Top 10 Composition Tips in Photography.
Jun 29, 2010 Tips & Tricks
1. Clearly identify your subject.
2. Fill your frame.
3. Horizontal vs vertical.
4. Dramatic angles.
5. Don’t amputate.
6. The rule of thirds.
7. Look for frames.
8. Simplify.
9. Watch your background.
10. Lines, patters and shapes.
Read more: http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/top-10-composition-tips-in-photography/.
12 Tips for Improving Camera Phone Photos.
May 22, 2010 Tips & Tricks
I am loving my new phone. It’s not a high-end one, in fact, it’s the cheapest phone that has most of the features that I want. The only problem I have with it is the quality of its photos. Or is it just me. Anyway, I came across these 10 camera photos that rock {http://digital-photography-school.com/10-cameraphone-photographs-that-rock}, and made me want to experiment more with my camera phone. Anyway, I found these tips for DPS that will help us take better camera phone photos.
1. Light Your Subject Well.
2. Get Close to Your Subject.
3. Keep Still.
4. Edit Images Later.
5. Don’t Throw Away ‘mistakes’.
6. Avoid Using the Digital Zoom.
7. Experiment with White Balance.
8. Take loads of Shots and Experiment.
9. Follow Rules of Composition (and then Break them).
10. Keep Your Lens Clean.
11. Observe Camera Phone Etiquette.
12. Use the highest resolution possible on your camera phone.
Read more: http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-use-a-camera-phone.
How To Be Inspired Every Day.
Feb 4, 2010 Tips & Tricks
I love reading DPS blog as I get to learn a lot about my fave hobby, photography. I find their article on getting inspired very helpful. I think I lost some inspiration lately, that explains the lack of “nicer” photo uploads from yours truly. I also became too lazy to learn more about this hobby. To get better on this hobby is one of the goals this year. Anyway, below are the tips from DPS:
1. Keep a Notebook.
2. Take your Camera with you Wherever Possible.
3. Read Biographies of Artists that you Admire.
4. Experiment.
5. Start a Personal Project.
6. Visit Art Galleries.
7. Learn Something New Everyday, Every Week, Every Year.
8. Visit New Places.
9. Look after Yourself. {- love this one! 
A healthy body equals a healthy mind. Exercise, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, drink a lot of water. Take some time out to relax.
And above all have fun!
Take Better Candid Photographs.
Jan 25, 2010 Tips & Tricks
While I like my subjects looking at the camera, I enjoy taking candid photos more. I want to capture the moment and their expressions. I believe this is more priceless than posed shots. Anyway, I came across these tips for taking better candid photos.
1. Blend in and be forgotten.
This doesn’t mean you should stand in a corner hiding with your camera. I actually mean the exact opposite - get out there and be seen. For example, say you’re shooting a wedding, you want the guests to get so used to seeing you photographing them, that they begin ignoring the fact that you’re photographing them and instead act as if you’re not there. This will let you catch those natural candid moments that can be truly unique.
2. Watch, wait, be patient.
Many photographers don’t have the patience to wait for reactions that are truly unique and interesting, but often if you wait long enough, something photographic will happen. Look around you, and you’ll see people going through a range of fun and interesting emotions and actions.
Source: http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/tutorials/98433-3-basic-rules-great-candid-photography.html.
3. Keep your camera and lens kit small and compact as possible.
Try using smaller cameras, such as a DSLR without a battery pack in conjunction with prime lenses. A compact kit won’t alarm people allowing them to act naturally around you and forget about your camera. This is especially useful for candid street photography.
Take More Pictures.
Jan 14, 2010 Tips & Tricks
As if I am not taking too much pictures already, but I find these tips from Organizingyourway.net very helpful especially for those who want to make a habit of taking more pictures.
1. Carry your camera with you. Everywhere.
2. Don’t wait for the perfect moment.
3. Give your kids the camera.
4. Try new things.
5. Make it fun.
Since I already have quite a lot of photos, this year I plan to have them organized and developed. Yes, most of my photos are still stored in DVD’s. Time to canvass for the cheapest developing company out there. And oh, I need to check hairlossvitamin.org as well. Not for me though, but for a close relative.
Photography Projects To Jumpstart Your Creativity.
Jan 9, 2010 Tips & Tricks
1. 365 Days
2. 52 Photowalks
3. 100 Strangers
4. A-Z
5. Pick-A-Something
6. Go Mono
7. Scavenger Hunt
Got this list from Digital Photography School. I badly need to use our camera more as I rarely am taking photos lately. I sure can use an outlet and I think photography is a good one, rather than spending time online doing senseless browsing or maybe online shopping. That is, if I can get over those Christian Louboutin shoes that I saw earlier. They are on sale that’s why it is so hard for me to resist them.
Taking Great Avatar Photos.
Dec 8, 2009 Tips & Tricks
I have been wanting to change my avatar for the longest time. Besides the fact that I don’t have much free time to tinker with the camera, I am running out of ideas for a more creative social avatar. These tips from Digital Photography School are very useful and I hope to have my new avatar taken soon.
1. Fill the Frame.
2. Keep it Natural.
3. Clean up the Background.
4. Play with Angles.
5. Keep it Professional.
You can read more about these tips at http://digital-photography-school.com/.
Save Your Hard Drive in the Freezer.
Dec 6, 2009 Tips & Tricks
Do you know that you can recover data from a failed hard drive by placing it in the freezer for a day?
A hard drive that is left in the freezer for 24 hours and then quickly inserted back into your machine can make a recovery. Or at least long enough to back things up before it says adios forever.
from http://lifehacker.com/5385842/
How I wish I had known this before. I have had too many busted hard drives before and the least I could do was to return it to the store for replacement. Needless to say, my files are lost every time. It was indeed stressful, thank goodness for acne treatment. I was not sure if the drive was not of good quality or the electric supply in our place was bad or if it was the AVR.
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
