What Are Burning And Dodging And How They Can Help Your Photos

What Are Burning And Dodging And How They Can Help Your Photos: "
When teaching modern digital photography I often forget those new to the general art of photography might not be familiar with classic terms and techniques and I need to take a step back. This post is for those who might have always wanted to ask, “What do people mean when they say ‘burn’ and ‘dodge’ in post-processing?”. If you can still smell the darkroom fumes when I bring up these terms, you can skip over this post"

'via Blog this'

Give Yourself Assignments And Get Out There!

Give Yourself Assignments And Get Out There!: "
Are you in a photographic rut? Shooting the same subject over and over?  Seeing the same people, the same streets, the same scenery day in and day out?"

'via Blog this'

Introduction to Taking Great Underwater Photos

Introduction to Taking Great Underwater Photos: "Absolutely anyone can take pictures underwater, either with a cheap disposable or with a standard digital camera inside a waterproof plastic housing"

'via Blog this'

Baby Photography Tips for Beginners – PictureCorrect

Baby Photography Tips for Beginners – PictureCorrect: "


It’s such an exciting time getting ready to photograph your newborn so with some good baby photography tips you can get some great shots. Firstly create a list of shots you want to take before you reach for your camera. When taking photos of your newborn your a very limited to time as there are many confounding variables that come into play. Be sure to get a good grip of your safe shots first and once you are confident with theses, start greeting creative with new angles and ideas."

'via Blog this'

Create a 360-degree Animation with Your iPhone or Android

Create a 360-degree Animation with Your iPhone or Android: "Some of the most popular auctions on eBay display their featured product with 3D animations that show a 360-degree view of the item. These animations are very popular for stationary, high-end items, and add a professional touch to any website or auction. However, these animations are not easy to make."

'via Blog this'

Ethics in Photography – PictureCorrect

Ethics in Photography – PictureCorrect: "tools for manipulating the look of images. The issue ranges from photojournalists editing out ascetically unpleasing elements from news images to the manipulation of models in fashion magazines."

'via Blog this'

How to Take Concert Photos – PictureCorrect

How to Take Concert Photos – PictureCorrect: "We all love the rush of an amazing concert, whether we’re dancing along to the beat or moshing in the pit. But many of us like to capture the moment, quite literally, and record our experience. However, it’s hard to get decent photographs with compact digital cameras. Dark lighting, flashing lights, and constantly moving musicians make it difficult to photograph."

'via Blog this'

Creative Filter Effects for the Indoor Photographer

Creative Filter Effects for the Indoor Photographer: "Indoor photography scares the bajesus out of most photographers, and rightly so.  On-camera flash, off-camera flash, ambient lighting and then throw people into the mix and it’s enough to make a grown man weak in the knees.  Utilizing filters on lenses and flashes can change any photograph, using them specifically for indoor photography can be a life saver."

'via Blog this'

25 Wonderful Black and White Countryside Landscapes

25 Wonderful Black and White Countryside Landscapes: "Something about getting out into the countryside makes us all want to pull out a camera. The open fields and fresh air are great, but they also allow a lot of opportunity for great photography. These shots show what can be done in black and white with a little talent and thought. Check out our landscape resources at the end of the post and share your own black and white countryside photographs in the comments!"

'via Blog this'

How To Create Photorealistic Caricatures With Photoshop - How-To Geek

How To Create Photorealistic Caricatures With Photoshop - How-To Geek: "Even if you don’t have much drawing talent, it’s surprisingly easy to create a photorealistic caricature from a photograph with good resolution and a few minutes in Photoshop. Grab an image and get ready to become a caricature artist!"

'via Blog this'