Seeing The Light

Seeing The Light: "There are several factors that set apart good photos from mere snapshots, and good photos from great photos.  Things such as exposure, composition, and decisive moment all play a part in setting apart great photos. Equally important is light. Quality of light can make or break a photo.  Whether you take photos with a DSLR or take quick snaps with your cell phone, seeing the light will help improve your images."

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Portraits that Prop

Portraits that Prop: "As a photographer, how many times have you had your portrait taken. There is nothing more uncomfortable and awkward than sitting in front of a camera trying to evoke a natural smile or a true, heart felt expression. Let’s be honest, the experience of having your portrait taken can be down right terrifying, yet we aspire to have our subjects pose and emote in an organic and subtle way that transcends and captures the embodiment of our subjects personality. Simple right?"

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Should you be shooting RAW?

Should you be shooting RAW?: "You can find many articles online discussing the benefits of shooting in RAW and probably an equal number full of counter arguments stating that it is possible to obtain equally good results shooting in JPEG.  Whilst that is definitely true, I want to discuss the reasons that pushed me to exclusively use RAW in the hope that it can persuade others to do the same."

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Day in the Life of a White House Presidential Photographer – PictureCorrect

Day in the Life of a White House Presidential Photographer – PictureCorrect: "Being a White House photographer seems like a glamorous job to have once you set aside the long hours and relentless travel. With the United States presidential campaign going on in full force, photographers like Jason Reed are faced with never ending, albeit  exciting work days. If you think political photography is path you may want to pursue, or, perhaps just curious about, take a look at the video clip below for some insight into the life of a White House photographer:"

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Flash Photography Tips – PictureCorrect

Flash Photography Tips – PictureCorrect: "Flash photography is the use of a camera flash bulb in a variety of possible situations where there doesn’t seem to be enough light. The most common use of flash photography is group portraits at gatherings where there is not enough light to take a satisfactory exposure."

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5 Tips for Taking Amazing Holiday Photos

5 Tips for Taking Amazing Holiday Photos: "Holiday season is upon us, and that means it’s going to be picture time for virtually everyone at some point in the coming months. Now, the meaning of picture time varies from person to person – some are already feeling a palpable sense of dread just from having been reminded of it, some already have their mind-gears turning about outfits, hair, and poses. It’s a polarizing subject. "

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Catching The Action: Photographing Youth Sports

Catching The Action: Photographing Youth Sports: "ne of the most popular subjects people photograph is their children.  Everyone is always showing off photos of their little ones.  And when those little ones grow bigger, we photograph their activities. One of the more challenging children’s activities to photograph is youth sports."

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Street Photography Tips at Night – PictureCorrect

Street Photography Tips at Night – PictureCorrect: "Taking pictures at night gives an image a completely different feel because it captures different stories of daily life, sometimes more dramatic than the ones captured during the day. There is also a whole new cast of characters at night that make taking pictures on the streets after dark an even more adventurous experience in street photography."

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Guide to Shooting Portraits on Location – PictureCorrect

Guide to Shooting Portraits on Location – PictureCorrect: "Shooting on location often means being forced to work with less than desirable conditions and in lighting that doesn’t lend itself to attractive photographs. On the other side of the spectrum, it also affords the photographer the ability to more accurately tell the story of their subjects. Fortunately, there are ways to work around the downsides which allow you to utilize the more positive side of shooting on location. Take a look at Joe Brady’s hour long webinar to learn a few approaches to take during some common on-location situations."

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North Atlantic Monolith

North Atlantic Monolith: "Since the release of the James Cameron blockbuster film Titanic, photographers, tourists, and adventurers have been migrating to the eastern coast of Canada in a quest to view and photograph icebergs. Most all will return home never having seen one of these icy monoliths and that is a shame; with a minimum amount of research it is possible to fill hard drives with pictures rather than pockets with postcards."

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