Posts Tagged ‘Camera’

The Digital Female Nude [Book Review]

Female nude photography has always intrigued me, particularly how a sense of trust is created between photographer and model. What I find even more intriguing is how, as Australian photographer Peter Adams does in the majority of this book’s pictures, is how he convinces a model to pose outdoors in and on often forbidding — and uncomfortable natural landforms. Rocks, trees, seashore etc. Adams pictures are never boring, never… Read the rest

How to Become a Pro Photographer: Part 1


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Image by Romain Guy As lovers of photography – we can all admit to dreaming of chucking in the day job and setting up shop as a professional photographer, but for many of us it can remain just that – a dream. But for those with the talent, support system and drive, becoming a freelance photographer can be realised! So what’s stopping you? To help you negotiate your way… Read the rest

10 Quick and Easy Tips to improve your Photography

It’s a new week and I’ve got a new set of tips to improve your photography. This week’s tips focus on planning and decision making while taking your shots…. Eventually it will feel like second nature and you won’t even be aware of the process, until then… keep these tips in mind. 1. Daydream Yes, that’s right keep dreaming about your shot. Pre-Visualize in your mind what it will… Read the rest

Packing your Bags for a Photo Shoot


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You know I write everything from experience. No point in figuring things out and not passing on the info! So here is a list of simple things to remember (or in my case, forget) when packing up your bags for a photo shoot or wedding: Choose your bag. I have a girly camera bag (from Jo Totes) and a big Lowepro Roller . I use them for different types… Read the rest

10 Tips for the Aspiring Street Photographer

Let’s face it, starting street photography is no easy task. For the average photographer, going from shooting flowers into shooting people in the streets is like stepping into a Ferrari after driving a Toyota Prius. It is intimidating at first, but quite exhilarating once you try it out. After shooting on the streets for about four years, here are my top ten tips for somebody (with absolutely no background… Read the rest

Photographing Bands in Bars, Part 2 – Set Up

A guest post by Music Photographer Rick Bennett . Band photography in bars can be very challenging, but with a little bit of knowledge and planning you can make images that blow away the standard fan photo. In Part 1, I discussed equipment choices : cameras, lenses and flashes. In this article, I’ll describe how to set up just before the performance to get the best shots. First and… Read the rest

How to Photograph Bands in Bars – Equipment

A guest post by Music Photographer Rick Bennett . Some of my favorite photography subjects are musicians while they are performing. They tend to be having fun, they like the attention, and they’re challenging to capture well because of their environments. Capturing musicians in the wild can be tough and very rewarding. Digital Photography School recently published 6 Tips for Budding Live Concert Photographers . One of the tips… Read the rest

16-bit Vs. 32-bit Vs. 64-bit: What Does it All Mean?

This Week in the Digital Photography School Forums (15-21 Aug ‘10)

Weekly Assignment Well, it’s time to celebrate the winner of this week’s Celebrate assignment. The assignment we finished this week asked you to show us in photos how you celebrate. Whether it was losing 10 lbs, picking the first vegetable from the garden, or something more traditional like a wedding or birthday, we wanted to see a photo that screamed celebration. Our winner this week was MKing ’s returning… Read the rest

The Classic Portrait: How to Build and Use Your Own Portable Portrait Studio

Ed Verosky is a professional photographer and author based in New York. In this article, Verosky explains how to create classic portraits with minimal lighting equipment. To learn more about achieving great lighting in any situation, check out Verosky’s popular eBook, “ 100% Reliable Flash Photography. “ In photography, there are few things as compelling as a classic portrait created with a single main light source. One could theorize… Read the rest

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