Fall is indeed a magical time for everyone. With the air becoming clean and crisp, you get to dust off your overcoats and walking boots.
You’ll hear the chopping of the wood that will see everyone though the winter months. But there is nothing more recognizable with the season of autumn than the colors associated with the falling of the leaves or fall photography.
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The world’s major fashion magazines are plump with advertising images of the size-zero models, with their flawless complexions and perfect bone structures. Much to the everyday girl’s dread, these images can also be found pretty much everywhere, especially in portrait photography.
However, imagine for a moment if these models weren’t perfect? Would the images have a greater impact? Would people engage more with what they were seeing?
There is a well-known saying: “Love what you do, and you never work a day in your life.” For professional photographers, we can imagine that, more than likely, this holds true for them. There’s no doubt that the reason we are involved with photography, whether it be for hobby or by trade, is because it is an enjoyable activity, and we get satisfaction out of it.
But most of us aren’t content with just enjoyment in what we do; as humans, we have a deep need to improve on the world in which we inhabit, to make a difference. We all have different ways of doing this, and photographers are no exception.
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Our fascination with the stars has lasted for eons. So it is no surprise that so many photographers rotate their lens into a vertical postion to capture these natural wonders!
But as many of you may have already found out, photographing stars can be a little tricky, as many factors come into play, and certainly the most irritating is that, in order to shoot them, you need a long exposure. To make matters worse, our dear old planet moves, ruining any exposures lasting several minutes, and the stars simply appear as faint lines.
… Continue reading The Zen Guide to Photographing Stars Like the True Master You Are!
Throughout my photography career, one of the most challenging aspects has been learning how to get the travel shots I really want. Faced with a limited window of time, unfamiliar areas, and unpredictable weather, getting the shot you envisioned can be difficult.
However, by planning ahead, being flexible and making any conditions work to your advantage, the end result of any trip can be a great photography series.
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To be on the beach in summer is relaxing, fun and beautiful. It is also a great idea to capture those happy moments in the photographs but if you are not sure where to begin from, you can actually fall victim to the stress. Therefore, you need to prepare well in advance about what you are going to do while on beach and think ahead about ideas, passes and pops for taking some spectacular beach photographs.
Following lines elaborate some effective tips that can help you to take great photographs while enjoying on the beach.
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It’s summertime…and the living is easy! This is the time of year for spending more time outside, soaking up those blessed, golden rays of sunshine and hitting the beach.
Of course, it’s also the time of year when you’re likely going on vacation, meaning vacation photography takes center stage after many months of you working hard and keeping your nose to the grindstone. So naturally, you deserve some time off!
… Continue reading 7 Tips That Will Take Your Vacation Photography To A Whole New Level
Candid photography is responsible for the best photographs in the world.
Just take a look at all the of the most striking images you’ve ever seen, almost all of these are from candid shots when photographing strangers.
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Self-portrait photography, since the beginnings of the industry, has always been popular among photographers. I mean what is there not to love? Finally you get to work with a model that does exactly what you ask of them!
Aside from the ego obvious elements, It’s also great for learning how to get to grips with a new camera, practicing newly taught skills and various other photography fundamentals. But it is the practices unique advantage of pushing ones creative envelope, and stimulating that creative pool of original ideas, that we all have waiting for us inside of our creative minds, that appeals the most!
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So why put up with them on your camera’s LCD? If you’ve ever tried to apply, or thought about applying, or even looked at a screen protector before – you might want to read this.
Fancy receiving a ‘spanking new Nikon D800, only to find a wafer thin scratch down the main screen within weeks. You were careful with it, sure. You would be, having shelled out so much. You might even (for a split second) think it may have been wise to keep that bulky polycarbonate-protector freebie that came with it. Which now seems more appealing, even with the cheek indentation and embarrassment it would have caused.
… Continue reading Lose the Bubbles: How to Properly Apply a Screen Protector on Your Camera’s LCD
