Here are the final results of this memorable sepia Photoshop photo effect. There are two variations to the effect and both have quite different results.
Showing posts with label photography tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label photography tips. Show all posts
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Memorable Sepia Photoshop Tutorial
Here are the final results of this memorable sepia Photoshop photo effect. There are two variations to the effect and both have quite different results.
Monday, November 14, 2016
How to Take Good Action Photo
This is a case to illustrate how to get the best pictures for action events, in particular, with a Canon EOS 40D digital camera, a Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM Lens in a football game.
Saturday, October 8, 2016
Photoshop black-and-white landscape techniques
Black-and-white photographs have always been considered the “fine art” of photography. There are some collectors and purists who, for reasons that aren’t completely understood, think traditional black and white is the only true art form for photography. Personally, I’ve never believed that for a second. Besides, I personally like color, and I’m of the opinion that art is what you make of it. The most important question to ask yourself as a nature photographer is, why should I limit myself to either black and white or color? Do both!
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Capturing the Storm
I have learned that lightning photography is part skill, part luck and as you mostly have to shoot outdoors a lot of risk!
Firstly you have to wait for the right storm, one that allows you to take her photo and doesn't decide to wipe you and your equipment out. I am not a storm chaser as such but when the opportunity presents itself I certainly do try to take advantage of the moment without getting fried in the process!!
Firstly you have to wait for the right storm, one that allows you to take her photo and doesn't decide to wipe you and your equipment out. I am not a storm chaser as such but when the opportunity presents itself I certainly do try to take advantage of the moment without getting fried in the process!!
Basic Camera Care
Whether you use a film or digital camera, point and shoot or SLR, there are some basic tenets of camera care that cross all spectrums. These basics are very similar to proper lens care.
Similar to your photographic lenses, the 3 main enemies of your camera are:
1. Dirt
2. Shock
3. Water
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Action Photo Tips | Using Wide-Angle Lens
How to photograph action and movement, I show you a few tricks for photographing cyclists. Using a slower shutter speed and wide angle lens, you too can create dynamic interesting images.
Monday, December 30, 2013
New Year's Eve Photography Tips
Take Your Holiday Photography to the Next Level!
New Year’s Eve is by far the world’s biggest party - think about how the media strives to connect the dropping of the Ball in New York’s Times Square with the other parties going on all over the country -regardless of the time zone! Big parties come with a lot of expectations and a big desire by party guests to makethe most of the evening. It’s up to you to capture these highly celebratory moments and still partake in the fun.
New Year’s Eve is by far the world’s biggest party - think about how the media strives to connect the dropping of the Ball in New York’s Times Square with the other parties going on all over the country -regardless of the time zone! Big parties come with a lot of expectations and a big desire by party guests to makethe most of the evening. It’s up to you to capture these highly celebratory moments and still partake in the fun.
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
How to Take Beautiful Bokeh Christmas Images [With 39 Stunning Examples]
A Post By: Darren Rowse
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas… and in our forums I’ve noticed more and more great Christmas images being shared – some of which feature a technique that is always popular at this time of year – Bokeh Christmas lights shots.
16 Digital Photography Tips for Christmas
A Post By: Darren Rowse
It’s just a few days until Christmas so I thought a quick tutorial on the topic of Christmas Photography might be appropriate. Hopefully this will give you some good Christmas photo ideas.
Monday, June 17, 2013
HDR Photography Tutorial
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This is a detailed tutorial on HDR Photography for beginners and how you can create HDR images from single or multiple photographs using different exposures.
While I was driving through Rocky Mountains last year, I saw a beautiful sunset. It was so beautiful, that I stood there in awe for a moment, before taking out my camera and attempting to take a picture. I took one quick shot of the sunset and quickly realized that there was too much contrast between the sky and the mountains for my camera. The image came out horrible – the sky looked somewhat fine, but the mountains were pitch black. I only had my camera and my trusty tripod with me, so I knew that I did not have many options. I decided to try out a photography technique known as “HDR” or “High Dynamic Range” and I ended up with the following image:
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Tips for sport photography
Here are some basic tips to keep in mind when photographing most sports.
-Use ISO 400 film or set your digital camera to ISO 400 - The extra "film speed" will give you a faster shutter speed, which you usually need to get a sharp action image. Some of the newer dSLRs will even give excellent results at ISO 800 or 1600.
-Use the aperture-priority shooting mode - As a general rule, using aperture priority is the most reliable way to shoot sports, as long as you stay aware of what the shutter speed is. Use the widest available aperture, so you'll get the fastest shutter speed.
-Set your camera auto focus to "servo" mode - At least that's what it's called on Canon cameras. It's the mode where as long as you push the shutter half-way down, the camera will continually focus. This allows you to follow the action and take your shot whenever you feel the moment is right.
-Set your metering mode to full frame - Other photographers may argue this point, but I've found the full frame metering mode to be most reliable when shooting sports. I also shoot with an exposure compensation of 1/2-stop under. While in this full-frame mode, I try to make sure to keep the sun behind me. If you're forced to shoot into the sun, you may want to switch to a spot metering mode.
-Know the sport - It pays to learn as much as you can about the sport you are going to photograph. For example, if you know what is about to happen during a penalty kick in soccer, you'll know you have an opportunity to catch the goalie in a great action shot.
-Use ISO 400 film or set your digital camera to ISO 400 - The extra "film speed" will give you a faster shutter speed, which you usually need to get a sharp action image. Some of the newer dSLRs will even give excellent results at ISO 800 or 1600.
-Use the aperture-priority shooting mode - As a general rule, using aperture priority is the most reliable way to shoot sports, as long as you stay aware of what the shutter speed is. Use the widest available aperture, so you'll get the fastest shutter speed.
-Set your camera auto focus to "servo" mode - At least that's what it's called on Canon cameras. It's the mode where as long as you push the shutter half-way down, the camera will continually focus. This allows you to follow the action and take your shot whenever you feel the moment is right.
-Set your metering mode to full frame - Other photographers may argue this point, but I've found the full frame metering mode to be most reliable when shooting sports. I also shoot with an exposure compensation of 1/2-stop under. While in this full-frame mode, I try to make sure to keep the sun behind me. If you're forced to shoot into the sun, you may want to switch to a spot metering mode.
-Know the sport - It pays to learn as much as you can about the sport you are going to photograph. For example, if you know what is about to happen during a penalty kick in soccer, you'll know you have an opportunity to catch the goalie in a great action shot.
How to photograph soccer tutorial
In this tutorial you will learn the basics of shooting professional soccer sport images.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Lighting setup for baby belly photography
What you want to show in maternity photography is, that her baby belly is beautiful big and round. It's about 3 dimensional lighting the way that Dean
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Understanding Light Modifier; Beauty Dish, Softbox, Naked flash, Umbrella shoot-through / reflective
This is a demonstration of a bunch of different types of photographic studio light modifiers. Examples with Studio Strobes and flash / speedlights. The goal here is to help you understand the differences and similarities of different studio light modifiers before you go buy them.
Shots done using a single light; an alien bee B800. Shot using the Sony Alpha a77 with the Carl Zeiss 24-70 f2.8 lens. Flash Triggered using the cowboy studio radio trigger.
Beauty Dish, Soft-box, Naked flash, shoot through Umbrella, and reflective umbrella are all shown here.
Shots done using a single light; an alien bee B800. Shot using the Sony Alpha a77 with the Carl Zeiss 24-70 f2.8 lens. Flash Triggered using the cowboy studio radio trigger.
Beauty Dish, Soft-box, Naked flash, shoot through Umbrella, and reflective umbrella are all shown here.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
How to Pose a Male Subject in Photos
This video explains the simplicity of bringing back masculinity to guy posing.
Tips to pose for a photo
These video gives a few tips on how to pose yourself when someone's taking a photo.
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Night Photography Tips Camera Settings
In this digital photography tutorial we look at camera settings for capturing low light photography images (Night Photography)
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10 Top Photography Composition Rules
There are no fixed rules in photography, but there are guidelines which can often help you to enhance the impact of your photos.
It may sound clichéd, but the only rule in photography is that there are no rules. However, there are are number of established composition guidelines which can be applied in almost any situation, to enhance the impact of a scene.
These guidelines will help you take more compelling photographs, lending them a natural balance, drawing attention to the important parts of the scene, or leading the viewer's eye through the image.
Once you are familiar with these composition tips, you'll be surprised at just how universal most of them are. You'll spot them everywhere, and you'll find it easy to see why some photos "work" while others feel like simple snapshots.
These guidelines will help you take more compelling photographs, lending them a natural balance, drawing attention to the important parts of the scene, or leading the viewer's eye through the image.
Once you are familiar with these composition tips, you'll be surprised at just how universal most of them are. You'll spot them everywhere, and you'll find it easy to see why some photos "work" while others feel like simple snapshots.
Picking A Shutter Speed For The Best Waterfall Pictures
Posted by David Peterson on 24 May 2012 as Tips
A lot of people ask me how I get such great-looking pictures of waterfalls. What makes the water look so smooth? The answer is always the same. It’s in the shutter speed. You can make water look like anything you want if you know which shutter speeds to use. Fast-moving, slow-moving, it doesn’t matter. Here’s a clever way to pick the right shutter speed for photographing waterfalls.
A lot of people ask me how I get such great-looking pictures of waterfalls. What makes the water look so smooth? The answer is always the same. It’s in the shutter speed. You can make water look like anything you want if you know which shutter speeds to use. Fast-moving, slow-moving, it doesn’t matter. Here’s a clever way to pick the right shutter speed for photographing waterfalls.
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