tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89421715590463870352024-02-20T18:13:09.330-08:00Share Photography TipsHiji G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17176225410639503500noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942171559046387035.post-7149123424620662682011-09-29T03:45:00.000-07:002011-09-29T04:07:57.779-07:002 Main Styles of Wedding Photography<div style="text-align: justify;">Traditional and photojournalistic are the two main divisions of style in wedding photography. The approach and technique may differ greatly, although both styles use similar equipment. Which style to use depends on what you want and your budget.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfZOG9xezwLhYozLc1EdA3d5O7Yr3SvDHeLieGR0iUXFYLmfuQRJ55UKMieBacHxZsEFJAyvIIDLewWu9D3S_M2hnSI1z6FjKsVetzWafL7EFXkqwVZeDLDB71la1yJJGIK2XD_LDfu0/s1600/Traditional-wedding-Shots.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfZOG9xezwLhYozLc1EdA3d5O7Yr3SvDHeLieGR0iUXFYLmfuQRJ55UKMieBacHxZsEFJAyvIIDLewWu9D3S_M2hnSI1z6FjKsVetzWafL7EFXkqwVZeDLDB71la1yJJGIK2XD_LDfu0/s320/Traditional-wedding-Shots.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>Traditional wedding photography puts more emphasis on quality and posed pictures. You'll need time to set things up for the shots, getting people together, and relocating any equipment. This ensures you get the exact pictures you want, with a lot of control over the pose and location. A disadvantage to this style is the stress that may be involved with the set-up, and your pictures will look like they've been set-up.<br />
If you decide to go with this style of photography, it will give you a great wedding album. Traditional wedding pictures turn out often looking like a photo shoot rather than a wedding day. This can be to your advantage to have pictures taken specifically to go on pages in a scrapbook or album.<br />
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<i><b>Traditional photography is for you if:</b></i><br />
<ul><li> You have time for the set-up</li>
<li> You know what kind of pictures you want</li>
<li> You want to avoid photos of silly or potentially embarrassing moments</li>
<li> You want a traditional, old-fashioned look to the pictures</li>
<li> You'd like posed photos of all the guests in their best dress</li>
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<b>Photojournalistic Wedding Photography</b><br />
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Photojournalistic wedding photography involves the photographer being the bride and groom's shadow, following them throughout the day and taking pictures. You won't need any time for set-up or moving equipment, but you'll have less control over what and who gets photographed. Your pictures will be of people interacting and moving, like a storybook of your wedding day.<br />
If you decide to go with this style of photography, you'll have low stress, high energy pictures. Every shot will show the excitement of your big day, and photos will be taken with the photographer's creativity and vision. Your wedding will be captured in a more natural and authentic way, going through the day, instead of a series of posed pictures.<br />
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<ul><li> You don't want to schedule time for set-up</li>
<li> You want silly, potentially embarrassing photos</li>
<li> You want the pictures telling the 'story' of you wedding</li>
<li> You'd like pictures of people being themselves while in their best dress</li>
<li> You want the energy and excitement kept in the pictures</li>
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No matter what style of photography you decide to go with, or even some of both, make sure it goes along with the way you want your big day to unfold. Not only do your pictures depend on the style of photography, but the photographer as well, because each person will pay particular attention to different aspects of you wedding.<br />
Make sure to openly communicate with the photographer you choose, so you get exactly what you want for your wedding pictures, with either posed moments or candid portraits, or both!</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I know how hard and stressful it can be to decide on every aspect of your wedding. It seems like EVERY decision is a major one from Catering to Wedding Photographers. But if you'd like other tips on how to choose a wedding photographer or for ideas on styles of photographs, as well as how to pick one that works for you.</div>Hiji G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17176225410639503500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942171559046387035.post-12003599241338028422011-09-29T01:02:00.000-07:002011-09-29T01:02:51.409-07:00Fine Art Photo as an Element of Interior Decoration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWFdgEmJHI1S7TqAWKdkihGluD_RSFn4Bjr-HAoJ7p-JqYIaN09PldzTGuFf6kuK1Mdp3vniB_KKN0Y2OgKDILppmCkSP0Iq9fGhS1ae69xXUlqH2DcMi7H0e08qqmKT6qbH_Q0vtQVYs/s1600/fineart-photo-decoration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWFdgEmJHI1S7TqAWKdkihGluD_RSFn4Bjr-HAoJ7p-JqYIaN09PldzTGuFf6kuK1Mdp3vniB_KKN0Y2OgKDILppmCkSP0Iq9fGhS1ae69xXUlqH2DcMi7H0e08qqmKT6qbH_Q0vtQVYs/s400/fineart-photo-decoration.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fine art photography can give a contemporary touch as an interior decoration element and can be framed choosing from a wide selection of matting and framing solutions to suit the interior decoration of the living space or office.</div><div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">If you feel that your living space needs a change of mood, adorning the walls with fine art photography may be the right solution that could give the necessary impact to bring about such a change. Black and white photography in particular, has been regarded as an interior design element for many decades and has been used to give a classy modern touch to any interior living space.<br />
Using the latest printing technology, fine art photography can be reproduced on canvass, stretched and hang directly on the wall to give a cool modern look to your interior decoration. Fine art photography is also regarded as a valuable investment by art collectors, especially when the piece is signed by the artist.<br />
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As an element of interior decoration, various subjects of fine art photography could suit different living spaces. A living room could be adorned with a variety of subjects according to the feeling the dwellers want to impart to it. Evocative black and white photographs of a city such as Paris, Venice or Rome for example, may give a romantic feel to the living space. Flowers may also impart a similar feel and basically any subject portrayed in a way that evokes romance, in any of the endless forms the theme can take.<br />
It is said that photographs of natural landscapes have a soothing effect on the interior space where they are placed, which could affect in a positive way the mood of its dwellers. Color landscapes of sunsets or sunrises for instance, could bring a relaxing and inspiring mood in the living spaces and are particularly suited for bedrooms living rooms and halls.<br />
Seascapes, pictures of beaches, lakes and basically any photograph with the theme of water, can be a good choice for the bathroom, where they may resonate with other decoration items and accessories having a similar theme or color.<br />
Imaginative photographs of food, still lives with vegetables, fruits or photographs with a Mediterranean feel are often chosen for adorning the kitchen walls.<br />
The choice of color or black and white photographs, is normally made according to the style of the interior, the furniture and the other decorative elements. Sometimes a colorful framing is used with black and white photographs and often this contrasty combination works well making the black and white image stand out. The color of the framing is normally chosen according to the color scheme of other decoration elements, furniture, accessories, etc.<br />
Fine art photography, as compared to other forms of fine art, has the added element of being realistic. This intrinsic element of the medium, has the power of strongly engaging with the viewer. In fact, the subject of a photograph is always real, even when it is portrayed in a surrealistic manner. Reality, as pre-visualized by the eye of the artist photographer, is converted into a two-dimensional art form. A good fine art photography image embodies in itself the real world, or an interpretation of it, and the unfathomable world, to which aesthetics, creativity and inspiration belong to.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Taking great nature photographs is not only rewarding, but it is challenging as well. You need some special skills with your camera, and, of course, a good camera helps. A digital SLR is just about required, but the equipment that goes with it, namely the lens, is also very important. Many photographers argue about which DSLR is the best for nature photography. There are proponents of both Canon and Nikon who all claim their camera is best. Either way, a Canon telephoto lens or the Nikon counterpart is a key element for taking award winning nature shots.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are some ways to prepare for the day when you will be shooting your best photos of wild animals and birds. First and foremost, know your camera. Practice taking shots at the settings you will use in the field. If you can't afford a proper telephoto lens, borrow or rent one. The kit lens that comes with most DSLR cameras just will not get the job done.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Another piece of equipment that is very helpful is a tripod with a good ball head. Some nature photographers specialize in hand-held shooting, but it takes lots of practice to be good at it. A tripod is your best bet to hold your camera steady with that big gun of a telephoto lens on it. The longer the lens, the more likelihood of camera shake, ending up with an unacceptably blurred photo.</div><a name='more'></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTcPiU0hTF_zXStm315lB4jVLlYpnNlER5vsppFshxINAwKDtzsVPmWTHCHi1QULQplG8xt5EXMSSQzJxar7KaTbGyl1FZzGmvV1Zq4R91yVpXPcRB2AUaTtnD3ZbGP-iQFnl5pI-4Cgg/s1600/nature-photographer-at-work.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTcPiU0hTF_zXStm315lB4jVLlYpnNlER5vsppFshxINAwKDtzsVPmWTHCHi1QULQplG8xt5EXMSSQzJxar7KaTbGyl1FZzGmvV1Zq4R91yVpXPcRB2AUaTtnD3ZbGP-iQFnl5pI-4Cgg/s320/nature-photographer-at-work.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">As you practice taking your nature shots, aim for the eye of the animal. If the eyes are out of focus, the image will not be acceptable. You can practice in your yard by setting up a blind near your bird feeder. Or you can even take pictures of your own pets when the are in action. Shoot for the eyes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The best time of day is early mornings. The lighting is awesome before 9AM. Once the sun gets high in the sky, the lighting is too difficult to manage. A high, bright sun causes harsh shadow and far too much dynamic range for digital cameras.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You should also familiarize yourself with the camera settings of your digital SLR camera. You will not have time to think about which settings are best for a particular situation in the field. You should already know which setting you will use and be ready in case there is a change in light.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Before you shoot, check your settings. There is nothing worse than forgetting that you set your camera on ISO 3200 the day before when it was getting dark. You will be disappointed, and you will get a bunch of lousy pictures. It ends up being a waste of time, so take a few minutes even before you leave your house to check the settings. While you are at it, check to make sure you have all your batteries charged and some extra storage discs in your bag.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">As rewarding as nature photography can be, it can also be very depressing if you are not ready when that prize photo opportunity is missed simply because of a stupid mistake or oversight on your part.<br />
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1. Get to know the couple before the wedding. Every minute you spend getting to know the couple in advance of the wedding pays off in wedding images that can reflect their unique personalities and their hopes and dreams for the life they are beginning together. By the time of the wedding day, the couple should know you well enough to think of you as a new or old friend whom they welcome.<br />
2. Call the wedding planner before the wedding. If there is one, call the wedding planner and introduce yourself as the photographer. Wedding planners can make or break your day and their contribution to your shooting workflow can be immensely helpful. Get on their good side and stay upbeat and flexible.<br />
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3. Clearly set the expectations for photographs well before the ceremony. During your meetings with the bride and groom, establish the style of photographs they want to receive when the big day is over. Discuss what look and feel the photos should take on and any post-processing techniques they may be fond of. Do they want color, black-and-white, or sepia-toned images exclusively, or a mix of all three styles? Do they want a photojournalistic or stylized fashion look to the images or a more traditional formal approach? These are all details to nail down well before the wedding day arrives.<br />
4. Give the bride and groom breaks where they can relax for a few minutes. This is also a good time to get more candid images of them kicking back and reflecting on the events of the day. No one likes to be "on" all the time and your sensitivity to this will be much appreciated.<br />
5. Know your audience. Before the wedding ask the couple about any touchy relationships such as family feuds, divorced parents, and children, and have the couple decide how they want you to arrange the portraits in regard to these relationships. The last thing that you want to do is put a divorced mother of the bride with her ex-husband and his new wife for the family shot or feuding family members next to each other.<br />
6. Be happy. No one likes a grouchy photographer. So often it's true in photography and in life that you get back what you put in. You want happy people faces in your photographs; then that's what you have to display. Be magnanimous, agreeable, and flexible even if it kills you and keep smiling and shooting.</div>Hiji G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17176225410639503500noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942171559046387035.post-37662376163685591372011-09-18T23:59:00.000-07:002011-09-29T00:28:56.685-07:00The Beauty of Fine Art Nature Photography<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDzsBilmlKoG8n8p_GjPlaFDCfpNH0KUmY-N0zg7Ws92J-coefL-CR7WdYelSnp3S21kMt-y7y_1H-AOFi2QEKDZeV8UQtpAQvXN3ev9z06DLQEh3l4FqTvXfgg7_hw7DWvrV8P9ufZd4/s1600/fine-arts-nature-photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDzsBilmlKoG8n8p_GjPlaFDCfpNH0KUmY-N0zg7Ws92J-coefL-CR7WdYelSnp3S21kMt-y7y_1H-AOFi2QEKDZeV8UQtpAQvXN3ev9z06DLQEh3l4FqTvXfgg7_hw7DWvrV8P9ufZd4/s400/fine-arts-nature-photo.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Fine art nature photography is a very affordable way to build a high quality art collection, one likely to build in value over the years. Photography and art collectors can't help being drawn to digital photos of nature, wild animals and outside scenes. Why? Because digital photos have taken collectible photography to a whole new level, resulting in high-resolution images that can last for up to 100 years, with no loss of color.<br />
Digital photos also reflect a photographer's creativity in capturing a special landscape or wild creature that looks real enough to touch, right down to the minutest features.The proof? Simply look at a nature photo, one photographed digitally, and marvel at how it captures the tiniest details drawn from real life - from the thin antennae and stunning colors of a butterfly's wings to the beauty, tones and subtle shading of majestic landscapes. Compare that to other, older photos which weren't taken digitally. Odds are, colors haven't held up well or have faded within a relatively short amount of time.<br />
Unlike photos of old, fine art nature photography can be both a wise investment and a delight to view, year after year, never losing its beauty. Some digital images are highly realistic while others are similar to abstract paintings. Each captures nature's beauty, a unique testimony to the photographer's skill.<br />
Digital photos are a special collaboration between photographer and nature itself. The result? A unique artistic creation - captured in time, in a split second, yet as stunning - or more so - than the finest painting.<br />
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Intrigued? Ready to start collecting fine art nature photography? There are some basic tips to keep in mind. Mostly, however, aspiring collectors should have fun browsing through photos, trust their instincts and delight in their purchases. There is no better way to add a natural touch to a home or office than to put up a lovely natural scene or photo of a wild animal, bird or insect. An otherwise cold or plain room suddenly has a focal point, one that brings grace and serenity to the space.<br />
If a photo resonates with the viewer, that can be reason enough to purchase it. It doesn't hurt, however, to keep a few pointers in mind. So what do potential buyers of digital nature photos need to know? First of all, don't be afraid to ask questions. Find out about the photographer's background and experience.<br />
If a commissioned photo is desired, ask if that is a possibility. Some photographers are open to visiting clients' homes, farms or vacation areas and capturing those special locations in fine art nature photos for them. This could be a highly personal and lovely way to add style to a home or office.<br />
Ask about the type of paper used and find out if prints or photos are archival quality. Discuss the best way to display digital photos in order to keep them in prime condition through the years. Find out about the photographer's special skills and creative passions. Just as those who collect paintings benefit from knowing about the painters, nature photographers can add insight and extra information about their photos, enhancing the purchaser's experience.<br />
One of the most appealing aspects of high quality digital photos is the price. For a very reasonable price, collectors (even those on a budget) can often obtain works that may only increase in value for years to come. In the meantime, they can enjoy the beauty of nature's wonders and add a very special touch to any room or space.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div>Hiji G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17176225410639503500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942171559046387035.post-37717316779735540502011-09-09T04:49:00.000-07:002011-09-29T00:11:04.662-07:00Essential Equipment for the Wedding Photographer<h1 style="text-align: justify;"></h1><div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the first questions a photographer that is entering the wedding field will have is what equipment is needed in order to cover the day in full. That is a very good question and an arbitrary one at that. I am going to do my best to name some of the equipment that I find to be most useful. I will also try and name some equipment that is helpful, but not a necessity. Let's get started!</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The first item that you need is obviously a camera. And not only one camera, but two cameras. Murphy is walking around and looking for his next victim and you do not want to have to explain to your clients why you cannot continue to cover their "once-in-a-lifetime" event. If you do not have two cameras, no problem. You can rent good quality cameras online for a very reasonable price. There is no reason that you should not have a backup camera. My suggestion is to get a camera exactly like the one you have and set all of the settings the same so that you will be able to work seamlessly. Another advantage to having an extra camera is that you will be able to equip it with another lens and have it handy for fast shooting.<br />
<a name='more'></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The second item(s) on the list is, of course, are lenses. Notice that lens is plural, meaning that you need more than one. I have bought many lenses trying to get the perfect combination. The truth is that you can cover a whole wedding with two lenses, no matter what the size, or location, or condition of the wedding. The two lenses of choice are the 24-70mm f/2.8 and the 70-200mm f/2.8. Most every manufacturer of lenses makes these two focal lengths. The wide aperture is very important in wedding photography because of the low-light situations that you WILL encounter. You will use f/2.8 a lot. These two lenses will cover everything from a wide shot to a really zoomed in shot. Another reason that two lenses is good is because you only have to keep up with two lenses. When I use prime lenses, it seems that I am always having to retrace my steps and look for a lens that I hid somewhere think that I would remember to get it. (I guess I should add an assistant to this list so that you have someone keeping up with your gear.)<br />
Third item on the list, a camera flash. I understand that most cameras have a flash built into them, but sometimes (and most of the time) they just don't put out the power that is needed. I recommend that you get a flash that you can tilt and swivel the head. This will allow you to bounce the light off of the ceiling and walls and give a much more natural look to your photos. Not only can you tilt and swivel the head of these flashes, but they also put out a lot more power than a built-in flash. In wedding photography, there will be times when you will need a substantial amount of flash power, like the reception when most of the lights are dimmed. You can pick up a decent flash for around $200.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">And the fourth and final item on the list is a combination item. Memory cards and batteries. Be sure to have enough memory cards and batteries. These things are cheap and you should have plenty of them. It would be bad to run out of battery power and/or storage space. Here is why: My first wedding I only had about 20GB worth of storage space. I brought my laptop in order to dump my files that way I could format my card and never run out of space. I filled up a card and then started to dump the files. When I got back to my laptop, I found that someone had managed to step on my cord and unplug my laptop from the wall. It was off... Thank goodness I did not format that card. All of my images were there, but it was a big enough scare that I promised to always be prepared from then on. Batteries are the same. You cannot rely on charging batteries at the venue. Things happen unexpectedly and you have to account for those things beforehand.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This list is a bare minimum that I would carry to any wedding. It always helps to have backups of every item. For instance, a couple of flashes, a few lenses, tons of batteries and memory cards. I understand the cost associated with photography equipment and that is precisely why I wanted to compile a needs list of equipment for wedding photographers. I hope this article was informative and stay tuned for more tips in the near future.</div></div>Hiji G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17176225410639503500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942171559046387035.post-31020084989987141532011-08-28T23:27:00.000-07:002011-09-29T00:10:39.010-07:00Basic Things to Know about Your First SLR Camera!<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GcQjFYs9-YtRMBrLw5ZgXX4n6-qOBu7-Ll3iwu0iA05Py93dL7qk8TC1j7cKOaotZ8rtxwShev2e2gFc_yMyodbxncHwx0ZYA_rUY6tZk9urSc39-WPV4vwF3pZI4b1L2aqWVKv6ckM/s1600/Buys-a-Camera.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GcQjFYs9-YtRMBrLw5ZgXX4n6-qOBu7-Ll3iwu0iA05Py93dL7qk8TC1j7cKOaotZ8rtxwShev2e2gFc_yMyodbxncHwx0ZYA_rUY6tZk9urSc39-WPV4vwF3pZI4b1L2aqWVKv6ckM/s320/Buys-a-Camera.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>You just bought your first SLR camera and can't wait to start taking some awesome pictures with it. But the manual for your camera is huge, and you're not quite ready to trudge through it.<br />
So what are the basic things you need to know to be able to use your new SLR camera correctly? Here are some great pointers to help you take better pictures and possibly start a photography career down the road.<br />
<b>Shutter </b><br />
The shutter speed refers to how fast your shutter is opening. The longer it's open, the more light you're letting in. If you have a slower shutter, you can capture motion blur; with a faster shutter, you'll freeze the motion.<br />
<b>Aperture</b><br />
Aperture, or f-stop refers to how wide the opening of your lens is. The wider it's open, the more light you're letting in. With a wide aperture, you're lens blurs the background; with a small aperture, your background is more in focus.<br />
<b>ISO</b><br />
ISO refers to how sensitive your sensor is to the light that's coming in. The higher your ISO, the brighter your image. With higher ISO, you'll see more grain or "noise" in an image than you do with lower ISOs.<br />
So you've got to decide which settings you'll be using to make your picture brighter or darker. When you let in more light with one, you have to let in less light with the other to get the same exposure.<b> </b><br />
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<b>Exposure</b><br />
You've probably heard the term exposure when people talk about photography, but what does it mean? Well, it's referring to how well-lit your picture is. So when we talk about getting a "good" exposure, that really depends on what elements of your picture you want well lit. If you're going for a silhouette, you're looking for a good exposure of the sky, but your subjects are actually underexposed. If you want your subjects' faces brightly lit against a bright sky, you'll have to overexpose the sky so you can get a good exposure on the subjects. So you need to decide which part of your picture to expose before you can figure out which aperture, shutter and ISO to use.<br />
<b>AV-Mode</b><br />
You will likely see several settings on the dial of your new SLR camera that determine how much control you have over your exposure. With AV-Mode, you'll be able to decide which aperture and ISO you want to use, and your camera will decide the shutter speed for you. This could be used when you don't mind whether your shutter goes fast or slow, and you want to be able to switch between having your background blurred or in focus.<br />
<b>TV-Mode</b><br />
With TV-Mode, you'll be able to choose the shutter and ISO, but your camera will decide the aperture for you. This can be used when you don't mind whether your background is in focus or not, but you need to be able to switch between freezing the motion or getting motion blur.<br />
<b>Automatic</b><br />
With your camera on Auto, you won't be able to choose any of the exposure settings because your camera will do it all for you. It does this by taking in light across the entire picture and guessing a proper exposure. This is most likely the mode people will choose when they have no idea how to operate the camera because it takes no effort or knowledge at all. But there's no way for your camera to realize that a bright sky is throwing off the light meter, or that you are trying to capture a silhouette, so automatic rarely gives you the best picture. For the most control over your light settings, it's best to use Manual mode.<br />
<b>Manual Mode</b><br />
With your camera dial set to Manual mode, you have full control over your shutter, aperture, and ISO, and how bright or dark your picture turns out. You'll also have control over your flash and how bright it is, or whether you want it going off at all.<br />
<b>Focusing</b><br />
Your lens will likely have an option to autofocus (AF) or manually focus (MF). With autofocus you can use the red focusing dots inside your viewfinder to determine where the lens is focusing. This is an easy way to get your focus perfect without having to adjust it manually. With manual focus, you will be able to adjust the lens to the focusing distance you're looking for without having to use the dots, but it's often difficult to see whether you have a perfect focus inside a small viewfinder.<br />
<b>RAW vs. JPG</b><br />
Another important feature you'll get to change is the option of shooting in RAW or JPG. When shooting in JPG, your camera compresses all of the information about the picture as soon as it's captured, making adjustments more difficult in post-processing. When you change the quality to RAW, your camera retains all of the information about a picture inside the RAW file, so you'll be able to easily make adjustments to the picture after you've captured it in a program like Adobe Camera RAW or Lightroom. With RAW files you'll be able to maintain a high quality picture even if while making dramatic changes to the image. The only downside is that RAW files are much larger than JPG files, so you'll need a lot more memory both on camera and on the computer to store your images.</div>Hiji G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17176225410639503500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942171559046387035.post-73969194595726937742011-08-14T00:11:00.000-07:002011-09-29T00:19:11.751-07:00Wildlife Nature Photography in Antarctica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu6gw6GroVfA6PmaOgvuFvpWbrcTjbBpYiMjqvmdF0C_Y5DNlQ1PebmsylS_Yjkq5OU3FN2aQcVdQo1Um12nAmzvZyuiCcDA3hzO_QPF8MO7kpMCj78M039h7toJjwSiTEPsCDuw3Yj4Q/s1600/NBP2008_06.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu6gw6GroVfA6PmaOgvuFvpWbrcTjbBpYiMjqvmdF0C_Y5DNlQ1PebmsylS_Yjkq5OU3FN2aQcVdQo1Um12nAmzvZyuiCcDA3hzO_QPF8MO7kpMCj78M039h7toJjwSiTEPsCDuw3Yj4Q/s320/NBP2008_06.JPG" width="215" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Antarctica is one of the most mystical destinations on the planet and every year thousands of tourists now brave the elements and cruise to Antarctica to take in the stunning landscapes and amazing wildlife. For photographers it's a wildlife photography opportunity like no other. For the smartest shooters, the best destination of the lot is actually only half way there...</div><div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">Every year, as the first warming rays of spring sunshine strike Macquarie Island in the Southern Ocean, life begins to stir on its rocky crags and amid its course tussock grass. Within weeks of the last snow melting, Australia's sub-Antarctic outposts teems with wildlife. Millions of sea birds noisily jostle for nesting space while, on the beach, elephant seals compete aggressively for mates.<br />
But wildlife is not the only invader of this remote, 32km long and 4km wide island, midway between Tasmania and Antarctic. Scientists from the Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition arrive each spring to join personnel who have wintered on the base. During the next few months they record almost everything that moves on land and sea, taking a census of the island's wildlife and studying the island's plant life and geology.<br />
Of recurring interest are the 4 species of Albatross that breed on Macquarie. These majestic birds, which soar effortlessly over thousands of kilometres on 3 metre plus wingspans are threatened in large part because they often become entangled in the fishing lines set by long-line tuna boats.<br />
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A study of the elephant seals is also ongoing -- about 2000 pups are tagged and weighed each year and several are fitted with satellite tracking devices. There is some concern about elephant seal numbers as well, which seem to have fallen in recent years.<br />
Macquarie Island was discovered in 1818 by Australian sealer, Frederick Hasselburg, who names it after the then Governor of NSW, Lachlan Macquarie. It was used as a radio base by Sir Douglas Mawson during his Australasian Antarctic Expedition from 1911 to 1914. In 1933 the Tasmanian Government declared it a wildlife sanctuary.<br />
Rabbits introduced be the early sealers for extra food, and feral cats... probably escaped from visiting ships... have been a continuing problem on the island. There are ongoing programs to eradicate them, but progress is slow. (Update: In recent years the cat eradication program has finished, but the removal of the cats has seen the rabbit numbers drastically).<br />
Four types of Penguins breed on the island... the King, the Gentoo, the Rockhopper and the Royals. The Royal Penguins are the most prolific, with approximately 850,000 breeding pairs.<br />
The 100,000+ King Penguin population is the 4th largest in the world and the sight of tens of thousands of these large penguins packed onto a single stretch of beach is a sight that stays with you forever, ( as does the smell!).<br />
In 1990 7000 king Penguins died after a stampede in the colony. (Suspicion for the stampede initially fell on a low flying Hercules transport plane but later reports attributed the panic to thunder or a sudden attack by a feral cat or leopard seal).<br />
Of everyone who experiences life on Macquarie -- whether it's the Ranger who spends up to 17 months on the remote island, or a visitor on a cruise to Antarctica who comes a shore for a few brief hours to capture some amazing wildlife photography -- very few could sail away unaffected and not feeling extremely privileged.<br />
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Green screen photography demands good deal of conditions. What is required is a high quality material as a background cloth against which, a person is required to place the subject of photograph. A person can take the help of a muslin cloth as a background cloth as it has lesser chance of getting crimpled. Make sure to use clean spotless cloth, as spots of act as a dampener, creating problem in making. Also, ensure that high quality lighting arrangement is very much present so as to avoid all sorts of shadows on the skin of the subject and to get rid of the shadows at the background. If needed, one can easily make use of the floodlights to brighten up the studio. You can make your subject enact a scene or strike a pose as need be.<br />
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Green screen software improves the quality of digital pictures. It performs by choosing the block color in the backdrop and green is the one that is used normally as it does not blend with the skin color of subjects. After being selected by the software and the backdrop being removed, it then gives you the choice on what to replace the backdrop with.<br />
<b>Green Screen Photography And Fantasy Photos</b><br />
In the domain of Green screen photography, Fantasy photos or themes share a good position. There is a fantasy theme option known as "sword and sorcery". Here pictures are shot with clients, asked to pose infront of green screen with suitable weapon including bow, arrow, sword or wand. Besides, in order to make the picture lively, the photographers insert digital background landscape such as spectacular views of nature coupled with ancient architectural structures.<br />
Apart from this, the theme that deserves special mentioning in green screen photography is the science fiction theme. The fantasy theme includes "Star Wars", "Star Trek" and "Babylon Five" etc. Well, another significant category that can combine elements of first two is of fairy tales. In this genre, fairies and other good creatures are the special attractions of these photos. Pictures are being taken, keeping magical landscapes and mystery shrouded incidents at the background. This certainly ensures in offering people wonderful memories and instant magic.<br />
However, one thing to remember is that no matter what the setting is and howsoever odd and extravagant the client's costume is, at the end of the day, if Plano photographer makes the photo realistic, there would always be a craze amongst clients for green Screen Photography.</div>Hiji G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17176225410639503500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942171559046387035.post-73054483041984557012011-07-10T00:35:00.000-07:002011-09-29T00:40:20.700-07:00Defining Fine Art Photography<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJbd9bESeXg5nn6Z8O2yjtfDFE7mbb7MwRJITMSXYgZQkUQ2VOBUY216iVarw6WgFL-FhOOIKLZCykpnJN6isIsZ3zhOxDBEaAwsCN-LpupXxjhFKzWgMI8QbAA9aBRnb3VwFrkTfB2VM/s1600/fineart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJbd9bESeXg5nn6Z8O2yjtfDFE7mbb7MwRJITMSXYgZQkUQ2VOBUY216iVarw6WgFL-FhOOIKLZCykpnJN6isIsZ3zhOxDBEaAwsCN-LpupXxjhFKzWgMI8QbAA9aBRnb3VwFrkTfB2VM/s320/fineart.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fine art photography, by definition, are the photos that express an artist's creative vision. This is quite the opposite of photojournalism and commercial photography business. You've got a very clear objective with those commercial images: to sell a product or service. Then, photojournalism is necessary for any sort of magazine that utilizes documentaries. None of these really define what fine art photography is.</div><div id="article-body" style="text-align: justify;"><div id="article-content">There are some genres that define this type of photography, and they include natural landscapes, portraits and nudes. Nowadays, there are far more exhibitions of this kind of photography arranged and organized than before. It is becoming quite a trend to use prints and frames for too. Many studios now display these photos without directly on boards without glass. Depending on the purpose and the theme of the stills, the scale of the prints may vary significantly.<br />
One can't simply ignore the beauty of such photography. In very artistic displays, photographs can be staged and lit so a new dimension is added to the photographer's vision. With the introduction of full spectrum photography for electronic cameras, improvement in aesthetic refinery has been achieved. So much can be accomplished with an easy filtering of visible, infrared and ultraviolet light.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgyAVqQYoa_poJUTtQaW5LvhpEi28SCMQB-eajYmQr3YszifzNpJlAinzgOc-Ry5xlJ9MTF3dXinYy8bG_teNTUq0lJ6lZ3L0IfrbOGNv5P3XfSyOKhrWAOrW-nAvIs-I2Xu1FeQcvkvw/s1600/art05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgyAVqQYoa_poJUTtQaW5LvhpEi28SCMQB-eajYmQr3YszifzNpJlAinzgOc-Ry5xlJ9MTF3dXinYy8bG_teNTUq0lJ6lZ3L0IfrbOGNv5P3XfSyOKhrWAOrW-nAvIs-I2Xu1FeQcvkvw/s200/art05.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Many options are available now in terms of photo-shooting models and printing capabilities. It's quite amazing that a lot of fine art photography items sell in auction rooms every year (not to mention for very high prices too!). While many still don't go for this type of photography, the collector's market is very active here. A lot of cultural events and shows include this type of photography.<br />
Also, this type of photography may stand in opposition with commercial or home photography business and photojournalism, but somehow it owes them a lot. At times, the separation lines between the various models can be identified barely. We see this taking place each day with some of the photos and stills we admire in magazines as they are designed to be both artistic and commercial.</div></div>Hiji G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17176225410639503500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942171559046387035.post-35584914080896736812011-06-21T04:11:00.000-07:002011-09-29T04:13:29.450-07:00The Basics on How to Take Good Photos<div style="text-align: justify;">Many people dread picking up the family camera to grab that perfect moment. Much of this is said to come from their misunderstand of the equipment. It can also be because people misuse the best camera of all, their own eyes. To become a great photograph 'taker' you need to have an appreciation of what goes into making a great photograph. Being a professional photographer I often see this king of image produced by beginners.</div><div id="article-body" style="text-align: justify;"><div id="article-content">Seeing a wonderful Peak District scene is something that we all enjoy but often we do not realise that the camera does not see the way that we do. Human beings look about; our eyes constantly rove a scene picking out interesting elements which either appeal to some hidden primaeval emotion or an interest we currently have. Put these elements together an you have a wonderful scene to photograph.<br />
For example in the Derbyshire Peak District you will find some great landscapes (primeval emotion), we will also see wonderful properties (current themes and aspirational). Often people will reach for a camera to record this image because it presses a few pleasure centres for us. We might even think that the image will look terrific on our lounge wall. The bad news it that we didn't see the quarry and Peak District limestone processing factory in the middle distance. The result is that when we review the image back home there is an amount of disappointment.<br />
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The point being that before you pick up a camera you really need to survey a scene. Look for the things in the prospective image that will cause problems when you take your photograph. quarry's (unless that is the subject) might be one to look out for. Equally there are lamp posts which have an unnerving habit of sticking out of people heads. If you are taking a portrait this is even more important, as it is so easy to have a branch of a tree poking out from the side of some person's head.<br />
Equipment is another consideration. These days cameras can produce clear sharp results in a range of locations and conditions. It really isn't that important to invest a small fortune to get the right results. Many high street store will a mass of cameras; when you are starting out get a modestly priced model. many professional photographers use high end equipment because they are designed for constant use and will produce images able to be enlarged to poster size. Most people really don't need this functionality and simple 'point and shoot' camera will do. Some basic tips would be to look at your scene, don't try to fit everything in; pixels are cheap so just take more photographs. Bring the camera up to your eye whilst looking at the scene, not at the camera. This will ensure you don't have to search around with the camera to find the shot you wanted in the first place. Relax your arms and most importantly of all, squeeze the shutter button don't stab at it, this will cause camera shake and your picture stand a chance of coming out blurred.<br />
Enjoy your photography and remember to enjoy it. Photography is an art that requires practice and with the era of digital photography upon us the art has never been so ap to have a go at.</div></div>Hiji G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17176225410639503500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942171559046387035.post-60206778132674574162011-06-08T01:07:00.000-07:002011-09-29T01:09:36.444-07:00How to Achieve Amazing Photo Quality using Photo Lighting Equipment<div style="text-align: justify;">A great deal of information about the photo lighting equipment subject is already known by photography school students and avid photographers, but not really by those that might be hoping to enter the field from the beginning. These tools can be used to further enhance a picture beyond what is otherwise possible with only editing software (and a good camera, of course). Combining all of these factors together can create truly astonishing photos of amazing quality, but this all begins with proper photo lighting equipment.</div><div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">An all-new level of quality is easily achieved by those with either the wallet to buy new items, or those with the mind to buy used photo lighting equipment items. Either way, once the items are acquired, you must then learn how to use them. The first thing you should learn to use is the external photo lighting (or a photo lighting kit). This allows you to highlight the subject of the photo, whether it's a product or a person, and also to manipulate the light in such a way as to capture an image of the subject's best features.<br />
Photo lighting equipment typically comes in two varieties. Strobe lighting, or camera flash, is the more technologically advanced of the variations and requires complex synchronization. Once the shutter and strobe light are synchronized, the picture can be taken safely. This is advantageous because it doesn't provide a constant bright light that can cause squinting. The other type of lighting is continuous lighting, or "hot lights". These provide a constant stream of high-quality light for repeated shots, and are usually advantageous for objects (or other subjects that are unaffected by bright lights).<br />
Continuous lights can be further broken down into two categories: halogen and florescent. Halogen is usually the more popular of the two because of the amount of brightness it can produce, but raises the temperature of the studio while in use. It is also far less energy efficient. Florescent photo lighting equipment is usually much cheaper and more efficient because it consumes less electricity. It generates almost no heat and is used to simulate more natural lighting (ie. the sun). Florescent photography bulbs also last a lot longer, maxing out at around ten thousand hours.</div>Hiji G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17176225410639503500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942171559046387035.post-72505863981193708032011-05-27T04:50:00.000-07:002011-09-28T22:51:12.917-07:00Digital Photo Equipment - Buying Tips For Beginners<h1 style="text-align: justify;"></h1><div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Digital photography is a fantastic hobby, and there are more and more folks getting into it every day. The reason so many are interested in it is because of the word "digital." The technology has come so far and it has become so user-friendly that being an amateur photographer is now easier than ever. The question is, what kind of equipment do you need in order to take the kind of pictures that you want? There is a big difference between buying and economical point-and-shoot camera and buying a mid-range DSLR camera.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you want to take snapshots and travel photos that you pasted into a scrapbook or posted on a website such as Facebook, one of the newer point-and-shoot cameras will probably be sufficient. However, if your intention is to become an advanced amateur are beginning professional, you will want to purchase a more professional digital SLR camera. However, before taking the leap, conventional wisdom suggests that you should "count the cost."</div><div style="text-align: justify;">While digital cameras have certainly come down in price, they are not cheap. A midrange DSLR will cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $1500-$2500. Then you have to add the cost of any extra equipment, including lenses. Buying a great camera without a good lens defeats the purpose of the great camera. In fact, many professional photographers spend far more on their lenses than they do on their digital SLR camera.<br />
<a name='more'></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In addition to a camera and lenses, there are a couple of other things that you will need in your camera bag. The first one, of course, is the camera bag itself. No self-respecting photographer would go off on a photo shoot without a decent bag. The bag needs to be able to hold most of your equipment, at least equipment or your normal outings. Each lens needs to have its own padded compartment, and the camera itself should fit snugly into its own little padded space.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">One other thing that is a must if photography is going to be your hobby or your profession is a tripod and a tripod head. This is another place where you do not want to skimp on price. Get a tripod that is rated for a weight heavier than your camera.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">But all this talk about midrange DSLR cameras, lenses, and additional equipment is unnecessary if you're going to purchase a digital compact, or point-and-shoot camera. There are many professionals who carry these kind of cameras in addition to their professional models. If you are going to be a serious amateur photographer, you might still be able to rely on one of the better digital compact cameras rather than an expensive professional camera. Of course, there are some limitations, such as sports and action photos, but if you know your needs and in digital compact will fill them, you can be quite satisfied knowing that your bank account is still intact.</div></div>Hiji G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17176225410639503500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8942171559046387035.post-68582068493371305322011-05-12T22:57:00.000-07:002011-09-28T23:00:04.892-07:00An Introduction for Some of Photographic Styles<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">One of the things that is often talked about between photographers and especially brides these days is photographic style. "What's your style?" is a question we hear a lot. Now there are two definitions for style in the photography world. The first is the photographer's unique style... what makes their images different from everyone else and what sets them apart. The other is the photographer's shooting style - the way they capture their images, and this is what most people want to know about and therefore what I'm going to talk about today.<br />
Let's start with traditional photography because it is the oldest & most common style of photography. This is the type of photography you see often at weddings or in department store photos, and traditional photography is easily recognized by it's contrived posed or "set up" look. A benefit to this style of photography for weddings is that these photographer often use a shot list, which means that specific poses are part of this photographer's routine. There are a few disadvantage to this style. One of biggest issues involves their shot list. Traditional photographers get very focused on their shot list so much so that they may miss a special moment because they are more interested in shooting to sell and not necessarily capturing your story. The other big issue is often that the bride groom end up spending so much time taking photos that they miss out on getting to spend time with their guests and enjoying their day.<br />
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Then you have photojournalistic photographers. This has become a very popular style of photography among brides due to its candid and story-telling nature. It is also wonderful because there are no time consuming shot lists of images that need to be captured. The photography is left to the photographers artistic vision. What most brides don't realize though is that these photographers are simply quiet observers, capturing the events of the day as they unfold. They do not create posed portraits, nor do they give any guidance while capturing the images. There goal is to be a fly on the wall and accurately portray your day exactly a it happens. The benefit of this style is that the bride and groom aren't kept from their guests at all. They can easily flow from getting ready, to the service, to the reception with no need for hours of posed photos. However, brides (and parents) are often disappointed later because they didn't get any of those posed portraits.<br />
The last style of photography is the contemporary or lifestyle photographer. These style is a sort of blend between the two. Contemporary photographers are often said to be more artistic and creative in that they are often thinking in terms of design and beautiful compositioned backgrounds. Good use of lighting is also often a trait of this style of photography whether its with lighting equipment or simply using the natural lighting in the area. Unlike the photojournalistic photographer, contemporary photographers provide direction and the couple together with their bridal party are encouraged to interact. This results in more spontaneous, artistic photos that capture not only those special moments but the over all feel of the day.<br />
So there you have it. The three main styles of photography for weddings are traditional, photojournalistic and contemporary. There are pros and cons to each style and it really just comes down to what the bride and groom feel more comfortable doing. The best advice I can give is to start shopping for your wedding photographer early. That way you'll have plenty of time to shop around, ask questions, and determine what exactly you want on your wedding day - a rigid routine of outlined photos, accurate image captures of your day, or more creative and posed images capturing the over all feel of your day.</div>Hiji G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17176225410639503500noreply@blogger.com0