Digital Photography
Posted on November 24, 2011 - Filed Under digital photography | Leave a Comment
Digital cameras are the latest innovation in a photographic tradition stretching back over 150 years. In recent years, digital photography has become the preferred method chosen by for both professional and amateur photographers. Today’s digital cameras come in a variety of forms, from point-and-shoot to the more advanced for photographers who wish to select their own settings.
Abstract Images in Photography: An Art Form Growing in Popularity
Posted on May 23, 2010 - Filed Under Arts and Crafts | Leave a Comment
Abstract images are an immensely popular type of photograph and their popularity is only increasing. These are pictures that do not represent a real object that can be seen anywhere in the world, but are of a portion of the object that does not indicate what it is at all. Abstract art involves a departure from accurate representation and therefore gives the artist as well as the viewer the greatest possible latitude with which to view the piece of art. Photos can be taken of almost any subject, from ordinary everyday objects to natural or urban settings. The possibilities of subject matter and the way in which they are photographed is limitless.
What actually comprises abstract photography is highly subjective and is therefore difficult to come up with a clear definition of it.
Read More..>>Getting Wide Angles Images in Photography is No Child’s Play
Posted on May 21, 2010 - Filed Under Arts and Crafts | Leave a Comment
Wide angles images are used to great effect in outdoor photography, particularly for scenic images, because they are able to get the maximum details into a single picture. A wide angled image can be truly breathtaking if it is done well. This requires two things, apart of course from an eye for a beautiful photo opportunity. One of them is having the right lens to photograph wide angles. The other is to be able to use it with the correct technique. In the hands of an experienced photographer, a camera is able to take photographs that have enough depth so as to look almost three dimensional. This type of camera lens is also invaluable for shooting in confined spaces.
Read More..>>Considering A Creative Wedding Photo Idea
Posted on April 15, 2010 - Filed Under society | Leave a Comment
You are not a boring person. You love unique and creative ideas. In every aspect of your life you try to be creative, innovative, and simply unique. And now you are getting married. Whether you are marrying the man or woman of your dreams, you know that he or she is in love with you because you are unique and creative.
So why should your wedding be bland and traditional? Why should your wedding photos look like everyone else's wedding photos? Instead, come up with a creative wedding photo idea to wow your guests and your wedding party. A unique wedding photo idea is something that you will remember for the rest of your life and cherish as you look at the pictures for years to come.
Just How Creative Can I Be?
You may be wondering just how creative your wedding photo idea can be. After all, this is a wedding. Weddings are traditional by nature, and people expect to see certain things at a wedding. More likely than not, your parents and your future in laws will want some pictures of your wedding that are traditional. Even if you have a creative wedding photo idea or two, make sure that you still keep some traditional ideas.
For example, it would probably behoove you to still have a few pictures taken with the bride and groom and their respective families, grandparents, bridesmaids, and groomsmen. You will also want the traditional pictures of the wedding ceremony. Aside from that, however, you can begin to think of a creative wedding photo idea or two.
Backdrops as a Creative Prop
If you are having a themed wedding, think of a unique backdrop to use. Most photographers have easy access to backdrops and can bring one or two to the wedding location for photographs. If you are having a cowboy themed wedding, a creative wedding photo idea is to have a saloon backdrop brought in for your photos.
You could still take the traditional photos, but instead of having the wedding location for the background, you could have the saloon. If you are having a period wedding, you could have a castle backdrop for a medieval wedding or another time appropriate backdrop. Even if you are not having a theme wedding you can still have a creative wedding photo idea with a backdrop. You could instantly create the illusion of being on the beach with a beach backdrop or walking through the snow with a snowy backdrop.
There are many different creative wedding photo ideas out there. It is up to you and your spouse to determine which one you want to chose to make your wedding as unique as possible!
Photography Technique – Capture Autumn Colour
Posted on September 13, 2009 - Filed Under Arts and Entertainment | Leave a Comment
Capture Autumn Colour
From fallen leaves to luscious landscapes, in autumn everything turns a kaleidoscope of colours.
Autumn is the most photogenic time of year for outdoor photography. Not only is the landscape transformed into a kaleidoscope of glorious rustic colours, but the light can also be incredibly evocative and rapid changes in the weather create challenging conditions that will keep you on your toes. Head into the countryside on a perfect autumn day and you can shoot non-stop from dawn to dusk, with magnificent scenes appearing at every turn. Equally, your own garden or local park will be full of great subjects, from a colourful carpet of fallen leaves to dew covered spider's webs glistening in the morning sunlight.
Trees are the most obvious autumnal subjects . As they shut down for the winter and their foliage dies, deciduous species undergo an amazing transformation, their greens of summer turning into myriad shades of yellow, gold, orange and red.
Beech woodland is perhaps the most stunning in autumn though all deciduous varieties can look breathtaking. If you visit a garden or arboretum you can photograph ornamental trees, such as Japanese maple, which have vibrant red foliage.
The point at which foliage colour peaks is influenced by the weather earlier in the year. The last week in October and the first week in November are traditionally when landscape photographers plan trips to scenic areas to capture the autumn colours. It's worth earmarking possible locations, so you've got a selection of places to visit once autumn arrives. A forest isn't necessary, just half a dozen trees will give you lots of options.
Don't leave it too late before you start shooting. It only takes one stormy night for the trees to be laid bare and your plans for autumn shots will be in tatters for another year. So once the colour looks good, shoot them.
As well as trees, Autumn also throws up many other interesting subjects. Bracken turns gold and makes brilliant foreground interest for rolling landscapes. Deciduous climbers such as Virginia creeper also turn deep red, adding colour to shots of churches and other buildings, while shiny conkers and fir cones lie scattered among fallen autumn leaves.
Locations containing woodland and water are often the most productive. Autumn leaves trapped on moss covered rocks mid-stream make great shots if you use a slow shutter speed (a second or more) to record the moving water as a graceful blur. Be sure to take your tripod and cable release to avoid any camera shake on these long exposures.
Reflections of autumn colours in water can look stunning, too especially when the warm hues contrast with the cold blue of the sky. Capturing perfect reflections is easy, but you should bear in mind one or two factors. First, for the best results you need a still day so the surface of the water is as calm as possible. Next, to ensure the reflection is sharp, focus on it rather than the surface of the water. You may find that you can improve the reflection by using a polarising filter to take surface glare off the water, but take care as the reflection itself may be eliminated. Finally, keep the shutter speed reasonably brief if there's any movement on the water, otherwise the reflection will blur " 1/15 sec is about as slow as you should go.
Watch the Weather
Autumn weather tends to be unpredictable, but this makes for exciting picture taking with everything from bright sunshine to dramatic storms changing the face of the autumn landscape. Clear sunny days provide the best conditions to capture autumn's beauty, especially during early morning and late afternoon when daylight is naturally warm and the sky is deep blue. During early morning and late afternoon the sun is low in the sky so long shadows are cast that reveal texture and depth. In clear weather you can capture woodland and landscape scenes bathed in golden light against deep blue sky and the last hour before sunset can be truly remarkable if the weather's on your side. Adam Coupe is pro commercial photographer specialising in commercial photography and architectural photography for a wide range of organisations that need to project their products, people or brand in a vibrant way see http://www.adamcoupe.com and http://www.adamcoupe.com/portfolio/category/19/architectural_photography/projects.htm
How to take award-winning pictures – a complete guide.
Posted on August 18, 2009 - Filed Under Arts and Entertainment | Leave a Comment
Nothing is as easy as writing about something and make it sound easy. Take this for example “Shoot the model with some nice light and make her pose with a natural smile – and you have a winner”. Could be right next to the word “Easy” in the dictionary. If only life was a piece of written advice. Well, fear not – we will get down to business and get cranking with some real world tips and tricks of how to get great pictures.
First up we need to make sure we have what it takes:
1. Camera
2. Pen and paper (or laptop for the ones who have fear of papers)
3. A friend or no fear of talking to one self
4. Be ready to plan ahead – the cost is in not knowing what you need
5. Photoshop or equivalent application for editing our masterpiece
Polarising Filters: Why You Should Have One (And Know How To Use It).
Posted on October 10, 2008 - Filed Under Entertainment | Leave a Comment
There are plenty of filters on the market to enhance your photography, but a polariser is one you should consider. Here are a few uses, plus a few of the drawbacks to look out for.
Nature photographers must all eventually make a decision about the use of filters. Some photographers swear by them, others want nothing to do with them.
For my own photography, I fall somewhere in between those two positions. I always try to capture my subject in natural light without artificial effects…but occasionally conditions require that to get the best results, I need a little help. That’s why I have exactly one filter in my camera: a polarising filter.
Read More..>>Digital Photography: Experimenting With Slow Shutter Speeds.
Posted on September 5, 2008 - Filed Under Arts and Entertainment | Leave a Comment
Your DSLR camera is capable of some great effects once you understand what the manual settings are all about. Here are five easy ideas to help you experiment with slow shutter speeds, so you can see the effect they have on moving subjects.
Digital SLR cameras offer all the same manual settings that photographers have been using for years. The trouble is, many new photographers don’t know how to use them.
If you have grown up with a ‘point and shoot’ camera and have just taken the plunge with a new digital SLR, don’t just leave it on auto. That is a waste of good technology; it means you are still using your equipment as a point and shoot camera. The key to improving your photography is to learn to use your manual settings.
Read More..>>How To Create A Panoramic Photos With Photoshop Cs Photomerge
Posted on April 30, 2008 - Filed Under Arts and Entertainment | Leave a Comment
These days you don’t need a special camera to create awesome panoramic photographs. With Photoshop CS using Photomerge makes the process quick and easy. Photomerge in Photoshop CS was created especially for panoramic photography. The process itself is really quite easy but the results of the merge will be depend on the layout and image source quality. The Photomerge feature permits the selection of images intended for automatic panoramic Photomerge and it also allows for manual arrangements.
Since your final photo depends on the quality of the source images it is necessary to make note of some tips when shooting scenic photographs. These tips include:
Read More..>>Under Water Photography Tips And Techniques
Posted on April 19, 2008 - Filed Under Arts and Entertainment | Leave a Comment
The general purpose of under water photography is to bring sea life to the surface. Most people are curious about what lives underwater and what actually goes on beneath the ocean surface. Underwater photographers make it their mission to capture this hidden world on camera and bring to those people who will never get a chance to see it firsthand. The under water world requires a specific skills and techniques that are different from general photography skills.
The underwater world needs to be captured up close unlike wildlife photography for example. Since the water refracts and distorts images, the closer you are to your photography subject, the less distortion you will have. A great deal of patience is required for under water photography. You may be trying to take a photo a fish or dolphin, but than they suddenly swim away before you get a chance to. Also, water contains many particles like plankton that can cause the image to lose contrast and sharpness.
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