Photography Blog

Ron King asked:




What would a wedding be without photographs; just how much would the bride and groom remember a few years later; the beauty of digital wedding photography is the speed at which you can see and distribute the images, around the world if required. Digital photography may have replaced film but people still like to see photographs they can handle!

The hardest thing if you are a friend or relation is trying to take photographs of the wedding day that they will be pleased with. This article highlights a few basic techniques and styles for anyone who wants to capture a friend or family members wedding using a digital camera.

Most importantly try to ensure you don’t have poor background scenery and that there aren’t too many people in the shot. Often when there is a good background there are just too many people in the shot, so if this is the situation, just try and capture a nice head and shoulders shot of the couple.

If there is bright sunlight or you are using flash, ask guests who are wearing glasses to remove them just for the shot or as an alternative they could turn their head slightly to the side. If there’s a couple or a group that you wish to include in the picture, you should use the zoom function in to get the ideal image but do not shoot against the light so that dark images appear.

Natural, wedding photos always look better than staged ones but difficult to capture when you are too close so a powerful zoom lens is a great advantage. Allays be ready for the next digital wedding photograph because you can’t ask people to repeat those unforgettable moments that everybody wants to see again and again.

The last thing you want to happen is for your digital camera to have half charged batteries and a memory card that is already half full as it will restrict how many shots you can take. For 6 mega pixel cameras and up, the absolute bare minimum should be a 1 gigabyte card, preferably 2 gigabytes and always use the highest resolution your camera can manage if the images are to be printed.

Always remember that the higher the resolution used, the larger the size of prints that can be made so always keep a secure copy of your work so you can re-use them in the future. Storing the wedding images on a computer or CD will mean that you can print them off whenever you want but a presentation CD can be played back on a TV.

If you have a passion for photography and a good relationship with the two people getting married then your digital wedding photography images should come out just fine.

Binocular Harness asked:




The camera neck strap has the potential to ruin thousands of people’s lives. Innocent photographers are subjected to it time and time again. The makers of this futile accessory have teamed up with camera distributors to package this otherwise hopeless accessory so that literally millions of people will be exposed to it. Why do all cameras come with a camera neck strap? Simple – it’s because otherwise they couldn’t be sold.

The camera neck strap is single handedly responsible for countless neck aches and damaged pieces of equipment. The lack of thought that was put into the single camera neck strap is shocking.  The only positive attribute is that it holds the equipment. That is the only positive thing one can come up with.

Let’s talk about where the camera neck strap fails us. It has to be said. We cannot passively allow this horrific situation to continue any longer. Here are the problems with the camera neck strap:

The single strap hangs on the neck which adds enormous strain to the neck It has too much slack which in turn allows the equipment to swing out and become damaged It’s not safe for you or the camera

So why use it?  Why use a camera neck strap if it creates all these problems? I will tell you why. Negligence. That’s right. Negligence. It’s negligence on the part of the creator of the camera neck strap. It’s negligence on the part of the consumer who allows it. Instead, everyone should turn to the obvious solution which is the harness.

The harness is the best solution because it eliminates the neck pain by placing the weight on the shoulders instead of the neck. The harness is far superior to the camera neck strap because it holds your equipment close so that it does not get damaged by swinging around. Indeed, there is no other way to put it. The camera neck strap is no match for a harness.

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John Jablonski asked:




Your bbw photo choice is probably the most important part of your profile on a singles dating website and it is important to get it right. Of course,we all like to think that people go for someone’s personality rather than their looks, but the reality is that a profile with a photo is much more likely to get responses. At the very least, your photo will lead to far more people viewing your bbw profile than one that does not have a photo.

The fact is that your photo needs to be an honest representation of who you are. Firstly, there is no point having a bbw photo that is outdated. Think about how you look on your old passport or driver’s licence compared to now. If you use an old picture for your bbw photo then you are going to be sending out the wrong impressions on a number of levels. You want people to get to know you as you are now, right? Well, don’t show them how you used to be! None of us are getting any younger, but posting a photo that shows us 5 or 10 years younger doesn’t fix that either.

Your bbw photo should show you in your best possible light, obviously, but shouldn’t be so stage that it shows. I don’t mean that you cannot set up the photo, but the most important point to remember is to look relaxed. Many of us detest having our pictures taken, and having to pose for lengthy periods of time to get the ‘perfect’ photo just emphasizes this and shows in our expressions.

Concentrate on what the real focus of your photo is – YOU! Yes, it may seem an obvious point, but the reality is that many people think that they can enhance their bbw photo by having other people or places in the picture. This can actually create a very negative impression of your photo. For example, posting a bbw photo that shows you enjoying yourself with friends may give the impression that you are always partying; having another person in the picture, even if it is a friend, could be interpreted as you having a partner, or it may be hard to tell which is actually you. Many people look through hundreds of bbw photos, and do not give each one more than a couple of seconds. First impressions do count.

Your photo should show your face clearly. Don’t have a distant full-figure bbw photo, as you will not be seen in the small thumbnail pictures. It is also important to ensure that your face is not obscured in any way. Remember that this included wearing sunglasses or shades in your bbw photo. A badly lit picture can also be as bad as not posting a picture at all.

To choose a classy bbw photo for your profile needs some thought. It isn’t necessary for you to rush off and spend hundreds of dollars on a professional portrait, but you do need to think about the impression that your chosen bbw photo gives. Always be honest in your bbw profile, and that includes your photo too.

We hope these BBW photo tips will assist you in getting a better response to your profile.

Deniece Mize asked:


The introduction of digital photography has changed many things not the least of which is professional photography. In the past it took several weeks from the time of a sitting to the time a customer was actually able to receive professional photographs. Part of this process involved waiting a week to see the proofs from which a customer would choose the finished photographs he wished to purchase. Today with digital photography, it is just a matter of days until the customer can view the photographs on the computer. Then he can choose the ones he wishes to purchase.

The age of digital photography has made a huge impact on the world of professional photography, not just for the photography studio but also for those who take professional photographs for various events as well. For example, it means those who wish to have a professional photograph from a prom or graduation can take the photograph home with them in many cases. With the smaller digital printers it is possible for a photographer to print pictures at an event rather than asking those wishing to have pictures to wait to receive them in the mail. This, of course, depends on the space allotted to the photographer and the number of people who are attending the event in question.

Another way digital photography has impacted professional photography is the smaller size of the digital camera and the ease of use. The professional cameras that were used in the past tended to be rather large and were often complicated to use. Film processing alone was an expensive and complicated process that required special courses if one wanted to pursue a career in professional photography. That doesn’t mean photographers no longer need to go to school to learn about the field, but it is certainly not as complicated as it once was. The cost of expensive processing equipment is also eliminated and has been replaced with digital photo printers and a computer. The initial cost is much lower in comparison to buying all of the darkroom equipment that was once necessary for film processing.

We have seen many changes in digital photography since it was first introduced in the 20th century. These changes have had a major impact on the photography industry as a whole and will continue to do so as technology changes and new and better digital photography equipment enters the market.

Article Manager asked:




A portrait basically represents a painting, photograph, sculpture or any other artistic representation of a person, where the face and its expressions predominant. Through it the likeness, personality and mood of the person is expressed. The history of portrait trails behind to Egyptian culture where the portraits were made of funeral rather than kings or emperors. It flourished during the Roman culture. Later canvas of elite kings, priests, warriors and even distinguished artisans were made representing several stages of their lives. One of the most renowned paintings worldwide is of Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci and Picasso’s The Old Guitarist.

Portrait Photography

With the dawn of photography, the face of portrait has changed massively. Photography came into existence since the 19th century. And it revolutionized the oil painting phase. It became comparatively inexpensive and time saving affair. With just 30 sec. exposure time, and better quality output as compare to canvas painting, it soon became mass appeal. Trends have changed a lot since and we are into a new phase of commission portrait where recreation of the photograph into canvas is done with same perseverance of the essence of the original photo. Portrait photography has become a popular commercial industry all over the world nowadays. Many people want professional made family portraits to hang in their homes, or special photos to honor special events as weddings and graduation etc.

Techniques for Portrait Photography

•    Quality of lighting has major impact on final output of photograph with respect to quality. Good lighting leads to proper visibility of the subject. The better the visibility the clearer the photograph.

•    The subject backdrop is equally relevant in context to lighting. Contrast backdrop colour is essential for good output of the image. There are three types of lighting namely key lighting, fill lighting and hair lighting. The key light is the main light for the subject. The fill light fills in shadow appearing on the subject’s face caused by key lighting. Hair lighting illuminates the subject from above so that it visually distinguishes the subject from the backdrop.

Advantages of Photography over Painting

Portraits made in canvas are no doubt a prized collection. But they are yet not common man’s cup of tea. Canvas paintings are tough to preserve for long time. And they are very expensive with respect to money and time. In case of portrait photography, hardly thirty seconds are required to capture the precious moments. They are printed on paper so need less storage capacity. They don’t need extra precautions for their perseverance. They have longer life, cheaper and better with respect to output. And the best thing about it is that even an amateur can handle it, yielding comparatively good result.

Miss walker asked:




I was first introduced to photography when I attended Dudley College on a Media course. I loved it, however when I left things happened, I ventured new paths and never really pursed it liked I thought I would. Anyway I was asked a while back to take some photographs of a new born. I jumped at the chance, then I realised I needed to brush up on the basics, which lead me to writing this piece. Occasionally it is beneficial for us as photographers to go back to basics. Of course, if you want to get started in the world of photography, the basics is the natural way to start.  But you require the basics of what the professionals know about the craft of photography.

Obviously, the foundation of the basics of photography is the photographic camera.  When you catch a camera geek walking about with plenty of gear around his neck to set in motion a space shuttle, you believe that cameras are phenomenally difficult, more than simple mortals can apprehend.  But view the professionals and you see them operating portable, relatively easy to control cameras.  That is because the basics of operating a camera boils down to aperture and shutter speed.

Now do not get uneasy about fancy terms.  Aperture is merely a term for how wide your photographic camera lens is open to allow in light, and shutter speed is merely how long you allow the light in to affect the picture.  For catching a shot of a high-speed moving event, you desire a wide aperture to allow in a lot of light but a short shutter speed so you catch the event quickly and close the window so the picture is captured before further light hurts the quality.

Photography is actually entirely about light.  You are able to and will learn a great deal about lenses and flash photography and the additional ways to convert the control over the lighting of a shot to you.  Therefore add to your core skills of photography a willingness to never cease learning.  The more effective and more advanced you get in your ability to work with the equipment, the further you will progress and the more you will wish to learn.

You are able to acquire a greater control over these basic controls of the camera such as aperture and shutter speed by learning how to change from automatic settings to manual settings.  The automatic settings of any camera are merely there for the generalised public who are not actually concerned in learning the basic principles.  Thus they give you a few basic settings like landscape, portrait and sports settings.  By alternating to manual, you are able to learn what settings work better in different situations.

Now the most crucial basic factor about turning into a great photographer is practice, practice and practice.  Take some time with your equipment, and experiment with them.  Take it to places where you are able to take photographs with different aperture and shutter speed settings, in outside and inside settings and different orientations to light.  Do not become upset when a few snapshots do not work.  That’s part of the learning process.

By learning by doing, you’ll build up your self-confidence in your work and sooner or later become a great photographer.  However do not become cocky, there is always a lot of learning to do, for that’s the fun about photography, isn’t it?

Happy Shooting.

James Davenport asked:




To capture a good photo you must be aware of basic photographic techniques and methods. If you are a professional photographer you probably have a whole range of photographic skills. But to critique photography, there are no hard and fast rules that you need to follow. If you want to be good at photography critique then you don’t need to know the technical methods of photography. All you need to have is an eye for details and the flair for writing to get your opinion across to the readers. You need to say what you feel about a certain photo and comment on it, to help the photographer improve on his work. But there are certain steps which will help you to excel in this job.

Tips to critique a photo

Analyzing the photo:

Critics are generally not meant only to securitize a particular subject; but they provide valuable comments on a particular matter. A photography critique should analyze the image, look into the details of the theme and the critic should then offer his comments on the work. If it is a piece of excellent photography with obvious errors in it, as a critic you should talk about why the photo is flawless. If not it is necessary to focus on the aspects of the photographs that can be improved – such as composition, depth of colour and where the photo fails to impress emotionally.

Now, you can only become a good critique when your comments get enough exposure and eventually you get recognized for your ability as a critic. You should publish your comments on certain platforms which are widely and regularly visited by photography enthusiasts. Here are some good

places to start:

Photo forums

Online Photography forums are the most popular platform to get better exposure. Many photographers post their photos on forums to invite comments. If you visit photography forums that has a gallery, then you will get to view comments from professional photographers and photography critiques – giving out their views on the featured photos. Various tips and advice is also discussed on photo forums to improve a particular photo. These tips might help you to judge the photo, which you want to critique.

In forums, various queries put by photography enthusiasts are also answered. Once you are registered to a photography forum you are free to post your views and ideas on the featured photos. Photography forums are also a great source of inspiration, so if you are a budding amateur, or want to be a gallery owner or an art critic they this is a good place to start!

Camera Clubs

Local camera clubs are also a good way to start learning and commenting on photography – as well as meeting new people. Visit your local community center for more information on this or google for camera clubs within your local area.

Photo Sharing Websites

Several websites offer you the option of uploading and sharing your photos. A lot of them offer free disk space for you to upload your own photos which others can comment on. You can post your suggestions on the galleries of photos uploaded by fellow amateur photographers and can normally reply to their views and tastes. Reading through other’s views can also help you to enhance your skills and improve your photography critique.

Hopefully, these are a few tips, which can help you to turn your comments into an excellent photography critique and get you on your way to becoming a good art critic.