Photography Articles

Hobbies » Photography | By Jim Brown @ Thursday, 5th July 2007 @ 8:52 PM

Many of the lenses used for photography are created on specifications that are almost identical to the prescription lenses that are used in glasses. These specifications are normally instilled in lenses that are totally separate from the camera that they will be attached to but the specifications will have to take into account the lenses that are on the camera too. There are a variety of lenses that an amateur photographer can use to learn the basics of photography, and there are various ... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By Rick Calligaris @ Tuesday, 3rd July 2007 @ 12:54 PM

If you are like many, you have an interest in developing the background and skills necessary to enter the field of photography as career. And what a great career it can be. There is nothing more gratifying than creating a powerful image with your camera and a keen eye. Of course, in order to achieve your goal it is important that you get the right photographic education along with effective coaching and mentoring. With the right education, lots of hard work, and many hours of practice you will ... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By Jason Cox @ Tuesday, 3rd July 2007 @ 11:40 AM

Your goal as a photographer is usually to grab the attention of the viewer, and communicate an idea, or share an experience. What photos do this best? Usually the strongest photos are those that are simple and present the subject in a clear, uncluttered way. Photographers work with line, shape, texture, color and pattern. Lets take a look at a few pictures and see if we can identify the visual elements that make them work, or not work. Always have your camera with you. The biggest ... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By Jason Cox @ Saturday, 30th June 2007 @ 4:51 PM

I think probably the biggest tip I can offer you when it comes to sports photography is to take lots and lots of pictures. You are using a digital camera, right? Use the digital technology to your advantage. You are not shooting through rolls of film, so go ahead and take extra digital photos at a sporting event. First off, it helps in that the more practice you have, theoretically the better you will get at taking future photos. Second, with the split-second nature of a sporting event, i... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By Jason Cox @ Saturday, 30th June 2007 @ 1:14 PM

Browsing through envelopes of prints fresh from the drug store and then tossing them into a picture drawing is not going to work anymore, thank heavens. As you begin to develop a strategy for culling, editing, storing, organizing and most importantly enjoying the mountain of images you will soon face, keep in mind that the goal is to end up with an effective retrieval system, not just a storage system. Never, ever edit your original images. Always work on copies. Archive the orig... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By Keith Londrie @ Friday, 29th June 2007 @ 8:54 PM

Just discover the magic of photography? Surely you want to start taking fabulous photos right away. Although this is not possible you can learn some easy things that will help you start taking nice photos in a couple of days. First of all you should become familiar with your camera. Read the manual as many times as needed to get accustomed to it. Moreover the usually contains a lot of useful tips. Than get accustomed to the digital photography terms. The most important ones are: ba... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By Jerry Johnson @ Friday, 29th June 2007 @ 8:52 PM

Honey, did you remember to buy film? Is there film in the camera? Have we used all the film? Well, those days of questions are pretty much in the past. Thanks to the digital revolution, digital memory cards are the digital equivalent of film. These small removable memory cards are what digital cameras use to store the photos they have taken. Most of these memory cards measured in gigabytes (GB) and still popular, the megabytes (MB) digital memory cards are still available. These digital mem... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By Michael Stollery @ Thursday, 28th June 2007 @ 11:48 AM

If you take many shots through your digital camera, you can turn those virtual images into real photos by either sending the memory card to a digital photo lab and pay to have the pictures developed there or you can purchase a digital camera printer also known as a digital photo printer. The printer of your own is a particularly good idea if you take a lot of digital camera pictures. The three major manufacturers of digital camera printers are Epson, HP, and Canon. Before settling on o... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By Jason Cox @ Thursday, 28th June 2007 @ 10:58 AM

When you are taking portraits, there are a lot of aspects to take into consideration. While you will want to have some professionally done portraits done throughout your lifetime, you can still take some great family pictures with your digital camera. Are you taking photographs of babies or other children? Take advantage of the most important feature of your digital camera - the ability to shoot lots of photos without wasting film. However, please limit kids exposures to bright light if y... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By Jason Cox @ Tuesday, 26th June 2007 @ 10:27 PM

First, you need to research where you are going. Use whatever resources you have to find out what the best spots are and where you will probably want to snap some pictures. Theres nothing worse than going on vacation and finding out later that you missed out on a picture of a famous landmark or scene! If your travel adventures provide you with opportunities to take photos from a moving vehicle, be it a car, boat, plane, helicopter, or horse and buggy, remember that any sudden movement can... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By Melanie Rockett @ Tuesday, 26th June 2007 @ 6:12 PM

Are You: * A professional photographer? * An amateur photography enthusiast? * Someone with a camera and a creative mind? Yes, photo contests are for just about anyone. Unlike poetry or cooking contests (where there's a definite level of skill involved) almost anyone can start taking pictures with a camera. Digital cameras are getting better and better and many people can take great photographs with little training. Why Enter Photo Contests? The prizes range from ... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By Jason Cox @ Tuesday, 26th June 2007 @ 4:10 PM

Here are some simple tips and rules that can help you to create better pictures. Use them as a guide to lead you in creating that extraordinary picture. But remember there are exceptions to every rule, so if you think something will look good, do not be afraid to try it! Enjoy! This seems like a little thing, but often times just taking a pause before pressing the button and really looking through the view finder can go a long way to improving your shots. Check that everything is in the v... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By Jason Cox @ Tuesday, 26th June 2007 @ 3:08 PM

Very few people have a completely steady hand when they hold their camera. Movement is natural, and shaking while taking a picture can be awful for the outcome and what you are left with. Camera movement is the most common cause of blurry pictures. How can you stop the shaking? If you are like me, I bought a digital camera with image stabilization. It has been a Godsend for me since I have a constant problem with shaky hands. But there are ways to minimize shakiness when taking pictures.<... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By Jason Cox @ Tuesday, 26th June 2007 @ 1:11 AM

There is probably no type of photography that is more disappointing to the beginner than flash photography. Unlike natural-light photography, where what you see can often be what you get, it is difficult to visualize what the effects of using flash will be. Flash is shut off until the moment of exposure, and then its illumination is too brief to visually evaluate what it does to your picture. The real learning process occurs over time, with trial and error. You should not expect to becom... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By Jason Cox @ Monday, 25th June 2007 @ 11:10 PM

Light - the primary source of energy for the universe - is the central image of many religions and the photographers chief resource. The word photography derives from the Greek and means, literally, light writing. From the relentless power of full sun over water to the beam from a single candle, it is light photographers play with, light in its many moods and manifestations that we capture on film. Digital cameras use a light-sensitive chip rather than film to capture an image. Th... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By Jason Cox @ Monday, 25th June 2007 @ 2:08 PM

The art of composition or putting the picture together in the viewfinder can make the difference between a good picture and a bad one! It is a visual process of organizing the elements and individual details of a scene into a balanced and pleasing arrangement. Because what one person finds pleasing, someone else will not, composition is largely a matter of personal taste. There is no right or wrong composition in photography. A composition that conveys a photographers intended meaning is... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By Jason Cox @ Monday, 25th June 2007 @ 2:04 PM

Digital and film photography are far more alike than they are different, but digital image recording opens up many new, valuable and perhaps unanticipated opportunities. For starters, assume that everything you already know about getting good pictures still applies. You won't find it in the box, but every digital camera comes with a license to experiment, test, tweak and screw up to your heart's content. With the cost of another shot at nothing, why hold back? The pros typicall... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By Jason Cox @ Thursday, 14th June 2007 @ 1:18 PM

One big part of the digital camera will be the number of Mega Pixels it has and whether or not it will be enough for the type of photos you want to print. Basically it is a unit of measurement in an image. If you think of your picture as a series of dots which it is the more densely the dots are put together, the better your picture will look. The number of pixels will determine the quality of your final photo. If you choose too few, your pictures wont be what you want them t... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By Jason Cox @ Thursday, 14th June 2007 @ 11:17 AM

One of the issues with digital cameras is the issue of power. Digital cameras require a lot of battery power, especially when using the LCD screen on the back of the camera. When you buy a digital camera, rechargeable batteries are a must. Some cameras come standard with rechargeable batteries, while others do not. Either way, you will want to make sure you have at least two sets of rechargeable batteries. There are several different rechargeable batteries on the market. NiMH an ab... more...

Hobbies » Photography | By Jason Cox @ Wednesday, 13th June 2007 @ 12:57 PM

You are going to invest some money into your new camera, you will, of course, want to get the best deal you can. That means the type of camera you need and/or want for the least amount of money possible. How do you find that? You may be best off looking for expert help when purchasing a digital camera, particularly if you are a first time buyer. You may want to buy from a local camera shop. You can't beat the personalized service and help from someone who knows cameras like the back ... more...