Even you are ready to shoot, that doesn’t mean the weather is ready for you! Whenever you tackle photography outdoors, you need to consider the possibility that the conditions will not be suitable– it could rain horrendously, there could be storm, it could be so hot that it is uncomfortable to work, there could even [...]
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Part Two: Guide to flash
Posted by Rowena on May 27th, 2009
In the last post, we covered some reasons you may want to use flash – now what if you are ready to make an investment? Flashguns can be reasonably priced to quite expensive – this depends on the brand you go for and the model. Newer models have far more features but they will cost [...]
Part One: A guide to flash
Posted by Rowena on May 25th, 2009
Nearly all cameras, from your high end SLR’s to disposable cameras have a flash function on them. A necessary evil, flash adds light when necessary, so that even in the darkest scenarios, a decent, sharp photograph can be captured. These days, we have digital cameras so we can see how the flash is doing immediately; [...]
Creative Camera Movement Part 3
Posted by Rowena on May 22nd, 2009
When you shoot creative movement you need suitable equipment for the job. This means that you need to make some investments, although you can buy many of these items for good prices second hand, or from auction sites online. Shop around and make sure you camera is compatible with the accessories you buy. Here are [...]
Creative Camera Movement Part 2
Posted by Rowena on May 20th, 2009
Last time we looked at the basics of shooting creative movement. This time we can look at specific scenarios that are the most popular subjects for creative movement, such as water, wind and techniques such as panning the camera for an even more dynamic effect. Certain subjects work well for creative movement, but the best [...]
Creative Camera Movement Part 1
Posted by Rowena on May 18th, 2009
Blur, traditionally, is a pain for new photographers. You think you have capture the dream image only to get home and find unwanted lines of blur than ruin the photograph. But don’t forget that blur can be a creative tool that adds dramatic effects and emotion to an image. The key to creating successful camera [...]
Cityscapes at Night Part 2
Posted by Rowena on May 15th, 2009
Now that we have our kit together and have taken in mind any safety issues; we are ready to take some photographs! The best thing to capture is the hustle and bustle of the city, looking out for interesting lights. Even at night you still have a point of interest – don’t rely on just [...]
Cityscapes at Night Part 1
Posted by Rowena on May 13th, 2009
Home or on holiday, the busy inner cities have a lot to offer photographers in the day and during the night. In the busier cities, the night brings things to life; things become illuminated, things become exaggerated. People and passing cars become blurring lines in an otherwise static photograph. If you live near a city [...]
Summer Photography: Holiday Check List
Posted by Rowena on May 11th, 2009
Bags packed, passport at hand – what else was there? Being a photographer on holiday means that you will often want to take all the essentials without being burdened with too much heavy equipment. With some careful planning, you should be able to travel wisely with your kit, whilst having everything you need at hand. [...]
Holiday Photography: 5 Tips for Sailing the Seas
Posted by Rowena on May 8th, 2009
In the summer, some lucky people get to sail the high seas. If you have sea legs, then maybe you can have a go at some photography on your boat. You need to be confident on your legs, and you need to be able to find something interesting in seemingly mundane situations. Don’t forget that [...]
