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Taking a good picture…
Sep 12th
Just like when you get a haircut, you can make photos look better by cutting them. It’s called “cropping.” Knowing what and when to crop can make the difference between a good photo and a great one. Cropping gets rid of extra parts of a photo and focuses on what matters. There are a couple of different ways to crop a photo. The first is with the camera. The other is with image editing software like Adobe Photoshop Elements. Crop with a camera • Look through the viewfinder or LCD Read More
Shooting silhouettes
Sep 12th
Looking for ways to get more creative with your photography? An easy way to make an interesting and artistic photograph is by turning a portrait, landscape, or just about any kind of picture into a silhouette. Silhouetting is an easy technique to make a photograph stand out. You’ve probably seen lots of silhouettes before. Any photograph with the foreground in shadow and the background lighter is really a silhouette. A silhouette is a dramatic departure from a standard photograph. Usually Read More
Family portraits
Sep 12th
Everybody’s scrapbook has at least one, and nearly everyone remembers it from childhood: the dreaded family portrait. With everyone dressed their best, the annual trip to the mall for the professionally arranged portrait is part of many families’ traditions. Even though the family portrait is cherished, the pictures from a sitting at the portrait studio aren’t always the most creative. It’s easy, though, to take a family portrait that’s both interesting and time Read More
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
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