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Tips for Photographing People

I like taking photos of still life and landscapes for fun. It gives me the opportunity to use my creative talents. But I think photos of people are the best type of photos. Unfortunately people also make some of the worst subjects. In the last couple of weeks I have scanned hundreds of old family photographs for my slide show projects. The photos of people fascinate me more than photos of any other subject. What makes a good photo of a person? I think capturing the person’s personality, character and emotion gives the viewer of the photo a connection to … Continue reading →

Fantastic Photo Subject From Still Life

My family and friends are usually the subjects of my photographs. What better subject than those that I love and cherish dearly. However, sometimes I feel like I need a creative outlet through my photography. My hunt for fantastic photo subjects has taken me down many paths in the past. Try still Life Photography. Anything in my house becomes fair game for these types of photos. For some reason still life has a habit of drawing me to the kitchen. I have been known to photograph a half eaten sandwich, bowl of cereal, cheese and crackers, popcorn or a fresh … Continue reading →

Taking Fantastic Beach Pictures

Beach pictures are one of the most common type captured by photographers. Beaches are commonly the site of family vacations, weddings, honeymoons, intimate getaways, etc. Beaches are beautiful, that is why they are so often photographed. Beaches are also the site of many common photography mistakes. Here’s how to avoid them! First of all, avoid clichés. You don’t want beach pictures that look the same as every other beach picture out there. Forget the standard sunset shot….buy a postcard for that. Don’t make the mistake of taking a picture of the posed family members with the shadows blocking out their … Continue reading →

A Study in Princesses

I realize I’ve been almost nothing but harsh on the Disney Princesses. Sure, I have an avowed love of the relevant movies from the late 1980s/early 90s, but I direct constant criticism at the fact that these characters are princesses. However, the trend is getting better. Disney needs to finally let go of its penchant for royalty, but it hasn’t just been twiddling its thumbs about feminism in the meantime. Let’s look at the evolution of the princesses. I don’t need to say much about the heroines from Disney Animation’s Golden Era. Their lives are basically on hold until they … Continue reading →

Front, Side, and Backlighting

What is frontlight? Imagine holding a flashlight. Wherever you point the flashlight, you light up what is in front of you. The sun gives you front lighting on a bright sunny day. This can be the easiest kind of lighting to work with, because it evenly illuminates the subject you are photographing. To get the best color and quality of frontlight, you need to take advantage of the first hour after sunrise and the last few hours of sunset. Overcast frontlighting also illuminates most subjects evenly. This lighting will give you a natural looking portrait and rich flower colors. This … Continue reading →