This time of year it’s not unusual to be bombarded with questions about what accessories to get with a new camera. Those can be difficult questions to answer because it depends on what type of camera you got, the brand and what type of photography interests you the most. Fortunately, there are a few things [...]
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Get Better Photos Right Out Of The Box
Posted by chris on December 23rd, 2011
Considering there will be a slew of new DSLRs and digital cameras under the Christmas tree this year, this seemed like a good time to review guidelines for basic composition. We’ve already talked about what to do after unboxing your new camera for the first time, and now is a good time to review basic [...]
Four Holiday Gifts Any Photographer Will Love
Posted by chris on November 9th, 2011
Buying holiday presents can be intimidating for people who aren’t into photography as a business or serious hobby. It’s technical, confusing, and you have no idea what they might already have in their equipment bag. In response, I’ve assembled some inexpensive gift ideas that will be always be useful and well-received by the photographer in [...]
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No Comments »Your First Portfolio
Posted by chris on July 27th, 2011
Once you’ve been in photography a few years, it will be time to put together a portfolio. The most common mistake new photographers make is trying to include all of their very best work. The goal of a good portfolio is to organize your work around themes and demonstrate your ability to capture the essence [...]
Posted in Articles Tags: journalism, photographers, photography, photos, uniqueness, visual style No Comments »Rule of Thirds
Posted by chris on June 24th, 2011
Today I’d like to step back and review one of the basic rules of composition. Normally, I’m not big on rules. Truth be told I have a tendency to flout rules, particularly in photography, because that’s part of developing your style and challenging perceptions. But the rule of thirds is one of those that even [...]
Posted in Articles Tags: cameras, Composition, compositional elements, grid lines, photography, point of interest, visual arts No Comments »How to Get Killer Depth of Field
Posted by btighe428 on February 17th, 2011
Bokeh is the technical name for the beautiful soft, velvety, seductive out of focus areas that are often seen in photographs with shallow depth of field. Depending on your intentions when photographing, soft bokeh can be extremely desirable in photos. It is often used as a device to focus attention in a photograph, and to [...]
Photographing Clouds
Posted by stephb on November 30th, 2010
Photographing clouds is a favorite shot for photographers of all skill levels. Clouds are spontaneous in formation and can allure photographers who love to capture images of nature. You can take pictures of the clouds any time of year as long as the weather cooperates and you have a safe location to shoot from. The [...]
OptimumCS Joins the App Market
Posted by stephb on November 16th, 2010
The frenzy to create an iPhone app continues with the latest professional photography app to become available. OptimumCS, the Optimum Camera Settings calculator for professional and enthusiast photographers is available now on iPhone and iPod Touch. Particularly designed for landscape, architectural, travel and any other photography where maximum sharpness over a large depth of field [...]
Sunrise and Sunsets
Posted by stephb on October 14th, 2010
Sunrises and sunsets make captivating images but it can be rather difficult to capture the expanse of the scene. You need to be sure you have the right equipment, the right settings, and the right location to get the best shots. The first step in creating sunrise or sunset images is picking just the right [...]
Introducing Kids to Photography
Posted by stephb on September 30th, 2010
Sharing your interest in photography with a child can be a rewarding experience for photographers of any level of expertise. A great introduction to photography can inspire a child to enjoy photography as a lifelong hobby. You might even learn a few things about perspective and creative subject placement. Children are creative and experimental by [...]
