Recent Photography Blog | Photography Basics PostsBack to Basicsby Michele Cheplic08 Sep 2009 03:11 PMPurchasing an expensive DSLR camera and costly high-tech photo editing devices won't guarantee stellar shots. Rather, the key to snapping spectacular photos is simple: Master the basic rules of photography. Taking Pictures in the Right Lightby Michele Cheplic11 Jul 2009 05:40 AMLighting is critical in photography. With the right light decent subjects become extraordinary images, regardless of whether you are shooting indoors or out. There are pros and cons to shooting inside and outside, and most of the issues involve lighting. Summer Lovin' With a Digital Cameraby Michele Cheplic22 Jun 2009 12:40 PMDigital cameras get a real workout during the summer months. From family trips to the beach, fireworks displays, backyard barbeques and camping trips, the opportunities to snag super snapshots are virtually unlimited. Taking Your Camera to the Beach... and Using Itby Michele Cheplic28 Jun 2008 09:49 PMSummer is here... a time when millions of families head to the sun, sand, and surf. And along with the sunscreen, water and towels most will tote along their cameras to capture the sun-filled memories of children splashing in waves or building monster sand castles. Black and White Photography Basicsby Michele Cheplic24 Jun 2008 08:29 PMEverything is new again and such is the case with black and white photography. Photography Terms You Should Knowby Michele Cheplic26 Jan 2008 10:55 PMThis blog is a long time coming. If I was ultra-organized I would have posted it months ago when I first started contributing to the Photography Blog. Better late than never, I suppose. The following list contains the most commonly used digital photography terms. Are You Filling Your Frame?by Michele Cheplic22 Jan 2008 07:57 PMWhen you are photographing people the most useful tip you can employ is to get closer. You want to fill the frame with just your subject's face. (Unless you are trying to document a particular outfit such as a uniform or wedding dress. Knowing When to Zoom and Other Photo Tipsby Michele Cheplic18 Jan 2008 08:58 PMThese days almost every digital camera on the market comes equipped with a zoom feature and a wide-angle feature. Both have their advantages, but you'll find your pictures will benefit if you know which to employ at the appropriate time. Zoom. Taking Your Camera Outside During the Winterby Michele Cheplic02 Jan 2008 11:54 AMI will be the first to admit that most of the photos I take during the winter months are inside shots. Being that I was born and raised in Hawaii it is hard enough for me to expose my body to the brutal Wisconsin winter elements, let alone my prized camera. Christmas Photo Fun with Self Timersby Michele Cheplic25 Dec 2007 06:48 PMMerry Christmas from the Photography Blog! If you are celebrating the day with a new camera I'm sure you've been very busy. You don't have to be a snap happy parent to be experiencing finger fatigue right now. Recent Blog Comments Samual says... "Also I forgot to say, if you have siblings in the school you have photo's taken with them as well, or your siblings who are too young to attend school can come into school to have a sibling photo done." |
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