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Wide Angle Lenses – Five Tips for Photos With More Impact

vienk — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:58:08 +0000

Photographers shopping for a new digital camera are bombarded with information about the power of modern zoom lenses. “This camera has eight-times optical zoom and up to twelve times digital zoom but this camera has twelve times optical and…” You know the drill. A powerful telephoto lens is terrific, and essential if you are shooting lots of sports photography, wildlife photography, or any photography that requires you to capture your subject from a distance. But with all Readmore

Nature Photography: Five Low-tech Tips for Better Photos

vienk — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:59:04 +0000

Digital cameras offer so many functions and features, photography can seem way too complex for the beginner. In frustration many new photographers simply switch their digital camera to auto, and never learn how to use it properly. If you read that and thought “That sounds like me!” read on; I have good news. There are some great ways to take better photos without having to learn the complexities of your camera. That’s right – leave your camera on auto and still learn Readmore

Great Waterfall Photos: Five Simple Tips

vienk — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:58:25 +0000

For a nature photographer, waterfall photography is like a dream come true. A subject tailor-made for a great image, waterfalls can be a magnet for anyone with a camera. Like any subject in nature photography, waterfall photos also come with their own set of challenges. A beginner can be disappointed with their results time and time again, simply due to simple mistakes that can be easily overcome. Really good waterfall photography is not about expensive equipment or hi-tech methods; just a Readmore

Sunset Photography: Five Simple Tips for Beginners

vienk — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:59:08 +0000

Sunset (and sunrise) photography; no other subject in nature photography is more guaranteed to inspire us to grab the camera. This does not only apply to serious nature photographers. Almost anybody with a camera is likely to have a go when a great sunset appears. The great news is, good sunset photos are surprisingly easy to take. In my gallery, I don’t actually display many sunset photographs. You see, they are hard to sell, because almost everybody has a few great sunsets they have Readmore

Nature Photography That Sells: Five Essential Tips

vienk — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:57:02 +0000

Nature photography is more popular than ever now that digital cameras have made it so easy for anyone to enjoy. With so many photographers out there, it can be tough to produce images that are truly distinctive. If you want to make some money from nature photography, or even make it your living, your photography must offer something special. It is not enough for your photos to be ‘good.’ There is more than enough ‘good’ photography out there already. Your photos need Readmore

Nature Photography: Five Tips for Great Wildlife Photos

vienk — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:56:28 +0000

Wildlife photography can be one of the most challenging and rewarding fields of nature photography. With digital cameras creating such widespread interest in all types of photography, new photographers all over the world are taking an interest in wildlife photography. Most of the photography guides these days focus on the technical aspects of the camera: but really good photography relies more on composition, lighting, and sensitivity to your subject. This means you can improve your Readmore

Five Tips for Better Beach Photography

vienk — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:54:07 +0000

Any nature photographer, whether professional or amateur, cannot help but be inspired by a visit to the beach. We all have favourite spots that are dear to our hearts, and these are usually the places where we capture our best images. Beach photography can be particularly challenging, even for experienced nature photographers. We are often inspired by the sounds, the smells, the open space; so the job of the photographer is not just to photograph a place, but to capture a feeling. This can Readmore

Rainforest Photography: Five Tips for Great Rainforest Photos

vienk — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:56:19 +0000

Great rainforest photography is like all nature photography. You get the best results when you concentrate on nature and light, not on technology. Yes, you need a decent camera, and you must know how to use it. But results in rainforest photography are not about the price tag on your camera. If you have a tripod, and a camera that allows you to adjust the aperture and shutter speed, you are set to go. I make my living from nature photography, including a lot of rainforest photos, and I have Readmore

Digital Photography: The Top Five Reasons Why

vienk — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:58:10 +0000

One thing I discovered during my experience with digital photography after 20 years of shooting film, and I teach this point in all the many seminars that I’ve put on to hundreds of other full-time pros, is that digital photography is very well suited for the portrait photographer. So why are we the last to jump on the band wagon? Many commercial shooters have known about and mastered the use of digital in their business’s for far longer than the portrait photographer. My guess Readmore

Five Top Wedding Photography Tips!

vienk — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:58:08 +0000

By Rosie Parsons – Forever After Images,http://www.foreverafterimages.com Finally you have everything booked for the wedding of the year. The countdown and last minute plans begin to take shape! Because your photographs will probably (aside from videography) be the only lasting way to really remember all the effort you’ve put into this magical day, we’ve come up with our five top tips to help you make the most of your photographer (and allow them to create the best images Readmore