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Power, expressed in Guide Number (GN), is a measure of how much light the flash will produce. GN is a non-standard unit of measure. It basically tells you how far away a subject can be from the source of the flash, where the flash is the primary light source, and the subject to still be properly lit. The problem with this is that the distance can be expressed in either feet or meters. There is often no way of knowing which it is. GN also assumes ISO100 and f1.0 so adjustments will have to be made in the calculations to account for real-world conditions. For instance, f1.0 lenses are very rare and extremely expensive.
Today I had the pleasure of interviewing James Elliott, a photographer based in Greenwood, South Carolina. His unique approach to photography always captures a great deal of attention on our photo network and many have inquired about his techniques. How would you describe your photographic style? Hmm, this is hard for me to describe. I […]
The Power of Black & White in Adobe Lightroom & Beyond, (A Master Class) by Piet Van den Eynde is a massive eBook – 100 pages of information – on professional black and white photo post-processing. The author does a great job of explaining each step of the process down to the smallest detail – […]
There are many photographic accessories to choose from—some tend to be gimmicks while others are necessities. Here we list the photo accessories that have been indispensable to us on our more than 100 African wildlife safaris. 1. Better Beamer Flash Extender. This accessory enables you to increase your flash output by 2 to 3 stops […]
Many photographers feel that taking photos of neon signs is tricky and calls for expertise and thus they try to avoid it altogether. But with the right photography techniques, exquisitely beautiful shots of neon signs are possible. Time of Day As a first step, you must select the best time to take a photo of […]
So you are a photographer and not just any type of photographer you are a wedding photographer. You’ve chosen a profession that will require many different skill sets, not the least of which is your ability to take a great picture. But there is a lot more to running a successful business than just having a service to offer. Many people have had a great idea or a special talent but have not been able to capitalize on that talent. This article is intended to help you achieve your dream of working on your own, providing a unique service to deserving clients, and doing it all successfully. First and foremost let’s get the necessities out of the way.
Not everyone can afford—or needs—the most expensive kit when it comes to lighting. As a matter of fact, small and portable lighting kits make a photographer’s work more efficient. Here’s a selection of tools to help you assemble your lighting kit even with the smallest of budgets. Speedlights Speedlights are portable alternatives to heavy and […]
Though many filters can be replicated in Photoshop, several should still be in your bag. Have them ready, learn to use them and you can bring your images to the next level. The adage “You get what you pay for.” holds true when buying filers. The moderate and more expensive filters will be of much higher quality. When buying filters, look for coated or super-coated filters. For round filters, Tiffin and Hoya make good filters at reasonable prices. B+W and Heliopan are excellent, but a bit more expensive. For square or rectangle filters (NDG or ND Filters) Singh-Ray, Hi-Tech, Lee all make very high quality filters.
Wildflower Photography by Steve Berardi is designed to be a complete guide to photographing wildflowers. This is the 2nd edition which has been completely revamped with new sections, more example photos, and updated content. This 64 page eBook takes you through the whole process from equipment and camera settings to post-processing in Photoshop. Wildflowers display […]
Having a website presence as part of your photography business is becoming increasingly important. It is always great to be able to hand out business cards that include a website address where potential clients can take a look at your portfolio. Starting the process to create a website may seem very daunting, but it is actually very easy these days. This blog post is specifically focused on how to create a flash-based website. Many photographers prefer flash style websites because they are usually more interactive and responsive to quick navigation through a large collection of photos.
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