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Shooting Sports Shots

F-stop or aperture is a major factor to consider when shooting sports or high-action shots. If you have a SLR camera or a point-and-shoot with Manual mode, then it’s important to learn how to manipulate f-stop in order to shoot frame worthy pictures. The f-stop setting determines how much light is exposed in the shot. The lower the setting, the more light is allowed in. A good analogy to think of when considering f-stop setting is a faucet. The wider the valve opening, the more water comes out. Conversely, a smaller valve lets only a trickle of water escape. The … Continue reading →

A New Little Model

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I’ve taken an unusually large amount of photos recently. You see, I have a brand new model to photograph, and I can’t help but want to capture her in all her newborn glory. And with all the funny little faces she’s pulling, it’s hard to stop taking photos even when you’ve got some good ones. Part of what makes taking these baby photos so satisfying is the nuances in her facial expressions. They change so quickly, and I don’t know that she even knows what emotions go with what faces, but as she learns to use the muscles in her … Continue reading →

The Need for Speed: Using the Sports Mode

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In my last post I wrote about going to a car show, but what I failed to mention was that the show featured drag races and tire burnouts. So how do you capture a 9.8-second quarter mile finish on film? Your best bet is the sports mode. This setting does several things to speed up the function of the camera and somehow freeze the action your eyes processes. One of the cool things about the sports mode (which is featured on most modern digital cameras) is that it can be used to capture any kind of action. What the Sports … Continue reading →

Freeze the Action

If you are trying to get away from the ordinary poses, you might try having your subjects move around bit. Usually we are asking them to “hold it” while we compose, focus and take the shot. You can get some really interesting photos, however, when you speed up your shutter speed and catch your subjects mid-action. Freezing the action is a great technique to use when you are photographing kids. For instance, you could have the kids put on their suits and set up a bunch of sprinklers for them to run through and play in. Catch them right as … Continue reading →

Simple Mistakes to Avoid to Improve Your Photography

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Have you ever taken a photo only to realize later that you had made a simple mistake that dramatically affected your photos? It’s amazing how one little detail can really make a big difference. Several years ago a friend and I were in Rome. My friend had been taking some shots with black-and-white film, so she’d put an orange filter on her lens to increase the contrast and make the black-and-whites stand out. We’d already had a busy day, but we were headed to the Colosseum, our main focus for the day. With a quick change of film, we were … Continue reading →