tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65331260143587134162024-03-13T11:28:57.161-07:00Blog PhotographyMona_Lisa_2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13760058862219442806noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533126014358713416.post-58626142918274436202013-07-03T21:16:00.001-07:002013-07-03T21:16:05.988-07:00Seascape Photography<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
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One of my favorite subjects of photography is in fact a subcategory of Landscape Photography. I'm talking about <strong>Seascape Photography</strong>.</div>
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The
sea has been written about in numerous novels, poems and songs. The sea
has been the subject of countless paintings and art works and since the
introduction of the camera, the sea has been the subject of many great
professional photographers and amateur photographers alike.</div>
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Why a <strong>Seascape</strong>?
The sea is the most powerful force on earth. It is capable of great
destruction and great beauty and often both at the same time. The sea is
a sustainer of life and capable of extinguishing life equally. Covering
more than two thirds of the planet, the sea is not only the most
powerful force on earth but the most dominant. The seas great beauty and
grace touches everyone's life in one way or another. Its easy to
understand why the sea is the subject of so much great art.</div>
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The
sea, like man, is full of emotion and passion. There is nothing more
haunting than an angry swell filled sea with ominous gray skies and
wicked white caped waves. Equally there is nothing more peaceful than a
tranquil placid sea at sunset with waves gently sweeping a shoreline.</div>
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I
think the vastness and power of the sea is what makes it intriguing to
so many. When the sea is angry, it is a force to be fearful of and
respected. When the sea is calm it lies sweetly like a gentle giant.</div>
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Although I enjoy <em>seascapes</em>
and stories that capture the raw force and power of an ominous ocean, I
find myself more partial to a seascape photograph of a calm sea. I most
enjoy a Beach Scene
of waves gently caressing the shore at sunset or an amazing tropical
seascape full of color and life. To me there is nothing on earth more
calming and relaxing than a gentle sea kissing the shore of a tropical
beach at sunset. That would be my definition of paradise and I probably
share that definition of paradise with many people, I think.</div>
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I try
to spend all my vacation time at the beach but when I can't be near the
ocean, I enjoy viewing beautiful Seascape Photography. No matter how
hard my day was, when I gaze upon a beautiful Seascape picture, it takes
me to a peaceful place and makes everything all right. That's the power
of the Sea and a beautiful Seascape Photograph.</div>
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Mona_Lisa_2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13760058862219442806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533126014358713416.post-24231770579261869712013-07-03T21:15:00.001-07:002013-07-03T21:15:22.598-07:00Fashion Photography Tips For Beginners<div style="text-align: justify;">
A successful career in fashion photography involves more than just
knowing how to use your camera. I learned that first hand on my first
trip to fashion week in New York. I went there as an assistant with a
local fashion photographer who I was shadowing while in college. I
wasn't really sure what to expect as I had never been to a fashion show.
Having your first fashion show be one of the biggest isn't all that bad
I guess. It was a chance to see if this was the career that I wanted to
go into. I had always envisioned myself shooting weddings or taking
family portraits. This was until I met a local fashion photographer. He
was originally from New York and had worked there for over 20 years. He
gave me my first intern job and for that I will always be grateful. From
that point on I knew exactly what I wanted to be and that was a fashion
photographer. Here are a few tips that I've learned over the years from
experience and by other's in the industry.</div>
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I know this will
probably sound like a no brainer, but the easiest part of your job is
taking the picture. The problem with this easy part is that most
photographers know how to take pictures, but don't know how to use their
camera. That's why you should always learn how to use your camera
properly. There are a few ways you can learn how to use your camera
properly. You can teach yourself through reading manuals. These days
there are online photography forums that you can ask questions and
obtain feedback on how to use your camera. There is also an unlimited
number of amateur and professional photographer's blogs that can assist
you as well. I prefer going to local photography clubs to get hands on
help. I also recommend taking a local photography class at your local
vocational school as well.</div>
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Having the proper equipment is
essential to get good quality photos. You'll need reflectors and
diffuser's with you at all times. You'll need to make sure that you have
monopods and tripods as well. When It comes to the proper lens to
choose from. I don't have a specific brand or model that I recommend. I
think it's more a trial and error process that you have to go through
first. I always recommend you rent various lens and even different
camera models. This will save you from spending money on a lens or
camera that you don't feel comfortable with. Most companies won't take
back a lens or camera after you have used it. The resell market never
offers equal value to items you may have purchased. This is the case
even if it only has a few hours of use on it.</div>
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Now that you know
how to use your camera properly it's time to find some models. I found
the best way to get a model willing to do a shoot for free is find one
that is trying to build their portfolio. This way you can practice on
your technique and both of you can work on building your portfolio. You
can try various websites on the internet that can aid you in your
search. You might want to beware of craigslist when searching for
models. This experience is invaluable in helping you with your lighting
techniques and getting comfortable directing a photo shoot. The best
part is once you've gone through a few shoots you'll have quite a few
photos to work on your editing skills.</div>
Mona_Lisa_2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13760058862219442806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533126014358713416.post-8154491991238666492013-07-03T21:14:00.005-07:002013-07-03T21:14:49.417-07:00Business Plans For The Wedding and Portrait Photography Business<div style="text-align: justify;">
Like anything in life, setting goals gives us drive and
determination. Without a focus or a deadline, us feeble human beings
tend to drift along a never ending road of confusion and despair. By
setting some well defined and realistic business goals right from the
start, you will feel achievement when you have reached them and also get
a clear definition of how your business is growing in line with your
expectations.</div>
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You need to determine where you want your business
to be in one year, two years and three years time. Hard as it is to
judge, you must try and estimate the number of weddings that you think
you may undertake in the first, second and third year. You must also
assess where you are going to advertise and how much to allocate to this
in these years, who are you going to secure funding from, how much
profit you would like to achieve etc.</div>
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Below I have shown an example of some typical business goals:</div>
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Year 1
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<li>Secure funding in line with the forecasted financial needs</li>
<li>Purchase all necessary equipment</li>
<li>Establish website and get it up and running</li>
<li>Analyse good advertising avenues</li>
<li>Build relationships with other local wedding providers</li>
<li>Create 3 distinctive albums for display purposes</li>
<li>Take on 10 weddings</li>
<li>Enter 3 competitions for experience</li>
<li>Achieve 2,000 profit</li>
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Year 2
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<li>Take on 20 weddings and put prices up by 50%</li>
<li>Employ a Digital Imaging assistant to process up weddings</li>
<li>Undertake 2 wedding fayres</li>
<li>Rent out own studio and start expanding portrait side of the business</li>
<li>Build on relationships made with other wedding providers</li>
<li>Attain LBIPP status</li>
<li>Achieve a profit of 10,000</li>
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Business Plans</div>
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A
thorough business plan is absolutely vital and the importance of it
cannot be stressed highly enough. The business plan is not just
something that must be done in order to secure funding; every business
venture needs to do one. You need to sit down and construct a well
thought out business plan, which details every aspect of your business.
You need to do this, not only to focus your minds but it is also a
requirement for grant providers and bank lenders who may not take you
seriously otherwise.</div>
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It is equally important to amend the plan on a
regular basis, as time progresses and priorities change. The whole
purpose of the written plan is to focus your mind on the key elements
and goals of your business. The very act of preparing the plan will make
you take a close look at the competition; the services they provide and
their pricing structures; yourself and your strengths and weaknesses.
This enables you to identify any potential problem areas you may
experience and turn them into positives.</div>
Mona_Lisa_2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13760058862219442806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533126014358713416.post-21934422855080643102013-07-03T21:14:00.002-07:002013-07-03T21:14:06.685-07:00Homeschool Curriculum Review - Fundamentals Of Photography<div style="text-align: justify;">
Course Review - Fundamentals of Photography</div>
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If you have an
interest in taking a Digital Photography 101 course, you are sure to
benefit from the Fundamentals of Photography course offered at
TheGreatCourses.com. It is a known fact that photographs are considered
to be exceptionally dramatic messages and personal statements. Once a
picture is taken, it has the potential to last for an exceptionally long
time, even forever. Photographs have numerous abilities. Those taken
the right way have the potential to capture emotions of those that view
them, have the ability to transport a person mentally to a specific
place or time in history, freeze certain memories and moments in time,
and bring out the beauty of a person, place or thing. Throughout
history, many photographs that have been taken have literally brought
positive changes to the world. While it is true that amateur photography
has the ability to accomplish all of this randomly, it is also true
that individuals that elect to take a Digital Photography 101 course,
such as the Fundamentals of Photography, have the ability to capture the
true essence of a moment on a continuous basis. As a participant in the
class, I would like to share my review of the Fundamentals of
Photography course with you. This review is for those that are seasoned
in photography and for those that are interested in getting started in
photography.</div>
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What is Fundamentals of Photography?</div>
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In order
to understand the benefits of this Digital Photography 101 course and
appreciate the features of the program, it is important to learn a few
basics about the course itself. This course is designed for both the new
and advanced-level photographer. The individual that created the course
has well over 30 years of experience in the field of photography. It
includes 24 unique lectures that express how a photograph truly works
and how you may take a photograph and transform them into a picture that
will accomplish the goals that you have in mind. It is a course that
shares the true secrets behind Digital Photography 101. It shares tips,
techniques and steps that were once known only to the best of the best
in the photography world. It explains how photography is more than
simply taking pictures. It is a craft. It is an art. Once you take this
Digital Photography 101 course, your mind will shift from seeing a
photograph as a mere picture to seeing it as a well-designed artistic
masterpiece. You will learn how to capture and/or create the perfect
lighting for your shot, how to develop the perfect visual composition
and how to create a thought-provoking perspective with every picture
that you take. Fundamentals of Photography is more than just basic
information. It steps outside the realm that so many photographers are
in and teaches you how to become a master of your camera with
high-quality, comprehensive steps and solutions.</div>
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The Features</div>
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There
are numerous features associated with this Digital Photography 101
course that you will find highly appealing. I especially enjoyed the
following:</div>
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• The course explains each of the features that are
part of the camera and how you may use those features in order to
maximize the images that you photograph. You will learn the importance
of shutter speed, critical information pertaining to aperture, and how
to appropriately adjust and maximize the potential of your lenses in
order to capture moments and emotions.</div>
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• The Digital Photography
101 course explains - in detail - many of the tricks that are utilized
by professional photographers. Examples include how to enhance details
in low lighting on your subjects, how to create blur and motion effects,
and how to bring out the power of your subject by adjusting the angle
and lighting that you utilize.</div>
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• There are many types of
photography that individuals enjoy taking. These include pictures of
various landscapes, scenes from the wild, special events and occasions
and people. This Digital Photography 101 course will teach you about
each type of photography and how to correctly photograph each type.</div>
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In the Fundamentals of Photography course, you will learn how to
successfully research your picture before taking it, creating
professional photo shoots and sessions, and how to create special works
of art, such as photo essays.</div>
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• The Digital Photography 101 course
is more than just a manual. When teaching you the skills and concepts
that are necessary to be a successful photographer, it places you in the
field so that you may acquire the hands-on experience that you need to
be exceptionally successful in your photographic endeavors.</div>
Mona_Lisa_2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13760058862219442806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533126014358713416.post-58995693034853515272013-07-03T21:13:00.001-07:002013-07-03T21:13:04.677-07:00Choosing the Right Wedding Photographer<div style="text-align: justify;">
Weddings are busy, beautiful and yes, even stressful events. And in
the hustle and bustle of everything that makes a wedding, well, a
wedding, it's not hard to imagine that something might get missed.
That's understandable, but you want to make sure that 'something'
doesn't fall under the category of missed photographs. That is why one
of the most important aspects of wedding planning needs to be the
selection of your photographer. Remember... long after the cake has been
eaten and the wedding dress is pushed to the back of the attic, you'll
still be looking at your wedding pictures and remembering the joy of
your special day.</div>
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Most wedding photographers have a check-list
they go by; one the bride and groom are usually asked to fill out prior
to the wedding. If not, make sure you provide the photographer with a
list of what photos you want taken. If you are unsure of what you should
include in that list, you can find photo check lists in bridal
magazines and websites such as shutterfly.com or knotforlife.com. Not
using a checklist is asking for trouble... and missed photo ops you'll
never have again. To avoid this unfortunate mishap, make a point to
select someone (the bride's mom, a favorite aunt or sister in-law) who
will be responsible for working with the photographer; a checks and
balances system, you might say.</div>
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Owen and Melissa would have
benefited greatly from doing so; things got so hectic that they ended up
without a single shot of just the two of them! Thank goodness for
cropping tools on photo sites!</div>
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Other tips to keep in mind when hiring your wedding photographer include:</div>
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<li>Examining their portfolio. Do you like their work? Are they creative? Is the lighting and exposure up to par?</li>
<li>Ask for references-and follow up by contacting one or two of them.</li>
<li>Remember that not all wedding photographers need to be
'professionals'. There are plenty of hobby photographers whose work is
top quality and definitely wedding-worthy. Ask family and friends for
suggestions, contact your local photography club or the photo-journalism
department of a nearby college or university.</li>
<li>Make sure the photographer fully explains what you are getting for
your money. Are you getting full rights to the photos? How much time is
included in the price? How long will it be before you receive your
photos?</li>
<li>Get it in writing. This includes receipts for payments made and a
'contract' for what you are receiving in return for your payment.</li>
<li>Feel comfortable with the photographer. Do they listen to what you want?</li>
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Mona_Lisa_2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13760058862219442806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533126014358713416.post-57389590322715038062013-07-03T21:12:00.001-07:002013-07-03T21:12:23.488-07:00Professional Interior and Architectural Photographer Shares Useful Lighting Techniques<div style="text-align: justify;">
The expectations and demands for high quality architectural
photography has changed throughout the years and the architectural
photographer must adjust his techniques, especially with respect to
interior photography. Architecture is always evolving; to quote the
great architect Louis Sullivan; "form follows function" and as new
building materials, such as energy efficient UV glass, become more
available, they can make more practical, the form and function of the
architecture. Many architects, especially in the scenic Southwest, are
now designing homes with expansive windows to visually bring the outside
views of the landscape into the home, which although is very
photographic, can also be challenging for an architectural photographer.
This is especially true for architectural photography in very scenic
areas where many high-end residences and buildings are being built
amongst the natural environment. An architectural photographer and an
interior photographer will have many situations which will demand, as a
compositional element, the ability to capture both a well lit interior,
along with the beautiful desert exterior view.</div>
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The best lighting
technique for solving this problem is for the architectural photographer
to use high-powered strobe lights to balance the exposure of the bright
exterior to the interior; otherwise the outside landscape scene would
be over exposed beyond recognition. The f-stop for the exposure is based
off the strobe output and the shudder speed is determined by the proper
exterior exposure; there is a point where one can keep just the right
amount of ambient light and still maintain the exterior view by subtly
finessing the shudder speed; it is usually more natural looking to keep
as much interior ambient light as possible. It is also important to keep
the exterior view lighter (1/2 - 1 stop over the inferior) so that it
doesn't look unrealistic. If time or budget makes a full lighting set up
impractical, fairly good results can also be achieved by using a few
lower powered lights and more ambient, exposing for the interior and
exterior separately, then masking and combining exposures in Photoshop.
Try setting up only a few lights and light only part of the room, then
move them around to light another part, until you get the lighting
effect you are after - then combine the exposures in Photoshop. In any
case, it is preferable to get the exterior view exposure as close as
possible by balancing with strobe in order to simplify the masking
process.</div>
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Another way to balance the interior exposure to the
exterior light, is to photograph at a time of day when the exterior is
relatively dark, or at least within the range of the exposure of the
interior light. Depending on the situation, this may be when most of the
exterior is in deep shadow, on a day that is overcast, or either very
early or late in the day when the light is not too harsh. When
photographing in the Southwest, it may be possible to achieve this
balance in the afternoon during the monsoon season, when typically it
clouds up for a few hours; plan your views accordingly. Many years ago,
an interior photography lighting system, may have been comprised of
continuous light sources; blue 250 -500 watt "daylight" flood lamps
(which were rated at 4200K when new). These were put in lamps, recessed
ceiling fixtures and simple reflectors. This technique produces a soft
interior light that balanced fairly close to the color temperature of
the daylight; however, one would have to utilize the proceeding exposure
technique of shooting under the right conditions or time of day when
the exterior light wasn't to bright if "blowing out" the exterior view
was not acceptable.</div>
Mona_Lisa_2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13760058862219442806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533126014358713416.post-49620245456811550182013-07-03T21:11:00.003-07:002013-07-03T21:11:53.905-07:00Dating Old Photographs With Fashion<div style="text-align: justify;">
Accurately dating an old family photograph can be a difficult task.
But with a little knowledge about what people wore throughout history,
dating your photograph can become much easier. Clothing is a very good
indication of when a photograph was taken. Here is an overview on past
fashions to get you started in your research. Please note that it is
much easier to date if there is a woman in the photo, as women's fashion
changed much more dramatically than men's until the 20th century.</div>
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In
the 1840s, women wore dresses with low, sloping shoulders and fitted
sleeves. Waistlines were at a natural height and lowered to a point in
front. Full skirts were made with many layers of underskirts. Their hair
was often parted in the center with curls or braids at the ears.</div>
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Men
wore tapered pants with stirrups. A cinched in waist and full chest was
popular, as were standing collars. Relatively patterned fabric was more
fashionable than it would be in later decades. They curled their hair
and wore sideburns.</div>
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In the 1850s, women's skirts were full and
often tiered. The cage crinoline appeared in 1856. Despite being an
undergarment, its structure can often be seen under a skirt. The
bell-shaped sleeve worn over cotton or linen under-sleeves was
fashionable.</div>
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Stirrups in men's pants disappeared. A looser, thigh
length coat called a sack coat was common. Coats were usually
single-breasted. Men wore large mutton chop sideburns and moustaches.
The bowler hat was introduced c.1850.</div>
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Early in the 1860s, tiered
skirts disappeared. Skirts became their widest around 1863. By 1865 the
fullness of the crinoline moved to the back. Then the volume moved up to
behind the butt. Hair was worn close to the head with low buns and hair
nets were fashionable.</div>
Mona_Lisa_2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13760058862219442806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533126014358713416.post-70477367278305045702013-07-03T21:11:00.001-07:002013-07-03T21:11:03.590-07:00How Parents Should Adjust for Modern Custom Photography<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
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Time to address a big topic. "There's no point in doing a full
photo session- my kid won't sit still for 2 minutes, let alone 2 hours."
Has this thought crossed your mind? Wondering why professional photo
session times are always so long? The truth is, 1.5-2hrs isn't long at
all; it's just long compared to the 15-minute slots given at the big box
picture studios. It's actually what's needed for even the best
photographers to capture those sincere moments you want.</div>
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Kids are
all so different and their personalities vary to the extremes. It takes
time to connect with them, for them to warm-up to the camera pointed at
his/her face, to be him/herself instead of showing off for the camera or
shaking the "cheeeeeese" engraved in their heads. You can't expect
genuine expression or interaction from a child when there's no time for
him/her to adjust to the new location, person, and directions. In my own
sessions, I purposefully plan segments of posing and play, giving close
attention to reactions and responses of the children. If they're
starting to get distracted by something, I put my camera down and we go
check it out together. If they get fussy when lying on their belly, no
problem, we'll try something else. If they're getting bored with an
action or activity, we take a break and do something silly for a little
while. These breaks are essential! They build trust, keep momentum
positive, maintain a light and fun environment, and often create
opportunity for the best and most authentic expressions.</div>
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Sometimes,
parents unintentionally break the energy by prompting their kids to
stop playing around or sit still. Understandably, they want to make sure
they are not wasting time because Johnny digging in the sand isn't
exactly what they imagined hanging on their wall. That's the awesome
part about hiring a professional photographer, though. You've seen
his/her work and loved it, you are paying for his/her time and talent,
and they have done this multiple times with great results! You wouldn't
go to a fancy restaurant and step into the kitchen to prepare the sauce
for your pasta the way you do at home. (At least I hope not.) When you
put something you value, be it a purchase, an experience, or a decision,
into the hands of a professional, you have to trust them to do their
job. The same principle applies to photographers as well! They make
their decisions as far as sitting times, pricing, business policies, etc
for a reason so trust that even if the process is different than what
you've seen before, the end result will be way worth it!</div>
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Mona_Lisa_2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13760058862219442806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533126014358713416.post-453225614312711112013-07-03T21:10:00.002-07:002013-07-03T21:10:29.691-07:00Best Photography Books<div style="text-align: justify;">
Most people regard books as a good companion. Whether you're an adult
or student, you can find interesting books to satisfy your needs. These
informative books are able to fill your mind with ideas and at times
completely transform your way of life. Whether it is adventure, action,
romance, art or photography, you can find books with any topics.</div>
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Many
people are passionate about photography. A few of the titles for the
well-known photography books are How to Shoot Great Photographs; An
Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide; The Digital Photography Handbook, just
to name a few.</div>
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In most cases simple digital photography books can
offer you a myriad of information that will help you to master this art,
such as lighting effects and also how you can improve your images using
both genuine and artificial lighting. You can find a wide variety of
these books on the market to select from, but you have to determine
whether or not you should rent from a library or purchase them.</div>
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These
days, you can easily download these books from reputable websites. But
before doing this, you should check the reviews and forums to see what
other photographers have to say about these books. Forums will help you
to solve problems, find discussions about specific equipments and also
learn about where and when events are taking place.</div>
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The best photography books
will be the ones which addresses everything about digital photography. A
good photography book must take you step-by-step and show how you can
capture the best shots at different angles. These days, the digital
photography industry is becoming extremely popular. As a result, you can
find even more photography books written and published in recent times.</div>
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These
types of books also provide the users with essential details that will
help to make the best decision when shopping. By reading those books, it
is possible to determine easily the type of camera that would suit your
style and also what components you should know about while purchasing a
camera. It's also possible to find several specialized subjects such as
digital night photography; digital infra-red photography; digital
portrait photography; digital black and white photography, and so on.</div>
Mona_Lisa_2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13760058862219442806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533126014358713416.post-37537937942776357152013-07-03T21:09:00.001-07:002013-07-03T21:09:45.492-07:00What Is Microstock Photography? What Freelance Writers Need To Know About Microstock Photos<div style="text-align: justify;">
What is microstock photography?</div>
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Microstock photography is a
subset of the stock photography industry and refers to royalty free
images sold at very low prices (microstock photography is also called
"micropayment photography"). Microstock companies source stock photos
from a large volume of photographers, and are known for being very
willing to accept submissions from amateur photographers.</div>
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Now that
you know the generic definition, we can move on to the specifics
freelance writers need to understand about this type of stock
photography. Previously I've written about how to use professional stock
photographs to help you successfully pitch and sell editors and
clients. Notice the word "professional" in that sentence.</div>
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There
are some professional photographers who go as far as saying the
microstock business is devaluing the entire profession of photography.
That is a bit dramatic, but just as successful freelance writers can
quickly tell the difference between cheaply written content and quality
copy from a professional the same is true for stock photography.</div>
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With
the benefit of being able to get cheap stock photographs can come the
tacky look of an unprofessional image. As a freelance writer it is
important to remember that everything you turn in to an editor or client
is a representation of you. If you provide an editor with superior
content next to cheap, generic photographs your entire body of work has
just become less impressive.</div>
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This is not meant to come across as a
strike against all microstock photography. There are some quality
microstock photos shot by very experienced photographers. This is just a
heeding to make sure the quality of the stock photos you purchase match
the high quality of your writing. Ideally you would be able to utilize
high quality, professional (and affordable!) stock photos to improve the
overall "package" you create for an editor or client.</div>
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The other
thing to consider is the value of your time. Usually you're using a
stock photograph to save you the time and expense of creating (or hiring
a professional photographer to create) custom photographs to accompany
your writing project. Due to the large amount of microstock photos
usually on microstock websites, you can end up spending just as long (or
longer) wading through hundreds of lesser photographs (more photo
options can be both a positive and negative) before finding the
professional, technical quality you feel confident showcasing next to
your copy.</div>
Mona_Lisa_2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13760058862219442806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533126014358713416.post-14458383400512995992013-06-02T21:08:00.000-07:002013-07-03T21:09:03.359-07:00Wholesaling Marketing: 5 Tips for Better Photography<div style="text-align: justify;">
Images add a great dynamic to wholesaling marketing materials.
Unfortunately many real estate wholesalers really let themselves down
when it comes to the pictures they use to bring in leads or promote
their properties. So how can you get better at it?</div>
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Photos are an
important part of wholesaling marketing today. They make direct mail
pop, billboards and other display ads stand out, and Google loves
multimedia. Sadly, poor quality images or 'borrowed' images can not only
kill ROI and lower results, but can lead to lawsuits later on, not to
mention cheapening brands. So how can you take better photos or find
great ones you can use without copyright issues biting you back later
on?</div>
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1. Choose A Better Camera</div>
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As with anything, having the
right tool for the job can make all the difference. For the new
photographer and those for whom art class was a long time ago, this can
be really confusing today. Funnily enough, most digital cameras and
mobile phones have far better image quality than what professional
photographers used to use and often still use today. Anything with 2
megapixels and up, is OK. However, the new Samsung Galaxy model boasts a
20 megapixel camera, beating out the iPhone. With digital, it is all
about learning how to use it, and sometimes overriding automatic
settings.</div>
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2. Lighting</div>
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The single most important key to
fantastic photos for wholesaling marketing is lighting. It makes all the
difference. Recognize that the best times to shoot are at sunrise and
sunset.</div>
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3. Take a Photography Class</div>
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If your picture taking
skills are a little rusty, why not take a class to brush up. You do it
to improve your real estate education for flipping houses, so why not
for your marketing too? Plus it could mean opening up some great
networking opportunities as well.</div>
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4. Hire a Pro</div>
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If you
simply don't have the time to waste trying to become a master
photographer why not just hire one? You may also find great
opportunities in recruiting interns that want to show off their skills
and get known.</div>
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5. Fotolia</div>
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Another streamlined option for
high quality professional photography for virtually any use is stock
image site Fotolia where endless images can be found from a few cents to
over $35, as well as monthly plans for those needing large volumes.</div>
Mona_Lisa_2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13760058862219442806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533126014358713416.post-14748955771273077772013-05-15T21:07:00.000-07:002013-07-03T21:08:06.061-07:00Trick Photography and Special Effects E-Book - Inspirational Or A Waste Of Your Money?<div style="text-align: justify;">
It's Christmas. The kids are home from school, the family is together
and our thoughts are on letting go and having fun. It's the silly
season as we say in Australia. I wasn't going to review another weight
loss solution or online money making program. I wanted to review
something that was fun and something I was interested in. Photography
for me is relaxing and fun and I hoped others feel that same way too.</div>
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How
many of you got a camera for Christmas? OK... How many of you love
photography? Now, how many are envious of other photographer's work and
wish you can create pictures like they can? How many of you aren't very
good at Photoshop but love to learn more? And how many, like me, are old
school and were taught to do everything in camera not on a computer? I
thought so, well if you answered yes to any one of these questions I
want to tell you about an e-Book you'll love. It's the Trick Photography
and Special Effects e-Book. It teaches, it inspires and it is a lot of
fun this Christmas holidays.</div>
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What Is Trick Photography and Special Effects?</div>
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Trick
Photography and Special Effects is a 190 page e-Book. This e-book is
made so it's easy to understand whether you are a beginner, advanced or a
working professional. It's well thought out with literally hundreds of
real examples and real photos taken by photographers for photographers.
You can open this book on almost any page and get engrossed in topics
that are fun to do and at the same time learn more about what we love
doing, which is photography. I love it because even though it's very
detailed it also re-ignites your creativity with new ideas and new
techniques. There is something in it for everybody who is into
photography.</div>
Mona_Lisa_2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13760058862219442806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533126014358713416.post-69144831944164769092013-04-18T21:05:00.000-07:002013-07-03T21:07:07.621-07:00Creative Photography - 6 Handy Tips<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
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Like the name implies, creative photography supposes plenty of
imagination. Despite the fact that not everybody is made for creative
photography, it must be mentioned that you can learn how to use this
technique in your best interest. It only takes a touch of innate
creativity coupled with several useful tips and advice that will help
you perfect your shootings. Here are 6 tips that will certainly benefit
you in the long run:</div>
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1. Don't Be Afraid To Break The Boundaries</div>
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One
of the most common mistakes amongst beginner photographers (and not
only!) is that they are afraid of breaking the patterns, of trying
something new and revolutionary, something no other photographer has
tried in the past. It is OK to be different, and remember the thumb rule
when it comes to photography: you can break all the rules of
photography, as long as the final result is outstanding!</div>
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2. Use Tricks In Your Best Interest</div>
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Every
photographer, regardless of how good he is uses tricks and photo
editing programs to enhance the quality of his images. Trick photography
is a great way to take pictures on a budget, as you do not need to
invest in heavy equipment nor do you need a certain environment to take a
unique shot that can make history. Photo editing programs, on the other
hand, are widely used all over the world - from correcting skin flaws
to adding a touch of color to clouds or a lightning, these programs are
truly amazing and they can help you.</div>
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3. Become Familiar With Shutter Speeds</div>
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In
a nutshell, there are two types of exposure: long exposure and short
exposure. This refers to the amount of time the camera's shutter is
open. The shutter speed coupled with the aperture of the lens determine
the amount of light that reaches the film. A slower shutter speed is
recommended if you want to introduce an element of blur, while a very
fast shutter speed can make a moving object to appear frozen.</div>
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4. Macro Photography</div>
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The
world is amazing in all its beauty, so why not take photos of the small
elements of nature that we often ignore? A bug, a butterfly or a
caterpillar - they can all be great elements for creative photography.
This is where macro photography steps in and allows you to zoom very
much without distorting the quality of the image in any way. Up-close
shots require the macro technique, otherwise the object in the picture
will be blurry and your effort is in vain.</div>
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5. Think Outside The Box!</div>
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In
the end, this is the purpose of creative photography - it aims to teach
both photographers and their subjects how to think outside the box. Do
you have an outrageous idea that you want to use in your future
shootings? If so, then go for it! Dress up as your favorite character,
wear your high school's mascot costume or add some homemade items and
crafts - whichever suits you best!</div>
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6. Diversify Your Sources Of Inspiration</div>
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It
is essential to broaden your horizons and to diversify your sources of
inspiration if you want to practice creative photography. Some of the
world's most renowned photographers did not start off as photographers
from the very beginning - some of them were painters, others were
actors. The secret is to use perspective in your best interest, to find
different inspiration sources and draw your creativity from them.
Whether it is a painting, a movie, the surrounding nature or a very deep
song that strikes you, creativity is everywhere - you just need to find
the "creativity fountain" and exploit it!</div>
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Mona_Lisa_2http://www.blogger.com/profile/13760058862219442806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533126014358713416.post-26616565027425822012013-03-17T21:04:00.000-07:002013-07-03T21:05:30.264-07:00UAV Photography<div id="article-content" style="text-align: justify;">
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The magic of a bird's flight is truly amazing and awe inspiring,
their bird eye view of the world from above is similar to that of our
UAV live stream video and UAV Photography. It is made possible by the
design of the bird's wings, feathers, the skeleton structure and their
desire to fly. The flight technique of a bird may be gliding, soaring,
flapping its wings while being stationery, braking or taking off from
the land or water. The most majestic large birds of the sky may be:
Golden Eagles (wingspan 2.5 meters), Grey Crowned Crane (2.5 meter wing
span), California condor (2.8 meters), or the Wandering Albatross (3.6
meter wing span). It is truly awesome experience to encounter such a
majestic bird in the wild, at relatively close distance.</div>
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I think
that the greatest design inspiration and most reverse engineering study
done from natural designs has been from the flight of birds and their
natural technique to fly, their feather covered wing designs. After all
they do it so efficiently with grace, with such a small amounts of
energy needed making use of the available air currents and updraft.
Their feather wing designs are light, body fat is low, and their bones
are hollow.</div>
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UAV photography captures some of that freedom that
birds experience, it is a three dimensional freedom to move on land, on
water and thorough the air. The new innovative technology is more
affordable for hobbyist to practice UAV photography; it is much more
energy efficient that real planes or real size helicopters. What is most
exciting is that a live digital video camera can be attached to the UAV
drone that can be controlled from the ground. The camera can be
independently controlled and set to a GPS determined direction keeping
the camera focused on target despite whether the drone is pitching
(tilting), turning, ascending or descending, it creates a smoother
stream for video viewing.</div>
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<strong>Drone with a camera</strong>.</div>
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Video
camera mounted UAV is on the ground ready for takeoff, the motors are
running at low revs, the camera is switched on and the video view shows
the concrete and the green grass of the cricket pitch. The revs are
increased and the audio sound of the rotors and propellers working gets
louder, suddenly the Drone takes off the ground and climbs up and up to
about 100 feet (30 meters) directly above, as it climbed the video shows
an operator of the drone standing near a concrete cricket pitch, and
the person and the cricket pitch is getting smaller and smaller as the
distance increases. The operator of the drone moves the flight controls
to send the drone some 30 feet to the north, the GPS knows where that is
and the drone obeys the command of the flight control. It is now
located 30 feet north of the position that it launched from, the pilot
then sets the flight controls so that the drone will fly in a 60 feet
radius around and above the launch site, above the pilot. The camera has
a fix on the pilot and it is recording that target as the drone flies
around above the cricket field. Without smart technology and GPS system
software this would not be possible, this is what makes the UAV
Photography so much easier to use and so much better in the video view
quality.</div>
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<strong>What types of UAV designs are there?</strong></div>
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There
are many, but the most common ones for the hobbyist are three:
helicopters, multi propeller helicopters (3-8), gliders with and a
propeller engine and single wing designs. In the military type
applications there are 45 countries according to Wikipedia that have
designed their own version of UAV, from Argentina to Vietnam. The new
digital technologies have made it so much more cost efficient to put a
camera up in the sky to view what is going on at any time for whatever
reason; it may be natural disasters, earthquakes, and drought, flooding
or bush fires. Police forces use them equipped with; single image, video
and heat sensing cameras, they make searching so much easier in the
dark of night. The high performance UAV drones that the police, rescue
operations and military use are not available for civilian use, they are
very serious UAV drones that can fly long distances at high altitudes
remotely controlled via live video streaming and pre programmed GPS
flight controls using online Google maps.</div>
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