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Photography is the art of capturing and presenting the subject in an aesthetic manner. Glamor is a treat to the eye, and it appeals to the senses. It grabs attention, throws the first impression, attracts, entices and engrosses. Therefore the media depends on glamor; and glamor photography has become one of the most sensational forms of photography.

Once upon a time glamor photography would range from photographing celebrities to spectacular events; and shooting the lifestyles of the opulent to capturing magnificent structures. Nowadays, photographing models is a popular form of glamor photography. The photographer can focus on male or female models. Most magazines and newspapers use glamorous pictures in order to attract the reader’s attention. Read the rest of this entry »

Visible light is propagated in the form of electromagnetic waves. Although we see light as white, it is made up of electromagnetic waves of different colors. Violet light has the shortest wavelength and red has the longest wavelength. When all these waves fall on our eyes together, we see white light. But different wavelengths are seen and recorded differently by your camera. This means that the way your picture turns out may be different from what you saw through your viewfinder. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are planning on going to that exotic location that you always dreamt of, your digital camera could be your best companion. Obviously you are looking forward to preserving some very special family moments and some beautiful memories. You are also looking forward to show off your adventures to friends back home. At an exciting time as this, losing your camera could be one of the greatest disappointments you could face. Also, having some technical problem with your camera would not be the best thing you would like to happen. A few steps of precaution can help you avoid unnecessary disappointments.

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Have you ever seen a picture of a busy street at night portrayed just by lights zooming across the dark street? Or the picture of a drop of water frozen in time as it bounces off after rippling the placid water surface? This phenomenon is so quick that the normal eye rarely notices it this way. It brings to mind an array of feelings. Yes, that’s the power of abstract photography.

Abstract photography is a type of photography where much is portrayed without focusing on much. This definition sounds pretty abstract, doesn’t it? The truth is that you will hardly come across a concrete definition. Most abstract photographers use a shallow depth of field to create the right effect. Abstract photography deals with producing a desired effect by using a combination of colors, textures and shades. An abstract photo may not have a real subject in focus. It may also not mean the same thing to everyone.

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Air contains tiny particles of dust that settles on almost everything we see. Although very tiny in size, these particles of dust are responsible for many climatic conditions as well as many medical conditions affecting human beings. Unfortunately, dust may also affect the pictures you take. Have you ever noticed dark specks or translucent spots on your pictures? There is a good chance that there is dust on the digital sensor of your digital camera.

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Many a vacationer has relied on the Auto Mode; and many a professional has relied on the light meter of their camera. One must understand that light tends to be moody, and can deceive the photographer’s equipment. Just like a navigator needs to know how much, how long and how fast to navigate his or her ship in order to safely reach their destination, a good photographer also needs to know how to guide the available light through the aperture and shutter of their camera before letting it reach the film or digital sensor.

Understanding exposure is not rocket-science. Too much light passing through the lens will give your picture a flat look. On the other hand, less light will give you dark pictures. If you don’t believe it let’s see how easy it is. Read the rest of this entry »

Have you ever been disappointed by a picture that was dark and foggy? Or discouraged by seeing only a silhouette of your loved one by the sunset? You were looking forward to it. But now the perfect moment is lost. Dark photos may seem like a waste. Well, it’s time to learn. Or maybe it’s not even your fault. But you’ve got to do all it takes to avoid future disappointments.

Let’s quickly run through the causes and remedies for dark pictures:-

• The first thing you did was to doubt your flash. This is rarely the problem; but it does not hurt to check whether your flash is working properly. Off course, wait for your flash to recharge before clicking again, by looking at the flash-ready indicator. Most often the flash is not the problem. Read the rest of this entry »

A perfect moment may last only for a split second. If not captured, it may be lost forever. Good photography is more than being at the right place at the right time. You need to know how to adjust your camera to suit the moment. You are not just capturing a slice of time; but you are also capturing the feel, mood and the action of the moment. Photography is an art of transforming a pattern of hues and shades, into a perfect representation of real life by using a camera. But how can you get those moving pictures to rest beautifully on your film? Whether you want to capture a horse in action or bike in mid-air, you need to warm up a little bit and be part of the action. Read the rest of this entry »

Most cameras come equipped with preset modes. Some cameras have fancy presets that the user doesn’t even know how to use; but most cameras come with some standard preset modes. Most inexperienced people do not use these modes. They tend to be happy just clicking away. Preset modes are not only for amateurs. In fact, some camera savvy people prefer to use preset modes by just turning a dial rather than bothering about aperture size and shutter speed. Many professionals prefer manual modes because they can get what they want out of their cameras in the same way an artist gets what he wants from his brush and canvas. Read the rest of this entry »

A camera works more or less like our eyes. Light reflected off surfaces passes through the lens of our eye and falls on the retina. These impulses are carried by the optic nerve to our brain, which interprets the image, and we can see. A camera records light that bounces off the subject. The various hues and shades of reflected light pass through the camera lens and fall on a film or a digital sensor in a particular pattern, producing a sharp image. This image is recorded on film or a memory chip, either for printing or viewing on a computer screen. Read the rest of this entry »