- Using Your Histogram & Exposing to the Right By Michael Clark on Pixiq
Quote: When talking about how to expose an image, I am going to assume that you already know how to work with your camera by adjusting the shutter speed and aperture. Because correct exposure is such a critical topic to the success of good adventure shots (and really, any digital photographs), this section will be very specific about how to dial in the best exposure.
- How to Photograph Birds in Flight by Clive Anderson on PictureCorrect
Quote: Being able to capture good images using a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera can be extremely rewarding and some of the best pictures that we can take tend to sometimes be the hardest. Once we have a pretty good understanding of some of the cameras functions both on automatic and manual we can focus on the job of putting this information to good use. One of the hardest images to capture tends to be of something that is moving, but there are ways to make it a little easier to master…
- Visualization in Landscape Photography, Part 1: Practical Visualization by By Guy Tal on Black Star Rising
Quote: Visualization is widely discussed in Ansel Adams’ famous trilogy The Camera, The Negative, and The Print, where he defines it succinctly as “the ability to anticipate a finished image before making the exposure.” Visualization is one of the most useful and powerful skills a creative photographer can possess. It is also one that takes time and practice to master.
- Follow Up – How Hard Can It Be? By Scott Bourne on Going Pro 2010
Quote: If you’re not providing good customer service, the clients are moving on. This is an incredible opportunity for emerging pros to go out and snag business that might otherwise take a long time to get. Think about it. If you can super-serve the clients in your area who need professional photography services at a time when people are often choosing a vendor for their photography needs based on this more demanding customer service criteria – you have a chance to get jobs that you might not otherwise get. When folks have fat wallets, it’s easier just to maintain existing relationships. When the dollars get more scarce, then they take a look at everything.
- How to Get Dramatic Skies in Lightroom | Light Stalking
Quote: Creating dramatic skies in Lightroom is a bit different than Photoshop, but you can easily achieve similar results. The goal is to bring out the true drama of a sky that the camera can often leave out – but without over-processing your image to the point where your sky looks fake, or showing noticeable signs of deterioration (halos, blown highlights, and so on).
- 7 Photoshop Tips for Better Portraits | Light Stalking
Quote: Once you’ve captured some stellar portraits either in studio or on-location, you’re probably going to want to process them in order to bring out the true beauty. Many elements beyond the control of the photographer can interfere with a portrait or distract a viewer unnecessarily, which is why Photoshop is used to salvage and improve many images. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most frequently used Photoshop techniques for portraits:
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Photography Links for Oct 3 2010
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