Flower Photography Tips by Sarah-Jane Covey
Flower Photo Tips - 15 ways to improve your flower photography and plant pictures
1. Use a diffuser to block out the harsh light on sunny days.
2. Take photos of flowers on overcast days.
3. Blur the background to allow your subject to stand out in your picture. Use a macro lens or the largest aperture you can to achieve a small depth of field.
4. Avoid windy days to avoid motion blur.
5. Look at composition, have you correctly framed your subject? Try the thirds rule and avoid always placing the flower in the centre of the picture.
6. Experiment in adverse weather conditions. Frost and dew add extra impact to your photos.
7. Make sure you use the lowest ISO setting on your camera.
8. Use a tripod to obtain pin sharp photographs.
9. Make the flower the focal point in the photo. Try filling the frame with the flower and have no background showing.
10. Pay attention to what is in the background, you don't want to have a label in your picture, do a little "gardening", but be careful if you are not in your own garden.
11. If you take a photo of more than one flower, try and make it an odd number.
12. Look for flowers that are perfect, a nibbled petal looks tatty.
13. Try for a different perspective, from below, from above, in profile.
14. Use the histogram on your camera to ensure that you have no clipping.
15. Be creative with your lighting. Try back lit shots.
About the Author
Contemporary fine art flower & plant photo prints, canvas pictures and greetings cards for sale by UK based garden photographer Sarah-Jane Covey. Specialising in vibrantly colourful, modern, close-up macro flower photography images.
To see more flower information and pictures visit http://www.sarahjanecovey.co.uk/gallery
Friday, February 27, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Photography: 5 Most Popular Types of Photography
Photography: 5 Most Popular Types of Photography by Alexis Brunswick
Photography has quickly become one of the most popular pastimes for adults and children alike. With today's technology, it's not difficult to see why so many people are stepping behind the camera and looking at the world through the lenses of digital photography.
Below you will find five of the most popular types of photography and a brief description of each. Don't worry, these aren't the only types of photography in the world, there are many more to choose from as well:
1. Nature. Nature is, by far, one of the most popular types of photography. From breathtaking sunsets and waterfalls to fascinating volcanoes and mountains the rewards of capturing the world's natural beauty are limitless. There's a world of opportunity right outside your door.
2. People. Taking photos of people has been and will always be a great way to share memories and capture the important moments of life. There are many ways to photograph people, including staged photos, natural photos, black and white pictures and more. Many professional photographers love taking pictures of newborn babies. Anne Geddes is just one of several professionals who have made their living off of selling photos of newborn babies.
3. Travel. Travel pictures have become more and more popular, not only for tourists but for professional photographers as well. Photos of ancient buildings and scenic cities capture the cultures and traditions of people all over the world. Travel photos can range from pictures of people and places to objects and wildlife.
4. Abstract. Abstract photographs have increased in popularity over the past few years. These types of photos are becoming a common choice for home-owners looking for a special piece of art in their home. A large abstract picture can be the focal point of a living room, bedroom or studio and can help release a personal sense of style.
5. Product. Product photos are a great way to increase sales. These types of photos are generally professionally taken and used for marketing purposes by larger companies. Shoes, clothing, furniture, cars, home decor and, even homes, are all popular items when it comes to product photos.
The type of photography equipment you use - and the photography lighting for specific shots - will have a huge impact on your end products. Investing time and money to maximize the potential, will have a huge impact on the end product. Good luck!
About the Author
Alexis Brunswick is very interested in photography. She's interested to learn more about the different types of photography and is looking forward to taking photography courses in the future
Photography has quickly become one of the most popular pastimes for adults and children alike. With today's technology, it's not difficult to see why so many people are stepping behind the camera and looking at the world through the lenses of digital photography.
Below you will find five of the most popular types of photography and a brief description of each. Don't worry, these aren't the only types of photography in the world, there are many more to choose from as well:
1. Nature. Nature is, by far, one of the most popular types of photography. From breathtaking sunsets and waterfalls to fascinating volcanoes and mountains the rewards of capturing the world's natural beauty are limitless. There's a world of opportunity right outside your door.
2. People. Taking photos of people has been and will always be a great way to share memories and capture the important moments of life. There are many ways to photograph people, including staged photos, natural photos, black and white pictures and more. Many professional photographers love taking pictures of newborn babies. Anne Geddes is just one of several professionals who have made their living off of selling photos of newborn babies.
3. Travel. Travel pictures have become more and more popular, not only for tourists but for professional photographers as well. Photos of ancient buildings and scenic cities capture the cultures and traditions of people all over the world. Travel photos can range from pictures of people and places to objects and wildlife.
4. Abstract. Abstract photographs have increased in popularity over the past few years. These types of photos are becoming a common choice for home-owners looking for a special piece of art in their home. A large abstract picture can be the focal point of a living room, bedroom or studio and can help release a personal sense of style.
5. Product. Product photos are a great way to increase sales. These types of photos are generally professionally taken and used for marketing purposes by larger companies. Shoes, clothing, furniture, cars, home decor and, even homes, are all popular items when it comes to product photos.
The type of photography equipment you use - and the photography lighting for specific shots - will have a huge impact on your end products. Investing time and money to maximize the potential, will have a huge impact on the end product. Good luck!
About the Author
Alexis Brunswick is very interested in photography. She's interested to learn more about the different types of photography and is looking forward to taking photography courses in the future
An Expert Note About Exposure
An Expert Note About Exposure by James D. Humphrey
Exposure is one of the basic terms used in photography. In photo contests, exposure is played according to the artist perspective in trying to produce a perfect image. This is determined by the sensitivity of the medium used. Some artists still use photographic films in photo contests to fool around with the exposure since more advanced cameras requires less exposure and has a higher ISO rating.
The Exposure Triangle is composed of elements:
ISO, Aperture and the Shutter Speed.ISO - the measure of a digital camera sensor's sensitivity to light Aperture - the size of the opening in the lens when a picture is taken Shutter Speed - the amount of time that the shutter is open
Each of the three factors play a part of its own in relation to light. According to an expert photo competition editor, the intersection of these three elements works out the correct exposure of an image. Another thing to keep in mind if try to use this technique in actual photo competitions is you can't totally favor one element from another. This means that you can never really focus on ISO alone but you have to consider all three elements to create a desirable portrait.
For us to fully comprehend and remember the relationship of the elements in the exposure triangle, Darren Rowse make use of metaphors. Here are some of the metaphors he used.
The Window
Here, Rowse described the camera as a window with shutters that open and close. He characterized the size of the window as the aperture and the shutter speed to be the amount of time the shutters of the window is left open. The concept is very similar to the actual triangle and you can practically imagine his metaphor even if your in the middle of a photo competition you will easily remember Rowse's "The Window". Now imagine yourself inside the room where the window is and are wearing sunglasses. Your eyes become desensitized to the light that comes in - this exhibits a low ISO scenario. To increase the size of the ISO, all you have to do is brighten the room. Do this by increasing the time that the shutters are open (decrease shutter speed) or you could increase the dimension of the window (increase aperture) or you can take off your glasses (make the ISO larger).
Sunbaking
This metaphor is a lot easier to digest since I personally have had experience being under the sun to get myself tanned. A friend of Danny's shared this with him and I bet he's into photography contests too. The concept here is that your skin type would be the ISO rating since everyone has different sensitivity with the sun's ray. The shutter speed would be the time you keep yourself under the sun. Having sunburns mean you are over exposed, well that's a fact. The aperture is the sun lotion you apply to your skin to protect it from too much heat. Here, the strength of the sun lotion determines the relationship of it to the amount of time you can be under the sun. The stronger the lotion, the longer you can expose your body and as a result even a person with sensitive skin can soak a little longer.
Now I hope you have that light bulb over your head on the concept of exposure. Mastering exposure is very tricky and even expert photographers have to adjust their setting once in a while. When you try to experiment with exposure, whether at home, as you travel or even in photography contests, always remember that changing each element in the exposure triangle not only impacts the exposure of the image but each one also has an impact upon other aspects of it.
If you're really eager to know some combination settings for ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed you should try searching for advices from picture contest sites or forums. You will find many suggestion and ideas there. Picture contest sites are everywhere so you won't have a hard time finding a good one.
About the Author
James D. Humphrey is one of the developers and sales executive of Photo laureates. The site's photo contest provide a platform of artistic expression for amateur and professional photographers to gain exposure and recognition.
Exposure is one of the basic terms used in photography. In photo contests, exposure is played according to the artist perspective in trying to produce a perfect image. This is determined by the sensitivity of the medium used. Some artists still use photographic films in photo contests to fool around with the exposure since more advanced cameras requires less exposure and has a higher ISO rating.
The Exposure Triangle is composed of elements:
ISO, Aperture and the Shutter Speed.ISO - the measure of a digital camera sensor's sensitivity to light Aperture - the size of the opening in the lens when a picture is taken Shutter Speed - the amount of time that the shutter is open
Each of the three factors play a part of its own in relation to light. According to an expert photo competition editor, the intersection of these three elements works out the correct exposure of an image. Another thing to keep in mind if try to use this technique in actual photo competitions is you can't totally favor one element from another. This means that you can never really focus on ISO alone but you have to consider all three elements to create a desirable portrait.
For us to fully comprehend and remember the relationship of the elements in the exposure triangle, Darren Rowse make use of metaphors. Here are some of the metaphors he used.
The Window
Here, Rowse described the camera as a window with shutters that open and close. He characterized the size of the window as the aperture and the shutter speed to be the amount of time the shutters of the window is left open. The concept is very similar to the actual triangle and you can practically imagine his metaphor even if your in the middle of a photo competition you will easily remember Rowse's "The Window". Now imagine yourself inside the room where the window is and are wearing sunglasses. Your eyes become desensitized to the light that comes in - this exhibits a low ISO scenario. To increase the size of the ISO, all you have to do is brighten the room. Do this by increasing the time that the shutters are open (decrease shutter speed) or you could increase the dimension of the window (increase aperture) or you can take off your glasses (make the ISO larger).
Sunbaking
This metaphor is a lot easier to digest since I personally have had experience being under the sun to get myself tanned. A friend of Danny's shared this with him and I bet he's into photography contests too. The concept here is that your skin type would be the ISO rating since everyone has different sensitivity with the sun's ray. The shutter speed would be the time you keep yourself under the sun. Having sunburns mean you are over exposed, well that's a fact. The aperture is the sun lotion you apply to your skin to protect it from too much heat. Here, the strength of the sun lotion determines the relationship of it to the amount of time you can be under the sun. The stronger the lotion, the longer you can expose your body and as a result even a person with sensitive skin can soak a little longer.
Now I hope you have that light bulb over your head on the concept of exposure. Mastering exposure is very tricky and even expert photographers have to adjust their setting once in a while. When you try to experiment with exposure, whether at home, as you travel or even in photography contests, always remember that changing each element in the exposure triangle not only impacts the exposure of the image but each one also has an impact upon other aspects of it.
If you're really eager to know some combination settings for ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed you should try searching for advices from picture contest sites or forums. You will find many suggestion and ideas there. Picture contest sites are everywhere so you won't have a hard time finding a good one.
About the Author
James D. Humphrey is one of the developers and sales executive of Photo laureates. The site's photo contest provide a platform of artistic expression for amateur and professional photographers to gain exposure and recognition.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Photography - 5 Most Popular Types of Photography
Photography - 5 Most Popular Types of Photography By Alexis Brunswick
Photography has quickly become one of the most popular pastimes for adults and children alike. With today's technology, it's not difficult to see why so many people are stepping behind the camera and looking at the world through the lenses of digital photography.
Below you will find five of the most popular types of photography and a brief description of each. Don't worry, these aren't the only types of photography in the world, there are many more to choose from as well:
1. Nature. Nature is, by far, one of the most popular types of photography. From breathtaking sunsets and waterfalls to fascinating volcanoes and mountains the rewards of capturing the world's natural beauty are limitless. There's a world of opportunity right outside your door.
2. People. Taking photos of people has been and will always be a great way to share memories and capture the important moments of life. There are many ways to photograph people, including staged photos, natural photos, black and white pictures and more. Many professional photographers love taking pictures of newborn babies. Anne Geddes is just one of several professionals who have made their living off of selling photos of newborn babies.
3. Travel. Travel pictures have become more and more popular, not only for tourists but for professional photographers as well. Photos of ancient buildings and scenic cities capture the cultures and traditions of people all over the world. Travel photos can range from pictures of people and places to objects and wildlife.
4. Abstract. Abstract photographs have increased in popularity over the past few years. These types of photos are becoming a common choice for home-owners looking for a special piece of art in their home. A large abstract picture can be the focal point of a living room, bedroom or studio and can help release a personal sense of style.
5. Product. Product photos are a great way to increase sales. These types of photos are generally professionally taken and used for marketing purposes by larger companies. Shoes, clothing, furniture, cars, home decor and, even homes, are all popular items when it comes to product photos.
If you're looking for a hobby that's interesting, fun and can potentially make you some money, photography is definitely the way to go. Besides, you might have an undiscovered talent just waiting to be tapped into. Good luck!
Alexis Brunswick is very interested in photography. She's interested to learn more about the different types of photography and is looking forward to taking photography courses in the future.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Alexis_Brunswick
Photography has quickly become one of the most popular pastimes for adults and children alike. With today's technology, it's not difficult to see why so many people are stepping behind the camera and looking at the world through the lenses of digital photography.
Below you will find five of the most popular types of photography and a brief description of each. Don't worry, these aren't the only types of photography in the world, there are many more to choose from as well:
1. Nature. Nature is, by far, one of the most popular types of photography. From breathtaking sunsets and waterfalls to fascinating volcanoes and mountains the rewards of capturing the world's natural beauty are limitless. There's a world of opportunity right outside your door.
2. People. Taking photos of people has been and will always be a great way to share memories and capture the important moments of life. There are many ways to photograph people, including staged photos, natural photos, black and white pictures and more. Many professional photographers love taking pictures of newborn babies. Anne Geddes is just one of several professionals who have made their living off of selling photos of newborn babies.
3. Travel. Travel pictures have become more and more popular, not only for tourists but for professional photographers as well. Photos of ancient buildings and scenic cities capture the cultures and traditions of people all over the world. Travel photos can range from pictures of people and places to objects and wildlife.
4. Abstract. Abstract photographs have increased in popularity over the past few years. These types of photos are becoming a common choice for home-owners looking for a special piece of art in their home. A large abstract picture can be the focal point of a living room, bedroom or studio and can help release a personal sense of style.
5. Product. Product photos are a great way to increase sales. These types of photos are generally professionally taken and used for marketing purposes by larger companies. Shoes, clothing, furniture, cars, home decor and, even homes, are all popular items when it comes to product photos.
If you're looking for a hobby that's interesting, fun and can potentially make you some money, photography is definitely the way to go. Besides, you might have an undiscovered talent just waiting to be tapped into. Good luck!
Alexis Brunswick is very interested in photography. She's interested to learn more about the different types of photography and is looking forward to taking photography courses in the future.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Alexis_Brunswick
Why Digital Cameras Are Better Than Film Cameras
Why Digital Cameras Are Better Than Film Cameras By Chris Campbell
When you plan to use a digital camera that will help you remember the best moments of your life, the decision shouldn't be taken lightly. With a digital camera, the photos you take will look better and you will be able to take snapshots in all kinds of conditions, even with bad lighting. Here are 10 reasons why you should use a digital camera:
1. Your photos will have a much better resolution since the image is stored by the digital camera in pixels.
2. You can delete bad photos at anytime, so no more paying for photos that don't turn out well.
3. A digital camera will let you modify images before you print them, so the end result is better.
4. You don't have to buy film, and you're always prepared to take photos when the occasion appears. Think how annoying it is to try taking a photo and missing film in the camera.
5. You can see the end result right after you take the photo. Seeing the photo insures that you will always save the good ones, and repeat the photos when they turn bad.
6. Each model of camera will come with its own pixel count. The bigger this number, the better the resolution and the quality of the photos you take.
7. The LCD screen of the digital camera lets you preview the photo properly, instead of looking for a small viewfinder.
8. You can connect your digital camera to the computer, copy the photos, save them or modify them with Photoshop.
9. You're no longer limited to just a few dozen photos, until your run out of film. A digital camera can store hundreds if not thousands of photos.
10. Right after you take the photos, you can copy them to the PC, upload them to an online service, like Flickr or to a site that lets you modify them. Or, you can send them to a shop that develops photos and pick them up a bit later.
The reasons you read above are all good parts of the digital camera when you compare it with a normal one.
When you're looking to buy a digital camera, you can choose between a lot of models, with many different options. You can visit a store to check what models they have for sale and what each can do. Price shouldn't be the only reason why you choose a camera. When you take into consideration all the great photos you'll be taking, a digital camera is well worth the investment. You should also look for cameras that support rechargeable batteries, since it will save you a bit of money in the long term.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Chris_Campbell
When you plan to use a digital camera that will help you remember the best moments of your life, the decision shouldn't be taken lightly. With a digital camera, the photos you take will look better and you will be able to take snapshots in all kinds of conditions, even with bad lighting. Here are 10 reasons why you should use a digital camera:
1. Your photos will have a much better resolution since the image is stored by the digital camera in pixels.
2. You can delete bad photos at anytime, so no more paying for photos that don't turn out well.
3. A digital camera will let you modify images before you print them, so the end result is better.
4. You don't have to buy film, and you're always prepared to take photos when the occasion appears. Think how annoying it is to try taking a photo and missing film in the camera.
5. You can see the end result right after you take the photo. Seeing the photo insures that you will always save the good ones, and repeat the photos when they turn bad.
6. Each model of camera will come with its own pixel count. The bigger this number, the better the resolution and the quality of the photos you take.
7. The LCD screen of the digital camera lets you preview the photo properly, instead of looking for a small viewfinder.
8. You can connect your digital camera to the computer, copy the photos, save them or modify them with Photoshop.
9. You're no longer limited to just a few dozen photos, until your run out of film. A digital camera can store hundreds if not thousands of photos.
10. Right after you take the photos, you can copy them to the PC, upload them to an online service, like Flickr or to a site that lets you modify them. Or, you can send them to a shop that develops photos and pick them up a bit later.
The reasons you read above are all good parts of the digital camera when you compare it with a normal one.
When you're looking to buy a digital camera, you can choose between a lot of models, with many different options. You can visit a store to check what models they have for sale and what each can do. Price shouldn't be the only reason why you choose a camera. When you take into consideration all the great photos you'll be taking, a digital camera is well worth the investment. You should also look for cameras that support rechargeable batteries, since it will save you a bit of money in the long term.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Chris_Campbell
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