Tag Archive 'White Balance'

Nov 11 2011

The Role of the Wedding Photographer on the Big Day

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The news that you will be photographing a wedding will lead to emotions ranging from excitement to apprehension, and in a few instances, fear. Assuming you have experience with the equipment and possess the skills necessary to take good pictures, the wedding event has a greater likelihood of being a success if you follow a few steps.Once you arrive, start by capturing outdoor venue shots. Calibrate the camera's white balance just as soon as you get indoors; do it for all of the cameras. Additionally, turn off the camera sounds; you do not wish for the camera to make noises while the ceremony is in session. Bring a fast lens; the faster, the better. Indoor lighting at reception halls and churches is notoriously dim and poor. Be ready with a fast lens (minimum f 2.8 to f 1.8 preferred). If you do not possess one, you'll need to rent it.If .. more»

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Aug 19 2010

Digital Slr Camera Settings Tips

Published by admin under Landscape Photography

Shooting your photos digitally can be fun and easy but to get constant and consistent results you will need to learn how to sett up your camera properly. If you just starting out in with digital slr cameras we suggest starting out with a used digital slr camera, the cost to entry is more less and you get a better options than your traditional point and shoot digital camera. Every digital SLR camera is different but they all have camera setting as a menu items. We have created eight general tips that should help you start towards to road of constant and consistent results with your photography. So if you want great shots out of your used digital camera learn these seven tips backwards and forwards.1. Adjust white balance manually to account for lighting conditions (especially fluorescent light)2. Carry a small gray or white card with you to help you .. more»

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May 12 2010

Top 5 photography Tips to improve your photos

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1. Choose an interesting subject to photographOne of the easiest ways to improve your photography is by taking photos of interesting subjects. Of course, you can take great creative photos of uninteresting subjects, but if you choose an interesting subject to photograph in the first place, it makes taking a great photo much easier.So where do you find these interesting subjects? They can be found everywhere, from a stormy landscape, to a simple street scene, to a flower in your garden or local park.Just take a walk around your local neighbourhood with your camera, and you're sure to find something interesting to photograph.2. Pay attention to the light qualitySomething that has a big effect on how your photograph looks is the quality of light that is hitting your subject. There are two aspects of lighting that you need to pay attention to - the colour of the light and how .. more»

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