Category Archives: Photography

Sunlight

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portrait photography

This is a simple shot.  It was thought out prior to being on location.  Even if you don’t have a 35mm wide angle lens, you can apply 2 techniques: sunlight on the faces, and use a short ladder.

It’s the angle which gives this a creative, fresh look.  The color photo was fabulous, but this is where Photoshop is so useful.  Turn the image into black and white, add a hue adjustment layer and mask out everything except for one pair of sunglasses.  Subtle touches make a big statement.  Once, again: it’s about controlling the elements.  Have fun!

Take Better Photos

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Not everything in photography has to be expensive.  And the reverse is true – even the best equipment won’t give you excellent photos.

Don’t succumb to the idea: “I’ll fix it in Photoshop”.  Capture the best image – bring it into Photoshop when you’re ready to enhance the photo, or correct a blemish.

It’s about lighting.  The camera sees the light you allow.  If your camera has manual settings you can begin grabbing great shots in a variety of lighting situations.  There are 3 main areas to learn – ISO, aperture and shutter speed.

To begin – play with the ISO.  Set your camera still.  If you have a tripod great – if you have a timer or trigger even better.  Despite how still your hand is even pushing the button will jiggle the camera.  Remove that element.  Begin setting your camera at a low ISO 100 (typically for outdoors).  Take a shot – increase to the next available ISO and continue your testing.  This exercise will open up to you how your camera is processing at these ISOs.

It’s a simple beginning, with you controlling the camera!  Have fun.