1. Use Natural Light The best type is light coming through a window. You’re looking for soft light, so avoid direct light and flash because it can create harsh contrasts. Source: Tim Roberts Photography 2. Get Down Low Get down on the floor or bed where your baby is laying. This will help you get… Continue reading 10 Tips for Photographing Newborn Babies
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Must Have Graduation Photos
Graduation season is here! Make sure you’re prepared to capture this special day with this list of must-have graduation photos. 1. The Wait Before the Walk Source: Charline Tetiyevsky 2. The Details of the Tassle, Cap and Gown Source: KerriNikolePhotography 3. Shaking Hands & Receiving the Diploma 4. Throwing the Caps in the Air Source:… Continue reading Must Have Graduation Photos
Weekend Photo Project: Jumping Photos!
Looking to do a fun photo project with friends and family? Or just want to add a little creativity to your weekend photos? Here are a series of tips and ideas for how to take amazing jumping photos that will be fun for the subject and photographer! 1. The Basics Using an iPhone? Press and… Continue reading Weekend Photo Project: Jumping Photos!
Bokeh: The Aesthetic Blur
Editor’s Tip: The top photo was taken using the concept of “bokeh,” in which we focus on the subject and keep the rest of the photo blurry. This focuses our eye on the main subject and keeps the background from distracting us. You can achieve this effect a few different ways. We like using the… Continue reading Bokeh: The Aesthetic Blur
Improving Your Camera Phone Pictures 2
Editor’s Tip: Have you struggled with taking quality photos with your camera phone? Most camera phones have low resolution & few settings, but these tips will help you get the most out of your camera phone shots. Your first goal is to hold your phone steady to focus the subject. When you switch to the… Continue reading Improving Your Camera Phone Pictures 2
The Rule of Thirds
Editor’s Tip: The Rule of Thirds is a basic rule of photo composition. Imagine a tic-tac-toe grid over the area you’re photographing, then place your subject at one of the four intersecting points of the lines. In theory, the image will be more dynamic, interesting & it will attract more attention that a photo with… Continue reading The Rule of Thirds
Improving Your Nighttime Pictures
Editor’s Tip: Night photos are often the most difficult– even for the best photographers. Next time you’re taking pictures at night, try turning off the flash. It may sound weird but the photos can actually turn out brighter! If the flash is off, you can decrease the shutter speed. This will allow for more light… Continue reading Improving Your Nighttime Pictures
What is ISO?
Editor’s Tip: Have you ever wondered what the ISO function on your camera does? The ISO is your camera’s sensitivity to light. The greater the number, the less light you will need to take a picture. So, if your photo is coming out too dark, try increasing the ISO. Just be careful that the ISO… Continue reading What is ISO?
Improving Your Camera Phone Pictures
Editor’s Tip: Camera phones are great for capturing unique and spontaneous photos. Although the camera phone won’t create photos as good as your point-and-shoot or DSLR camera can, it has one important advantage: it’s always with you. Take advantage of the tool that’s always in your pocket and practice taking photos whenever you see something… Continue reading Improving Your Camera Phone Pictures