Proud Photography Blog

Recently a friend of mine got hooked to photography, in a big way. She was always angling for photographs; on the road, at home, at work, with friends at lunch.  Anywhere and everywhere, she would go click, click. What’s it bout photography that has taken in so many people, I wondered. And I realized that it’s one of the easiest but a very interesting hobby to pursue. With some help from my friend, I was on my way to discover the “must-haves” in a wannabe photographer. I guess the bug had bitten me too!

The first thing I needed was a camera. Nikon, Samsung, Sony, Canon and Panasonic are some of the names I was suggested. I finally settled for Nikon D40. I was told it’s a no-fuss DSLR camera, great for someone like me who’s totally new to photography. DSLR sounds like so much jargon, I know. Read the rest of this entry »

Digital cameras have actually been available for quite some time, but it’s only recently that professional photographers are starting to use digital photography. There are however still some people that are addicted to their 35mm camera and unwilling to give it up.

There’s no denying that 35mm cameras are fantastic, and there is something very special about them. I know that I will never get rid of my 35mm camera; however I use a digital camera everyday because of the major advantages.
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This blog actually dovetails nicely with the series I had recently on color management. So instead of covering all that territory, be sure to go back and check out Part 1 and 2 of “Displaying your photos: screen or print?”

If you’re sick and tired of getting weird photos out of your printer at home, or if you just don’t feel like buying all the ink required to print off you whole honeymood album, your next best friend could be one of several online photo printers. I’m talking about places like Snapfish, Kodak, or Mpix. These companies are all very Read the rest of this entry »

So you’ve gotten yourself a spiffy new camera, and you’ve been out taking some shots and getting more and more into it. Suddenly you realize that your little 512 mb card that came with the camera just isn’t going to cut it anymore. Where should you go to get the best price on something like this? Or perhaps you’re looking to add to your lens collection, or are in the market for a tripod but are working on a rather tight budget?

Have no fear, as usual, the internet is here! You could always go down to your local camera store and see what they have in stock, but if you’re looking for the BEST deals on gear, and you don’t mind used equipment you have lots of other places to choose from. Mind you, a lot of the time there are no warranties and other such things that can give you a lot of peace of mind when making purchases, but that’s how you get deals right? Read the rest of this entry »

Regardless of the manufacturer you prefer, if you’ve been in the market for a new camera lately I’m sure you’ve had to sit down and ponder this question; point-and-shoot or DSLR? If you’re living in the United States like I am right now, you’ve probably got a little tax reimbursement burning a hole in your pocket and would just LOVE to make it turn into a slick, shiny new camera that would make you the envy of all who know you. But the question still remains do you want small and convenient, or high quality with bulk?

The decision doesn’t get any easier even if you’ve finally picked one or the other, cause then you have to pick which model, features, and yada-yada-yada. But today I want to focus on the pros and cons of that first over-arching question.

Is it all about size?

For many people it comes down to convenience. Though they can see that DSLR’s just produce better looking photos, they’re many times not as inclined to having to carry a large brick over their shoulder when they go out for a night with friends. Some do, but for a vast majority I’d say they want something that they can throw in their pocket and not worry about. With the advent of better and better technology the point and shoot cameras have definitely come a long way as far as quality, but their top feature is really the convenient size. And honestly, the cell phone companies wouldn’t have all rushed to put cameras in their phones if people weren’t enamored with the idea of small cameras that fit in pockets.

But what do you sacrifice for all this convenience? Primarily, you still sacrifice quality, and versatility. A DSLR, though large and somewhat ungainly, will always produce better photos due to the quality of the lens and the speed at which you can shoot. If you’ve ever tried taking photos of fast-moving objects with a

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Have you ever run into the problem where you see the perfect opportunity for a picture but you don’t have your camera with you? Well it happens to a lot of people I’m afraid. You can avoid having this problem simply by bringing your camera with you everywhere you go. Now if your camera is too big to carry around with you all day, then you will want to purchase a small disposable camera. You will be glad that you did it one day, if you’re not already regretting not doing it yesterday.

Too many times have I seen posts on forums where people are saying they missed the perfect picture. Everyone has heard of the rule a million times and yet some photographers still don’t carry a camera with them. Now I’m not saying you need to take it with you at all times, unless your a professional photographer because then you never now when that next shot will come into your head as your walking by something. If you feel the need to not bring your camera out with you, then you should at least bring a little notepad and pen so that you can write down the areas you would like to take pictures at later. This is a very useful tactic for beginner photographers who won’t be able to remember where they seen great ideas. Even a lot of professionals carry around a notepad just in case something comes to mind.

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