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Take Control of Group Shots

With Christmas falling on a Sunday this year, many people had today off from work. Translation: If you hosted the holidays at your home, you may still be dealing with a house full of guests. While you’ve got the entire clan together for an extra day, grab your camera and snap some group shots. Even if your gang consists of just a few stragglers, it’s nice to document loved ones sharing the same space and enjoying each others’ company. Smaller groups lend themselves to close-up shots. The closer you get to your subjects, the easier it will be for you … Continue reading →

Get Ready for Grad Shots

If I were graduating from high school or college this month, a Nikon D7000 would be at the top of my gift wish list. Did you know that graduates can now register for gifts at select stores much the same way expectant parents sign-up for baby shower presents? Man, do I feel old… and poor… and envious. Whining aside, graduation is fast approaching for millions of students around the world. If some are fortunate enough to score Nikon’s latest and greatest DSLR, then their post-commencement photos will likely be as stunning as a new diploma. However, I have a feeling … Continue reading →

Tips for Taking Good Indoor Shots

Taking good indoor pictures can be tricky sometimes, though it all depends on what level of quality you’re going for. There are different tricks and techniques that you can use to get better photos, depending on what equipment you have available to you. If it’s daytime and all you have is a point and shoot or even a lower end DSLR with a kit lens, you’ll want to stick close to windows so that the natural light can illuminate your subjects for you. That flash on your camera is actually a fill flash. It’s not intended to work as a … Continue reading →

Lighting Tips for Group Shots

Lighting is a key consideration when taking group shots. However, due to the challenges associated with having a large amount of people in one place at the same time, this all-important component of photography often gets overlooked. The idea of having a professional handle the lighting, backdrop and poses appeals to many people. However, while professional photo shoots have their advantages, they don’t come cheap. What’s more, getting young children to pose for a stranger can be a nightmarish proposition. Fortunately, it is possible to take frame worthy group shots on your own, provided you consider these lighting tips: Professional … Continue reading →

Mid-Day Lighting

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If you’ve played with lighting before in your photography, you know that time of day is one way to control the temperature of your lighting. There’s something soft and flattering about the later light of the day right before dusk. It’s golden, which is really a great way to capture your subjects. The middle of the day is typically the worst time of the day to take photos. The light is harsh, creating hard shadows, squinty eyes, and light photos. If your camera is on auto mode, you may not have the control you want under these conditions. But you … Continue reading →

Tips to Remember When Shooting Indoors

One of the most important factors to keep in mind when shooting indoors is lighting. In your initial assessment of a room consider whether you will be using available natural light or your flash. Ideally you want to flood the room with as much natural light as possible. If the room has multiple windows open them to allow the natural light in. In the best-case scenario you will be able to fill the room with enough light so that you don’t have to use your flash. By eliminating the flash you’ll find your shots will not have those annoying orange … Continue reading →

Tips to Consider When Taking Group Shots

One of my main goals in taking my recent trip to Hawaii (other than spending as much time as possible with my ailing grandmother) was to get as many group shots of various family members as possible. Obviously, taking group shots is a bit more challenging than taking a photo of a single subject. Timing is critical given that you are trying to coordinate and manage multiple individuals, along with lighting and background interference. Still, there are ways to capture frameworthy shots of your favorite people gathered together at the same place at the same time. Here are some tips … Continue reading →

Halloween Photo Tips—Shooting Your Little Pumpkins

Now that you know how to capture great shots of your Jack-O-Lanterns let’s discuss ways you can snap winning shot of your littlest pumpkins. Mine is dressing up as a monkey this year complete with a stuffed banana and curly tail. Given that grandma and grandpa live 5,000 miles away, it’s vital that I document the upcoming costumed festivities properly. The following tips are ones that have helped me capture memorable Halloween memories over the years: Shoot Early. My mom would not allow us out of the house on Halloween night without getting a group shot first. The No. 1 … Continue reading →

Picture-Perfect Prom

Love is in the air… or maybe it’s teen spirit. Tis the season for high school sweethearts and groups of friends to embark on a spring ritual that helps define teendom–prom. Without a doubt the formal dance is one of the most memorable moments of one’s high school career, so it pays to capture every angle of the special night. For parents, that may mean taking a crash course in prom picture-taking. Some tips to consider include: Pay Attention to Details: This is a theme you should remember throughout the night in every aspect of your shoot. For instance, even … Continue reading →

Save on Professional Photos

Patronize a portrait studio one time and you will be flooded with money-saving coupons for future visits until your newborn gets married. Coupons and discounts are a couple of ways to save on professional sittings, but they’re not always the best. If you own a decent camera and have some photography skills, then you can save a ton of money by taking your own family photos. While it may seem intimidating at first, snapping keepers of your kids or extended family members is completely feasible if you follow a few simple tips: If you are trying to frame a large … Continue reading →