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American Football is fast paced team sport with lots of different possible actions – the players will run, throw, kick, pass and so on.  This means there are lots of photography possibilities but that the photographer also has to be very alert and aware to get the best shots.  Here are some tips to tell you how.
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The wedding day is long – it helps to be relaxed yet alert during the day because just when you think you have enough excitement, something else will come up!  Remember that if you need more energy, do snack and do keep yourself hydrated throughout the day.

Photographing the couple

After the formal ceremony, you need to think about photographing the bride and groom alone.  It’s very important to take photographs f just the couple even if it’s just for a little while because they will want to looks at these photographs in the future even if they seem to be annoyed to be pulled away at the time. Read the rest of this entry »

When you are presented with the chance to photograph a wedding there are certain things that you should look out for.  Even when a bride and groom say they are looking for something new and modern, the chances are they will still want some traditional photographs and memories.  Here are some ideas of what you need to shoot.

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It is possibly one of the most stressful events you could photograph – the wedding.  The summer marks the start of the wedding season, and with the credit crunch affecting people round the world, people are finding it harder to afford seasoned wedding photographers.

So you could be a confident amateur photographer or you could have been asked by a friend or family member who has seen your photographs and trusts your judgement.  Either way, here are some tips for people new to wedding photography who have been asked to take on the challenge of recording someone’s big day.
Before you start, think about the equipment you will need.  No doubt, the seasoned photographer will have endless pieces of equipment that may seem intimidating to a new or amateur photographer.  Here are some items of kit that you will need. Read the rest of this entry »

When taking photographs outside on a sunny day, you will notice issues of shadows especially when the sun is behind your subject, or you have placed them against a wall and the light is causing a harsh shadow.  Fill in flash is a very useful technique that you can use to fill in the dark areas and add some luminance to the image.

Fill in flash is called this because it is secondary to the main or ‘key’ light (in this case, daylight).  On a very bright day, the camera may or may not decide the need for fill in flash – some cameras may be fooled into thinking that it is very bright and therefore flash isn’t necessary.  If so, you need to override the cameras instincts and choose force the flash to fire.

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Any keen photographer will tell you that sooner or later, your collection of photographs becomes so great that storage becomes an issue.  Digital photography encourages productivity and it’s certainly easier to snap away without worrying about costs and how the shots will turn out.  But many people worry about running out of memory and losing everything if the computer breaks – so what’s the best way to deal with  it?
The first place you will save data is on your computer hard drive (called the C: drive).  This fills up incredibly quickly even if you have a brand new computer with a lot of hard drive space as all your programs and documents will be saved here too.  So you need a way to back this up and free up some space if necessary. Read the rest of this entry »

It has happened to nearly every photographer – you plan a photo shoot and wait for some inspiration but nothing comes.  Especially on location, if the sky is dull and the place is empty it can be easy to just go home.  But with a trained eye, you should be able to salvage something out of seemingly nothing.  Here are some ideas on how to open up your eyes to possibilities.

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So now you know the basics about landscape photography - but how to make your images stand out from the crowd without restoring to Photoshop? It is easy to fall into the usual traps and take photographs that don’t push boundaries or hold interest.  Even with something like the landscape, which is static, it is important to keep things interesting.
Here are some ideas for you to try

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Once you have all the equipment you need to start taking landscape images, you need to decide on how to tackle your scenery.  One of the most important factors of landscape photography is the light.  For this you need to do some forward planning!  Shooting a landscape successfully takes time.  You will notice that from hour to hour the scene changes depending on the light.  It pays to check the weather conditions beforehand as rain and overcast days may not wield the best results.

Usually an early light gives you the best effect or sunset.  If chasing the sunset golden light, then you must take a tripod because light levels are very low.  Choose a small aperture so that everything is pin sharp and in focus, and use a remote control or cable release to take the picture to avoid any blur.  Read the rest of this entry »

Landscape photography is one of the genres of photography that many people know and love.  To shoot landscapes, one should have a natural passion or interest in the great outdoors and a lot of patience.  Whenever you are shooting nature or wildlife you have to adapt to what you are given.  So let’s take a look at some ways to capture fantastic landscape shots.

The Landscape could mean different things to different people.  If you aren’t near the country side or any beauty spots, you can also apply these principles to the urban landscape. Read the rest of this entry »