This is where you will find information about camera gear, lighting, workflow, etc. If you are trying to improve your photography skills or learn about new gear, you're in the right place.
5 Tips for Achieving Artistic Lens Flare: How To
August 6th, 2009
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A recent trend among many professional photographers is the use of Lens Flare. Simple in theory, it doesn’t take a lot of advanced knowledge to add this technique to your list of photographic tricks. A few considerations will help you achieve your best Lens Flare …
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When to Use Auto Exposure Mode
August 6th, 2009
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Can you get great results from your camera if you’re still shooting in auto exposure mode? The short answer is yes. Perhaps the real question is why would you want to use full auto exposure
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Why shoot tethered?
August 5th, 2009
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I had a few folks email asking why one would shoot tethered, what’s the benefit? Here are (just) a few reasons: 1. Size does matter, a bigger screen will allow you a much better look at your image (exposure, focus point, depth of field, and color). Have you ever looked …
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Night Photography Tips
August 4th, 2009
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Over the last year I’ve become more and more enamored with night photography and the depth of colours offered by it. Today I’d like to share a few things I’ve learned with you and hear your thoughts on this diverse and fascinating style of photography. What are our tools in …
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Night Photography Tips
August 4th, 2009
Posted In: Jules Cafe Shared Feeds, Shooting.
Over the last year I’ve become more and more enamored with night photography and the depth of colours offered by it. Today I’d like to share a few things I’ve learned with you and hear your thoughts on this diverse and fascinating style of photography.
What are our tools in night …
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Newborn Portraiture…
August 3rd, 2009
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Here are some images from a recent newborn session. The lighting was simple, a single Nikon SB-800 in a 24″ x 24″ softbox, set to 1/16th power and triggered by a pocket wizard. While we were shooting the baby started to cry and the family dog become concerned and just …
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How to Photograph a Child’s Birthday Party
August 2nd, 2009
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Photo by Johnny Blood
I’ve been asked by parents of children to photograph their birthday parties numerous occasions and each time it has been a lot of fun.
Photographing children isn’t always easy – and …
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Phottix Cleon I/II Wireless Camera Triggers
July 31st, 2009
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I am a big fan of using a cable release on a camera to make sure you aren’t introducing any camera shake into the image. Phottix has recently released their Cleon Wireless Remotes and being a user of the previous …
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Getting Up High – Another Example [Share Yours Here]
July 30th, 2009
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Earlier in the week I posted about getting up high to get a new perspective on a scene. Chas Elliot shot me this image of a hotel lobby in Singapore as an example of just that (click to enlarge)….
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It’s Smooth Sailing for You and Your Camera: Make Your Own Steadicam!
July 30th, 2009
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Operators, babies’ bottoms and sometimes peanut butter…
All famously smooth! And now your dramatic sweeping pans …
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