Photography Tips (Page 29)

Infrared (IR) photography allows you to turn a simple shot into an other-worldly scene. Plants and trees turn bright white, while skies and water darken considerably.

summertime blues by mugley on flickr (licensed CC-BY-SA)

The sun puts out a lot of infrared light, as well as visible light. By using a camera that is sensitive to infrared and a filter that blocks the visible light, we end up with an infrared photo.

Setting up a home photography studio might sound expensive or like you'd need a lot of room, but actually it is something you can do yourself quite cheaply. The amount of space required for a studio area really depends on how large the subject you are photographing is.

aleksanian by Bolshakov on flickr (licensed CC-BY)

For a photographer, skills in family portraits are essential and are the bread and butter for many photographers. Looking at the history of photography, one of the first popular uses the camera was not for abstract art, or photographing the family pet, but for photographing people and their families.

Because of the expense and difficulty of each photo taken, they became masters at getting things right the first time and being able to fit in as many people as possible into the frame.

In order to hone in on the small things that make a difference in this classic and often overlooked form of photography, I have come up with my eight Family Portrait tips - five DO's and three DONT's.

In recent years, as technology has improved, more cameras are being released with Electronic Viewfinders (EVFs). In this article we'll look at the differences between EVFs and the traditional optical viewfinder, and the benefits and disadvantages of EVFs.

Taking pictures with your phone is great fun, as convenient as you can get, and you can share the shots with anybody in the world almost instantly. There are some things to remember though.

Cozy Sunset by ^riza^ on flickr (licensed CC-BY)

If you have a blurry photo, there is only so much you can do to remove (hide) the blur after the fact. Ideally, you want to be aware of what can cause blurry photos, and ensure you correct for this at the time of taking the photo.

In this article we'll look briefly at software methods for "fixing" blurry photos. Then we'll look at the main reasons why the photos come out blurred in the first place, and how to avoid getting blurry photos.

Although the auto exposure of modern cameras is pretty good, they doesn't always get it right. This is especially true if there is a large difference in brightness between your subject and the background.

For example, a person in a dimly lit room with the sun shining in through a window behind them. You'd probably end up with a photo where the person is a silhouette, but the window is exposed correctly. Great if this is what you wanted, but not so great if you were trying to capture the person's portrait.

IMG_0870.JPG by busbeytheelder on flickr (licensed CC-BY-SA)

There are a few different things you can do to fix this. We'll first look at the camera settings etc. you can use to fix the problem on location. Then we'll look at options for fixing existing shots using image editing software.

A picture can tell a thousand stories and being a street photographer is one of the most rewarding things that you could ever do.

Ever since the first camera was designed photographers have been recording our world. Each individual capturing their own different style.

Some shoot candid, some shoot with black and white some like to interact with their subject. But all are doing the same thing and that is recording our history.

It Takes Time by Imahinasyon Photography on flickr (licensed CC-BY)

Real estate photography involves taking photos of properties, and making them look their best, in order to sell the property. It is particularly important for more expensive homes, where the high selling price of the home can justify spending more time (and money) on getting the best shots possible.

When photographing real estate, make sure that the property is clean and in pristine condition. It should also be furnished nicely. If cost allows, then a professional property staging company can be used. This ensures that the property looks at its very best for your photos.

Dining Room with Recycled Wood Ceiling by Jeremy Levine Design on flickr (licensed CC-BY)

If you are trying to build up a portfolio for real estate photography work, try contacting the sales offices for nearby new builds. You can ask to shoot the show home, which will be professionally staged and give you a good chance to get some great real estate photos.

The more you practice photography, the better you'll get at it. However, it can be difficult to find the time and motivation to get the camera out. Really you need to be shooting on a regular basis, and the more you photograph, the better you'll get.

In this article I'll share some tips to help get you photographing more regularly and improve your photography.