By abdul / yunir Bokeh is originally a Japanese word for 'blur'. Now in photography it means the part of the image that is out of focus. ...
French photographer Laurent Laveder's Moon Games photo series has been an internet sensation for several years now. Several years is a long time in the cyber ...
By Sprengben Mirror photography is a great way to add a magical touch to an otherwise ordinary photograph. Clever use of reflections from smooth surface such as ...
By abdul / yunir Bokeh is originally a Japanese word for ‘blur’. Now in photography it means the part of the image that is out of focus. In most cases, it is rendered so to create an aesthetically pleasing, blurry background that highlights the subject of the image. We have all seen lovely portraits with beautiful light dots in the background that shows great depth of the image, but many of us [...]
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Photo by Pink Sherbet Photography So you would like some pictures of your family but not quite sure how not to take awkward family photos. Well in this article we hope to give you some ideas and encouragement to have a go yourself and some tips to consider before starting. So here are my 7 Hot Tips for Taking Great Family Photos Photo by becca.peterson26 1. Preparation It may seem an insignificant [...]
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Photo by ‘Playingwithbrushes’ Love scrapbook? Vintage images can add a nostalgic dimension to your scrapbooking. Whether they are illustrations from an artist’s hand, early photographs, or antique paper items like advertisements, newspapers or other ephemera, they lend instant artwork to your scrapbooking project. These pictures from the past also capture the essence of an occasion or an emotion, verifying that the important things in life don’t change over time. Many kinds [...]
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Photos and Tutorial © Mike Baird I’m often asked how I get such good sharp surf shots. As explained below, my formula is pretty basic, but what makes a good photo for me may not be what makes a good photo for you… that’s the beauty of photography – it’s an “art” so almost anything goes. It is also a science in that there are many technical aspects to capturing a [...]
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Photo by saaleha Do you have a special keepsake or souvenir that you want to share with others and keep protected? Then, a shadow box frame is the perfect solution. Shadow box frames allow you to create a unique and personal display of your keepsakes. Imagine your pictures from birthdays, school memories, graduations or any other special event being displayed with special keepsakes in a shadow box frame. A child’s accomplishments, [...]
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Photo and tutorial by longhorndave Lightning is a fascinating phenomenon, a symbol of the power of nature. Many of us have tried to shoot lightning but it has proved to be a tricky one. I am glad to have David from Argentina to offer this very useful tutorial on how to successfully shoot lightning in the middle of a storm. Recommended Equipment: 1. Camera that will let you use the “bulb” shutter setting and [...]
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Photo by leedsweddingphotographer As you plan for your wedding day, you will endure a wide range of experiences, some of which you will be familiar with prior to this point. Young brides may have hired a caterer for a past function, or a florist for non-wedding arrangements, and so on. However, many brides have never sought to employ a photographer, particularly to document and capture what is to be one of [...]
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Photo by WTL photos Even the most passionate photographers find themselves in a loop now and again, and when these situations arise it is important we rise to the challenge and force ourselves out of our comfort zones with interesting projects. Here are five great ways to breathe new life into your photography Photo by serendipity Taking Pictures of Yourself Often times photographers spend so much time behind the camera that they [...]
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2 Comments Photo and tutorial by Fernand Hick (1) CONTEXT AND PICTURE This image has a long history; it’s a combination of two photos. Both original images are color slides, digitalized through scanning and kept in files…waiting for inspiration. The landscape was photographed on a spring day in 1991 with a 500 mm fixed f/8.0 mirror lens. It was taken at ground level trough low branches, full of spring blossoms. I so [...]
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Photo by Victor Bezrukov Learning how to compose your photographs can mean the difference between a so-so snapshot and a high quality picture. This article will give you useful composition tips for taking great digital pictures. Photo by crsan – christianholmer.com Filling the Frame & Clearing Clutter Although there are exceptions to this rule, usually filling the frame is one of the simplest things you can do to improve your composition. Most people [...]
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