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 […]
Now that fall is officially here, that means that temperatures have begun to drop. Here are some tips to help protect your equipment from colder weather and the weather changes that comes with it.
A good camera bag is your first defense against the weather.
First suggestion is to get a good camera bag. This gives you great protection from any kind of element; snow, rain, or wind. If you get a good one with decent padding between the sections can also provide good protection against itself. Having one that can hold a couple of lenses and other equipment like batteries […]
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 […]
