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Macro Photography can be an art in and of itself. Some of the best photos I’ve seen have been macro photos. Taking macro photos can be challenging if you’ve never attempted it before. Many times the beginner gets frustrated when they are unable to get their subject fully in focus. Other times the beginner can’t seem to take a macro photo that isn’t blurry. Then there’s the frustration with taking a macro photo that isn’t lit properly. Macro photography differs from regular photography in that the subject is usually smaller and requires a lens that is capable of close-up or macro photography, usually at a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio.
Cumulative exposure can be defined as follows: cumulative exposure is the amount of exposure to light, given to a light sensitive paper, from the time being removed from its light tight box, exposed, manipulated, developed, washed and eventually stopped. From this point (fixation) the paper is no longer light sensitive, and will not be affected by further exposure. It is possible at this point that the paper may have been exposed for a total of ten minutes, accumulated through all these manipulation and processing steps.
Every parent’s excitement at the birth of their first child is reflected in the hundreds of photos taken by parents and grandparents. With the advent of digital photography this has increased dramatically. The birth of subsequent children causes this rate to diminish. If the rate does it should be as result of better quality images and not because the novelty has worn off. Here’s how to get great baby shots. The early years of a child are very exciting and you need to document as much as you. Too many photos is better than too few.
The PictureSocial photography social network gained a large number of new members and tremendous buzz this year. Photographers from all over the world are gathering on the site to network with others and show off their best work. This is a list of some of the most compelling and popular photos of the year 2010 (it […]
Do you ever go for an inspirational walk to take great outdoor photos only to come home and find most of the photos are pale, washed out, or full of glare? Your flower photos look faded and almost lifeless? I understand how that feels. At least for me, it is almost depressing to come home […]
Keeping your gear safe when taking pictures outside can be quite a challenge. Yet every photographer will tell you the best natural light is outside come rain or shine. Here are four dangers to your camera equipment you may encounter and what you can do about them. I can’t count how many times I’ve been caught in the rain while out taking pictures. Taking pictures of flowers with dew drops or rain drops on them can have a set back or two. And those expensive camera lenses seem to attract condensation like bees to honey.
Here are some indoor portrait photography tips that will help you produce great results and do not require you to have access to expensive studio lights. What say you if there are effective ways you can conduct indoor portrait photography in the comfort of your own home? You can still take photographs that look stunning […]
The Vision Driven Photographer, Notes on Discovering & Refining Your Vision is an engaging and inspiring ebook focused on helping photographers of all levels make stronger photographs by identifying or re-discovering their photographic vision. By clarifying the things you want to say you’re better able to wield the tool of your expression – your camera – to create photographs that say what you want to say, and move others. Working through these insights and the accompanying creative exercises will help you uncover or re-discover your vision, first personally, then photographically.
With the holiday season approaching many of us are starting to think of about gift ideas for friends and family. Some readers have even emailed us seeking gift ideas. I thought it would be helpful to review our site queries from the last few months and assemble a list of the most popular products readers […]
The first dSLRs created a dilemma for camera-makers. It was difficult to build a sensor the size of a 35mm film frame. Availability of larger sensors was limited, and the quality of some early 35mm size frame sensors was questionable. DSLR cameras are typically equipped with either an APS-C size sensor or a larger, full-frame sensor. Full-frame cameras are generally bulkier, more expensive and require larger, full-frame lenses. If you’ve been wondering what advantages a full-frame dSLR offers and whether the benefits justify the bulk and expense, this article will explore the strong points of full-frame sensors.
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