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Tips for Using Window Light in Portrait Photography
The qualities of a naturally lit portrait are many: the subject has a soft, flattering look, the eyes have catch-lights, the background is out of focus from the shallow depth of field and the subject looks relaxed in an un-staged environment.
Light and Post-Processing Photography Techniques
I use many techniques. The one I get asked most about is what I call HDR Hybrid. This is where I shoot, depending on the contrast of the scene, anywhere from three to nine RAW images bracketed at .7 stop intervals and merge them using a program called Photomatix.
Sky Photography Tips and Techniques
Hopefully this information will encourage you to get out there with your camera and explore a part of nature that is often overlooked.
Fire Pit Photography Tips and Tricks
Photographing a fire pit is a delight and a problematic venture. So, here is a short tutorial to enable you to take a good photo of a fire pit.
Candlelight Photography Tips and Techniques
Candles are a unique light source. Using candlelight to light a scene can result in breathtaking photos. Candlelight temperature is different than flash, daylight or regular bulb light.
Tips for Better Summer Photography
The bright and sunny days of summer are often the worst time to take pictures. If you are photographing people in the middle of the day, the bright light can create dark shadows on their faces, or cause them to squint if they are looking into the sun.
Focal Point Tips in Photography Composition
A focal point is the part of an image that draws the eye of a viewer to the most important part of the image or the area that you want to highlight. How you do this will make or break the final image.
Flash and Ambient Light Photography Tips
Why just use available light alone if it is not sufficient. This article will explain some essential techniques that involve mixing ambient light with flash to help you create great images.
Waterscape HDR Photography Tips
Many of my waterscapes taken during daylight hours involve the use of heavy ND filtering. I nearly always use an ND400 filter and sometimes also attach an additional ND8 and/or circular polarizer in order to achieve the desired slow shutter speed.
10 Sources of Inspiration For Your Photography
Every one of us needs to be inspired to shoot photos at some time in our photographic journeys. Sometimes inspiration comes naturally while on other occasions it is just like writer’s block. So how can you get inspired?
How to Capture Lightning in Digital Photography
The main challenge when taking lightning shots is where to position yourself. I’ve had many a frustrating time, in the early days of my photography, trying to get the best angle, the best position only to find I had the camera pointed at completely the wrong part of the sky.
How to Direct Attention With Photography Composition
We’ve all heard about foreground and background. Generally the foreground is where you find the main subject. The background is, well . . . in the back. It’s just back behind everything else, right? Wrong!
Elements of Striking and Compelling Photography
What does it take to create a really stunning image? There are six basic elements when designing a great image and certain factors that influence composition and make a really great image.
Using Your Digital SLR Camera Beyond the Auto Modes
Your camera is blind to the world and has to make a lot of assumptions about it including how much light is out there, where to focus, how fast your subject is moving and the ideal depth of field.