Photo Graphy

Our children may grow up without ever having seen a film camera. The Polaroid camera is defunct, replaced by cell phones and other digital cameras that give the same instant access to photos. In spite of all the changes in technology, the basic concept has remained the same. An image is captured and a medium is exposed to “store” the image. This once took place on film and now takes place on a photo sensor. Choosing the right camera is very important, so it’s better to understanding how does a camera work? Understanding How Does a Camera Work? Cellphone Cameras Cell phone cameras are great for capturing moments as they happen. We all have our phones with us everywhere we go, so they can always be at the ready to take a picture. We don’t have to wait for them to turn on like we do a digital camera, so they’re perfect for candid shots. However, cell phones do make compromises when it comes to image quality, and if you are going to use a printing service to make larger prints, y...

For some people, a simple black and white image of any subject might be thought of as art, and for others, a photo made to look hyper real would be art. Art is subjective, that much is true. But whether it's in a riveting black and white style or enhanced with certain effects, the bottom line is that a great photo can be great art. And with photographic art, you will have multiple ideas as to how you can use it. Do you have a blog? It's safe to assume that you have at least one social media page. If you're using the Web to promote your business or to present your work, images can boost your visitor traffic as well as engagement. Visually driven content is one of the key drivers to improving your position on any search engine search result page. And nothing is more captivating than artistically created photos. If you have bare walls all around your apartment and your landlord does not allow you to paint, hanging wall art is the next best thing to enhancing your inter...

Taking photography of people whether it is family members, friends or even strangers requires a certain amount of awareness, a quick and steady hand to capture a candid moment. And of course you may need to stand up to some amount of embarrassment as you pick up your DSLR camera and point towards the intended subject with or without their knowledge. Some situations are easier, with friends and family members who are not too camera shy, as well as when you are hired to take wedding photography reception events. While other situations like when you are out on a street photography session, taking pictures of strangers requires a certain amount of stealth and quickness to snap that photo. Street photography requires a certain amount of awareness and camera at the ready to grab that shot. In low light condition, some blurness from movement may be expected especially using a compact camera to take a shot like the above. Street photography requires a certain amount of awareness and...

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Portraits don’t necessarily mean yearbook photo styles; a portrait is a capture of humans. There are so many different portrait photography styles and categories. Choosing the right one will be determined by a lot of elements including the backdrop, the goals to be achieved with the photos, and the poses. You will work with your subjects to achieve the right photos. Here are some portrait photography ideas which work for you. Portrait Photography Ideas for Better Photography: 1. Traditional Portraits A classic portrait has the face as the central focus. The subject of the photo typically looks directly at the camera. These are usually labeled as head-shots because it shoots from the waist/bust up. It can also capture the full body, all framed into their photos. 2. Environmental Portraits These photos are taken in the subject’s natural environment. This can include home, places, of work, or favorite place. These surroundings are used to compliment the subject and showcase ...

When you put together a budget for your wedding, you are likely going to set aside a specific amount for your photography. Then you will begin looking around and comparing prices of photographers. Once you do, the confusion will begin setting in. You will wonder if the best wedding photography is the most expensive, if the cheapest is a decent way to go. Here are a few tips to help you find the perfect wedding photographer within your budget: 1. Ask people you know about the photographer they used for their wedding. 2. Look online for feedback and reviews of a particular photographer or photography studio. Avoid the actual feedback on the photographers website. This is not always honest. 3. Look at their portfolios. Make sure you like the style of photography that the photographer specializes in. 4. Talk, be open and honest about what you want, expect and demand on your wedding day. 5. Compare rates to other photographers in your area. 6. Go with your gut feeling. T...

The National Geographic Channel and WorldNomads.com are giving one determined photographer a possibility of a lifetime. They’ve jointly launched a new competition that will endowment a leader a photography grant that will send them off on assignment in South Africa with wildlife photographer Jason Edwards. While on print safarithey’ll have a event to file their qualification and on their return, they’ll have their work published on a Nat Geo Channel website. The competition is open to anyone 18 years or comparison vital in any nation on a planet. All entrants should be dilettante photographers with a penetrating eye and brave suggestion who are looking to learn new skills and urge their photography. It is endorsed that they also have a good turn of earthy aptness and a enterprise to pursue a career in transport photography. To enter a competition we contingency initial fire a array of photos that tell a story of some place that you’ve visited. That place can be down a retard or...

A telephoto lens allows you to shoot objects from a distance.  The longer the zoom the less light enters the camera.  When using a telephoto lens, it’s ideal to have good lighting conditions. If you shoot in a poorly lit environment you will need to compensate with a low shutter speed.  A low shutter speed will make your images blurry if there is slight movement of the camera or if there’s movement of objects in the image.  If you’re shooting a product shot then you can shoot using a tripod and a low shutter speed at a high zoom. When using a telephoto lens there is no warp distortion of the image like when using a wide angle lens.  The more you zoom the distortion is in the form of blurriness.  Objects not in focus in front of and behind the main object will appear blurry.  The more you zoom the more the blur effect will be apparent. Depending on the zoom there will be a depth of field.  As long as you remain in that field your images w...

As the world moves into a digital era, there are lots of people who struggle in understanding how to Scan Old Photos for digitizing it. A very common media source that people want to make digital is their old photos. If you have boxes of printed photographs in your Sandy home, it’s the time to digitize it. Getting them out of your home and onto a digital file is a great way to ensure that you are going to keep as many photos as you want, for as long as you want. Converting your photos into a digital format does not need to be complicated, following these steps can help you to create organized digital files. Scan Old Photos and Archive it: Organize Your Photos When you have a lot of photos it may seem like a daunting task to organize them, but it will make your media files much better. Some people would like to have their photos organized by year, some people choose to organize them by any event, and some others choose to organize them by the people that are in them. Regardles...

There are many people who wait and wait before taking the plunge into professional photography. What I mean is, they have some skills, but they think they need to take all the photography classes and know everything there is about photography before they feel justified for charging for their services. Of course there are others that take that step far too early. But, the truth is, if you have even an inexpensive digital SLR camera, such as a Canon Rebel T3i with a decent Canon Rebel lens, and you enjoy taking pictures, you may be able to generate some extra cash with your photos. Digital photography is at the top of the list of fastest growing hobbies. If you just have a little bit of creativity, you can turn your digital photography into a cash generating opportunity. There are a great many ways you can put that camera to work to generate an income. All you have to do is combine a bit of creativeness and showmanship with some salesmanship, and you can start making money with your...

We went over briefly the basic concept of aperture or f-stop.   When the f-stop is f/1.4 the lens of a camera is open to it’s fullest.  When the f-stop is at f/16 or higher then the lens of a camera is nearly closed. A photographer might say the image is 2 stops overexposed.  That means too much light has entered the camera by 2 stops. Let’s assume the camera was at aperture f/2.8.  If the photographer says it was 2 stops over or overexposed then the ideal aperture should have been f/5.6. (Based on chart) Also a photographer can say to add 1/3 of a stop or 2/3rds of a stop.  That means to make the hole bigger by 1/3rd or 2/3rds.  So if the aperture is at f/5.6.  The are two clicks when twisting the lens before you get to f/4.  1/3rd of a stop is one click closer to f/4 and 2/3rd of a stop is 2 clicks closer to f/4. When you are shooting in a darkly lit environment and you do not want to use a flash, it is best to use a low aperature...