Archive for the 'Great Photography Tips' Category

A Digital Camera - The Bottom Line

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

When digital cameras first hit the news, I thought, “Wow! Never to have to buy film again!” This much has remained true, but it took ten years for digital cameras to come up to the quality performed by film cameras. At first, the pixels were too few to enlarge to 3 […]

Getting The Right Digital Camera For You

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

There are really great advantages in digital photography:
You can shoot till you drop
Taking digital images on your camera has no implication other then you have captured the image. Then you can review each image on the small screen on the back of your camera. You can shoot as many pictures of the same scene as […]

The Orphan Child Called ISO

Friday, April 10th, 2009

ISO wasn’t easy to change on early digital cameras.
First, here’s a quick definition: ISO stands for the International Standards Organization. What it really indicates is a digital sensor’s sensitivity to light.
A low ISO is less sensitive and a high ISO is very sensitive.
Further translated: a high ISO like 3200 means that the sensor can capture […]

The Secret to Buying a Digital Camera

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

A digital camera comes so handy nowadays. Compared to using a traditional camera that uses film, taking with you a digital camera on your nature trips, tours, special occasions and formal gatherings is more convenient and fashionable too as most digital cameras come in sleek and smart modern designs. There are also lighter and easy […]

Your Photos Need A Self-Critique

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

When you are next out on a photographing excursion, begin the habit of asking yourself, “Is it marketable?” before you snap the picture. Gauge whether the piece of film or digital file that you’re exposing in your camera has a good chance of resulting in a sale for you.
If it’s color: Is it […]

Digital vs Film Stock - Who’s Losing Out, Could It Be YOU!

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

According to a Sky TV News report August 2005, for every one film camera that’s sold, there are 15 digital cameras sold.
So where does that leave us all now, exactly right back to the beginning. I mean after all if you want prints to put in the family album, you will still have to visit […]

I Will NOT Be Your Wedding Photographer

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

“I’m having a wedding. Can you be my photographer?”
Let’s get one thing straight. I am an amateur photographer. I started photography as a hobby and it is still a hobby. I have a full-time job that is nothing to do with photography. I do it for love, not money.
You want someone to do some cheap […]

Albums - An Arranged Marriage

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

We often put off finishing an album of photographs because of the daunting challenge it presents even to the creative mind.
It’s difficult to discard a not-so-good photograph even though an identical, but wonderful photograph exists right next to it. In order for an album to capture the attention of the viewer and hold it, […]

Digital Photography: Choosing Your 1st Digital SLR

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

Here are some basic things you have to look at when purchasing your digital camera. Purchasing a digital camera maybe be a costly expense but the need to choose one that fits your shooting style and needs will count a lot.
Things to consider:
1. Price: What price range are you willing to spend? Are you […]

Photography Poses - The Missing Ingredient

Thursday, January 1st, 2009

You’ve read all the “best digital camera” articles, got the best price on your first digital camera, and even glanced at its owner’s manual. Are you itching to take some shots of your family, or what?
Slow down, soldier. Before you take 200 shots that seem great at the time, but then upon review of the […]