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As a beginner in photography, there’s plenty to learn to get the best out of it. Photography remains a genuine passion for many people, regardless of their profession. Taking great snaps with just a basic camera is a real skill worth appreciating. Professional photographers know all sorts of tips and tricks to get the best shot, and becoming a great …
The iPhone is arguably the most popular camera in the world right now, and if there was ever any doubt, figures from Flickr, the photo blogging platform owned by Yahoo, put that to rest. According to Flickr, iPhone models account for 8 of the top 10 camera types used on the site, ahead of both point-and-shoot and DSLR cameras. A …
1. Know your phone camera settingsDon’t rely on your phone’s default auto mode. Tapping where you want the phone to focus will give you sharper focus on the subject, but you can improve overall image quality further by tweaking other aspects too. Different phones have different settings, but most smartphones let you control focus, exposure, white balance and ISO. 2. …
Aperture Understand Aperture The most fundamental thing any photographer should understand is aperture. Aperture is the physical opening within your lens that lets light through to the sensor, or film in an older camera. The wider the opening, the more light gets through, and vice versa. The size of that opening, regulated by a series of fins encroaching from the …
1. Keep Your Hands Steady Compared to a DSLR, smartphones are so much smaller that people tend to think they can just snap pictures on the move. Realistically, you won’t get a clear shot one-handed while walking down the pavement, whatever the lighting conditions, so stop for a moment and make sure you get the best shot possible. If you’re …
1. Aperture The most important thing any photographer should understand is aperture, the physical opening in your lens that lets light through to the sensor. The wider the aperture opening, the more light can pass through. The size of the opening, controlled by a series of fins encroaching from the edge of the lens barrel, is measured in what’s known …
Coordinate, do not match. When styling for a photo session start with basic colours and then get creative. It would be good to have one individual to have patterns on their clothing that will complement the rest of the groups clothing or accessories. This look can be created through using bright and neutral colours or soft colours with different tones …
Being chosen or picked to be a wedding photographer can be both a responsibility and an honor. It’s a responsibility because you’ve been entrusted with the vital role of capturing the best, most magical moments of the day for future reference. Similarly, it is an honor because it means the wedding planners have confidence in you and rank you highest …
Studio photography is meant to deliver enhanced images through proper lighting, neat backgrounds and readily available photo enhancing programs. When producing your images in a studio you need to be flexible and let your creativity take control. There is no single magic bullet for improving your pictures in a studio, a number of factors come in play. In order to …
Many are times that you have heard photographers say how shooting raw is the best thing to do. You probably don’t understand why this is so important to so many people. What does it mean for your final images? What difference will it make? The following is a brief description of why you should shoot Raw. High Quality For starters, …