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 [...]
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What White Balance Is And How It Affects Your Photographs
Posted by melissa s on August 27th, 2008
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 [...]
How To Protect Your Camera While Traveling
Posted by melissa s on August 25th, 2008
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 [...]
Getting Acquainted With Abstract Photography
Posted by melissa s on August 22nd, 2008
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 [...]
How to Keep Your Digital Sensor Clean
Posted by melissa s on August 20th, 2008
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 [...]
Understanding Exposure
Posted by melissa s on August 19th, 2008
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 [...]
Preventing Dark Photographs
Posted by melissa s on August 15th, 2008
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 [...]
How to Shoot Moving Subjects
Posted by melissa s on August 13th, 2008
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 [...]
Preset Camera Modes: How Helpful Are They?
Posted by melissa s on August 11th, 2008
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, [...]
Everything a Blur?
Posted by melissa s on August 8th, 2008
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 [...]
