Archive for the ‘Digital Photography’ Category

Sunsets and sunrises. They’re two plain words, but in photography, they assume huge significance when you realize it’s not such an easy thing to capture them on your memory chip. They usually turn out to be too over exposed or too under exposed. Or, even worse, the timing can be all wrong. Well, here are a few tips you can follow that can help you take

Mastering Flash Photography

Flash photography isn’t easy to master. And on top of that, if you have a hopeless flash, it makes matters even worse. But don’t worry! If you follow the easy tips I have for you today, you can overcome low light conditions and ensure that your pictures will be worthy enough to be included in your photo album. Okay, so let’s go over some strategies and techniques… Continue reading

Get Stylish Frames with Framy

When much of your work involves staring at a computer, it’s important to have fun while you’re at it. So, that is why jazzing up your desktop becomes all the more necessary! And the people at Framy (you can find their Web site here) do just that. They freely allow you to take frames off their Web site so that you can… Continue reading

Choosing Your SLR Camera

There’s just something about Single Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras. They are much better than the point-and-shoot compact varieties, particularly when it concerns indoor shooting or where there isn’t much light. It’s no wonder they happen to be the fastest growing segment of the digital camera market today. So, to begin with, what are SLR cameras? Well, they are high-end models with interchangeable lenses, as opposed to… Continue reading

Many times, we mistakenly believe that we need to have a studio setting and a studio subject to take great pictures. The truth is, your subjects can be anyone, animate or inanimate. That’s what makes photography so much fun. Here are a few easy tips on finding the right subjects for your pictures!

Honest Emotions

This quality is always appealing… Continue reading

Improving Your Cameraphone Photos

With cameraphones becoming one of the fastest growing segments in the digital camera market, it is important to make the most of them. The biggest problem is that though the newer ones have higher megapixels, better lenses and high capacity storage, the results aren’t as appealing. Some of it could be due to lower quality cameras, but it is also often a result of poor… Continue reading

Better Black and White Photos

In the days of color photography, there are many who still swear by black and white photography, because the world changes when it is in black and white. If you really want to define a subject’s form, switching to black and white to take a photo will emphasize all the details you miss in color. Much of that is largely because, with black and white… Continue reading

Memory Cards: Fake vs. Real

As fake memory cards have now proliferated throughout the marketplace, it is very important to know how to spot a fake card when it comes down to it. So, today we’re going to go over some methods you can use to spot fake memory cards and I will also show you some examples of what they look like. Let’s get started!

Why You Should Care

It’s All in the Hold

Many of our best photographs suffer from camera shakes. While some cameras come with anti-shake warnings that tell you if the picture you’ve taken is blurred or not, a better way to find out is to zoom in at 100 percent and see it for yourself. Now, if the picture is blurred and you think it requires rocket science to bring clarity into it… Continue reading

Points to Consider

Photography should be approached a bit like journalism. Before you embark on your pictorial expedition, you need to first ask yourself the four Ws and one H. You know, who, when, where, why and how. Once you know what you’re looking for, photography becomes much more organized, focused and fulfilling. So, if you’re the kind of person who likes to take your time with your photos, here… Continue reading

Working with the Contrast

Image sharpness can mean the essential difference between good and bad photography. Plus, if you are contributing for stock photo sites, this becomes the key decider between acceptance and non-acceptance. So, what is sharpness? Well, it’s basically the crispness of the photograph and the clarity of the different elements in the photograph (the detailing). Sharpening a photo can be done in the post-production process, but it’s… Continue reading

Photoshop Photo Gallery

Maybe you have your own Web site or maybe you’re an artist and you want a really cool photo gallery for your site or homepage.

Either way, even if you don’t know one letter of HTML, you can make a photo gallery for the Web or one to e-mail to your friends using one of Photoshop’s lesser known features.

This feature is so powerful, it’s almost as… Continue reading

Group Photos

Taking photos of a group of people isn’t as easy as it sounds. Just when you thought you captured a Kodak moment on your camera, you realize one or more of your subjects seem to be looking away. Or worse, some are found blinking or maybe someone is missing from the photograph. Then there is the problem of different subjects in different moods (smiling, serious, playful, etc). But… Continue reading

Choosing Your Lenses

Agreed, a picture speaks louder than a thousand words, but most times, it’s dependent on the lenses that go with your camera. Again, there are different lenses to suit different photographic needs. Whether it’s landscapes, portraits, close ups, wildlife, sports or even architecture, there’s a lens for everything. And even before you rush out and buy a lens based on these suggestions, it’s best that you try… Continue reading

Buying a Camera: Money Saving Tips

A penny saved is a penny earned. So, before you head out to buy a new digital camera, take a look at the following handy money saving tips that can really do you a world of good!

Tip 1: Buy Only If You Need To

If you already own a digital camera and realize the newer version won’t do much to either expand your… Continue reading

3D: Landscape Photography

Unlike the human eye that can convey depth, a digital camera is limited in technology. So, how do you add depth to your landscape photos that need it the most? Well, here are a few suggestions. Follow these tips and you will be well on your way to creating perfect 3D images!

Size Matters

Now, you know objects that are closer to the lens appear larger than… Continue reading

Macro Photography

Just in case you’re not sure, macro photography refers to images in which the subject is presented at a larger than normal size, like a ratio greater than 1 to 1. An extreme close-up is the equivalent of looking at something with a magnifying glass. Details that are normally invisible suddenly jump out and can offer an increased appreciation of the subject. Flowers, for example, can be wonderful… Continue reading

Framing Your Photos

Photography is as much about framing as it is about the camera lens you use. Therefore, here are a few simple tips you can use to really get some excellent pictures.

Here is how you do it:

1.) Make Sure You Don’t Chop Anyone

Most times, when we are in a hurry or not paying enough attention, we chop off the subject’s legs, arms, hair and so… Continue reading

Ultra Portable Digicams

These are a few, though rare, tips that you need to look into before buying any ultra portable digital camera. A camera’s functionality and convenience are what should determine your choice. Here are a few tips that could swing the pendulum either way.

Form Factor

Ultra compact sized cameras might be easy to fit into your pocket and carry around, but there is a downside to them… Continue reading

Travel Photography

Summer is here and I’m sure a lot of you are getting ready to go on your vacations. And one of the most enjoyable things to do while on a trip is take pictures, right?! Well, that’s what we’re going to go over today, so get ready for some awesome travel photography tips!

Travel photography is great if you have a camera and a tripod. And if you… Continue reading

Which Camera Fits You?

Different settings mean different cameras. There is no one thumb rule for buying cameras. It all depends on who you are, what you want and how well you want to use your digital camera. Here are four shooting scenarios and what sort of equipment you should be looking for in each case.

The Homebound

If you’re buying a camera just for the occasional family portrait, you… Continue reading

Candid Photography

You must have seen “Candid Camera” on TV, right? Well, candid photography is something like that. The only difference is that while those were staged to make you giggle, these are more natural. And that is what candid photography is all about. Capturing people, places and things without them posing for it and sometimes without their knowledge. Given below are a few tips you can use to get… Continue reading

Aerial Photography

Aerial photography is a digital image or analogue (film) photograph collected by a camera on an aeroplane or on a highrise. Aerial photography provides a bird’s eye view of the earth’s surface and is used in a variety of applications, such as mapping, planning, tourism, landcare and environmental management. A few simple tips can make a difference between someone who has just begun… Continue reading

With today’s digital photography tip, I will be giving you a few helpful hints on how to save your memory card from losing the pictures you take. Keep reading for some more details!

Now, while these tips are elementary, not many photographers adhere to them. I’m hoping you will though. Here are a few tips that will help you protect all those precious photos you’ve taken. Remember… Continue reading

Photography Jargon Buster

If you’ve recently bought a new digital camera or if you’re planning on buying one in the near future, these technical terms will help keep you better equipped. The best buyer is one who is better informed and nothing is a better beginning than knowing what some of the terms mean when it comes to understanding the basic settings on your camera. Let’s begin!

Pixel

The word… Continue reading

Five Accessories Every Photographer Needs

1.) Tripod

If you’re taking extreme close up pictures, night shots or if you’re using the zoom feature on an object that’s not well lit or it’s just too far away, a tripod is a must. Why? Well, the best reason I can come up with is to avoid the shake of your hand. That is a natural occurrence, but it could easily blur your… Continue reading

Using Your Camera Phone

Do you have a cell phone that also has a camera with it? If so, you have what is called a camera phone and today, I’m going to give you 10 tips that will help you take better pictures with it. By following them, you will be able to get as much out of your camera phone as you possibly can. Here we go!

Whether you’re… Continue reading