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Setting Up a Shot

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I love looking at product shots. I’m always amazed at how crisp and clean the photographs are in magazines and certain books and catalogs. How do they get their products to look so good? Well, there are lots of things that go into setting up a shot. There’s tons of attention to detail, finding the perfect props, and getting the backgrounds and lighting just right. I’m always amazed as I look at product shots and see how intense they are. Some shots require entire rooms to be staged including repainted walls. I don’t ever do anything that intense, but I’m … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for August 1-5, 2008

We are headed down the home stretch of summer… have you shot some prize-winning shots this season? If not consider following the tips provided in the series of blogs posted this week: August 1st—–Tips to Remember when Shooting Outdoors. If you are going to experiment with outdoor shooting techniques now is the time to do so. Summer is when most families spend the bulk of their days in the great outdoors and snap happy parents are getting a workout trying to capture all of their children’s adventures with their cameras. To avoid spoiling those spectacular outdoor summer shots follow the … Continue reading →

What to Shoot While on Vacation

It may seem like a no-brainer… when you are on vacation you take pictures of your family and friends in front of various local attractions, right? Yes and no. Yes, if you are traveling with your family, but for those who are taking a solo trip there are other ways you can capture the mood and culture of an exotic location without including familiar faces in every shot. I would start by taking pictures of local signs, buildings and famous landmarks. Just be mindful of the sun’s position before you press the shutter button. You’ll typically get better results if … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for August 13th-19th, 2007

The photography blog is busier than its been in quite awhile, as Michele and I excitedly fill it up with some new content and articles to help you out. Whether you are shooting digital or film, there is something for everyone. So what has been going on this week? Snapshot Of A New Photography Blogger Your house is on fire! Besides your family members (pets included), what’s the one item you would try to save on the way out? My answer: My photo album. Okay, albums-as many as possible. Photography Week in Review for August 6th-12th, 2007 Photography allows the … Continue reading →

Taking Better Pictures of Your Cat (3)

We’ve discussed three tips already that will help with better photographs of your cat, but there are still a few more to talk about. Cats are harder than other animals to photograph, only because of their independent nature, and the fact that they tend to not enjoy cooperating much. Not to say that all cats are that way, but in my experience they just tend to be more difficult than other animals to photograph. So what else can you do besides avoiding use of the flash, good lighting, and getting down to their eye level. Avoid Treats, Use Toys Toys … Continue reading →

Taking Better Photographs of Your Cat (2)

Getting that perfect picture of your cat is hard, since cats tend to be independent little creatures, that only cooperate when it suits them. Not that we don’t totally love them for it, but it sure is hard when you want that great photograph. In Taking Better Photographs of Your Cat (1), I showed you one of my favorite photographs of my cat, Maple. However, as you could see from the picture, it really isn’t a great shot. Too bright of a background, even though it made her clearer in the photograph (dark subject on light background), and because of … Continue reading →

Tips and Techniques for Photographing Your Cat

Cats are finicky, they also love to move. Getting pictures is hard because of their independent nature. Here are a few quick tips on helping you take some pictures of your cat. Be patient – the first tip is simply to be patient. Cats are animals and animals, no matter how sweet and trainable, are not always going to be cooperative. Take photographs at a time when your cat is less active. Perhaps when it is first waking up from a nap, or right after it eats as it is cleaning itself. Tilt your camera slightly to an angle to … Continue reading →