It can be said that photographers are, in a sense, historical recorders. After all, photography is the art of capturing a very discrete moment in time and preserving that moment for as long as the photograph exists. Once the photograph has been destroyed, the moment can no longer be recreated. Take a moment to consider [...]
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Taking Baby Pictures
Posted by nomadofms on August 14th, 2010
Perhaps one of the most challenging photography assignments to take on is photographing children. Overall, children can be quite difficult to work with, and who can blame them? After all, these little people are often dressed in outfits that although may be adorable in the eyes of the parent, the clothes may not be comfortable [...]
Photography in the Caverns
Posted by nomadofms on August 12th, 2010
While traveling through Virginia a couple years ago, my wife and I decided to take a side trip and visit Luray Caverns. My wife, who is not known to voluntarily enter closed-in spaces, reluctantly agreed to walk through the underground cavern. Being a self-proclaimed camera-nerd, I could not resist the temptation of taking along my [...]
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Tags: Aperture Priority, Caves, Luray Caverns, Slow Sync Flash, Stalactites, Stalagmites, Underground, Virginia 
No Comments »Creative Photography
Posted by nomadofms on August 10th, 2010
Creative photographers are unique within the photography world. This is not to say they are difficult to locate; they are all around us. They do not come from certain identifiable backgrounds, or have genetic qualities that make them different from others. In stead, they are unique in a manner that they have developed an ability [...]
Posted in Articles, Photography Tips Tags: Creative Photography, Paradigm, Patterns, Shadows No Comments »Understanding Metering
Posted by nomadofms on August 7th, 2010
Modern camera systems have come far in recent years. Most SLR camera systems on the market now, be it digital or film-based, automate many of the processes that were strictly manual just a few years ago, such as automatic metering. In the not so distant past, metering was an essential process involving a variety of [...]
Understanding Depth of Field
Posted by nomadofms on August 5th, 2010
In the olden days of film photography, depth of field was discussed quite extensively amongst photographers. Somehow, up and coming digital photographers seem to have lost their focus (sorry, I couldn’t resist) on the importance of understanding how certain camera settings greatly effect depth of field. I believe that in days past, a significant division [...]
Posted in Articles, Photography Tips Tags: Aperture, Depth of Field, Distance, Focal Length, Focus No Comments »Photographing Industrial Sites
Posted by nomadofms on August 3rd, 2010
It is generally not advised to hang around old and derelict industrial sites. After all, there are a number of hazards just waiting to cause injury to the non-alert visitor. Most items found within these sites are rusted, sharp, most likely illegal, and truly uninviting. Uninviting, that is, if you are not a curious photographer. [...]
Posted in Articles, Photography Tips Tags: abstract photography, Debris, Gothic, Industry, Perspective, Valve No Comments »Working with Grain and Digital Sensor Noise
Posted by nomadofms on July 31st, 2010
You may have noticed some digital photographs tend to have purple dots, or perhaps bands scattered throughout the print. Usually, these distracting specks are significantly more prominent when taking photographs at night. This effect is “grain” when discussing film photography and “digital noise” when discussing digital photography. So what causes these specks and how can [...]
Posted in Articles, Photography Tips Tags: digital processing, film grain, high speed film, ISO, low speed film, sensor noise, silver nitrate No Comments »Beach Shots
Posted by nomadofms on July 29th, 2010
Millions of people flock to the beach every summer…and who can blame them. Lying on the sand in the summer sun is a passion for many beach goers. There are tons of activities to enjoy and if you get too hot, a refreshing dip in the water is close at hand. With all the goings-on, [...]
Posted in Articles, Photography Tips Tags: Beach Photography, Contrast, Highlights, Security, Shadows, Sunbathers No Comments »Real Estate Photography
Posted by nomadofms on July 27th, 2010
When it comes to selling real estate, the next most important element that can directly effect a sale besides location is presentation. Photographs are extremely important when selling property, especially when Internet sales are a factor. Take a few minutes to peruse through an Internet real estate site and determine for yourself which pictures portray [...]
Posted in Articles, Photography Tips Tags: Building Photography, Edifice, Ethics, lighting conditions, Location, Real Estate No Comments »
