Photographing bubbles isn’t always the easiest thing but once you get the hang of it you will be able to get some interesting shots. The way you choose to light the bubbles is key and it’s important that the fine little bubble shows up – therefore, keep your backgrounds simple, but make sure the bubbles [...]
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Taking Photos for Auction Sites Part 3
Posted by Rowena on November 30th, 2009
A successful online sale usually includes a good photograph too. Once you have all your sale items ready its time to set some time to do your photographs – making your items look good is simpler than you think! The basic equipment you need is: 1. Camera and Lens (or a good quality compact with [...]
Taking Photos for Auction Sites Part 2
Posted by Rowena on November 27th, 2009
Auction sites are a great way to get a little financial boost just before Christmas and are also a good way to get rid of unwanted gifts. We know now that having a good personal photo means you can sell your goods for the best price, but what rules do you need to stick to? [...]
Taking Photos for Auction Sites Part 1
Posted by Rowena on November 25th, 2009
Auctions sites or classifieds are both extremely popular ways of getting rid of the things you have in the house taking up space, as well as unwanted gifts and old antiques. It’s a great way to raise a little (or a lot!) of money and you have the whole world potentially looking for just what [...]
Buying a studio flash kit: Part 2
Posted by Rowena on July 17th, 2009
When choosing studio lights there are two important types of lights you can choose from – Tungsten and Flash. Both have their pros and cons, and you should consider carefully before making an investment. Tungsten lights are sources of continuous lighting which means it does not turn off. There are advantages and disadvantages to this [...]
The Photographer’s Assistant
Posted by Rowena on March 9th, 2009
Professional photo shoots are not complete without the help of assistants. Behind the photographer is usually a team of hair, make up, assistants, models, art directors and so on. And many professional photographers start their careers as assistants. This means you work for the photographer, you run around doing odd jobs, carrying things, doing set [...]
Still Life Photography Part 3: Using Props
Posted by Rowena on March 6th, 2009
When taking still life photographs, props are almost always essential. They add interest and dimension to a photograph; they give context and add color. The props can be complementary or clashing; they can help convey an idea or create a uniform look. The point is to be creative! When deciding what props to use, think [...]
Still Life Photography Part 2: Making Still Life Images Interesting
Posted by Rowena on March 4th, 2009
Still life images are supposed to make the inanimate interesting. Especially in modern art photography, mundane items from day to day life are interpreted in a new way, perhaps in an odd setting or in different colors to make it look interesting. When you take still-life images you should always aim to evoke a response [...]
Still Life Photography Part 1: The Home Studio
Posted by Rowena on March 2nd, 2009
Incredible still life photographs don’t need to be shot in expensive, hi tech studios (although many are!). Depending on your budget, you can easily work something out to produce professional looking results. You can create a simple set up at home with natural light, a plastic box and some white paper – that’s it! The [...]
Types Of Lights Used In Studio Photography?
Posted by melissa s on September 10th, 2008
Now that you have your own studio, a very important factor in taking great photographs, is lighting. The lighting of your studio depends on the type of lights you use. The best thing about studio lighting is that you can be in total control. Once you understand what type of lighting works, you can repeat [...]
