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How to fake a wide-angle lens
Posted by Ash Davies on November 9, 2011 · 0 Comment
[tweetmeme]A few weeks ago I was called upon to fill in as a real estate photographer. It’s something I’d never done before and with basic equipment I was a bit hesitant. Nevertheless I gave it a shot, and with a bit of experimentation I found a way to ‘fake’ having a wide-angle lens.
In this guide we’ll go through a makeshift method to taking wide-angle [...]
Creative and Expressive Book Covers
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Book covers are hard to design and nice to look at. An effective book cover manages to catch human’s eye and convey the idea behind the book on one single page. However, it’s getting even harder: to make a book really hard to forget, designers need to design the cover in a unique, [...]
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Creative and Expressive Book Covers
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Book covers are hard to design and nice to look at. An effective book cover manages to catch human’s eye and convey the idea behind the book on one single page. However, it’s getting even harder: to make a book really hard to forget, designers need to design the cover in a unique, [...]
Filed in: Books, Inspiration
Getting Started with Closeup and Macro Photography
Posted by simongregor on September 10, 2011 · 0 Comment
Flower image taken with Nikon D300S using a 90mm macro lens, 1/40s at f13
[tweetmeme]What is macro photography?
There’s quite a debate about just what constitutes macro photography these days. In the purest sense of the term, it’s taking a photograph where the size of the object being photographed is as big or bigger on the negative/sensor as it is in real life (that’s to say, [...]
Tasting Photos. An Insight into the Mind of a Food Photographer
Posted by Maisie Marchal on August 29, 2011 · 0 Comment
[twitter]While I did start college as a photography major, I graduated with a BA in English so now I’m more writer than photographer but the advice I give to newbies in both arenas is similar. A photographer or a writer is serving as the audience’s eyes since they’re not onsite. Your job is to give your audience the complete essence of the event, to make them feel like they [...]
The Art of iPhoneography
Posted by Naveen Konduri on August 18, 2011 · 0 Comment
[tweetmeme]The best camera is the one you have on you when you need it the most.
There have been many moments in the past when I’ve wished I had my camera on me to capture an amazing moment such as a cloud pattern I noticed when I suddenly looked up, the way light reflected of a window pane, the shadows cast by a street lamp. I have always wanted to constantly capture those [...]
11 Tips for Amazing Landscape Photographs
Posted by Zachary Konecki on August 1, 2011 · 0 Comment
[tweetmeme]There are few things that I take photos of that bring me more joy than a sweeping landscape photograph. I don’t know why, but there is just something fulfilling and beautiful about being able to forever capture the feelings and emotions that I felt while at a landscape location. Some of you may feel that you don’t “have that eye”, and that taking rich, powerful [...]
5 Incredibly Simple Ways to Improve your Photography
Posted by Ash Davies on July 13, 2011 · 0 Comment
Photographer by Ferran
[tweetmeme]I’m always being asked for tips on photography and I often find myself answering with exactly the same tips. So below I’ve compiled five of my best tips to help any beginning photographer step up to the next level. They aren’t complicated or even that radical. They are five very simple ideas and qualities that every great photographer [...]
Introducing the PhotoGuides Forum
Posted by Ash Davies on June 19, 2011 · 0 Comment
[tweetmeme]Today I’m very excited to announce the launch of the PhotoGuides Forum. It’s an addition that I’m hoping will revolutionise PhotoGuides, but we need your help to make it work!
For the past two years PhotoGuides has been well renowned as a website for photography and photoshop tutorials. We’ve shared content with over a million people in 200 different [...]
Episode 11: Photoshopping iCloud Style Aluminium Icons
Posted by Ash Davies on June 8, 2011 · 0 Comment
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[tweetmeme]In Apple’s recent iCloud and iOS5 keynote, a vast array of brushed aluminium style icons were used. In this tutorial we learn how to create an incredible iCloud style aluminium icon in just a few minutes.
It’s been [...]
24 Stunning Examples of Reflection Photography
Posted by Ash Davies on May 4, 2011 · 0 Comment
[tweetmeme]Reflections in photographs can provide some absolutely captivating scenery. Here I’ve compiled 24 of my favourite reflection photographs from photographers all around the web. Each one made me go wow, and hopefully you’ll have the same reaction.
Focus on the creative ways they’ve used reflections in their work. Below is a collection of truly inspiring [...]
A Quick Guide to Histograms
Posted by Ash Davies on April 4, 2011 · 0 Comment
[tweetmeme]Histograms are a graphic representation of the levels of light in your photo. They’re a great tool for understanding just how the light in your photo is balanced and can help you to create the perfectly exposed and balanced photograph.
To see just how histograms display colour and light information we will dissect the histogram below which represents the light tones [...]
8 Great Tips for Photographing Animals
Posted by Ash Davies on February 14, 2011 · 0 Comment
Lion by safari-partners
[tweetmeme]Animals can be an incredible photography subject. Everything from the sleekest of birds through to the tallest of giraffes can present you with the most stunning photo opportunities. Due to their unpredictable nature though, animals (especially the exotic sort) can be incredibly hard to photograph. Here are a few tips to help you out whether you’re [...]
A Crash Course Guide to DSLR Photography
Posted by Rhyne Media on January 25, 2011 · 0 Comment
Photographer by behherit
[tweetmeme]So, you’ve got a fancy new DSLR camera, eh? You’re really excited! It probably cost a small fortune. It’s gotta be good, right? It better be good, right? Maybe you’re having a ton of fun with your new camera and you’re getting great results out of the box. If so, that’s awesome, good for you! This guide should [...]
Understanding Colour Temperature
Posted by steve-reddin on January 5, 2011 · 0 Comment
What is colour temperature?
[tweetmeme]Although misleading to use the terms ‘light’ and ‘colour’ interchangeably, colour temperature (also referred to as White Balance or WB) is a measure of how cold or warm the light, and consequently the colour, is in a photo.
The temperature of light is measured in degrees of Kelvin, from:
cold light at 10,000k, e.g. early [...]
5 Things to bring to a PhotoShoot
Posted by Patrick Murphy on January 2, 2011 · 0 Comment
With Camera by Pitrisek
[tweetmeme]When hired for a photoshoot you do not want to forget anything. When going on location you have a higher risk of not having something you need. Here are a few things that I always try to bring that are not always necessary, but I have found from experience these things can help a great deal.
1. Have a backup!
If you have multiple SLR bodies or [...]
10 New Years Resolutions for Any Photographer
Posted by Ash Davies on December 30, 2010 · 0 Comment
‘Photographer’ by jj8rock
[tweetmeme]A new year is in the loom and throughout the world people are deciding what they want to change for the year ahead. So what should us photographers aim to change? Here are 10 resolutions that can help us all become better photographers in 2011.
1. Never use Auto mode.
One of the first steps involved in improving your photography is taking [...]
Merry Christmas! Have a Wallpaper :)
Posted by Ash Davies on December 24, 2010 · 0 Comment
[tweetmeme]Merry christmas, seasons greetings and happy holidays to everyone! As a gesture of my love for each and every one of you, I’d like you to have this lovely wallpaper.
It’s a bokeh photograph I took just a few months ago and it really does look great on a desktop. Thanks for supporting PhotoGuides over the past few years and I hope you all have a great day
Grab [...]
Basic Gear Guide to Concert Photography
Posted by Adam Assoian on December 21, 2010 · 0 Comment
Juliet Simms / Automatic loveletter
[tweetmeme]Hey everyone, so this is my first post, and if you’ve read my bio, I am here to talk about Band portraits and Live music photography (concerts, shows, etc.). So I wanted to start things off by addressing a topic that I needed help with when I first started getting into this very specific type of photography: the gear.
I knew very [...]
Using Flash Modes Creatively
Posted by Ash Davies on December 17, 2010 · 0 Comment
[tweetmeme]Traditionally, a camera’s flash is used to artificially fill a scene with light to allow for a brighter photo in certain situations. Most cameras though have multiple flash modes that allow you to use your flash creatively.
Auto Flash:
Auto flash will simply activate the flash based on whether or not the camera requires additional light to capture a well exposed photograph. [...]
How to take Amazing Leaf Photographs
Posted by Ash Davies on December 1, 2010 · 0 Comment
[tweetmeme]A simple leaf holds a great deal of photographic potential. Photographing leaves is an amazing way to meddle with lighting, composition and the world of macro photography. Here’s how to try it for yourself.
What you need:
A camera with a macro lens or a reasonable wide angle lens. Macro is preferable,
but you can still zoom in and crop with a normal lens.
Some [...]
The PhotoGuides Guide to Photography
Posted by Ash Davies on November 28, 2010 · 0 Comment
[tweetmeme]It’s taken 4 months of casual, procrastination filled work, but the PhotoGuides book is finally here.
The PhotoGuides Guide to Photography is a complete guide for the beginner photographer. It’s filled with a full range of beginner photography guides, an extensive selection of tips and tricks, and some cool techniques to help you get the best out of your camera.
This [...]
How to Take Better Photos of Your Favorite Groups of People
Posted by Photography Articles on November 22, 2010 · 0 Comment
Group photos always seem to be an important part of any gathering, celebration or event and often the first pictures everyone wants to see when you open your photography album. You’ve seen many group photos, been in them and shot them, and haven’t always been happy with the results. There’s nothing particularly complicated about shooting better group photos. You can begin with the positive [...]
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Beach Photography—How to Create Better Memories of Your Vacation
Posted by Photography Articles on November 21, 2010 · 0 Comment
You’ll enjoy beach photography, or any photography, and the results, if you take the time to learn the “secrets” of better beach photos.
The first secret to better beach photography is dedicating some time to find the best times, places and angles to shoot landscape beach pictures. Use the first hour of your first day on the beach to scout and explore the beach. These first few tips will [...]
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Pet Photography—How to Make Fido or Kitty a Star!
Posted by Photography Articles on November 21, 2010 · 0 Comment
If you’re like most pet owners, then pet photography of Fido or Kitty is one of the ways you express your love and recognize your pet (or pets) as a member of the family. With the help of the tips in this article, you can capture the best possible photos of your pets being playful and loving and looking healthy, happy and beautiful.
Your first thought for pet photography may be a formal, full-body [...]
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