A digital camera is not just a digital version of your old camera, but has a lot more to it. First, modern digital cameras are appointed with a ton of features, most of them that consumers are unaware about or how to use them. And even if you’ve scoured through the user manual that arrived with your digital camera, chances are that there are still a few tricks that were missed or not well explained.

Practicing digital photography is all about unraveling these tricks, and the best way to start is by getting to know your camera first. There are several ways to go beyond what your digital camera user manual dictates such as joining relative forums and learning new tips and tricks from members who have the same model as you. The other but traditional way to learn digital … Read the rest

There are two types of Selfies. When it contains only one person, it is an Individual selfie. If more than one person is captured in a selfie, then it’s called as ‘Group selfie.’ The latter is also known as ‘Groufie’, ‘Wefie’, and ‘Usie.’ Whatever is the type, the purpose of such selfies is to focus on the people in them. The most popular is the individual selfie which can be shared with close friends and relatives. Of late, Group selfies carry more value as they showcase the relationship and unity of people.

Benefits of Selfies: The need for a photographer is dispensed with. Personal images and varied expressions can be taken and shared with others. Such selfies are used for; 1) informing the position of self to the family that lives in a distant place. 2) Freezing the memorable moments … Read the rest

Contrast

It is pivotal that you contrast the elements within the image well. Remember that when it comes to colour photography, you don’t always have that leeway, but with black and white photography, you can (and should!) contrast as much as you can, playing with lights and shadows to make the elements within your images stand out in a variety of ways.

Use RAW

A key aspect of this type of photography is that when shot in RAW mode, you can then process images the way you like on your computer, say using software like Adobe Photoshop. Agreed that not all cameras have the RAW function available on them, we would strongly encourage that wherever such a functionality is available, do make the most of it.

Use Exposure Skilfully

It is imperative that you use exposure deftly to create stunning … Read the rest

See the light

Before you raise your camera, see where the light is coming from, and use it to your advantage. Whether it is natural light coming from the sun, or an artificial source like a lamp; how can you use it to make your photos better? How is the light interacting with the scene and the subject? Is it highlighting an area or casting interesting shadows? These are all things you can utilise to make an ordinary photo extraordinary.

Use flash during the day

You might think that you should only use flash at night time or indoors, but that’s not the case at all. If it is an extremely bright day outside and the sun is creating harsh shadows on your subject, switch on your flash. By forcing extra light onto your subject, you will be able to … Read the rest

Bokeh

The aesthetic quality of blur out of primary image focus is known as bokeh. Light offers more light to areas not in focus but is near the object. Lens aberrations and aperture shape differences, cause the blur resulting to beautiful looks. There is both good and bad bokeh, in the bad bokeh, blur mostly distracts observers from the focus areas and is harsh hence ruins a photographers work. Good bokeh enhances the image look.

Panning

Panning is a photography technique that is mostly used to shoot moving objects such as sports cars, race competitions. It involves the horizontal, rotational and vertical movement of an image or video. To achieve best results of a sharp subject with a blurred background, you need to stay with an object as you frame and press the shutter button. It is among the old … Read the rest

Mothers and fathers have taken the art of baby portrait taking photos into their own hands. In fact, if you’re a new parent, I bet you have a camera tucked in your bag all the time. To arrest the seen unexpected ‘firsts’ or easily, capturing the right moment that candidly presents itself, are certain the supreme delights of a parent.

impersonates at Specific Ages

although, there is furthermore a dispute in taking baby photographs; and that is, offspring do not know how to pose. The subject is still too ignorant of its surroundings or at certain ages, unpredictably hardworking. So it would be helpful if we could be smallest anticipating of their abilities to hit a pose. We know babies can barely hold up their heads or retain a specific place at 0-3 months that’s why we would need to … Read the rest

Family Photos Are Simpler In A Booth

It can be hard to get the whole family to subject to one big picture, and waving a camera around the whole time can be a real pain. A picture booth is a fun alternative, and can bring extra pizazz to the gathering. Rest assured by the end of the event, everyone in your family will have taken a picture. You can even choose an individual picture from each reel to incorporate into your photo album. This is a great way to bring the family together and get them all around for your memories.

Dances And Gatherings Are Ideal Opportunities

A good way to make some extra money out of a dance or large meeting venue, is to offer a rental picture booth to guests. They will enjoy the ability to savor the … Read the rest