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Portrait Photography Lighting Tips

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Whether you’re an amateur, intermediate or professional photographer, sooner rather than later you would have realized that understanding and applying portrait photography lighting correctly really does improve the quality of your portraits to great lengths. Once you’ve successfully achieved an oustanding portrait, it’s really difficult to stop experimenting and it’s not that hard to pick up.

Then of course we have to tread down the road of photography lighting jargon – split, backlight, narrow light, ambient, strobe, fill, main, diffused, hair light etc. Oh, please save me…

Christmas, Holiday, Winter and Vacation Photography Tips

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

I guess that title about covers it. Of course in Australia right now it’s a pleasant 38 degrees celcius or roughly 106 degrees fahrenheit. There’s no breeze and the kookaburras are laughing through the window at me. Beads of perspiration are running down my forehead and are sprinkling across my keyboard as I plug away with stumpy, less than attractive fingers to pass these tips over to you.

I’m headed straight to the fridge after I finish this one!

2009 Nobel Prize in physics goes to scientists for work in digital photography and fiber optics

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

In October, three scientists who were the driving force behind the creation of the technology that gave us digital photography and the instantaneous links to people around the world through fiber optics were awarded the Nobel Prize in physics. The three scientists are: Charles Kuen Kao, Willard S. Boyle, and George E. Smith. These three men were instrumental in developing the technologies for digital photography and fiber-optic networking, and will split the $1.4 million USD award, with Kao receiving 50% and Boyle and Smith 25% each. They will be awarded their certificate and prizes at the ceremony December 10th in Stockholm, Sweden.

How to Succeed with Boudoir Photography

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Boudoir photgraphy — Boudoir photography

Where does the term boudoir photography come from and why is it becoming more popular? The meaning of the french word boudoir is bedroom and is seen as having a romantic sensual feel about it more than most words with the same meaning. So too should the photographs. The demand for boudoir photography is growing rapidly for reasons I can’t explain because it’s not new yet its popularity is growing by the day. Do not confuse glamour photography or boudoir photography. Glamour photography is more general while boudoir photography is dedicated to a romantic bedroom theme.

Wedding Photography Prices

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

While it can’t be emphasized enough, the photographs from a wedding are the one tangible thing that will last, long after the candles are all blown out and the guests have gone home. It makes sense, then, to rank the wedding photographer fairly high in importance when planning a wedding. That doesn’t mean, however, that … Read more

Garden Photography

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Garden Photography

Automatic cameras are great for everyday snapshots, but can be challenging when it comes to photographing nature. After all, it’s difficult for you to make adjustments when your camera insists on doing things its preprogrammed way. Here, however, are some things you can do to get some good shots:

The middle of the day, around noon, or when the sun is really bright, is the worst time to try and get some nature shots. The sun typically bleaches the pictures out pretty badly.
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31 Photography Quotes by Ansel Adams

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Ansel Adams was a great American photographer, most well known as a master landscape artist. Most of his photographs depict natural landscapes of the American west. Born in San Francisco in 1902, Ansel Adams trained as a concert pianist before deciding to become photographer. He became famous for the technical skill with which he produced … Read more

City Shots and Wide Angle Lenses

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Imagine yourself standing in the middle of a commercial area of a city, such as the heart of a normally bustling, city street, once the day is ended or perhaps on an evening or weekend. This is a rare photographic opportunity to begin shooting empty city streets and many unique buildings. Such opportunities like these are important in your photographic journey. Shooting empty streets can also be seen as a chance to explore the many ways that a good wide angle lens can be used to take pictures in a popular city environment.

Commercial Photography Habits to Embrace

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Photographer sitting around looking glum.

This story I’m about to pass on to you is common place and yet many photographers in the early days of their careers make small mistakes they could have avoided. I’m guilty of many of these little learning curve events. None more common than the customer or client exclaiming that you hadn’t told them it was going to be this expensive.

Taking Portraits? Learn These Few Tips First

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

One of the most profitable areas of any photography business is portraiture. Try to imagine the number of parents out there who want to have a yearly picture of their children to have a ‘record’ of their child’s development, or just think of the couples out there who just want to immortalize their happiest moments together. Indeed, if you are into portraits, there are a lot of opportunities for you, especially in terms of making a business out of a hobby.