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A week ago I was invited to take part in a workshop titled, Lights and Shadows. Demo models were available and various photographers were shooting in a temporary set photographic studio. I could not help but notice impractical mistakes done repeatedly by some of the photographers present. This led me to write this article, in order to pin point three basic mistakes that you should avoid when shooting a model, in particular a female model. Before you start shooting a model, it is a very sensible to check that your model is excellent. You should check that makeup is to your liking, hair is set well, clothes are not creased, clothing labels are not visible, in short that your model is nothing less than perfect.
Beautiful time-lapse photography is difficult enough to achieve, but attempting it in HDR (high dynamic range) photography adds another layer of complexity as was done here successfully in France (Normandy & Britany). This means the photographer has to take bracketed photos at different exposure levels for each individual frame, and then post-process those bracketed sets […]
We have officially launched on Google Plus! As this new community grows we hope to do many exciting things in the future such as hangouts (Google’s new social conferencing feature) where photographers from all over the world can video chat on various topics. Receive additional photography tips, join in critical discussions and more by adding us to your circles and clicking our +1 button as we try to get the hang of these exciting new social features.
Nature has the endless mine of wonders and beauty which we all want to capture. We often get amazed by the stunning nature or wildlife photographs in the popular travel or science magazines. So what is the secret of taking stunning nature photographs? Well, as true for every form of art, photography is something which you need to master. Knowledge, practice, creativity and a good camera is what you need most of the time. Please be aware that this article is not meant for pros. This is targeted to help someone who has just got started or thinking of getting started.
The beauty of living in the South is that I get to enjoy my garden almost year round. While gardens in the Northeast look a bit sad in the winter, gardens in the South provide color throughout the year. This is especially true in several local gardens in Charleston, South Carolina. There are several former […]
There are many behind-the-scenes videos about wedding photographers, but this one takes a very different perspective. Photographer Jaroslav Repta mounted a GoPro video camera to the side of DSLR so viewers could see the camera’s point of view during the wedding. It is very interesting to see how he approaches each angle and he also narrates it to walk us through his techniques. The video shows the footage from his GoPro along with photos of the wedding and more from a typical day in the life of a wedding photographer. Includes an explanation on how he setup a rig in order to mount the video camera
Vision is Better II – Free the Mind, Free the Camera. Again. by David duChemin was released today and follows the process and thoughts of a professional travel/landscape photographer. It follows his approach on business, thought process on location, equipment considerations, a near deadly fall he took while on assignment and much more. We create our art in the midst of an odd industry trying desperately to sell us new gear – and we rely on this gear, to a greater or lesser degree to do what we do. But relying on it, and being distracted by it are not the same thing.
The cruddy weather lately has inspired me to temporarily move the focus away from outdoor photography to a very tricky but worthwhile type of indoor photography: stage photography. While stage photography may seem simple to the naked eye, the lighting and constant movements that must be continuously mapped are akin to jumping on a trampoline […]
Hundreds of thousands of images captured all over the world were uploaded to the PictureSocial photography social network this year. With careful consideration, we chose these as the year’s best. This is a list of some of the most compelling and popular photos of the year 2011. We would love to hear your thoughts on these […]
This infographic may be helpful to those seeking a holiday gift for a loved one or anyone seeking a camera to fit a specific purpose. It was designed to break down some of the top cameras of 2011 and match them to the photographic situations where they perform at their best. What kind of shots do you like taking? This guide will help you find the right camera for you. There’s a big, wide world out there. Full of sights and experiences so vivid, colourful and significant, they beg to be captured by more than the imagination. From black and white portraits of a very special day, to a long distance landscape shot of the sea in flaming sunlight, the right camera keeps these memories and moments alive.
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