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Photography
Taking artistic photographs
Sep 10th
Have you ever wondered why professional photographers hold their hands in a square in front of their faces before snapping a picture? No, they’re not going out of their way to look totally lame; there’s actually a legitimate purpose to this. They want to figure out if the subject is going to look good in a frame. And that’s the question you should ask yourself before you take (or create) an artistic photograph: "Will this look cool if it’s framed and hanging on a wal Read More
Say goodbye to red eye
Sep 10th
Ahh, the gross red-eye…we’ve all seen it. You snap a photo of friends at night and they have red eyes. How does this happen? A quick biology lesson Red eyes are worst in dark rooms. The pupils of your eyes get bigger and smaller depending on the amount of light. Lots of light makes them smaller. Low light makes pupils bigger. When you use the flash on your camera, the light reflects off the blood vessels inside the eye. That’s where the red comes from. Quick tips • Use the cam Read More
Top 10 Photography tips
Sep 10th
As you dive into digital photography, take comfort in the fact that others have gone before you. That doesn’t mean you won’t make a few mistakes. These tips can save you a lot of time and frustration: 1. Use a camera that helps you get the type of pictures you want. Think about how you want to use a digital camera before you buy a digital camera. If you want to make lots of 8×10 prints, you’ll need at least 3 mega pixels. If you want to take pictures of a family vacation at the beac Read More
Taking pictures in bright light
Sep 10th
You’re having fun with family or friends at the beach or in the snow. It’s such a good time, you want to remember for a long time. You pull out a camera and take pictures. But when you look at the photos, everyone has squinty eyes or their faces are so dark it’s hard to tell what they look like. One of the first things we’re taught about photography is to have the sun behind us. It’s a good place to start, but it isn’t always the best way to take a picture with the sun shining. Read More
Sports photography
Sep 10th
Look in magazines such as Sports Illustrated or ESPN The Magazine and you’ll see amazing photographs; the agony of a quarterback caught in the middle of a sack, the concentrated face of a bicycle racer sprinting to the finish line, or the tight expression of a basketball player slam-dunking the ball.It may look easy, but anyone who has brought a camera to a Little League game or a division playoff knows that taking great sports shots isn’t so simple. The pros with the photographs we Read More
The art of the closeup
Sep 10th
There’s a hidden world of photography right under your nose. It’s a world of colors and shapes and textures, and very few people ever notice it. It’s the world of close-up photography, a technique where focusing on very small details makes very large impressions. Close-up photography is about seeing things from a different point of view, and it’s easier than you might think. Get a Little Closer A good close-up takes a subject that would otherwise be just an element in a larger p Read More
Taking better holiday pictures
Sep 10th
The holidays are the best time to own a camera. With all the exciting parties, festive colors, and family fun, it’s no wonder so many pictures are taken during special celebrations. But why do so many holiday pictures look the same? Sometimes it’s hard to tell if the photo of the family eating turkey was from this Thanksgiving or the last one — without looking at hair or clothing styles It doesn’t have to be this way. The holidays are a perfect excuse to practice creativ Read More
Taking pictures in winter
Sep 10th
Winter is a great time to take photographs. The skies are crisp and blue, and in areas of the country where there’s snow, a whole world of possibilities open up for the photographer Snowstorms are beautiful, and the gentle blankets of snow left after a blizzard are wonderful photographic subjects. A tree covered in the crystalline shimmer of an ice storm is fascinating. Keep in mind, wintertime photography can be tricky — but armed with the right tips, you’ll be ready to tackle the Read More
Taking photographs of animals
Sep 10th
Animal photography is challenging because it’s difficult to get your subjects to do what you’d like them to do. Sure, a well-trained dog is more likely to sit or stay than your average hamster, but even Lassie doesn’t follow directions as well as your average human. But by following just a few helpful tips, you can take animal photographs that say a lot more about your pet than, "Gosh, he’s sure blurry!" Get ready to say cheese A lot of animals, whether the Read More
Taking better landscape pictures
Sep 10th
Take a trip to any museum and you’ll be surrounded by landscapes. For centuries, artists have created paintings, sculptures, and, more recently, photographs of beautiful scenes of nature. Part of the appeal of a landscape to the artist is that it changes so slowly — it’s easier to paint a picture of a mountain range than to paint one of a jogger, because painting takes a long time and the mountain isn’t going anywhere, while the jogger will be gone before you know it. However Read More