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Grandpaw’s Nikon D7000 Tips
Posted by Photo-John on January 27, 2012 · 0 Comment
PhotographyREVIEW.com member and forum moderator, Jeff Impey, better known as Grandpaw, took it upon himself to create a Nikon D7000 Tips thread on the Nikon Forum. Since he began the thread in August of 2011, Grandpaw has added over 25 separate, numbered tips for Nikon D7000 camera owners and the thread has been viewed well over 5000 times. Some of the tips included are: how to access the virtual [...]
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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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
onOne University Webinar Podcast on iTunes
onOne Software has announced its free hour-long webinars will now be available for download as the onOne University Webinar Podcast in Apple iTunes. Users can now download the webinars onto their computers at home through iTunes and watch them whenever. onOne Software University Webinars cover topics such as lifestyle, landscape, portraiture, wedding, travel and HDR photography and are hosted by acclaimed [...]
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Manfrotto School of Xcellence “Great Portraits Don’t Just Happen” and “Shooting the Forests Series” Webinars
Manfrotto School of Xcellence has two new free webinars, “Great Portraits Don’t Just Happen” and “Shooting the Forests Series”. The “Great Portraits Don’t Just Happen” webinar will take place on Tuesday, December, 2, 2010 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST and is hosted by Bill Frakes, a Sports Illustrated staff photographer. Topics include the process behind [...]
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Camera Toss Photography
Posted by Ash Davies on November 20, 2010 · 0 Comment
[tweetmeme]Camera Toss Photography is an amazing new trend that captures light in its most abstract form. As the name suggests, it involves throwing your camera in the air while taking a photo. Here’s what to consider when trying it out for yourself.
What you need:
A camera with the ability to adjust the Shutter Speed and Aperture.
A hint of bravery and a quality catch.
A dark [...]
Macro photography: Tips for better macro photos
Posted by Alex Cican on September 21, 2010 · 0 Comment
Macro photography is loved by many but practiced well by few. In this article I’ll share some tips on how you can shoot better macro photos. If you’re new to macro, or something’s missing from your macro photos, or you want to improve your macro photography altogether, this is the article you have to read.
If you’re new to macro photography, and don’t know where to get [...]
Macro photos without a macro lens
Posted by Alex Cican on August 31, 2010 · 0 Comment
A good macro lens costs around $400 – $1000+. In other words, the price tag could translate as not for everyone. But if you are a macro photography enthusiast, not owning a macro lens shouldn’t stop you from shooting macro! You’ve probably heard it before, if not here it is: you can shoot macro with your non-macro lenses! Let’s see how!
What is Macro Photography?
Macro photography [...]
Improve composition of your photos using leading lines
Posted by Alex Cican on August 24, 2010 · 0 Comment
One of the ways you can improve composition of a photo is by making use of leading lines. These lines basically guide the viewer through your photo, making them explore the image. Furthermore, they create depth and add perspective to the scene. Lastly, these lines bind the foreground with the background gracefully. In this article we’ll learn what is a leading line, where to find them and how to [...]
Four Rules of Photographic Composition
By: Elizabeth Halford
Before I dove head first into the world of photography (there was no toe-in-the water transition period for me), I hadn’t ever considered or learned about composition. I thought it only had something to do with painting. If I was going to take pictures of real life, I didn’t imagine that I would be saying to the man running for the bus, “excuse me, could you please [...]
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Five Photo Ideas for Shooting Close to Home
By: Wayne Turner from http://www.21steps2perfectphotos.com
1. In the Kitchen
Don’t laugh or discard this idea before trying it. I was standing in front of the sink the other day and realised a great photo opportunity was staring me in the face. There in two large jars was a variety of kitchen utensils just waiting to have their photo taken. Full of holes, texture, pattern and all shiny and bright [...]
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Prevent dSLR Camera Shake With These 3 Techniques
by: Jeff Bartlett.
Let’s face the facts; lugging a tripod isn’t always a fun way to take pictures. Ignoring the obvious complaints, which include their size and weight, tripods are actually becoming banned in a number great shooting locations. Unfortunately, hand holding a camera in low light can be extremely difficult and many honest attempts result in soft images.
Thankfully, any of these [...]
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Fresh Angles to Shoot From in Photography
By: Wayne Turner
How on earth do you find a fresh angle to shoot from when they’ve all been taken? That’s not what I mean. I do not mean discovering a new angle but using new angles you don’t usually shoot from. By changing your angles you’ll add a whole new dimension to your photography.
The question I get asked as a photography teacher is how do the pros do it? Why are their images so different [...]
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Photography – The Rule of Three P’s
By: Yaroslav Staniec
It is true that one cannot learn art or cannot induce in someone the eye for beauty. But obviously, if you have it in you, it can be honed to perfection; however small that is. As a self taught landscape photographer, who has learned everything from the hours of waiting for the perfect light to the mistakes committed, I feel both glad and proud to share the secrets and the insights [...]
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Formal Portrait – Questions For a Novice Photographer to Ask Beforehand
by Richard Killey
Most beginners take photos to capture an event, or moment in time; a birthday party, a trip, a new family member, a cherished pet. These are usually considered “snapshots”. What we all like about good snapshots is that they remind us of stories.
What about a portrait, which tends to be taken in neutral surroundings, thereby robbing us of the story aspect? See if you can answer [...]
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The Shutter and Aperture, Let the Sun Shine In
by Suzanne Vandegrift
In order to get a picture that has the perfect brightness, not too light or too dark, the amount of light that gets into the camera has to be controlled. One thing that controls the light in the camera is the aperture. That’s what the light has to pass through before it reaches the film. The aperture opening settings are also called F-stops.
The camera’s aperture settings [...]
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Neutral Density Filter Tips – Creating Special Effects
by Sudipta Shaw
In this article, I will discuss on an important topic in photography. Although this can be treated as an intermediate to advanced technique, but I will try to keep it as simple as possible making it seem like a piece of cake to all my readers.
ND stands for “Neutral Density”.
ND Filters are useful in certain area of photography where you are looking for a specific type of effect [...]
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Sunset Photography – How to Take Amazing Sunsets
by Autumn Lockwood
It seems like everybody loves looking at beautiful sunsets, which is probably why sunset photography is such a competitive niche. Let’s look at some simple techniques that will help you to photograph truly stunning sunset images, the kind that stand out from the crowd.
Sunset Photography Rule #1: Protect your Eyes and Camera
It is dangerous to your eyes and to your camera’s image [...]
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Photojournalistic Wedding Photography: Flash Techniques
by Tan Vivien
Although most photojournalistic wedding photography shoots are done using ambient light, there are situations whereby the lighting situation might not be ideal to turn out good pictures. That is why judicious use of an external flash plays an important role in assuring great shots and happy clients.
A good photojournalist uses the external flash at appropriate moments to complement available [...]
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Wildlife Photography: Five Tips For Better Wildlife Photos
by Andrew Goodall
Wildlife photography is a pursuit that can be challenging, frustrating, but ultimately rewarding to any photographer. The arrival of digital cameras has inspired a whole new generation of photographers to take an interest in wildlife photography.
Most photography courses, workshops and books concentrate on the technical aspects of camera craft: but really good photography relies [...]
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9 Architectural Photography Tips
by Natalie Johnson
Classical or contemporary; architectural photography can be as challenging as it is rewarding. Here are some pointers to help you get started…
1. Be sensitive to the direction of light as this can increase contrast, shadows, textures and reflections. High levels of contrast can fool cameras into exposing the scene incorrectly, but shooters can easily overcome this by applying [...]
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Diptychs & Triptychs – 5 Prime Examples
by Elizabeth Halford
Main Entry: dip·tych
Pronunciation: \?dip-(?)tik\
Etymology: Late Latin diptycha, plural, from Greek, from neuter plural of diptychos folded in two, from di- + ptych? fold
Date: 1622
1 : a 2-leaved hinged tablet folding together to protect writing on its waxed surfaces
2 : a picture or series of pictures (as an altarpiece) painted or carved on two hinged tablets
3 : a work [...]
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