Keep Your Camera Still with Wheat Bags

Keep Your Camera Still with Wheat Bags: "We have all seen articles recommending a ‘bean bag’ as a useful small portable substitute for the tripod you left at home or in the car three miles away. If you do not have a friendly lady to make one for you, as I do not, you will find a suitable bean bag very hard to buy. "

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2010 in photos (part 1 of 3) - The Big Picture - Boston.com

2010 in photos (part 1 of 3) - The Big Picture - Boston.com: "As the year 2010 approaches its last few days, it's time to look back on the previous 12 months. In the first third of 2010, Millions of gallons of oil spewed into the Gulf of Mexico, several massive earthquakes wreaked havoc worldwide, Vancouver hosted a successful Winter Olympics, and so much more. Each photo tells its own tale, weaving together into the larger story of 2010. This is a multi-entry story, 120 photographs over three days. Please watch for part 2 and part 3 tomorrow and the next day. (40 photos total)"

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Photography File Formats: JPEG or RAW Explained – PictureCorrect

Photography File Formats: JPEG or RAW Explained – PictureCorrect: "
There is somewhat of a controversy about whether shooting files in RAW is preferable to JPEG (also can be JPG). You are probably familiar with the JPEG file format, but you may still be a little fuzzy over what RAW is and why it may be helpful to you. This article will hopefully explain how these file formats work and help you to decide which one is right for you."

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Where Is Your Camera In Relation To Your Subject’s Eyes? by Digital Photo Secrets

Where Is Your Camera In Relation To Your Subject’s Eyes? by Digital Photo Secrets: "Where your subject looks in a photo says a lot. If your subject is staring directly at the camera, most people take the picture a lot less seriously. Whoever you’re photographing clearly knows they’re being photographed, so it’s like running into an acquaintance on your walk to work. You both say hi to each other, but you don’t exactly share a moment together."

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The Importance Of Talking With Your Subject by Digital Photo Secrets

The Importance Of Talking With Your Subject by Digital Photo Secrets: "I’m not one to avoid asking sometimes inappropriate questions. When I was getting my hair cut one day, I thought, why not? I asked the stylist what makes her give someone a bad haircut. I figured people aren’t perfect."

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What Is Image Resolution? Why Does It Matter? by Digital Photo Secrets

What Is Image Resolution? Why Does It Matter? by Digital Photo Secrets: "If you’ve been around since the beginning of digital photography, you no doubt understand how much progress we’ve made. Today’s models make the first digital cameras look incredibly weak, and the reason is resolution."

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Church & Cathedral Photos: Use a Slow Shutter Speed – PictureCorrect

Church & Cathedral Photos: Use a Slow Shutter Speed – PictureCorrect: "

"The Cathedral" captured by Ryan (Click Image to See More From Ryan)
Finally, the local photo club had arranged for us to take pictures inside the beautiful Our Lady of Victory Basilica. I was so excited! In my nearly fifty years, I had never once even peeked in through the doorway."

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Fill the Frame in Photography – PictureCorrect

Fill the Frame in Photography – PictureCorrect: "Something that I’ve been collecting over the years is a document filled with my favorite photography quotes. This document contains quotes from all the masters such as Angel Adams, Helmut Newton, and even modern contemporary photographers such as Annie Leibowitz."

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Autumn Photography Tips – PictureCorrect

Autumn Photography Tips – PictureCorrect: "Autumn may be one of the most beautiful seasons of the year. Nature puts on a show of beautiful fall foliage for all the world to see. Whether you travel around the block or across the US you will be met with an array of brilliant color. Here are a few tips for taking pictures of fall foliage."

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100 Seriously Cool Self-Portraits (And Tips to Shoot Your Own!)

100 Seriously Cool Self-Portraits (And Tips to Shoot Your Own!): "The self-portrait has been a popular form of expression ever since man first saw his own reflection. Much like Narcissus, it’s often the case that we need not look beyond the tip of our own nose for a muse worth studying.
Today we’ll walk you through some simple steps for taking your first self-portrait, followed by a huge collection of inspiration from photographers who have gone before you. Let’s get started!"

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