Quick Tips To Help You Click Like A Pro!
Jun 6, 2009 Photography
Here’s the deal: photography is not rocket-science, though with the archaic long lens change box camera range, it well may have felt so! With the advancement of modern technology and science there have been many developments in the production and styling of cameras and thus, modern man (and woman – lest this appear sexist) has the advantage of easy-use, single-click, auto-focus cameras that not only store hundreds of pictures for the hobby photographer to choose the perfect shot from, but also come with video and audio capabilities besides photo-share options to upload these to a PC or a cell phone to send across to family and friends alike. These advancements in photography aided by technology make for making a dinosaur out of the daguerreotypes, the early device used for taking snapshots.
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How to Capture Motion Shots
May 27, 2009 Photography
You always thought that your digital camera can’t take motion shots as the camera almost takes a second to capture an image and the action is missed. Thus you refrained from taking action shots and limited your digital camera to taking pictures at gathering and parties.
Good photos are always taken by fine photographers and not the camera itself. Though your camera has umpteen shortcomings, especially when it comes to capturing action shots, you can still master a few techniques that will beg you to differ. Some common flaws that digital cameras inherit is the shutter lag, limited shutter speed, write (image saving) time of the camera.
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Tips for Choosing your Wedding Photographer
Feb 16, 2009 Photography
Everyone knows that choosing a photographer includes weighing the price and quality of your photos. But what “extras” do you need that many photographers don’t advertise?
First, nobody wants to stand for hours after their ceremony taking photos. Using a specific process, I’ve helped many couples get great photos and join the reception within minutes, not hours of the ceremony.
Second, how long will it take to view the photos after the wedding is finished? The days of physical “proofs” are fading as digital proofs take their place. I have found no reason why photos can’t be ready to view in less than a week. I believe in this so much I guarantee it.
Third, what specials exist? The market in wedding photography is extremely competitive which makes it great for you! My Price Guarantee has worked well with many couples – find a better price and I’ll match it plus take 10% off! It takes the pressure off of compromising quality for price.
It is extremely important that you and your fiancé review the portfolios of photographers and select the one that suits your style. You only get one chance to capture your big day, so make it worthwhile!
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5 Handy Tips on How to Survive Your Wedding Photo Shoot
Feb 16, 2009 Photography
A photo shoot is often something we want to get over with so that we can get back to our guests and get the party started! With that being said, the photo shoot is not something you want to go through half heartedly. By investing time and effort in this you will create lasting memories of your Big Day (and the guests will wait for you – they are not going anywhere!). To survive your photo shoot I would suggest you pack yourself a goodie-bag that would carry you through your photo shoot and the rest of your day – you can ask your maid of honour or a bride’s maid to keep this bag of miracles close-by.
Tissues and wet wipes
A session like this can be quite time-consuming and as a Very Important Person (if not the most), you want to be prepared to get through this and still look like a million dollars! Tissues and wet wipes will come in very handy when it feels like you are melting away – a great tool for damage control!
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Standing around with a permanent smile while the sun is beating down on you is no joke, but at least you can ensure that you look absolutely beautiful while doing it. Pack some touch-up make-up, especially lipstick and powder to take away any shine left by the weather (or your nerves).
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The Importance of Landscape Photography Tips
Feb 16, 2009 Photography
Getting some good photography tips is a fundamental necessity before embarking on a trip to take landscape photos, especially if you are planning on using expensive equipment and selling the photographs for profit. Most people have taken a photography course and many people have even gotten art degrees that specialize in photography. It is still wise to visit a professional photography forum to get some tips from people who are working in the field, before taking any landscape photographs.
The reason that photography tips are so necessary is because taking landscape photos is not easy – in fact, they can be downright hard. When you take a photography course, you will probably learn about the important of choosing a good location and lighting, but it can be difficult to put these things in perspective without real world experience. A professional photography forum will provide all sorts of insight into these types of issues, and advice from the professionals can be priceless.
One of the best photography tips when it comes to landscape photos is look at where everything is positioned, the details and textures of the ground, where the sun is coming from and where it will be within a few hours. After taking a photography course, you will probably know something about how this will affect the way that the details of the landscape look. Choosing the location in the first place is the hardest part, though, and choosing a location that offers the best natural light for the longest period of time can present some real challenges. The people at a professional photography forum can help work through these issues.
There are many other technical photography tips that you can find in a good online forum, which might range from the positioning of the equipment to the actual printing of the photos. It’s one of the best ways to ensure a successful transition to professional photography.
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Wedding Photography Tips
Aug 1, 2008 Photography
Question to ask
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What is your photographic style?
This can be one or more of the following: traditional, photojournalistic, posed, candid, artistic, documentary.
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Are you the actual day-of photographer?
If not, can we meet with the actual photographer? Should/Can you meet the assistants also? Some wedding photographers will sell you on them and send someone else to cover your wedding.
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Do you shoot in black and white?
If film, do they shoot in black and white? If digital, do they keep the orignals in color and do black and white in post-production? See this article on black and white digital photography.
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What is your experience with wedding photography?
How many weddings? How many years? Have you shot at our location? If so, what are the special photographic conditions of our location? Have you done a wedding similar to our size?
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Will you have other weddings that weekend?
How will that affect our wedding? If you at the tail end of a weekend (Sunday after Saturday and Friday weddings), can your photographer handle that? Some photographers do not have the physical or emotional endurance.
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Can we get negatives or digital negatives?
How long after the wedding date (get this one in print)? Are they full resolution files?
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What kind of equipment do you use?
Are there tripods? Wires? Can people trip? Is it obtrusive? Ask about the quality of the cameras, lenses, and lighting. This is to just roughly gauge their understanding of equipment. I can deconstruct most of my own photographs, telling you the light settings and lens I used.
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Are you insured?
This is just a measure of their professionalism as a business.
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What do you do in case of emergencies?
What if the photographer is ill or cannot make it? Do you have backup equipment? Do you backup photos (for digital photographers)?
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Can I see an entire wedding?
This allows you to see the consistancy in one day (as opposed to only having a few “keepers” from each wedding).
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How much is overtime?
Can they work overtime if asked to?
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How are you dressed?
Are they presentable. I’ve seen photographers show up in gray t-shirts and black lace tank-tops (not guys).
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