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Capture the Moment with the Home Studio Lighting Kit
Thursday, April 26th, 2012Macro Photography – part 2
Thursday, April 26th, 2012Part 2 of the Macro Photography segment on The Whole Picture.
Macro Photography – part 1
Thursday, April 26th, 2012Part 1 of the Macro Photography segment on The Whole Picture.
Capture the Action – part 2
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012Part 2 of the Action Photography segment on The Whole Picture.
Capture the Action – part 1
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012Part 1 of the Action Photography segment on The Whole Picture.
Create a great portrait
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012This video clip is from the educational DVD included in my Home Studio Lighting Kit. Watch to learn more about using a reflector with constant lights and how to create your own Facebook profile picture.
Learn how to see and control the light
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012Here’s a little video clip from the educational DVD included in my Home Studio Lighting Kit. It’s a painless way to learn about lighting ratios using constant lights.
QUICK PHOTO TIPS: Capture real moments
Monday, April 23rd, 2012Most people are happier when they are doing things they like to do or spending time with people they care about. When photographing kids, include their friends, family, pets, or toys and watch the fun begin.
QUICK PHOTO TIPS: Blur the background
Thursday, April 12th, 2012Wondering how to create that blurred background effect in your images? Just set your camera to Aperture Priority (AV), choose a large aperture setting (represented by a small number (like f/2.8, f/3.5, f/4, f/5.6), stand back from your subject and zoom in to fill the frame. That’s all you have to think about, the camera makes the decision about the shutter speed for you, depending on the light in your scene.
QUICK PHOTO TIPS: Provide feedback
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012When you’re having your picture taken, you can’t see how you look, which makes some people very self-conscious. People need feedback from their photographer. Encouraging comments and direction really help your subjects loosen up in front of the lens.
