the the Full Picture: Weekly Photography Challenge: "The theme was suggested by AnnMarie King on our Facebook page and I’ve chosen it because it’s actually a pretty good approach to photography – particularly when you’re looking for a new way to photograph a subject that you (or others) have photographed a lot."

Friday, July 8, 2011

Canon vs Nikon: a Financial and Consumer Comparison [INFOGRAPHIC]

Canon vs Nikon: a Financial and Consumer Comparison [INFOGRAPHIC]: "There’s nothing like a ‘Canon’ vs ‘Nikon’ discussion to get photographers going. Those with cameras from either brand love to defend their purchase…. and those with other brands always have an opinion too. So when we were offered this infographic we thought it might be a fun comparison!"

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Close-Up and Macro Photography Tips – PictureCorrect

Close-Up and Macro Photography Tips – PictureCorrect: "If there is one thing that I like about macro and close-up photography it’s that no matter where you are right this moment, there is a fascinating subject waiting to be shot."

Digital Photo - Five Myths About Point-And-Shoot Cameras | DPmag.com

Digital Photo - Five Myths About Point-And-Shoot Cameras | DPmag.com: "Some folks think they have to use a DSLR, or even an electronic-viewfinder interchangeable-lens camera, if they're 'serious' about taking pictures. Turns out that compact point-and-shoot cameras can do a lot more than many photographers give them credit for. Here are five myths about point-and-shoots, and what you can do to put these little cameras to great big uses."

Picture Now, Focus Later? Meet the Lytro Light Field Camera!

Picture Now, Focus Later? Meet the Lytro Light Field Camera!: "You ever had The Most Perfect Shot Ever lined up -- one of those unrepeatable moments like a 30-ton whale exploding skyward from the sea, a plane banking overhead, the President driving by in his motorcade -- only to totally biff it when it came to the focus?"

Garrett Grove: Photographer Spotlight

Garrett Grove: Photographer Spotlight: "This commercial photographer spotlight features Garrett Grove. Garrett’s career in photography developed out of the world of action and adventure sports. He has worked with companies such as Patagonia, La Sportiva, Necky Kayaks and for publications British Airways, ESPN, National Geographic Adventure and Skiing. Garrett lives and works in Washington state, close to the mountains and adventures in his photos."

The Importance of ‘Enough’ Depth of Field in Wildlife Photography

The Importance of ‘Enough’ Depth of Field in Wildlife Photography: "Depth of field is often discussed when reading about wildlife photography, usually with the emphasis on ensuring that a small enough depth of field is used to guarantee that the background is thrown out of focus to give emphasis to the subject. However, it is important to ensure that the depth of field you obtain is still large enough to render the entire subject in sharp focus – what good is an image that has a beautifully soft, distraction free background, if the subject itself is not in focus."