Thursday, February 27, 2014
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
one page writing: 1 and 2
1.Composing Photographs
Creatively photographing a salt marsh
One of the most common mistakes beginning photographers make is taking a
picture of the first thing they see and not going any further. Most people "see" good pictures, but then don't know how to take what they see and turn that into an interesting photo.Now we've got a picture, but we've included too much. Anyone looking at
it will see a background with bright green grasses, the river, and
buildings on the other side of the river that competes for their
attention with the grass we really wanted to show.We can also change our shooting angle, or use a wide aperture to blur
the background so its nothing more than soft color. Placing the subject
against a background that is a different color or tone will also help to
separate the subject and focus the viewer’s eyes where you want them.Compose an image using negative space to focus on the subject of the
picture. Use the reflections of the marsh grass and reeds in the water
as part of your composition. Extreme close-up photographs often give an
image a more abstract feel. Use a long zoom or macro mode to change
your perspective. Marsh Life
Visit the salt marsh at low tide and look closely and you’ll find various types of crabs that burrowing out of the sand to feed. All sorts of insects are likely buzzing around the grass, ready for their close up. Deep within the stalks of marsh grass, protected from predators, crustaceans are often visible when the tide recedes.Be creative. Most all Nikon digital cameras offer special effects that will let your creativity shine.There's no reason not to shoot a lot of photos. Shoot, shoot, shoot, until you're absolutely, positively sure you've got the picture you want. It's always easier to delete the photos you don't need than to go back and try to re-shoot the same scene.
2. 7 Detailed Tutorials that will Improve Your Indoor Portrait Photography Today
Ed talks about using available household lighting, natural light from
windows (with curtains as filters in some cases), and how to manipulate
each to suite your needs. He also addresses post processing issues such
as white balance or noise. All in all a very thorough article, with all
camera settings disclosed and no dumbing down of the jargon required to
keep the article beginner friendly.
Simple Digital Portrait Photography for Beginners
What I liked most about this particular page is that it also gives a
list of must-have equipment and accessories for those just starting out.
We all begin somewhere, and it really helps to have this information
available to avoid common start-up mistakes. This article is still very detailed and thorough, definitely worth a
read for beginners, but even if you’re not just starting out you may
find something useful here.
Inspirational Portrait Photography Tips
If you are looking to spice up your portraits, do not forget that rules
are only guidelines and sometimes stepping outside of the box is the
best decision you could make. Let’s face it, portrait photography can be
a little redundant at times.
Composition and Posing for Indoor Portraiture (Video)
f a client is self conscious about their skin, their weight, or any
other specific trait, there are ways to help insure that you create
photographs for them that they will be happy with. The last thing that
you want to do is accentuate the very things your client is concerned
about. This video tutorial offers a ton of tips on these very delicate
concerns that many clients may have.
Light Modifiers (Video)
They go into great detail about each method, the options available, and
the pros and cons (and things to avoid) for each setup. Covered are
umbrellas, softbox, barn door, and reflector panels. They show each in
action, the video is long enough to cover everything thoroughly without
being too long.
101 Portrait Photography Tips
Getting information from just one source is not enough, there is
probably not a single tutorial or article available that covers
everything, so it is important to get the information you seek from
various sources. There is not always a right or wrong way, especially
when it comes to lighting. The biggest things to remember are to avoid
shadows unless you are planning to capitalize on them for artistic
effect, and always know where your lighting is going and the effects it
will have on your subject and your final photograph. That said, do not
forget the basics, remember to pay attention to background and
composition, and always strive for the highest quality photograph
possible
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