Photography Tips & Tricks

Top Ten Composition Tips

Photography is all about composition. If you can’t compose an image you can’t take photos. That’s the bottom line. This is where your photography journey starts as a beginner. Learning to place the elements in the photo is natural for some but for the rest of us we have to learn. Continue reading ‘Top Ten Composition Tips’

Posted by Pat.M on May 5th, 2012 | No Comments Posted in Composition, Digital Photography, Technique

Low Light Dslr Cameras And Night Photography Settings

Low light DSLR shooting is fun, and extremely popular. Night time images have great ambience , something which is often absent in flat, daylight photos. Continue reading ‘Low Light Dslr Cameras And Night Photography Settings’

Posted by Pat.M on May 4th, 2012 | No Comments Posted in Digital Photography, Night, Outdoor

Capturing Small Things – Macro Photography

Have you ever wondered how a photographer gets such clear, detailed photos of things like flowers or insects? Capturing such close-up pictures is most often done with a setting that comes as an option on many digital cameras – the macro setting. Continue reading ‘Capturing Small Things – Macro Photography’

Posted by Pat.M on May 4th, 2012 | 1 Comment Posted in Digital Photography, Macro Photography

Close Up Photography, An Emotional Approach To Nature Photography

From wide open spaces to rugged mountains, rolling meadows to dramatic coastlines they all play an important part in the nature of landscape. However, with such a view it is often hard to appreciate the beauty because there is nowhere for the eye to settle and concentrate on. Continue reading ‘Close Up Photography, An Emotional Approach To Nature Photography’

Posted by Pat.M on May 4th, 2012 | No Comments Posted in Contemplative Photography, Digital Photography, Macro Photography

Depth of Field in the Landscape

Depth of field is the restriction of perceived sharpness within a photographic image. The greater the depth of field, the more of the image from front to back that looks sharp. An image that is said to have a shallow depth of field has a short and more specific depth of sharpness. Continue reading ‘Depth of Field in the Landscape’

Posted by Pat.M on April 30th, 2012 | No Comments Posted in Digital Photography, Landscape, Nature, Outdoor

Posing Without Posing

Hard as it is to believe, portrait photography is considered to probably the hardest of the many specializations in the profession. That moment of positioning a subject in front of that plastic fake background to sit on an uncomfortable chair and make a smile they would never use in any other setting is legionary and not one that you look forward to. And you can tell the subjects, especially the men, are enjoying this about as much as they like going to the dentist. Continue reading ‘Posing Without Posing’

Posted by Pat.M on March 29th, 2012 | No Comments Posted in Digital Photography, Portraits, Technique

Working With Tripods

Have you ever experienced finding a perfect shutter moment totally ruined because of a blurred or off-center shot? It is indeed a little difficult to get the shot perfect when your aim is off, even by just a few centimeters. From wobbly hands to motion-sensitive cameras, there are a lot of good reasons why you get these problems in the first place. This is where tripod digital cameras come in. Continue reading ‘Working With Tripods’

Posted by Pat.M on March 27th, 2012 | No Comments Posted in Digital Photography, Equipment, Tripods

Winter Photography Challenges

Winter brings out the toughest elements in our climate, with many people putting away their camera bags ’till early spring. But, if you do put away your camera you are missing out on the raw beauty that this magical season brings. Continue reading ‘Winter Photography Challenges’

Posted by Pat.M on March 21st, 2012 | No Comments Posted in Digital Photography, Landscape, Outdoor

Basic Digital Photography: Getting The Light Source Right

Lighting is the single most critical factor in determining the quality of any photograph. Although with digital cameras you can edit after the fact, such features are limited and it is more effective to assure that you get the best exposure when taking the shot. Continue reading ‘Basic Digital Photography: Getting The Light Source Right’

Posted by Pat.M on February 26th, 2012 | No Comments Posted in Digital Photography, Equipment, Flashlights

Buyer’s Guide: The Best Compact Cameras

Under threat from smartphones and hybrid compacts, the classic compact camera could soon be struggling to hang onto its place in the market. Manufacturers are coming up with all kinds of new features to help their products stand out, and while we’re not convinced by web-connected cameras, superzoom compacts are well worth a look.

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