TIPS – TECHNIQUES – ADVICE – Page 2

Tips for Night Photography

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Night time photography produces some amazing results. It is fun capturing the night-time city shots and the bright lights of cars whizzing past.

Use a Tripod to Eliminate Camera Shake

If you are a serious night photographer a tripod is necessary to eliminate camera shake and get clear exposures with good depth of field.

When shooting sunsets and city scapes we normally just point and shoot. Try adding foreground to the photo to add depth. Something else to consider is the general rule of thirds so your photo has good perspective.

When you check the light levels using your camera, make sure it is not pointing directly at the sun. Take the reading based on the colors around the sun. If you don’t then your photo will be underexposed.

Lenses and Macro Photography

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Macro photography has become increasingly popular; so much so that most consumer digital cameras are equipped with a setting intended for such a purpose, and/or they arrive with built-in zoom lenses capable of focusing on the most minuscule or tiny detail of a subject.

The most common subjects for macro photography are flowers, insects and natural patterns in wood, stone, sand or even moss, but some photographers may take commercial images of jewelry, or other subjects as well. Macro photography is basically the capturing of clear details of very small or even microscopic subjects, and this requires special lenses.

Creative Holiday Photos

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Around the world there are millions of photo albums filled with holiday snap shots of children opening gifts, relatives seated around a table or living room and even some outdoor images. While these are treasured memories, they can become the “same old thing” year after year.

How do you capture creative holiday photos? There are many unique opportunities during the days and weeks leading up to the actual day (or days) of celebration, and these make for some excellent images.

Understanding Exposure will help you get Quality Pictures

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Taking good pictures is a great way to be able to share your experiences with other people and make a living. Time marches on very quickly, and those pictures are a great way to look back over what has occurred or indeed, help recommend a photographer. Many people are disappointed though at some of the pictures. They didn’t turn out the best.

This can be due to:

– Not enough exposure

– Too much exposure

– Double exposure

Tips for Getting Your Backgrounds Right in Photographs

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

The first thing to remember about the background of any photograph is that it is indeed the background and ‘not the subject’. This means that the power of this part of the scene must be to a much lesser degree than the primary focus. While there is no easy tip or trick for knowing if you have allowed the background to overwhelm or distract from the subject, simply remembering that it isn’t to be any kind of competition to the attention of the viewer, is a good start.

Photographer’s Secret Weapon – Vaseline

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Quick note from Ray – Photography tips and tricks are welcomed here and if you feel you have something to offer other photographers, feel welcome to visit this page for the guidelines. Now on with this amazing tip….,

Vaseline does wonders, not only for your skin, but can also help you to create impressionist masterpieces. You can transform just about any subject into something interesting and exciting. If you like the soft, poetic look in your photographs this simple technique is for you.

Three Secrets To Mastering Perfect Exposure

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Memorize this short “mantra” in order to master photography – ISO, shutter speed, aperture. If you repeat this to yourself a few times you will be able to easily remember the three things that will always save, or ruin, an exposure. They don’t have to come specifically in that order, but nevertheless, these three things are what will determine your exposure.

How to Capture Good Pictures with Point and Shoot Cameras

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Photography is not just for pros and as far as I’m concerned, no-one should be left out! Right?! Photography is not just for pros. Even amateurs holding not so sophisticated cameras can shoot amazing photos. According to most professional photographers, while equipment can help a lot in producing technically fine grade photos, most of the … Read more

How to Create Beautiful Child Portraits Without The Fuss

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

Children may be the most photographed but they could be the hardest subjects to deal with. A child photographer specializing in doing child portraits could really have a tough time dealing with children or temper tantrums or those who are fidgety, wiggly, or running all over the place … as we all know they can 🙂

What To Keep In Mind When Doing Digital Photography

21/09/2024 by Ray Baker

With the advent of digital cameras and the continued improvement in their specs and functions, more and more people are getting interested in photography. For one, a digital photographer need not worry about the cost of film used in capturing the perfect shot. With a digital camera, one can just click away and just select the images that one likes and delete the rest.