Divine Composition With Fibonacci's Ratio (The Rule of Thirds on Steroids) - Digital Photography School

Divine Composition With Fibonacci's Ratio (The Rule of Thirds on Steroids) - Digital Photography School: "Are you a stickler for little details? Well, if you’re a photographer, you had better be. Discovering the rule of thirds is a big milestone for any photographer. Suddenly, you realize that all you ever did before was center your subject right smack dab in the middle of the frame, because that’s where the camera’s focus grid is located. Makes sense right? The rule of thirds took you to new heights in your photographic journey, moving your subject off to one side or another in your frame, or to the top or bottom. But don’t some of these photos look a bit crowded being so close to either side of the frame? Sure it works in some cases, but what if there was still another rule you could incorporate into your photographic repertoire?"

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Top 10 Tips for Family Photo Poses – PictureCorrect

Top 10 Tips for Family Photo Poses – PictureCorrect: "
In both studio and on-location photography, the right family poses make the difference between stunning memories and forgettable snapshots. Most families and groups don’t know the simple techniques that can create amazing frame-worthy shots. These ten tips tell you how to pose to get it right:"

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Camera FV-5 Review and Screenshot Tour: A Shutterbug's Android Dream

Camera FV-5 Review and Screenshot Tour: A Shutterbug's Android Dream: "There are two things limiting smartphone photography: The actual camera you have on your device, and the app you’re using to take photos. If your device just has a mediocre camera, there’s not much an app would be able to do about it (although we have done an extensive test that shows camera apps do make a difference even when your camera isn’t amazing). Then again, if you do have a very good camera on your device, the app you choose takes on a much bigger importance. Pick the right camera app, and you end up with what’s effectively a complete point-and-shoot camera replacement in your pocket. Camera FV-5 is one camera app that strives to offer complete control over your device’s camera, and mostly delivers. At $4, it’s not cheap – but when you factor in the cost of your device with its fancy camera, it feels like a bargain."

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How To Photograph Snowflakes | Digital Photography Tips

How To Photograph Snowflakes | Digital Photography Tips: "With the impending reality of white death rearing its ugly head upon the Ohio Valley, I gathered my gear, strapped on my boots and waited for the perfect photographic moment which would allow me to capture all that was magical about winter. Dancing snowflakes became the perfect photographic fodder for the dreary day."

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Sports Photography: 11 Tips for a Sideline Parent - Click it Up a Notch

Sports Photography: 11 Tips for a Sideline Parent - Click it Up a Notch: "The sports season is so much more than the game itself, it’s full of life lessons, friendships, and wonderful memories. Sports photography isn’t just about the action shot, storytelling is also important! Photos help us remember the stories of the season, the fun times, the camaraderie, and of course, the moments of glory! And as parents watching from the sidelines, we have the ability to capture all of this for our young athletes. Yes, the type of camera and lens you are using will play a part in the quality of the shot, but there are other things you can do without upgrading your camera to improve your sports photos."

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How to Capture the Essence of a Place — digital-photography-school.com — Readability

How to Capture the Essence of a Place — digital-photography-school.com — Readability: "If you’re a traveler and you enjoy bringing back photos of the places you’ve visited – let’s face it, who doesn’t – then it’s extremely important to capture a set of images that more completely tells the story of the place. To me, the best way to ensure this in my own work is to work from a well thought out and organized shot list. Then I don’t have to worry about trying to remember the categories of images I have yet to photograph, as I have a check list at the ready all the time and I can easily track my progress."

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Cold-Weather Photography Tips From the Pros — adventureblog.nationalgeographic.com — Readability

Cold-Weather Photography Tips From the Pros — adventureblog.nationalgeographic.com — Readability: "Photograph from the making of the film Mission Antarctic, which will be available on iTunes this week

As we head into the winter months, our adventures will likely take many of us into high mountains or across vast plains covered in ice and snow.  Whether you’re riding skis, a snowboard, or a dogsled, taking pictures is pretty much a given. Unfortunately fridged temperatures at this time of year offer a special set challenges that can make even a simple snapshot a daunting task. But with suggestions from a few of the world’s leading cold-weather photographers, pros and amateurs alike can deliver strong images even under the most intimidating cold-weather conditions."

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Long Exposure Photography: Expect the Expected — www.picturecorrect.com — Readability

Long Exposure Photography: Expect the Expected — www.picturecorrect.com — Readability: "Various photographic techniques each have their own ups and downs, ins and outs, and so on. I want to talk about some of the simple things that you can do to prepare yourself for a long exposure photograph."

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How to Use Strip Lighting for Outdoor Portraits — www.picturecorrect.com — Readability

How to Use Strip Lighting for Outdoor Portraits — www.picturecorrect.com — Readability: "Using strobes outside is one way to create drama in your photographs. By adding artificial light to your scene, you can include a background that utilizes ambient light without sacrificing the quality of light on your subject. But sometimes it’s difficult to determine how exactly to light your subject to get specific results. Joe McNally provides a quick demonstration of how he used strip lighting for a Clint Eastwood-inspired outdoor portrait:"

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Photoshop tips Using the - Blend If Feature — digital-photography-school.com — Readability

Photoshop tips Using the - Blend If Feature — digital-photography-school.com — Readability: "The Blend If feature in Photoshop blends one layer into another based on the content of either of the two layers. It can be used, for example, to replace a sky by making it easy for you to knock out the blue sky without having to make a complex selection."

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