Photography Articles

Hobbies » Photography | By Stephen Cornfield @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 12:44 AM

One of the questions that I am quite often asked is the following: Which is better to scan, film negatives or prints? It is always best to scan the original negatives, provided that they are in good shape and the colors have not faded. The reasons for this are explained below. To begin with, you have to realize that a photograph is merely a copy of the original, processed negative. In most cases, a copy is never as good as the original. Typically, photographs are printed out ... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By Dominic Donaldson @ Thursday, 4th September 2008 @ 9:46 AM

A deco shop is a new breed of do-it-yourself art. Creating a masterpiece from digital stills can be done at the touch of a button; all you need is access to the internet, a stockpile of photos and a moment of creative flair. With the assistance of a little bit of nifty software, like the sort of thing that has been in use at Snappy Snaps and the likes for the last few years, your photos can be transformed into a canvas print or a poster. There are settings to crop, cut, paste and distort, an... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By David Wilson @ Wednesday, 3rd September 2008 @ 7:43 PM

If you're looking at getting a new digital SLR, you've probably come across the issue of sensor size. As you probably know, the sensor in a digital camera is responsible for capturing the image. Since DSLRs have much higher quality sensors than digital point and shoots, SLRs are able to achieve much better image quality. In general, the bigger the sensor, the better the image quality. However, a larger image sensor also means higher cost, so SLR manufacturers had to compromis... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By jonathan popoola @ Monday, 1st September 2008 @ 11:35 AM

Photography is certainly the in thing nowadays, most especially with the rising popularity of the Lomo cameras into the mainstream. However, for those who are more into taking photographs that have a more professional touch These people have opted to trade in the usual point and shoot digital cameras that have once been considered as the coolest thing ever, to a more sophisticated yet pricey photography equipment. Everywhere you turn you will surely see someone toting around a huge blac... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By jonathan popoola @ Saturday, 30th August 2008 @ 7:09 AM

For people, it is almost second nature to want to document events. It is not surprising that some people will not go anywhere without a camera, since taking pictures is one of the best ways (if not the best way) to capture a moment's feeling. It is a common sight to see most people toting a digital camera to almost every function, so that they can capture even the most mundane events. Digital cameras have changed the way people take pictures. Gone are the days when people have to wo... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By jonathan popoola @ Saturday, 30th August 2008 @ 6:56 AM

As there are so many networking sites on the Internet nowadays, more and more people have accidentally developed a love for photography. May it be just for taking high-angled photographs of themselves or artsy shots that they took while on vacation, there are certainly a lot of people nowadays who are getting into photography. And what about their weapon of choice? A kick-ass SLR Digital Camera of course! It is no secret that photography equipment from tripods to the uber cool ri... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By Rachel Yoshida @ Friday, 29th August 2008 @ 10:44 PM

Fireworks have been part of American tradition and the American life for many, many years. They are most often used during the Fourth of July to celebrate America's independence from Great Britain or to celebrate the New Year. They are also often used at amusements parks, such as Disneyland Resort, at concerts, and other social events, usually in commemoration of a big holiday or other important event. Fireworks come in all shapes and sizes. The bigger fireworks are shot up into the... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By jonathan popoola @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 7:44 PM

In the recent years, digital cameras have replaced regular film cameras. Since these digital cameras do not require films in order to take pictures, people have embraced the convenience that going digital provides. People now do not have to worry about running out of film, because as long as they have enough storage for their files in the camera, then they are good to go. While digital cameras have changed the way people document events, there are still those who want more control over t... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By jonathan popoola @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 12:17 PM

Are you planning to go on a trip or just want to have fun in your own backyard? Would not it be nice if you can capture all those funny, exciting, and beautiful moments? Grab a camera! And start taking those lovely life scenes to cherish forever. With so many to choose from it will take you ages deciding on which one to buy. Im imagining you strolling in the mall then stop at a tech-shop, staring curiously on the cameras displayed behind those glass walled shelves suddenly you look at th... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By jonathan popoola @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 12:13 PM

One of the most ideal seasons for people to take out their digital cameras and start taking beautiful images is autumn. Autumn is full of warm colors and pretty foliage of reds, browns and yellows. If you are a camera buff, whether amateur or professional, you are bound to take great joy in this splendid display of nature. It wouldn't be much of a surprise if most people are inspired buy digital cameras in the fall to record all this magnificence. Shooting the colors of autumn using ... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By jonathan popoola @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 11:59 AM

Twenty years ago, there were no digital cameras. Photographers had to make do with bulky film-operated cameras which relied entirely on mechanical and chemical processes. This entailed much work, much maintenance and much expense. But the technology of consumer electronics caught up pretty quickly. Within less than two decades, the world has been deluged with CD and DVD players, MP3's, DVR's and even Ipods. Would it be any wonder that all this conversion from analog to digital informat... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By jonathan popoola @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 11:46 AM

Those who dream to become a photographer or at least has a passion for it, theres no better way to start than by having a good piece of equipment. But amongst wide variety and different brands of cameras around the problem is still which one to pick. A camera is the photographers lifeline. This will be your medium in expressing yourself and conveying your messages. If your camera is not performing well I suggest you better start your car and head to your nearest tech shop. Because if your... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By jonathan popoola @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 11:45 AM

In today's challenging money-driven world, several business ventures are cropping up like mushrooms. For young enterprising individuals, who would choose to work on their own time, exploring businesses which require a relatively small start up capital and manpower is a very popular option. One such business is home based photo printing and desktop publishing shop. The requirements for starting up a photo printing and desktop publishing shop can be very minimal. One can begin with the... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By jonathan popoola @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 11:37 AM

Lets say you wanted to replace your old but reliable unit with a digital one. But you are not really sure which model to buy because there are a lot of units out there to choose from. You are not really that familiar with the features since your old camera doesnt have much purpose except to produce a photograph just the way you shoot it. There are many things to consider when buying a digital camera. Out in stores are hundreds of products from different manufacturers that, aside from tak... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By jonathan popoola @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 11:36 AM

Ever wonder why sometimes, the scene you see within the viewfinder of a camera is not exactly the scene that is captured in the photograph you have taken? This is because some models do not have automatic moving mirror system that is present in single-lens reflex cameras or SLR. It has been a noted fact that before the inception of this technology, most models utilize two optical light paths one is directly going through the lens that capture images, the other is slightly off and is dire... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By jonathan popoola @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 11:33 AM

First smile, first yawn, going on her first trip to the doctor or wearing her first shoes. Nothing can give new moms and dads so much joy then having all these baby firsts captured in great photos. And this new found hobby just doesn't stop at baby's first few months. It goes on and on to the first time baby crawls, the first steps, the first visit to grandma and grandpa and a host of other reasons to keep on clicking and clicking. This makes the digital camera a great gift fo... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By jonathan popoola @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 11:31 AM

When passing a camera store, it's easy to discern digital SLR cameras from the typical digicams. You know that there's something about the digital SLR that makes it desirable; otherwise it wouldn't have a whopping price compared to the other cameras. Also, those photographers you see use it for a reason. If you decide to buy a camera, there are important differences to note between digital single lens reflex cameras and ordinary digital cameras. First of all, the SL... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By jonathan popoola @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 11:30 AM

How many times you wished you have a camera in your pocket to take pictures of your classmates funny faces or a rare dine-out with all your closest friends or probably the first steps of your baby. Too bad all you can do is wish. You should not have gone through all the pain of missing special moments if only you have a camera. I say - grab one! With so many cameras to choose from I am sure you will find something that fits you lifestyle and budget and also your talent. If you stil... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By jonathan popoola @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 11:29 AM

Not all big things are great most of the time the best things are found in most little things. That is exactly what compact cameras are for. With the invention of these small cameras almost everyone has become photography enthusiasts. It was not long ago when we were still using cameras with films and those films cost way too much, and the amount of time spent in waiting to see the results of your pictures is quite long. That is why compact cameras came into the picture. Now, with... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By jonathan popoola @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 11:27 AM

The most common thing people do when it starts to rain, snow, or when the weather goes to the extremes of hot or cold, is to take their digital cameras indoors to protect them from the weather. While this kind of preservation may be necessary to safeguard an expensive piece of equipment, it will also mean missing out on a lot of great shots. On the other hand, some people can be really careless about their digital cameras. They think nothing of leaving their valuable SLR digital cameras o... more...