Camera Explained in Plain English.
Jun 10, 2010 Photography
The sensor in your camera is the brain. It receives data and information.
ISO is how sensitive the ‘eye’ is to the light. The higher the number, the more sensitive the eye.
Aperture is like the pupil. The wider it is (the lower the f/stop number), the more light is allowed into the eye. Over exposure is like when you’re inside where your pupils are more dilated to compensate for lower light. When you step outside, everything it too bright and your pupils have to get smaller to compensate for so much light. Then when you go back in, everything is too dark (under exposed) because your eye’s aperture needs a moment to open up and let in the light.
Shutter speed is like blinking. The faster it blinks, the less light is allowed in and vice versa.
~via http://digital-photography-school.com/.
Ten Tips For People Photography.
Nov 5, 2009 Photography, Tips & Tricks
1. Focus Points – One is better than many.
2. Focus On The Eyes.
3. Shoot At Large Apertures.
4. Shoot At 70mm or Longer.
5. Shoot RAW.
6. Shoot In The Shade.
7. Cloudy Days Are Your Best Friend.
8. Learn Sunny 16.
9. Watch Your Background.
10. Never, Ever Use On-Camera Flash.
Read more about these tips here.
Better Night Photos With A Point And Shoot Camera.
Oct 11, 2009 Photography, Tips & Techniques, Tips & Tricks
I am learning a lot from DPS. This set of tips for taking night photos with a point and shoot camera is very informative. I rarely bring our DSLR and have our digicam instead. With this help, I can maximize the use of my digicam.
1. Use A Longer Shutter Speed
2. Try Different Shutter Speeds
3. Find Something Sturdy
4. Breath Easy And Squeeze
5. Fiddle With ISO
6. Use Noise Reduction If You Have It
Tips for Young Family Portraits.
Oct 11, 2009 Photography, Tips & Techniques, Tips & Tricks
I find these tips for photographing family, especially those with little kids very helpful.
1. Interact with the children.
2. Avoid “posing”.
3. Follow the child.
4. Be shutter happy.
5. Be ready for anything.
You can read the complete article from Digital Photography School.
Free Resources That Will Improve Your Photography Skills.
Oct 2, 2009 Photography
Smashing Magazine listed 50 free sites that can improve our photography skills. It’s nice that they categorized the list, like Beginner’s Zone, Inspiration, Technical Stuff, Equipments, Techniques, Toy Cameras, Professional Photogs, Blogs, etc. I haven’t gone through the entire list yet. I just have to look for exam table and send the details to my cousin, then I can read through the resources.
How To Photograph A Child’s Birthday Party.
Aug 3, 2009 Photography, Tips & Tricks
More than anything, it’s the kids that I love to take pictures of. My dearest son, most especially. I found these tips on photographing a child’s birthday party from DPS very helpful.
1. Designate a Party Photographer
2. Get a Child’s perspective
3. Mix up Your Shooting Angles and Focal Lengths
4. Adjust White Balance Settings
5. Look for the Party Details
6. Use Bounce Flash or a Diffuser
7. Know the Party Plan
8. Shoot Candidly
9. Shoot out of Relationship
10. Planned Shots
11. Take Before and After Shots of the Party
12. Shoot in Burst Mode
13. Include Adults in your Photos
Head on to DPS to read the complete article.
Twitter Can Make You A Better Photog.
Jul 23, 2009 Photography, Tips & Tricks
So can twitter really make someone a better photographer? According to DPS, twitter can. Here are the reasons why.
1. Meet new photographers
2. Stay up to date with photography news
3. Instant feedback on your photos
4. Ask questions, and get answers
5. Teaches you to be concise
I have a twitter account, though I don’t tweet as regularly as most of my twittermates. So I guess I should link up with the tweeple who loves photography, too. Anyway, you can see the full article here.
Newborn Photography Tips.
Jul 23, 2009 Photography, Tips & Tricks
Kids and babies are may favorite subjects. I am not so much into landscape or objects. I want to capture those little smiles, yawn and even cries of these little people. I came across this newborn photography tips from Digital Photography School.
1. Pose Them
2. Keep on shooting!
3. We need to be creative and plan ahead in case nature calls!
DPS further explained these tips. You can read the complete article here.
10 Photography Quotes.
Jul 22, 2009 Photography
I snagged these 10 photography quotes one must know from Digital Photography School. It is indeed worthwhile to learn from the masters. I just grabbed the quotes. Head on to DPS to read a bit of explanation under each quote.
1. You don’t take a photograph, you make it. - Ansel Adams
2. Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst. – Henri Cartier-Bresson
3. Beauty can be seen in all things, seeing and composing the beauty is what separates the snapshot from the photograph. – Matt Hardy
4. Nothing happens when you sit at home. I always make it a point to carry a camera with me at all times…I just shoot at what interests me at that moment. –Elliott Erwitt
5. Which of my photographs is my favorite? The one I’m going to take tomorrow. –Imogen Cunningham
6. You’ve got to push yourself harder. You’ve got to start looking for pictures nobody else could take. You’ve got to take the tools you have and probe deeper. –William Albert Allard
7. If I saw something in my viewfinder that looked familiar to me, I would do something to shake it up. –Garry Winogrand
8. I always thought good photos were like good jokes. If you have to explain it, it just isn’t that good. –Anonymous
9. Twelve significant photographs in any one year is a good crop. –Ansel Adams
10. It can be a trap of the photographer to think that his or her best pictures were the ones that were hardest to get. –Timothy Allen - On editing photos
How To Become A Confident Photographer.
Jun 21, 2009 Photography
1. Keep a Notebook . . . or don’t
2. Shoot Frequently
3. Shoot in Different Conditions
4. Set Goals
5. Read
6. Ask Questions
7. Change Your Perspective
*Simply remember that no matter who you are or how celebrated you become, there will always be a zillion photographers better than you AND always a zillion worse. And guess what? It doesn’t matter a bit! Comparison is all about perspective, and that’s something you have complete and total control over. Rather than viewing another photographer’s work and feeling down because you feel incapable of taking shots like that, think “Wow! That’s a great shot! I’m so glad I now I know that shots like that are possible and I can start practicing and trying to figure out how!” How’s that for empowerment! Word.to.your.mother! Instead of secretly begrudging the attention another photographer is receiving for their work, just think, “Wow, if I work really hard, I could get that kind of attention to MY art!”
Snagged from DPS. Read the complete article here.
