5
March
2010
Brisbane wedding photography rate will vary, depending on a few factors. Among the most common weighing factors in the price charged by a photographer are location, time of year, experience and the time booked. Keep all of the factors in mind when you are looking into your photographer and considering the rates.
When it comes to the wedding photography rates, you do not always get what you pay for. In some cases, a photographer that is still getting his company established will charge a smaller amount in order to achieve his goal of satisfied clients before increasing his rate. However, it is vital that you look at the portfolio before you decide to go with a newly established company or Brisbane wedding photographer .
Other photographers may charge much more during the wedding season in order to ensure they make a decent profit. Timing can actually be a heavily weighing factor in the cost for your photographer.
For instance, if you begin looking for your photographer a month before your wedding you will likely find the rates increased slightly as well as the package prices. This is usually because the photographer knows you are desperate and will try to get the most money they can for their services.
A veteran photographer is able to charge more and usually will because he knows he has the experience to back his prices. However, with a highly experienced photographer you also have to use caution before hiring.
Look into the photographer online. Make sure that he or she does not have several unsatisfied customers. To do this you can look on the Better Business Bureau’s website as well as just using your search engine and searching the photographer’s name and company name.
No matter which photographer you decide to hire, you should first look into them. It isn’t so easy as just hiring the photographer with the best wedding photography rates. You need to make sure the photographer can meet your needs and demands as far as the “must have” photographs, the style of Brisbane portrait photography as well as the budget you have preset.
You should weigh the experience against the price and narrow down your choices. You will also need to factor in the overall look of the photographs you viewed taken by the photographer. You will know when you have found the right photographer, regardless of their wedding photography rates.
When you feel comfortable with the photographer, you love the photos you have seen and the overall feeling you get when you leave the studio, you only know the photographer is the right one.
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Posted: Photography
28
February
2010
Digital camera lens repair is as common as LCD repair, but it’s #2 on my list because it’s harder to repair a digital camera lens and there are so many different types of lens problems whereas a broken LCD is a broken LCD no matter how you look at it.
Basic Lens Care Tips:
- Do not leave the batteries in your camera in the camera bag. The power button can be pressed accidentally causing the lens to extend and get jammed because it cannot open properly inside the bag.
- Try not to drop the camera with the lens extended.
- Don’t ever pull or twist on a lens that is not working 100% properly, you will just break it.
I would have to write a book to fully explain lens problems fully (hmm.. maybe a good idea!) so I will do what I can to make this easy to follow and as helpful as possible.
The lens is made up of many different parts… Let’s start with the several pieces of glass referred to as the lens elements. The outer lens element is prone to being scratched and scuffed, and usually has a special coating on it that you DO NOT want to clean off with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol), or Windex or something similar. Nothing to worry about if it’s not there, it’s not a big deal. Try to always have a clean lens (how do finger prints get on the glass anyway??) and scratch free.
The inner-most lens element is responsible for the fine focus and resides directly in front of the CCD. When you press the shutter button half way down to focus, this part moves forwards and backwards till it’s in the correct position and your image is in focus. You won’t be messing with this part of the lens… unless you feel like removing the lens from the camera and then tearing down the lens to get at it’s ‘guts’. It can be pretty fun the first time it happens, but… Good luck putting it back together properly. The tearing apart stuff is awesome, the putting it back together is a drag!
The lens has two small motors with their own gears that connect to the two main parts of the lens. The larger motor drives the lens barrel in and out when zooming. The smaller motor drives the fine focus element mentioned above and controls the focus. If you get ONE GRAIN of sand in these gears, they will jam and the lens will “error out” as we like to say. Open it up and clean it out if you like, but it’s not easy. The larger of the two lens motors usually has 4-5 different gears that if misaligned will cause the lens to jam. But hey, your lens is already jammed, why not see how it works, right?
Then there is the CCD, “charge-coupled device” which translates the light that enters the lens into a digital signal that the camera can record.
There was a very large CCD recall for Sony camera lens repair over the past few years that covers many manufacturers like Canon, Fuji and Nikon and not just Sony, but Sony provided the CCDs to many other manufacturers for their cameras so they do have a large amount of defective cameras on the list themselves. The defective CCD’s cause the camera to take solid black photos, or purple/pink “dripping paint” photos, or they have repeating white horizontal or verticle lines on the images. If yours has this problem then you can call up the company that made it and ask if they are still honoring the CCD recall even if your camera is 4-5 years old! IF it’s on the list, you might get your camera repaired for free.
Got spots on your images that get bigger and smaller as you zoom in and out? Most likely there is a spec of dust on your CCD. You will need to remove the lens and then remove the CCD from the back of the lens and clean it off. Don’t lose the gasket that goes around the CCD, don’t get any other dirt inside the lens and don’t leave any fingerprints! Tall order I know, sorry, I’m demanding. =)
Let’s see… what else? Your lens is part way out, stuck at an angle because the camera was dropped while turned on. Now please read that carefully; the lens must be stuck part way out or all the way out, and one section of the lens MUST be stuck at an angle. The lens must not move freely at all for this section to apply, and you may follow this advice AT YOUR OWN RISK. The following repair trick works, but I am not responsible for your actions or anything you do to your camera.
Alright then, the lens is jammed at an angle and you think it’s worthwhile to attempt to fix it yourself. No problem.
Hold the camera with the angled part of the lens resting against the edge of a table, and the rest of the camera hanging over the side. Do not place the camera facing down with the “Canon Zoom Lens…” chrome ring section flat on the table. The round part of the lens barrel is what we want on the flat surface of the table. Now… here is the tricky part… press the angled part of the lens back into alignment by pushing down on the lens on the edge of the table. Put your fingers on the LENS below the angled part to support it and press firmly but still gently (how do I do that? I don’t know.. you just do it) and the lens will either POP!! back into place and work perfectly or it won’t budge and no harm will be done, -OR- one of the “guide pins” that run inside a small track in the lens barrel will break off and you have just destroyed the lens.
I told you it was at your own risk!! Digital camera repair is awesome… right?
Alright, enough information for today about lenses? I think we have covered most of the basic problems, and possible solutions. If you want to buy a lens for your camera there are several ways to do it which include calling the manufacturer; but they will want $125+ for the lens, guaranteed.
Do a Google search for “digital camera repair” and you will see at #1 the only site that has affordable digital camera repair and DIY parts… Darntoothysam.com!
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Posted: Photography
22
February
2010
Weddings are one of the most deserving and difficult occasions to photograph. Lots of movement, lighting and distance from the subjects are all challenges with wedding photography. So, here are eight wedding photography tips you can use to make sure the wedding photos turn out beautifully framed in the bride’s favorite wedding photo frame.
- Bring Lots of Batteries – This is especially important for digital camera users since digital uses more power than film. And if like most guests with digital cameras you’re showing your pictures to others at the wedding and reception, that LCD will zap the power even more. So bring lots (and I mean lots) of extra batteries.
- Bring Extra Memory Cards and Increase the Resolution – You will never know which photos will be the ones displayed in a large picture frame so make sure your camera is set to high resolution. Extra memory cards will ensure you don’t run out of space.
- Look for the Unexpected Moments – {In addition to all of the traditional moments you need to take like the bride and groom getting ready, exchange of vows, the first kiss, there will always be the unexpected “Kodak moments” that you want to capture}. Along with all the traditional moments that you don’t want to miss: the bride (or groom) getting ready, the exchange of vows, the first kiss, the cake cutting ceremony and so on, there are bound to be many unexpected “Kodak moments.” Watch the children too as they will often provide many comical and precious moments to remember! And don’t forget to honor the parents of both the bride and groom by taking their pictures as they’ll certainly want to display many of them in picture frames. There will be much emotion on this joyous day to capture with your camera.
- Increase the ISO – If you have a film camera, use a higher speed film, such as 400, but if you have a digital camera like most will, increase the camera’s ISO, that is its sensitivity to light. Try increasing just to 200 or 400. Use digital noise removing software if needed. The higher ISO can brighten otherwise underexposed pictures better than a compact’s built in flash.
- Photo Edit Out the Red Eye – Most wedding pictures are taken from too far a distance for the camera’s red eye reduction to work, but photo editing software such as Photoshop and even the free, Picasa can take the red out.
- Save the Flash for the Most Important Pictures – Since it can take a while for the flash to recharge- plan ahead. Unless a “can’t miss” photo opportunity happens, save the flash for super important moments like the bride and groom kissing after their vows, cutting the cake and their first dance.
- Make Use of Optical Zoom or Your Feet – For those far away photos, use the optical zoom (not digital zoom if you can). If your camera doesn’t have optical zoom, and you can physically move in closer this is the better choice.
- Don’t Let Shutter Lag Ruin your Pictures - Although this isn’t a problem with film, if you’re taking photos with a digital camera be prepared to compensate for the shutter lag. Some cameras shoot much faster (or slower) than others, so if you haven’t done so yet, get acquainted with yours before the wedding. When taking action pictures like dancing at the reception, take them the same way as you would at a sporting event. Try to anticipate what’s happening next, point the camera in that direction and press the shutter half way down. Be ready to take lots of photos anytime there are people moving, so that you end up with several good pictures for framing. And on such an important event, it’s important to take several still shots as well.
Hopefully these 8 wedding photo tips will help you make the most out of your next wedding and give the bride and groom pictures they love displaying. Until then, keep taking pictures and have fun learning photography!
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Posted: Photography
22
February
2010
* Dots Per Inch (DPI) - this term is used to describe quality of the computer monitor and printer. Specifically, laser printers have more dpi resolution than monitors. Then, higher the dpi resolution means better quality. * Resolution- the over all quantity of pixels in a photo. Increasing the resolution would make the image become sharper. Then more pixels are needed to achieve a better photo image quality. * Memory Card- this is where the digital files are stored. Memory cards consist of different sizes and capacity. A memory card with higher storage capacity will be more convenient to purchase.
Being a professional digital photographer really takes time. You just need to be resourceful and keep on trying new techniques. Start by learning the digital photography terms and tutorials because this will serve as a stepping stone for your future career growth.
Practice, practice and more practice will only help you develop your experience in digital photography either as an amateur or professional Brisbane wedding photographer . Career paths may lead you to wedding photography, event photography, family photography, kids photography, corporate photography, food photography and the list goes on!
Your ability to understand and shoot great photography doesn’t stop only in practicing. Having an expert as a mentor is necessary if you are to expand your skills and improve yourself as a photographer. Other options include online forums and tutorial classes that are hosted by expert photographers relating to the niche of your particular field. In the end of a day understanding a digital camera and its functions and incorporating your knowledge of lighting, framing, depth of field, colours and contrasts will separate you from being an amateur to a professional photographer.If you want to know something about Brisbane portrait photography and Brisbane wedding photography ,kindly click on the links in this article.
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Posted: Photography
21
February
2010
Aperture and other photo basics can induce yawns in the most eager of new shutterbugs, but once these basics are understood, the rest of photography comes easily into focus. Aperture, shutter speed and ISO are all terms good to know, whether you have a point-and-shoot or professional camera. This article explains aperture and provides tips for using it to create better photographs so you’ll be proud to display them in a wall picture frame.
To best understand aperture, consider how the irises of your eyes widen and narrow to allow more or less light into the pupil. Like your irises, the camera’s lens diaphragm widens and narrows to let in more or less light. Thus the aperture determines the exposure of the picture, that is how bright or dark it is. The aperture also has another important purpose which we’ll look at in a second.
“Aperture” refers to the size of this opening and is measured in F stops. The smaller the F Stop number, the wider the aperture. This is where it’s easy to get confused. Actually the F stop numbers represent ratios, which is why the larger the F stop number, the smaller the aperture.
Besides controlling light, aperture controls depth of field. To better understand this, make a fist and hold it in front of your eye. Now slowly open your hand. See how the focus changes as you open your hand? Sure you can see more through the bigger opening, but when the opening in your fist is small everything is in focus? Try it again and see how when you open your fist, the object closest to you will come into focus while objects further away will be fuzzy. This is how aperture determines depth of field or how much of a picture is in focus.
If you are taking pictures in Auto Focus (AF), the camera will attempt to focus on what it sees as the main subject, but often it may not be what you want.
For this reason, many cameras have an Aperture Priority setting to help eliminate this problem. This allows you to set the aperture and then it automatically adjusts the shutter speed to compensate for the larger or smaller aperture. For example, if you set the aperture for a landscape, it narrows it and therefore lets in less light. The camera would then automatically increase the amount of time the shutter stays open so that your photo isn’t underexposed or too dark. Aperture Priority isn’t perfect, but generally this how it works.
Now if you have an SLR and are taking pictures in manual mode, you can adjust the shutter speeds and aperture separately.
Most will have a camera with preset modes, such as portrait, landscape, sports, etc. When the mode is set for landscape, the aperture automatically narrows so everything will be brought into focus. At the same time, the shutter speed automatically slows, thus leaving the shutter open longer to compensate for the lessened amount of light streaming through the diaphragm.
When you switch to portrait mode and focus on someone in front of you with the landscape in the background, the camera will make your subject in focus and make them stand out from the background. And it will speed up the shutter speed so the photo isn’t overexposed by the extra light allowed in with the larger aperture.
Remember that the smaller the aperture, the greater the F Stop number and the greater the depth of field.
Understanding photography basics like aperture is not only important for those using manual settings or Aperture Priority, it also helps those using preset modes. Here are three preset modes you should better understand:
- Portrait: How much the background blurs when using this mode depends on your camera and the distance between your subject and background – a minimum of 10 feet works best. This mode can be used for any subject you want to bring into focus while taking the background out of focus.
- Landscape:(called “Infinity” on some cameras): This is the mode depicted by the mountain peak or figure 8. You can use this for any picture where you want everything in focus like landscapes, cityscapes or a picture of your garden. And for shots of breathtaking vistas, try framing them in a panoramic picture frame to make your images really stand out.
- Macro: This mode, depicted by the tulip, opens the camera’s aperture extra wide so that you can take extreme closeups without the blur caused by not enough focus. Depending upon your camera, you should be able to get anywhere between an inch to a foot of your subject. When preparing to take pictures outdoors of things like flowers, keep in mind that due to the slower shutter speed, even the tiniest movement of a petal can cause blur. Also remember to focus on the part of the subject that you want most in focus, whether it be a butterfly’s wing or a caterpillar’s eyes.
Just applying this knowledge can help you take some beautiful photos that you’ll be proud to hang in a gallery picture frame on the wall.
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Posted: Photography
21
February
2010
If you want to learn the basics of digital photography, it really doesn’t matter whether you’re using a digital compact or a DSLR with the exception of these few important differences.
Digital Compacts
One of the biggest advantages to digital compacts is the cost. Also when you purchase a DSLR you will also need to purchase at least one lens, and if you want to take pictures from afar, you’ll also need a good telephoto lens. Digital compacts always come with a built in lens and sometimes even come with a zoom.
If you do have an optical zoom on your digital compact then you’ll also be able to take some good quality telephoto pictures. An Optical zoom is always better than digital zoom because a digital zoom works like cropping and takes away pixels. The more you zoom with digital zoom, the lower the quality of your photograph. On the other hand, an optical zoom maintains the quality of your photo.
Some compacts will take such high quality images that many a pro will use one when they don’t want to carry all of their DSLR gear. The quality of the photo depends largely on the photographer’s skill.
While digital compacts don’t have as many mega pixels as DSLRs, with only 5 mega pixels, you can produce an 8×10 print of the type of quality you’d be proud to display in an 8×10 picture frame on your wall.
Finally, learning the digital photography basics of a compact is far easier then learning how to use a DSLR to its full advantage.
Digital Single Lens Reflexes (DSLRs)
A digital single lens reflex is the digital version of the SLR. You can call a DSLR a single lens reflex camera but you can’t call an SLR a digital camera. With the debut of the Canon Rebel and other more moderately priced DSLRs (relatively speaking) a few years ago, more photography enthusiasts are discovering the advantages of a DSLR.
The big advantage of the DSLR is its creativity and versatility.
For example, by adding a long telephoto lenses, you can capture a close up of an osprey at the top of a towering pine tree or a child at the soccer goal post when you’re at the other end of the field. With a DSLR, you can find a lens or filter to suit almost any photographic need.
Another benefit of DSLRs is their ability to take sharp pictures of sports or action photos in low light situations where a flash won’t work. The larger sensor on a DSLR allows you to do this; whereas with a compact, if you set the ISO high enough to take the shot in the dim light, it would have digital noise (sort of a multi colored grain). If you’re taking still shots, it’s not an issue. The problem with Sports mode in a low light setting is that the shutter must close so fast that in spite of a larger aperture setting, there’s just not enough light hitting the image sensor. The only way this can be overcome is with a flash or a higher ISO setting.
However, you can get rid of most digital noise by using photo editing software like Adobe Photoshop.
Another DSLR advantage is that you can use an external flash which can make a huge difference.
DSLRs have more megapixels than the best of the digital compacts, meaning you can take and print high quality pictures for framing in large picture frames like 11×14 frames or larger.. And lastly, digital cameras are slower to take pictures than film cameras but DSLRs are much faster than digital compacts.
Remember, digital photography basics start with choosing a camera, but the quality of the photographs largely depend on the skill of the photographer. So no matter what type of camera you have or will be buying, it pays to practice.
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Posted: Photography
21
February
2010
Wide-angle lens: is the option of most landscape photographers. They allow you to include as much of the scene as possible when you look in your viewfinder with a wide focal length of 17 mm to 40mm.
Now photography is a big part of our culture, something that everyone recognizes. Most everyone has family photos lying around their house, many people take these photos on a regular basis, preserving precious memories for years to come.
Certainly,this is landscape photography on a big scale. Not many people are lucky enough to start off traveling all around world.
Photography is the art of reproducing pictures of people, places or objects in their exact likeness. Those images can be transferred on any photosensitive material. Photography includes taking and printing pictures.
You can become a Brisbane portrait photographer in a special field such as wedding or family photographer. You can choose to make money taking pictures of things you love like animals, nature or ships.
Brisbane portrait photography Class Tips: The Basics
In the print media, pictures are used to break the monotony of a news page. Illustrations may be used as page decoration. If its only purpose is to generate a favorable impression for the reader, it’s a valid function. After all, according to J.W. Click and Russel N. Baird’s book, ?°Magazine Editing and Production,?± people hang paintings and photos on their walls for aesthetic origins only. Given that concept, one is able to surmise that photography is, indeed, a work of art captured in technicalities and presented in an exceptional manner. The total impression on the subject will always depend on the way the photographer wants to present his or her subject matter.
For this reason, special classes in Brisbane corporate photography provided for those who wish to perfect their skills as far as photography is concerned. However, there are some basic tips that every budding photographer must know in order to succeed in this kind of endeavor.
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Posted: Photography
21
February
2010
Here is a list of some of the important pointers that every photographer should know:
1. Get ready
There is a wide world of photography. It touches each of us in our lives on a daily basis in some form or others. Photography is so much a part of our culture now that we hardly even notice all the places where it exists.
There are some excellent Brisbane corporate photography contests out there, some even offer large cash prizes, scholarships to photography schools and really nice cameras and camera supplies.
One of the benefits of doing Brisbane portrait photography is the conversation that will take place. It takes an understanding and skill of human nature to be able to take a good portrait. First you are going to want to choose a contest. In fact, there are so many out there you should make a list of ones you are interested in competing in.
The key factor to good shots is to have all of your necessary materials ready. One of the basic skills needed in photography is the point and shoot. However, you can’t do this if you lack the materials that you need such as extra batteries, a tripod, and other devices like the lenses that would aid your ability to incorporate the point and shoot skill.
2. Be steady with your camera
One of the main reasons why pictures may come out blurred is the fact that some photographers can’t get a steady hand on their cameras. It would be better to avoid shaking your camera. If you really can’t avoid these, it would better to use a tripod or inserting your elbows to your sides so that you get a stable grip.
3. Focus on your subject
By attending some Brisbane wedding photography classes, you should be able to learn how to get the best angles to capture your subject. Just remind to focus on your subject and not on anything else.
These are just some of basic tips that you will learn in a photography class. Just keep them in mind and you are on your way to your best shot. If you are fond of taking pictures and the idea of a career in photography sounds good to you, just how do you begin finding photography jobs?
Equipment is an important factor in taking great underwater photography. Of course you will need an underwater camera but there is more than just that. You may be amateur but if you are entering a photography contest, you are competing with the best of the best. You are going to need your photos to be excellent if you want to win.
Before deciding on any one photographer or photo studio, make some comparisons. Look at the sample photos that you are shown and ask if they have samples you can take with you.
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Posted: Photography
21
February
2010
Digital photography has developed and reformed over the years. It has made the world of Brisbane corporate photography grow like never before. You can create fantasy pictures and video which are beyond human reality. It has enabled the photographers to relive their world of creativity. A photographer is able to dwarf the subject and make him stand among tall buildings or huge mountains. One can also make a man fly high in the air using digital photography. You can make the subject climb the mountains or flames burst from finger tips and other such unimaginative things. All this is possible through using green screen photography.
The green screen photography is also known as chroma key technology. It is a digital technique with which you can superimpose selected image on the background image of the subject. This is an advanced form of photography. You can use varieties of video editing tools to perform the Chroma Key technique. These are the computer programs that help the photographer to create professional photographs. You can try your hand in Brisbane portrait photography or have a small photo studio of yourself using these tools. They also help a novice Brisbane portrait photographer in creating attractive and impressive pictures and videos. Veteran photographers can create beautiful and mesmerizing pictures or videos. Many advanced tools offer theme based images. In other words, you can get hold of variety of background pictures to be digitally replaced by the background of your subject. Tools provide pictures like ocean images, sceneries, abstract images, kids’ drawings and much more. You can select any of these images and replace them with the background image. You are able to select green or blue color of the background cloth. These two colors are sensitive to image sensors in the camera. The digital photography tools can mask the green or blue color easily with the selected images. Some tools also equip the user to edit the images as per the requirement. For example, you can edit the birthday pictures or videos by adding effects to them. These tools assist in creating visual effects that leave everlasting and favorable impression on the minds of the viewers.
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Posted: Photography
21
February
2010
While you can’t obviously learn everything in one photo article, this article gives you five basic tips to start using right away. Whether you have a point-and-shoot camera and rely on preset modes or you are now the proud, albeit confused, owner of a professional SLR camera, there are certain basics that once understood will send you on your way towards taking extraordinary pictures. Here are five important and easy to use tips that you can put to use right away.
1) Resolve to Have Enough Resolution
Yes, a low resolution setting saves space on your memory card, but it doesn’t make for suitable prints. You can easily resize for a smaller picture, even in free programs like Picasa (”resize” is hidden there under “export”), but making a picture larger usually brings awful results. When you enlarge the picture, the pixels that make up the image are spread thinner.
If you plan to print your pictures, choose medium or high resolution. Depending on your camera, 3 megapixels should give you high quality 4×6 images and sometimes even a very nice 8×10. For superb 11×14s, go for 6 megapixels.
2) Let There be Light (but Make it the Right Kind)
Natural lighting is usually best, so don’t worry if you don’t have a fancy flash and reflectors. If your only flash is the built-in one, that’s all the more reason to opt for natural light. Built in flashes can make a subject look flat. That’s why the pros use an external flash and bounce light off the umbrellas. There are tricks you can use like wearing a white shirt or taping foil to the camera to bounce the light off the ceiling, but if you want an easy way to get professional quality photos without the equipment, go outdoors.
When shooting outdoors, consider the position of the sun. The lower the sun in the sky the better, except for sunrise and dawn. You should also try to avoid noon as this time brings the harshest shadows. Unless the sky is an important part of your picture, bright overcast produces the best light.
3) Compose a Perfect Picture
Getting a fast snapshot of something without any thought mostly depends upon luck. But by learning how to compose a picture first, you have more creative control and you will end up with more photographs suitable for framing. The pictures you take will look more like what you had in mind when you clicked the shutter release.
There’s enough to the Photography 101 subject of composition to fill several articles, but for starters, here’s the number one rule. Fill the frame. Decide on what the most important subject in your photo is and move close enough or zoom (optical zoom is best) to fill the viewfinder with the subject. For example, if the subject is your grandmother watering her petunias then that’s the subject not her entire yard. Many people make the mistake of losing their subjects in the background.
4) Steady Now
It doesn’t take much camera shake to create blur, in fact it takes so little that you will likely not even notice the movement. For sharp pictures, keep your elbows down, feet apart and firmly planted and hold the camera steady while pressing (not punching) the shutter release. Continue holding still until the camera’s light has indicated it is done taking the photo. When you are taking a photo that needs a slower than usual shutter speed, like a fireworks display, use a tripod to steady the camera. You can even use a bunched up coat on a wall with a remote shutter release. A good rule of thumb: use a camera support for shutter speeds slower than 1/60.
5) Share Your Creations
If your photos are digital, use a photo editor to bring copies (save originals) of your photos down to the appropriate size for your website, email, photo album or picture frame. You should use photo paper that is compatible with your printer model for best results. If you are using a film camera now but want to email pictures or post them on a website, use a quality scanner or have a CD made when the film is developed.
Save your best photos for displaying in a well made wooden picture frame. A picture framed in a classic silver picture frame also makes a very welcome gift, especially when it is a portrait of someone special. Remember a portrait can be of one person, family, two friends, a beloved pet…the portrait can be of anyone and can make a lovely framed gift.
By using these five basic tips you’ll help expand your photography knowledge so you can start taking even better and more professional looking pictures.
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Posted: Photography
