Eye Contact Smiles and More [What I Learned from Shooting with Film: Part 5]

Eye Contact Smiles and More [What I Learned from Shooting with Film: Part 5]: "One last thought to wrap up this little series of blog posts. With film, the shoots always had a limit. I needed to get my shots in a certain number of frames so I had to be pretty organized. I went in with a game plan. I would always try to get the sitting still and smiling at the camera shots first and out of the way for no other reason than I wanted to have as much film left over as possible to capture the real photos. Everyone asks for those eye contact / natural smile shots, so I do my best to get a great one, but for me, that is not what kid photography is about."

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Take the Fancy DSLR with You (almost) Everywhere [What I Learned from Shooting with Film: Part 4]

Take the Fancy DSLR with You (almost) Everywhere [What I Learned from Shooting with Film: Part 4]: "Back when I really got into photography, I would carry my Nikon FM2 with me everywhere. I also had a stash of film in my backpack. That camera body had a bit of a ding in the side and some scratches, but there were no light leaks and the lens was crystal clear so it was all good. There were no camera phones to capture the moments I wanted to capture."

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Embrace the Grain! [What I Learned from Shooting with Film: Part 3]

Embrace the Grain! [What I Learned from Shooting with Film: Part 3]: "In the days when film was the only option for photographers, even 200 ISO gave your images some grain. Grain gave the image texture and now it seems that grain has become a naughty word in the world of kid portrait photography."

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Natural vs Available Light for Kid Photography [What I Learned from Shooting with Film 2]

Natural vs Available Light for Kid Photography [What I Learned from Shooting with Film 2]: "I see this specific piece of advice all the time as it is often listed right before or after “get closer” on almost every list of kid photography tips published on the web."

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Bursting the Burst Mode Myth: [What I Learned from Shooting with Film]

Bursting the Burst Mode Myth: [What I Learned from Shooting with Film]: "There are a few things I hear as top advice for budding children’s photographers and parents who want to take better photos of their children. I think that setting the camera to burst mode and holding the shutter down while taking photos is the one I hear most often and makes me cringe hardest."

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31 Inspirational Underwater Images

31 Inspirational Underwater Images: "An underwater camera or deep sea camera equipment captures photos of the amazing creatures that live beneath the surface of the water. This collection shows land dwellers, sea life and other sometimes odd creatures that penetrate the wet sanctuary boundaries. The idea is always to see what’s under there and how much imagination we can use while shooting fish, organisms and ourselves."

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5 Tips to Expand your Photography Business Skills

5 Tips to Expand your Photography Business Skills: "You want to turn pro? Great! First ask yourself why. It is not as glamorous as it may seem. Can you sustain your passion for the art of photography while shooting somebody else’s vision?"

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BetterPhoto Instructor Insights: Creative Photography: Capturing Texture

BetterPhoto Instructor Insights: Creative Photography: Capturing Texture: "When we see an image of an old weather-worn building, we often get a sense of how rough the wood feels. Our memories of how objects feel is ingrained into our subconsciousness, and just the sight of them can evoke a sensation of touch. By making a strong statement about texture, you can add a tactile dimension to your photos."

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Beginning Photography Tips | LoveToKnow

Beginning Photography Tips | LoveToKnow: "There are a number of different options available for those in search of beginning photography tips. From tutorial Web sites to digital photography workshops, learning how to take better pictures is easier than ever before."

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Professional Photography 101 - Professional Photography Tips

Professional Photography 101 - Professional Photography Tips: "Professional Photography 101 offers free professional photography tips, articles, photography job and career lessons to teach the professional photographer, the intermediate and advanced photography student, how to further their knowledge in the craft, art, and skills needed for a career in professional photography."

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