Today's photography tip is about watching out for reflections.
When you are out and about photographing we tend to get really involved in the subject and sometimes forget to watch out for smaller details. Reflections tend to be some of those details in a photo shoot that can get forgotten about. Whether you might be accidentally getting another person or animal in your shot that you didn't want or even getting yourself, you need to check for those reflections while you are photographing. Sure these things sometimes can be edited out but it is always nicer and a time saver […]
Taking photos of your children or even anybody's child is often difficult, especially when they are very young. Sometimes it takes more than just having patience. So today's photography tip is three ways to improve the photos you take of your children.
Don't use a flash - the on camera flash is harsh lighting and can scare some children. Set your camera settings so you don't need the extra light or move closer to a window or light source if you need more lighting.
Follow them around - you can get more natural photos of your child if you let […]
This photo tip is on the subject of composition.
Composition is the placement of visual elements in an art work, basically meaning of why your photos look a certain way. The way a photo looks or a piece of art is important because it changes how we see it, the emotions it can evoke, and how it tells a story. So learning how to improve your composition can be very important.
The compositional rule of Simplification basically means: "When in doubt leave it out." Literally, if it isn't lending to the story your photograph is trying to tell, don't include in […]
Today I am sharing a photo tip that is actually about lenses.
A lot of people, especially hobby photographers, when they buy their first camera and lens are so excited and photograph just with what they have. Well a little while down the road, after getting some experience the photographer starts to feel limited about what they can do. At this point some start looking at new cameras or new lenses or new equipment in general. This is also a good time to maybe take up some photography classes or something to get you out of your rut. If you […]
Sharing a photo tip today, don't be discouraged when the weather doesn't always give you beautiful blue skies with puffy white clouds for your backdrops, you can still make great outdoor photos even with grey skies.
I know that here in Germany most of the winter it can be quite gloomy outside. This cannot stop you from going out and photographing. Sometimes grey skies can be better for photos, the light is diffused so you don't have any harsh shadows or have to worry about where the sun is and if it is in the right position. Cloudy or grey […]
Candid shots during a session can be beautiful, try to be natural with your kids.
We all want to get the most out of our photo sessions, we pay good money for them and spend a good amount of time preparing for them. First and foremost is to do your research to find a photographer to fit your stylistic needs. Photography is an art form and every photographer shoots differently. After finding that photographer here are some suggestions that should help you to get the most out your photo session.
Letting the photographer get the kids attention and the adults focus on themselves […]
The majority of what most people photograph are people and pets. Whether they are using a professional camera, a point and shoot, or their phone cameras, most people take photos of their friends, family, kids, and pets. So I put together a small list of helpful tips to help you improve your photos with this subject matter.
Tips for taking better photos of people/pets:
Move in closer to the subject – cut out all the noise and background distractions. Even move the subject (if you can) to be in front of a more simple background.
Even though there is a […]
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I absolutely love taking night photos. I love going out to little night excursions with friends to find interesting places to take photos after dark, it is the whole reason I have taken my tripod on trips with me. I have taken night photos in Rome, Paris, Venice, little villages nobody has heard of, and even just of cars to get their headlight trails. It something I consider so much fun! So here is some instructions to improve your night photos. If you have any questions feel free to message me!
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Ever since the invention of the cell phone with a camera, the amount of photos taken every day have jumped higher and higher. It has made almost everybody an amateur photographer, almost even a hobbyist.
Unlike other articles on improving your mobile phone photos, I am not going to talk to about composition or quality. One thing I have been noticing is this "fog" over many mobile photos posted on social media.
Most of us are handling our phone all the time. We are texting, emailing, and posting, we are putting the phone in and out of our pocket and […]
As artists and photographers we are constantly changing how we see things. I find that when I am photographing I try to shoot objects from different angles. Sometimes using angles from even the object's point of view can have a nice composition to it. So if you are a new photographer I would encourage you to look around, walk around, and bend down to get as many different angles as you can so that you can create intriguing and interesting compositions for your art.
From a Poppy's View
The picture above "From a Poppy's View" was taken […]
