Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a photographer that always told his subjects, “Smile big for the camera.” The problem with this fairytale is that not everyone smiles all the time. Let’s say for example you said that; to someone at a family reunion you happen to be covering, and [...]
September 12th, 2008 | Barbara House | 2 comments | ContinuedOther Recent Articles
Photography For Beginners - Tips For Black And White Photography
Black and white photography holds a fascination for many people. Even non-photographers often find themselves drawn to a good black and white image. When you start working with black and white photography, you may discover a character in your subjects that is not so easily revealed in a colour photograph.
September 10th, 2008 | Barbara House | 4 comments | Continued
How to Shoot Professional Images in Low Light
Low light…it can be a photographer’s nightmare. But here are some basic techniques that I use daily to overcome this obstacle. Some of this may sound mundane, but I am surprised constantly by how many photographers do not understand these basic principles.
September 8th, 2008 | Barbara House | 13 comments | Continued
Travel Photography - Photographing Cultures and People
As a travel photographer, one of the most interesting and rewarding subjects to capture is the many different cultures and people the world has to offer. Photographing people also brings its share of challenges. This article looks at some of things to consider when looking capturing a culture in an image.
September 5th, 2008 | Barbara House | 0 comments | Continued
Capturing Motion - And the Photographic Blur
The fans are screaming; the Bulls have the ball, and you are following number 23 as he approaches the basket. He jumps, he shoots … you score! You did get that picture just as the ball left his fingertips, didn’t you? If you got that sports illustrated cover shot, the ball would be [...]
September 3rd, 2008 | Barbara House | 0 comments | Continued
Here’s One Of The Easiest Ways To Totally RUIN A Good Photograph
Ok, we haunt the camera shops, try out and buy all the latest gadgetry, read all the photo magazines and books. Finally, we load some film into our camera, (or insert a new memory stick) find a suitable subject and start firing away!
September 1st, 2008 | Barbara House | 0 comments | Continued
Interior Photography
Interior photography is very demanding and the photographer must be sensitive to all the elements that will appear in the final print. Most rooms consist of small objects that look good in the room, but in a print, these objects may cluster the image.
Photographing interiors involves working within a confined space, so the first thing [...]
Better Photo Tips - Lines In Your Photos
Place a pencil tip to the paper and lift it up. What do you have? You have a dot, a circle, or a starting point. Now place that pencil down and move an inch in any direction. What have you created? You have created a line.
You have moved beyond the starting point, and created the [...]
Abstract Photography
Abstract photography is unlike most other types of photography - rules, such as composition and accurate focusing hold no values. The abstract photographer uses his creative imagination to create stunning works of art.
August 22nd, 2008 | Barbara House | 0 comments | Continued
