Sunday, February 7, 2016

Shooting With Intent - Digital Photography School

For this image of Lower Falls in Letchworth State Park in New York, I knew I wanted a creamy look to the falls.  They were flowing well so I knew a moderately slow shutter speed would give me what I wanted.  I also knew as I composed it that I wanted the falls framed by some of the gorgeous colors of the fall foliage.  I set my exposure based on two things- I wanted a slow shutter speed and I wanted deep depth of field. EOS 5D Mark III, EF 70-300 f/4-5.6L, ISO 100, f/25, .3".

Shooting With Intent - Digital Photography School: "A good friend of mine is passionate about photography, and she recently acquired a reminder of the way she approaches photography.  A tattoo that wraps around her bicep that states simply “Shoot With Intent”. "



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Saturday, February 6, 2016

Composition Tips for Fab Photography | PicMonkey Blog



Composition Tips for Fab Photography | PicMonkey Blog: "Whether you realize it or not, every time you raise your camera to take a picture, you’re making decisions about composition. Composition is simply how you choose to frame your subject in the picture you are about to take and the stronger the composition, the stronger the final image will be."



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3 Tips To Get Out of a Photography Slump | Examiner.com

Eating breakfast just got more productive

3 Tips To Get Out of a Photography Slump | Examiner.com: "Your photography is a living, breathing organism that requires constant nourishment and attention. If you ignore it for too long, it’ll starve, and most likely have some serious trust issues to resolve. If you’re like me and work a full-time day job, getting back into the swing of things when you’re forced to take some time off the craft can be difficult"



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3 Easy Ways to Instantly Improve Your Photography – PictureCorrect

portrait composition

3 Easy Ways to Instantly Improve Your Photography – PictureCorrect: "Digital camera technology is improving at a rapid pace. It’s easier than ever before to take a correctly exposed, correctly focused photo. Yet most people’s photos just look like snapshots. They’re a long way from the beautiful photos you see in magazines. I’m a professional photographer based in London and I’d like to share with you three simple ways to instantly improve your photography, even if you’re a complete beginner."



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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Photographing Winter Landscapes - Digital Photo Secrets

Photographing Winter Landscapes

Photographing Winter Landscapes - Digital Photo Secrets: "This time of year you’re probably looking out the window and wondering when the sun is finally going to come out. It’s the dead of winter, the holidays are gone, and guess what? You’ve gotta return to your job. The first week in January is consistently voted the most depressing in the northern hemisphere, but you should have no reason to feel blue. Now is the time to create the most gorgeous landscape photos you’ve ever made. Here’s how."



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How To Use Simplicity To Enhance Your Photos - Digital Photo Secrets

How To Use Simplicity To Enhance Your Photos

How To Use Simplicity To Enhance Your Photos - Digital Photo Secrets: "We all have busy schedules between work, family, friends and our photography. A simple life is the thing of the past for most people these days. But, when it comes to photography, simplicity is almost always the better choice. If you think about it, simplicity works with all the genres. Whether sports, portraits, landscape, street, or wedding photography, the photos that emphasize minimalism are popular for a reason. The big lesson? Less is more!"



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Using Vertical Lines in Your photography - Digital Photo Secrets

Using Vertical Lines in Your photography

Using Vertical Lines in Your photography - Digital Photo Secrets: "I know you’ve heard a lot about diagonal lines, and how they can be used to add depth and dimension to a photograph. Diagonal lines are wonderful because they act as arrows, drawing your viewer’s eye into a scene and encouraging it to spend some time looking around. But what about vertical lines? What do they do for your photographs? Keep reading to find out."



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Photographing the Human-Animal Bond - Digital Photo Secrets

Photographing the Human-Animal Bond

Photographing the Human-Animal Bond - Digital Photo Secrets: "If you share your home with a dog, cat or other furry creature, then you know that being a pet owner is about more than just caring for a non-human animal. We love our pets, and they love us. Animals are a part of our families."



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Saturday, January 23, 2016

3 Video Tutorials - How to Use On-Camera Flash

3 Video Tutorials - How to Use On-Camera Flash: "This week I have found some great videos to help you to understand how to use on-camera flash to your advantage. Flash can be confusing to understand and using on-camera flash incorrectly can make unflattering light, or worse yet ruin your photos completely. Have a watch of these tutorials on flash and see if you can pick up some helpful tips:"



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