This document provides 17 tips for capturing stunning floral photography:
1. Use a spray bottle to mist flowers and create dew-like effects.
2. Photograph flowers in your own backyard or local parks to avoid travel.
3. Get closeups of flowers using a macro lens, extension tube, or magnifying filter.
4. Use a shallow depth of field to separate flowers from the background.
5. Use a tripod and cable release to steady shots and reduce camera shake.
6. Photograph flowers from different angles like underneath or through other flowers.
Low light photography 40 pro tips for any situationStephanie Mizzi
This document provides 40 tips from 4 professional photographers for low light photography. It begins by establishing that light is important for photography and low light photography requires specific techniques. It then shares tips from each photographer: Danny Payne recommends shooting manually, using single-point autofocus, and getting a stable grip on the camera. Kristopher Grunert advises bringing a friend for safety, understanding the location's light path, and shooting RAW files. Miss Aniela suggests keeping the camera steady with a tripod, going to slower shutter speeds for movement, and using reflectors to bounce light back onto subjects. Jason Swain recommends investing in equipment like wide-angle lenses and using neutral density filters to balance exposures.
Often, landscape photography tips are meant for people who are just starting out and trying to get the hang of things. That’s great in many ways, but it does carry a problem – it says to advanced photographers that there is nothing new to discover. But landscape photography is incredibly complex, and there are still techniques for everyone to learn. This article goes through some of the most important ones with regards to creativity
This document provides tips and techniques for innkeepers to take better photographs of their properties to use in online listings and marketing. It covers using your camera settings, deciding what to photograph, preparing the scene, composition techniques like the rule of thirds and framing, lighting, and ensuring proper focus. The goal is to provide informative photos that attract potential guests by accurately showing what the property looks like and feels like.
The document discusses guidelines for enhancing photographs rather than definite rules. It outlines several compositional techniques for photographers to experiment with, including applying the rule of thirds to position important elements, balancing elements in the frame, using leading lines to guide the eye, and considering symmetry, viewpoints, backgrounds, depth, framing, cropping, and experimentation. While there are no set rules, exploring these guidelines can help improve photo composition.
The document provides tips for improving photography skills and taking better photos. It discusses choosing the best images to showcase, using different angles and perspectives, adjusting the aperture in low light settings, using filters, experimenting with different viewpoints, knowing when to use the flash, balancing aperture, ISO, and shutter speed, and using photo editing software to adjust lighting if needed when taking outdoor photos. It also provides a link to learn more about the Kodak EasyShare Z981 digital camera.
The document discusses various techniques for composing photographs, including following the rule of thirds by positioning important elements along the thirds lines or intersections, balancing elements to avoid empty space, using leading lines to guide the viewer's eye, incorporating symmetry or patterns, considering viewpoint, managing the background, adding depth through foreground/middle ground/background layers or overlapping, framing with natural frames, cropping to focus on the subject, experimenting enabled by digital photography, and treating composition "rules" as guidelines rather than strict rules.
The document announces a photography contest for secondary school through university students on the theme "Shadows from the past and future." Participants can submit 3-5 digital photos with freedom on technical procedures and effects. Photos must be sent as high-resolution JPG files and can be in color or black and white as long as they were taken by the participant. Submissions will be evaluated on originality, complexity, photographic technique, visual impact, and message. Tips are provided on taking good photos, including using the entire frame, adjusting brightness and white balance, avoiding backlighting, and getting close to the subject.
Slow shutter photography involves using long exposure times to capture lighting effects and movement in interesting ways. It requires a camera on a stable tripod, a light source, and shutter speeds between 10-20 seconds at a middle aperture around f/8. The document provides basic instructions for setting up equipment, experimenting with shutter speeds and apertures, and concludes that slow shutter photography is easier than it initially appears once the basics are understood.
Low light photography 40 pro tips for any situationStephanie Mizzi
This document provides 40 tips from 4 professional photographers for low light photography. It begins by establishing that light is important for photography and low light photography requires specific techniques. It then shares tips from each photographer: Danny Payne recommends shooting manually, using single-point autofocus, and getting a stable grip on the camera. Kristopher Grunert advises bringing a friend for safety, understanding the location's light path, and shooting RAW files. Miss Aniela suggests keeping the camera steady with a tripod, going to slower shutter speeds for movement, and using reflectors to bounce light back onto subjects. Jason Swain recommends investing in equipment like wide-angle lenses and using neutral density filters to balance exposures.
Often, landscape photography tips are meant for people who are just starting out and trying to get the hang of things. That’s great in many ways, but it does carry a problem – it says to advanced photographers that there is nothing new to discover. But landscape photography is incredibly complex, and there are still techniques for everyone to learn. This article goes through some of the most important ones with regards to creativity
This document provides tips and techniques for innkeepers to take better photographs of their properties to use in online listings and marketing. It covers using your camera settings, deciding what to photograph, preparing the scene, composition techniques like the rule of thirds and framing, lighting, and ensuring proper focus. The goal is to provide informative photos that attract potential guests by accurately showing what the property looks like and feels like.
The document discusses guidelines for enhancing photographs rather than definite rules. It outlines several compositional techniques for photographers to experiment with, including applying the rule of thirds to position important elements, balancing elements in the frame, using leading lines to guide the eye, and considering symmetry, viewpoints, backgrounds, depth, framing, cropping, and experimentation. While there are no set rules, exploring these guidelines can help improve photo composition.
The document provides tips for improving photography skills and taking better photos. It discusses choosing the best images to showcase, using different angles and perspectives, adjusting the aperture in low light settings, using filters, experimenting with different viewpoints, knowing when to use the flash, balancing aperture, ISO, and shutter speed, and using photo editing software to adjust lighting if needed when taking outdoor photos. It also provides a link to learn more about the Kodak EasyShare Z981 digital camera.
The document discusses various techniques for composing photographs, including following the rule of thirds by positioning important elements along the thirds lines or intersections, balancing elements to avoid empty space, using leading lines to guide the viewer's eye, incorporating symmetry or patterns, considering viewpoint, managing the background, adding depth through foreground/middle ground/background layers or overlapping, framing with natural frames, cropping to focus on the subject, experimenting enabled by digital photography, and treating composition "rules" as guidelines rather than strict rules.
The document announces a photography contest for secondary school through university students on the theme "Shadows from the past and future." Participants can submit 3-5 digital photos with freedom on technical procedures and effects. Photos must be sent as high-resolution JPG files and can be in color or black and white as long as they were taken by the participant. Submissions will be evaluated on originality, complexity, photographic technique, visual impact, and message. Tips are provided on taking good photos, including using the entire frame, adjusting brightness and white balance, avoiding backlighting, and getting close to the subject.
Slow shutter photography involves using long exposure times to capture lighting effects and movement in interesting ways. It requires a camera on a stable tripod, a light source, and shutter speeds between 10-20 seconds at a middle aperture around f/8. The document provides basic instructions for setting up equipment, experimenting with shutter speeds and apertures, and concludes that slow shutter photography is easier than it initially appears once the basics are understood.
The document provides tips for using your camera, including taking it with you wherever you go, using features like burst mode to ensure group shots have no eyes closed, and framing subjects with natural backgrounds like windows. It discusses using different exposure settings like spot metering to focus attention on important elements. The final tip is about panning shots to keep a moving subject in focus while blurring the background, which requires practice to master.
The document provides tips for improving photo composition through simple techniques. These include keeping shots simple, picking a clear subject, balancing elements through cropping and positioning, following the rule of thirds to place subjects off-center, using diagonal lines and frames to make images more dynamic, and framing subjects with objects to direct the viewer's eye. Framing can be done creatively with natural or symbolic objects and adjusted through depth of field.
The document discusses 10 techniques for improving photo composition:
1. The rule of thirds suggests placing important elements along imaginary lines that divide the frame into thirds both horizontally and vertically.
2. Balancing elements involves placing the main subject off-center and including another object to balance the visual weight.
3. Leading lines use elements in the frame like paths or angles to guide the viewer's eye through the scene.
4. Experimenting with different techniques, viewpoints, cropping, and more can help discover new compositional possibilities.
The document provides tips for landscape photography. It recommends shooting early in the morning or late afternoon to take advantage of good light. It also suggests using the rule of thirds for composition by dividing the frame into thirds and placing subjects at the intersection points. Additionally, the document advises using a circular polarizing filter to reduce glare and increase color and saturation. It also notes that using a small aperture can increase depth of field but may require slower shutter speeds and a tripod.
The document provides 10 tips for improving photo composition:
1. Simplify scenes by choosing a clear subject and focal point.
2. Fill the frame and get close to the subject to avoid empty space and confusion.
3. Experiment with vertical and cropped shots to improve composition beyond horizontal shots.
4. Place the subject off-center rather than in the middle for more interesting photos.
5. Use lines like those from walls, roads or implied gazes to guide the viewer's eye through the photo.
6. Add drama with diagonal lines from wide angles or tilted camera positions.
7. Leave space in front of moving subjects or those looking off-frame for a
The document discusses various techniques for improving photo composition, including the rule of thirds, balancing elements, leading lines, symmetry and patterns, viewpoint, background, depth, cropping, and panoramas. It also covers basic technical aspects such as focus, aperture, shutter speed, white balance, and ISO speed. These composition and technical techniques can be used to create more dynamic, interesting photographs by strategically placing subjects and manipulating lighting and exposure.
The document discusses macro photography techniques. It provides tips for macro photographers, including choosing the best lens, using extension tubes or diopters to focus closer, controlling depth of field with apertures, blending flash with ambient light, using a third hand for positioning subjects, fine-tuning compositions, considering the point of focus, checking the LCD panel, taking advantage of raindrops, and creating a macro collage and exhibition.
The document provides 30 tips for stunning sunset photography. Some key tips include slightly underexposing the sunset to make colors more rich, finding an interesting foreground object, and not putting the horizon line in the center of the frame. It also recommends shooting in aperture priority before sunset and manual mode after, as well as staying past sunset to photograph the second colorful sky that often appears 25 minutes later.
This document provides guidance for beginner photographers using point-and-shoot cameras. It discusses setting up the camera, using different modes like auto and scene modes, tips for using the flash and zoom buttons, basic composition techniques like the rule of thirds, choosing photo subjects, and free software for organizing and editing photos. The goal is to help new photographers get the most out of their basic cameras and take better pictures.
The document discusses depth of field in photography. It explains that depth of field refers to the amount of the image that is in focus, and is primarily controlled by the aperture setting. A large aperture creates a shallow depth of field that blurs background details, while a small aperture produces a deeper depth of field keeping more of the image in focus. Factors like aperture, focal length, and distance to subject influence depth of field and how it can be optimized for different photographic effects and restored in post-production.
This document provides instructions for using basic cameras. It begins by describing how film cameras work, including how film is developed into negatives, then prints. It notes the inconveniences of film cameras. The document then explains how digital cameras function using a CCD sensor to capture light as pixels rather than film. It lists and describes common parts of a digital camera like the viewfinder, memory card, and battery. It concludes with tips for digital camera settings like focus, exposure, white balance, and using the rule of thirds composition technique.
This document provides tips for taking better smartphone photos. Some key points covered include:
- Clean the smartphone camera lens before taking pictures to avoid dirty lens effects.
- Use both hands to hold the smartphone steady and reduce camera shake. Breath out when taking a picture to further stabilize the device.
- Natural lighting generally provides the best illumination for smartphone photos due to the small camera sensors. Avoid direct sunlight.
- Get closer to the subject rather than using the digital zoom, as zooming reduces photo quality.
- Frame photos following the rule of thirds for more visually appealing composition. Place subjects of interest near the intersecting lines.
- Take multiple photos of the same scene and
Depth of field refers to the area of acceptable sharpness in a photograph. A large depth of field keeps everything in focus, while a shallow depth of field emphasizes a single subject by blurring the background and foreground. The aperture size determines the depth of field, with a smaller aperture creating a shallower depth of field. However, using a smaller aperture allows less light in, requiring slower shutter speeds which can cause blurring from camera shake. Focus stacking takes multiple photos at different focus points and layers them to extend the depth of field when a single shot is not possible.
This document discusses different shot types, angles, compositions, focuses, and zooms used in photography. It defines macro, landscape, and portrait photography. It also explains various shot distances like very wide shot, wide shot, midshot, and medium close up. Common camera angles like high, low, and canted are outlined. Composition techniques like the rule of thirds and using the foreground and background are covered. Finally, it discusses depth of field, sharp and soft focus, and digital, analogue, and optical zoom.
Photography course 2018 intermediate block composition 3Laura Sita
The document provides tips for composing photographs, including using the rule of thirds to place subjects along the thirds lines, including foreground elements to add depth, framing scenes within frames, incorporating patterns and textures, using odd numbers of subjects, filling the frame, leaving negative space, following the left to right reading direction, balancing subjects, simplifying backgrounds, isolating subjects with shallow depth of field, changing the point of view, and considering color. It also discusses using leading lines to guide the eye, the golden ratio for composition, and poses tips for photographing groups of people.
This document provides tips for taking better smartphone photographs. It recommends keeping your phone ready to take pictures at any moment. Additional tips include using available light, learning your phone's camera capabilities, moving closer instead of using digital zoom, being selective in editing photos, and exploring different compositions like negative space, reflections, symmetry, and small details. Proper charging, cleaning the lens, and avoiding overuse of filters are also advised.
Flower photography is enjoyed by many and not difficult if key elements are considered. Soft, diffuse light without harsh shadows best brings out floral details. Using a polarizing filter or shooting on overcast days helps darken bright light that reduces visibility of fine petal textures. A tripod prevents blur from movement in low light situations. Shallow depth of field through a high f-stop number or wide aperture keeps flowers sharply focused while blurring distracting backgrounds. Tightly cropped compositions emphasize angles that showcase petal placement.
This document provides several tips to improve photography skills, including using limitations to be more creative, setting the white balance manually, framing the subject to remove distractions, shooting from different angles to find unique perspectives, and adjusting the focus on the subject while blurring the background. Implementing these tips through practice can help one overcome frustration and start taking better photos.
Use speed when capturing photos to avoid subjects moving. Ensure the foreground has depth and considers the frame. As your skills advance, invest in a higher-quality dSLR camera for more detailed photos. Take it step-by-step by mastering individual camera settings like shutter speed before moving on. Blur the background slightly when photographing people to focus on the subject. Get closer to subjects to see clear colors and details. Consider joining a photography group or teaming up with others to learn techniques and different points of view while developing your own style. Try limitations like a single subject or location to train yourself to create unique photos in any circumstances.
The document provides tips for outdoor and indoor portrait photography. For outdoor portraits, it recommends using a zoom lens between 50-100mm, large aperture such as f/4 or f/5.6, shutter speed of at least 1/125s to freeze movement, and single autofocus. It discusses choosing good outdoor locations and compositions using rule of thirds. For indoor portraits, it suggests using natural window light, reflectors, 85mm prime lens, wide apertures, higher ISO settings, focusing on the eyes, finding photogenic models, engaging with subjects, and basic post-processing tips.
The document provides 11 tips for landscape photography:
1. Maximize depth of field using small apertures while compensating with ISO or shutter speed.
2. Use a tripod for stability during long exposures.
3. Include a clear focal point like a structure, tree, or rock formation for visual interest.
4. Consider the foreground and including interesting elements to draw the viewer into the image.
The document provides tips for using your camera, including taking it with you wherever you go, using features like burst mode to ensure group shots have no eyes closed, and framing subjects with natural backgrounds like windows. It discusses using different exposure settings like spot metering to focus attention on important elements. The final tip is about panning shots to keep a moving subject in focus while blurring the background, which requires practice to master.
The document provides tips for improving photo composition through simple techniques. These include keeping shots simple, picking a clear subject, balancing elements through cropping and positioning, following the rule of thirds to place subjects off-center, using diagonal lines and frames to make images more dynamic, and framing subjects with objects to direct the viewer's eye. Framing can be done creatively with natural or symbolic objects and adjusted through depth of field.
The document discusses 10 techniques for improving photo composition:
1. The rule of thirds suggests placing important elements along imaginary lines that divide the frame into thirds both horizontally and vertically.
2. Balancing elements involves placing the main subject off-center and including another object to balance the visual weight.
3. Leading lines use elements in the frame like paths or angles to guide the viewer's eye through the scene.
4. Experimenting with different techniques, viewpoints, cropping, and more can help discover new compositional possibilities.
The document provides tips for landscape photography. It recommends shooting early in the morning or late afternoon to take advantage of good light. It also suggests using the rule of thirds for composition by dividing the frame into thirds and placing subjects at the intersection points. Additionally, the document advises using a circular polarizing filter to reduce glare and increase color and saturation. It also notes that using a small aperture can increase depth of field but may require slower shutter speeds and a tripod.
The document provides 10 tips for improving photo composition:
1. Simplify scenes by choosing a clear subject and focal point.
2. Fill the frame and get close to the subject to avoid empty space and confusion.
3. Experiment with vertical and cropped shots to improve composition beyond horizontal shots.
4. Place the subject off-center rather than in the middle for more interesting photos.
5. Use lines like those from walls, roads or implied gazes to guide the viewer's eye through the photo.
6. Add drama with diagonal lines from wide angles or tilted camera positions.
7. Leave space in front of moving subjects or those looking off-frame for a
The document discusses various techniques for improving photo composition, including the rule of thirds, balancing elements, leading lines, symmetry and patterns, viewpoint, background, depth, cropping, and panoramas. It also covers basic technical aspects such as focus, aperture, shutter speed, white balance, and ISO speed. These composition and technical techniques can be used to create more dynamic, interesting photographs by strategically placing subjects and manipulating lighting and exposure.
The document discusses macro photography techniques. It provides tips for macro photographers, including choosing the best lens, using extension tubes or diopters to focus closer, controlling depth of field with apertures, blending flash with ambient light, using a third hand for positioning subjects, fine-tuning compositions, considering the point of focus, checking the LCD panel, taking advantage of raindrops, and creating a macro collage and exhibition.
The document provides 30 tips for stunning sunset photography. Some key tips include slightly underexposing the sunset to make colors more rich, finding an interesting foreground object, and not putting the horizon line in the center of the frame. It also recommends shooting in aperture priority before sunset and manual mode after, as well as staying past sunset to photograph the second colorful sky that often appears 25 minutes later.
This document provides guidance for beginner photographers using point-and-shoot cameras. It discusses setting up the camera, using different modes like auto and scene modes, tips for using the flash and zoom buttons, basic composition techniques like the rule of thirds, choosing photo subjects, and free software for organizing and editing photos. The goal is to help new photographers get the most out of their basic cameras and take better pictures.
The document discusses depth of field in photography. It explains that depth of field refers to the amount of the image that is in focus, and is primarily controlled by the aperture setting. A large aperture creates a shallow depth of field that blurs background details, while a small aperture produces a deeper depth of field keeping more of the image in focus. Factors like aperture, focal length, and distance to subject influence depth of field and how it can be optimized for different photographic effects and restored in post-production.
This document provides instructions for using basic cameras. It begins by describing how film cameras work, including how film is developed into negatives, then prints. It notes the inconveniences of film cameras. The document then explains how digital cameras function using a CCD sensor to capture light as pixels rather than film. It lists and describes common parts of a digital camera like the viewfinder, memory card, and battery. It concludes with tips for digital camera settings like focus, exposure, white balance, and using the rule of thirds composition technique.
This document provides tips for taking better smartphone photos. Some key points covered include:
- Clean the smartphone camera lens before taking pictures to avoid dirty lens effects.
- Use both hands to hold the smartphone steady and reduce camera shake. Breath out when taking a picture to further stabilize the device.
- Natural lighting generally provides the best illumination for smartphone photos due to the small camera sensors. Avoid direct sunlight.
- Get closer to the subject rather than using the digital zoom, as zooming reduces photo quality.
- Frame photos following the rule of thirds for more visually appealing composition. Place subjects of interest near the intersecting lines.
- Take multiple photos of the same scene and
Depth of field refers to the area of acceptable sharpness in a photograph. A large depth of field keeps everything in focus, while a shallow depth of field emphasizes a single subject by blurring the background and foreground. The aperture size determines the depth of field, with a smaller aperture creating a shallower depth of field. However, using a smaller aperture allows less light in, requiring slower shutter speeds which can cause blurring from camera shake. Focus stacking takes multiple photos at different focus points and layers them to extend the depth of field when a single shot is not possible.
This document discusses different shot types, angles, compositions, focuses, and zooms used in photography. It defines macro, landscape, and portrait photography. It also explains various shot distances like very wide shot, wide shot, midshot, and medium close up. Common camera angles like high, low, and canted are outlined. Composition techniques like the rule of thirds and using the foreground and background are covered. Finally, it discusses depth of field, sharp and soft focus, and digital, analogue, and optical zoom.
Photography course 2018 intermediate block composition 3Laura Sita
The document provides tips for composing photographs, including using the rule of thirds to place subjects along the thirds lines, including foreground elements to add depth, framing scenes within frames, incorporating patterns and textures, using odd numbers of subjects, filling the frame, leaving negative space, following the left to right reading direction, balancing subjects, simplifying backgrounds, isolating subjects with shallow depth of field, changing the point of view, and considering color. It also discusses using leading lines to guide the eye, the golden ratio for composition, and poses tips for photographing groups of people.
This document provides tips for taking better smartphone photographs. It recommends keeping your phone ready to take pictures at any moment. Additional tips include using available light, learning your phone's camera capabilities, moving closer instead of using digital zoom, being selective in editing photos, and exploring different compositions like negative space, reflections, symmetry, and small details. Proper charging, cleaning the lens, and avoiding overuse of filters are also advised.
Flower photography is enjoyed by many and not difficult if key elements are considered. Soft, diffuse light without harsh shadows best brings out floral details. Using a polarizing filter or shooting on overcast days helps darken bright light that reduces visibility of fine petal textures. A tripod prevents blur from movement in low light situations. Shallow depth of field through a high f-stop number or wide aperture keeps flowers sharply focused while blurring distracting backgrounds. Tightly cropped compositions emphasize angles that showcase petal placement.
This document provides several tips to improve photography skills, including using limitations to be more creative, setting the white balance manually, framing the subject to remove distractions, shooting from different angles to find unique perspectives, and adjusting the focus on the subject while blurring the background. Implementing these tips through practice can help one overcome frustration and start taking better photos.
Use speed when capturing photos to avoid subjects moving. Ensure the foreground has depth and considers the frame. As your skills advance, invest in a higher-quality dSLR camera for more detailed photos. Take it step-by-step by mastering individual camera settings like shutter speed before moving on. Blur the background slightly when photographing people to focus on the subject. Get closer to subjects to see clear colors and details. Consider joining a photography group or teaming up with others to learn techniques and different points of view while developing your own style. Try limitations like a single subject or location to train yourself to create unique photos in any circumstances.
The document provides tips for outdoor and indoor portrait photography. For outdoor portraits, it recommends using a zoom lens between 50-100mm, large aperture such as f/4 or f/5.6, shutter speed of at least 1/125s to freeze movement, and single autofocus. It discusses choosing good outdoor locations and compositions using rule of thirds. For indoor portraits, it suggests using natural window light, reflectors, 85mm prime lens, wide apertures, higher ISO settings, focusing on the eyes, finding photogenic models, engaging with subjects, and basic post-processing tips.
The document provides 11 tips for landscape photography:
1. Maximize depth of field using small apertures while compensating with ISO or shutter speed.
2. Use a tripod for stability during long exposures.
3. Include a clear focal point like a structure, tree, or rock formation for visual interest.
4. Consider the foreground and including interesting elements to draw the viewer into the image.
This document discusses various photography techniques and concepts. It begins with 10 questions photographers should ask themselves to improve composition. It then discusses identifying the visual focal point, competing focal points, and elements in the foreground and background. The document also covers questions about distance, lighting, framing, perspective, and camera format. It provides lessons on shutter speed, aperture, depth of field, ISO, white balance, autofocus modes, and framing. The overall message is that photographers should consider various technical and compositional factors to improve their photos.
Which camera settings should you use to shoot macro photography? What about the background? Point of focus? Is there a perfect time to shot macro photography?
All these questions answered thanks to these 13 Macro photography tips. Some of them you may have never thought about!
These tips will help improve photography skills. Choose a clear subject for each photo and don't try to include too much. Overcast skies can wash out photos, so use black and white or wait for a bright blue sky. Make sure batteries are charged to avoid missing shots. Start with simple camera settings like shutter speed before moving to more advanced settings. Blur backgrounds slightly for photos of people to focus on the subject. Experiment with angles, colors, and features to develop a unique style. Make sure subjects are close enough to see details and are off-center for interest. Adjust white balance for fluorescent lighting to avoid cool tones. Following these tips can help capture moments through improved photography.
This document provides tips for improving photography skills. It recommends editing photos by making images black and white except for one color. It also suggests telling photo stories about subjects over time to create a cherished keepsake. Finally, it advises using tripods to reduce blur from camera movement, especially for those with unsteady hands.
Movement photography uses two techniques: keeping the camera still to capture movement blur, requiring a slow shutter speed; or moving the camera itself. The proper shutter speed depends on the moving subject and available light. The author took photos of stationary objects like a keyboard by moving the camera, but the quality suffered from time constraints and inexperience. Future attempts will focus on more interesting subjects with better planning.
7 travel photography hacks you need to follow for better photosLeo Erwin Garcia
You have likely seen those amazing travel photos that grace magazines, newspapers, and guidebooks. They are often the reason that people are inspired to go somewhere. They can be beautiful, informative, inspiring or even humorous, but are without doubt an integral part of the travel industry. But how are they captured by the pros?
The document provides guidance on photography skills, specifically around depth of field and the rule of thirds composition technique.
[1] Depth of field depends on aperture and subject distance - wider apertures and closer subjects produce shallower depths of field, while smaller apertures increase depth of field. Telephoto lenses typically have shallower depths of field compared to wide angles.
[2] The rule of thirds involves dividing the frame into thirds, both horizontally and vertically, creating power points where the lines intersect. Placing subjects along these lines or points can create more balanced and appealing compositions.
[3] Tips are provided for applying the rule of thirds, such as placing
This document provides an overview of lens fundamentals and creative techniques for photographers using DSLR cameras. It explains focal length and how different lenses can include wider or narrower views. Aperture is discussed, including how wide apertures allow faster shutter speeds for low light or action shots, while small apertures enable slow shutter speeds for blurring movement. Depth of field is covered, specifically how focal length, aperture, and focus distance impact the area of the image that appears sharp versus blurred. The guide aims to help photographers better understand and control their lenses to take more creative photos.
To take good photographs, it is important to understand your camera's functions and settings. Start by using automatic modes and learn to compose shots by following rules like the rule of thirds. Take many photos to gain experience and avoid common mistakes like camera shake. Review your photos and continue practicing to improve your photography skills over time.
This document discusses four experimental photography techniques:
1) Out of focus photography achieved by manual focus and aperture adjustments to produce soft, abstract images.
2) Movement photography using long shutter speeds to capture trails of moving subjects.
3) Photomerge technique combining multiple small shots into a single large landscape or detailed image.
4) Reflection photography finding interesting angles of reflective surfaces to create optical illusions.
Low light photography 40 pro tips for any situationStephanie Mizzi
This document provides 40 tips from 4 professional photographers for low light photography. It begins by establishing that light is important for photography and low light photography requires specific techniques. It then shares tips from each photographer: Danny Payne recommends shooting manually, using single-point autofocus, and getting a stable grip on the camera. Kristopher Grunert advises bringing a friend for safety, understanding the location's light path, and shooting RAW files. Miss Aniela suggests keeping the camera steady with a tripod, going to slower shutter speeds for movement, and using reflectors to bounce light back onto subjects. Jason Swain recommends investing in equipment like wide-angle lenses and using neutral density filters to balance exposures.
Lorenzo botero how to build a better photographylorenzobotero1
Lorenzo Botero Specialized tips provider. Photography in the art world can be quite a challenge, and can require years of training, even if you have a knack for it. You don't have to be born with a silver camera in your mouth, but you do need a willingness to learn and the determination to persevere until you find what works best for you.
This document provides tips from expert photographers on how to improve photography skills. It includes tips on using a tripod workflow to fine-tune compositions, continuing to experiment with different compositions and settings even after finding a promising scene, using open shade for better outdoor portraits, analyzing a photo's effectiveness by looking at it briefly after looking away, and using a toothbrush to remove dust from camera equipment. The tips are meant to help photographers create higher quality images and develop better photographic techniques.
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Creative tips to help you capture stunning floral photography
1. Creative Tips To Help You Capture Stunning Floral Photography
At some point, nearly every photographer will try their hand at photographing flowers, often with mixed
results.
Post-processing techniques can help. But many of the variables in flower photography are handled
before the camera shutter even clicks (for instance, arriving early in the morning to your chosen spot).
The key to really nailing this is to know how to properly set up the shot.
If you have a fondness for nature and exploring the outdoors, but haven’t experimented much with
flower photography, you can try these tips on your next hike or even in your own backyard.
Photographing flowers can be one of the hardest things to do. Many people think flowers are easy to
photograph, and this can be true as flowers are very photogenic. But not all flower photographs are
created equal.
Just like any good photography, stunning floral photography takes lots of time and effort to pull off.
Flowers can be very willing subjects, but it still helps to know tips and tricks to get more creative images
out of your shoot. If nothing else, trying out these tips will help you get out more with your camera,
which is always a good thing.
Now that we’ve set the ground rules, let’s look at some essential tips.
1: Just Add Water
2. You’ve probably seen beautiful flower photography, where the photographer managed to get there early
enough in the morning to capture the small, delicate drops of dew on the flowers that make them
sparkle in the morning light.
But what you may not know is that many photographers fake this ‘dewy’ effect! Such a simple thing as a
small water spray bottle can create this natural effect in a snap. Some cases you won’t need this, for
instance, earlier on a cold morning or after a rain shower. But in most cases, just bringing your own ‘mist’
will look make your shots indistinguishable from the real thing!
Misting flowers accomplishes three things. First, if the flower happens to be dusty, then the water will
clean it off. Second, the water will naturally bead up on different parts of the flower, making it seem
more multidimensional and create more interest in your photograph. Third, the water will attract light
and create make your flower appear more vibrant overall. Win-win-win!
2: Try Your Own Backyard
3. With other photography subjects, you’ll probably have to plan to travel to the location or schedule time
with your subjects. With flower photography, all you may have to do is step into your own backyard or
nearby park!
No need to travel to exotic locations to get stunning flower photography. There are plenty of places to
shoot flowers in their natural habitats. You just have to look for them!
What if it’s winter where you live or flowers are in short supply (for instance in an urban city)? Head to
the nearest flower shop, pick out your favorites and try your hand at arranging them in different
compositions. Even a single flower can be enough for a stunning photograph.
Aside from natural trails or city parks, perhaps there is a botanical garden in your area you could explore.
If not, even a garden supply store greenhouse may do! There is no reason not to practice shooting, no
matter the time of year!
4. 3: Get Closeup
There are many different ways to get an ultra-closeup shot of a flower. You could use a telephoto lens
and zoom in on the flower, using the minimum focusing distance (marked on the outside of the lens) so
it’s in focus.
Many photographers use a macro lens specifically designed to get up close to objects and focus on them
in detail. You don’t necessarily have to use a dedicated macro lens for flower photography. But if you
plan on doing this kind of photographing a lot, then it may be worth it to purchase a lens for this
purpose.
Or you could use an extension which you can place between your camera and the lens, which allows you
to focus on objects more close up (check out our DIY extender here). You can also use a magnifying filter
attached to the end of your lens.
In shooting up close, your depth of field will be very thin, so this may result in parts of your flower being
in focus and others out of focus. If you have enough available light, then you can bring your f-stop down
(increase your aperture) to f/11. f/16, or even f/22. You can also increase your distance from the flower
and crop down your image later in post-processing. Most modern cameras have enough megapixels to
allow for this sort of ‘macro’ cropping, while still resulting in a high-quality image. Another handy
technique to achieve a fully in-focus flower, known as ‘stacking’ is covered further on in this article.
If you don’t have a macro lens, fear not. There are less expensive alternatives out there that will still
provide great results. Check out this video below for more tips:
4: Use Shallow DoF
5. With flowers, it’s wise to keep a clear distinction between them and the background, whatever it
happens to be. You can do this many different ways. For example, you could use a macro or long lens,
open up the aperture, and shoot the flower from many different angles.
Shallow depth of field results in an image where your subject, in this case, flowers, are sharp, with the
rest of the background out of focus and blurred. By using a wide aperture, such as f/2.8 or f/4, you can
achieve this effect, and it becomes even more pronounced if you happen to be using a telephoto lens.
Get creative here and see which aperture settings get you closest to what you want.
When photographing flowers, especially in a natural setting, your image will be far too busy if everything
is in focus. Selectively choosing where to focus and draw the eye with a shallow depth of field will result
in a stronger composition.
5: Steady Does It
6.
7. You want the area of your image that’s in focus to be as sharp as possible. With flower photography,
sometimes this is easier said than done. Weather elements and lighting conditions can all make this
rather difficult sometimes (more on wind later).
Many photographers recommend using a tripod for this reason. This allows you to hold as still as
possible and maintain a shot that’s sharply focused on the flower. Combine your tripod will a cable
release or your camera’s 2-second timer and mirror lockup function for the best results.
Even if there doesn’t appear to be any wind, the flower may still move (after all it’s a living plant). So if
your shot is still out of focus, try using a faster shutter speed.
Of course, a tripod isn’t always necessary for shooting flowers. You can get perfectly decent flower
photography shots without using one at all (see below). But, if you happen to be shooting macro or very
close up images, the steadier you can be the better. You’ll likely be near the minimum focus distance of
your lens and have a very thin depth of field, so any shake will be noticeable here.
Holding your camera by hand may work in the right lighting conditions, but you could also end up with a
lot of blurry photos due to camera shake. Using a tripod in this case not only helps you avoid the blur,
but also forces you to slow down and take your time setting up and composing your shot.
6: Change It Up
8. You wouldn’t take portraits using the same angle for the entire shoot. So change it up with your floral
photography too!
Make sure you move around and try several different angles and compositions for interesting images.
You could try photographing the flower from underneath to see what it looks like from a different point
of view.
One way to get a really interesting shot is to focus through another nearby flower. Like I mentioned
before, your lens has a minimum focusing distance, and you can use this to your advantage here.
To start, choose the flower that’s to become your main subject, then position yourself so that another
flower is in front of your subject and very close to the end of your lens. The second flower ends up
becoming a blur of color, giving your image a more abstract look.
We all see the world at eye level, so mix it up by photographing flowers from angles other than the
standard. Whether it’s from below, straight down, or through another flower’s perspective, or half
cropped outside of the frame, you can take your images from good to great just by changing your
perspective.
9. 7: Cut The Clutter
If you have a distracting background, even the best flower image will look messy. It’s a pretty basic tip,
but overlook this one at your own peril.
So your main subject doesn’t get lost in the mess of an ugly or cluttered background, try to simplify it as
much as possible! The beautiful flower in your foreground should get your full attention here.
Composing the image in a way that keeps the flower the center of attention naturally creates a strong
image.
Distractions vary in form. Sometimes, it’s too much clutter in your background. Other times, too much of
the image is in focus. It could also be that uncomplimentary colors are competing for your eye (consider
a black and white image if this is the case). Sometimes, areas that are too bright or excessively dark will
distract the eye away from your subject.
To avoid distractions, try to be as deliberate as possible when planning your shot. Like mentioned earlier,
setting up a tripod allows you to think about and carefully plan what you want your image to look like. If
you only take away one thing from this post, cutting down on distractions and being intentional with
your photography is the most important.
8: Try Live View
10. To properly use this tip you’ll likely want to use a tripod. Live view is a function on most modern cameras
that allows you to compose the image and establish where you want the focus to be.
When live view is turned on, you can see your composition on the LCD screen and make adjustments as
you see fit. Once you have the composition you want, you can then zoom in on the area of the screen
you want to be in focus and switch to manual focus on your lens. Then you can use the focus ring on
your lens to manually focus in on the flower and take the shot. Take a few test shots and make sure to
zoom in on the LCD screen to make sure things are in sharp focus.
9: Paint The Light
11. One of the coolest ways to get creative with your flower photography is to use light painting to
illuminate your image in a surreal way. You can utilize this technique in a relatively dark setting by using
a long shutter speed and ‘painting’ light on your subject while the shutter is open.
Start by setting up your camera and lens on a tripod and compose your subject’s position in the frame.
It’s best to have a remote timer for your shutter or cable release, but the self-timer setting will also do.
Open the shutter to begin the exposure, and use a small light to paint parts of the flower in the light.
Once the shutter closes, review your image on the LCD screen and make adjustments if needed.
12. 10: Shoot Decay
Another way you can get creative with your flower photography is to select a flower and show its life
cycle with a series of photos taken days or weeks apart from each other. You can do this with flowers
growing in your own backyard or store-bought flowers (which wilt much sooner).
A really interesting way to do this is to document a flower you have a freshly planted flower or seed. You
can come back every few days or weeks to photograph its growth and show its transformation as it
begins to bloom, then eventually decay. You could even put together a short time-lapse video at the end
of your series, depending on how many photographs you took.
11: Play With Backgrounds
13. Using the flash on your camera doesn’t work for every situation, but it can certainly create some
interesting flower photography when done right.
Using a relatively high shutter speed, you can illuminate the flower with flash and make the background
in contrast very dark or fading to black. In manual mode, you can set the shutter speed to 1/125 or 1/90
and aperture to f/5.6 or f/8. Using a manual flash on low power, you can provide just the right amount of
light to quickly illuminate your subject, without brightening your background.
These settings will vary depending on the unique conditions present and the amount of ambient light
you’re working with. If you’re not able to completely drop out the background with this technique, you
can use the adjustment brush or shadows settings in Lightroom to easily fade it to black.
Another way to make your image pop is to play around with using different colored backgrounds against
your flowers to create contrast. Bringing your own background panels or canvas will also eliminate an
overly busy natural background.
14. 12: Try Abstraction
Taking the ‘macro’ advice to the next level, you can photograph your flower extra close to acheive an
entirely abstract look.
This can also be done with selective cropping if your lens is inhibited by focal length. Look for contrasting
shapes, colors, textures, and light when composing your shots.
Here’s a good abstract photography tutorial to get your creative inspiration flowing:
13: Meditate
You may be tempted to work quickly to catch fleeting effects of light and get as many angles and
compositions as possible. But sometimes, it pays off to sit down, relax, and take a little time before you
go into full photog-mode.
Take your time looking at your subjects. See their colors, forms, and textures. Examine them and look for
ideas in how you can highlight their beauty or create a stunning composition. Visualize how everything
might come together in the end.
After you take a little time this way, you may want to approach all you other photography projects with a
little meditation before you jump in. Try it and see!
15. 14: Working With Wind
When photographing flowers in their natural habitat, one of the biggest obstacles you’re likely to face is
wind. Wind will make your perfectly composed subjects sway around and very difficult to photograph.
But luckily, you can come prepared to defeat your blustery foe.
The most straightforward way to deal with this problem is to bring a piece of cardboard or reflector and
directly block your subject from the wind. Arriving at your spot of choice early in the morning will also
help prevent wind gusts from interfering with your shoot.
If you don’t need natural settings for your background, you can also opt to bring the flowers inside and
out of the elements.
Another way to deal with wind is to simply work with it. You can use wind to your advantage and capture
movement in your floral photography. By using a tripod and a relatively slow shutter speed, you can
show an artistic image of flowers in movement as they blow around in the breeze.
15: Play In The Sun
16. Like I mentioned earlier, arriving early to photograph your subject in nature will help you get the best
light with the least amount of wind. But photographing flowers doesn’t always have to be an early
morning affair.
You can still capture stunning flower photography during the middle of the day if you do it right. Place
the flower between you and the sun to create a glowing effect and allow a glimpse of light to peek
behind the petals for a starburst effect. You’ll need a small aperture for this, ideally around f/16 or f/22.
Be sure to use your tripod and utilize live view so you can compose and focus your shot beforehand too.
Another note here: don’t look directly at the sun through your viewfinder, as this could damage your
eyes.
Also, don’t forget about the end of the day for stunning flower photography. Take advantage of the
beautiful colors in the fading light of day for fiery colors and dramatic imagery.
17. 16: Utilize A Reflector
Sometimes the prettiest subjects aren’t in the prettiest light. Your flowers may be in the shade or under
thick vegetation, or cloudy skies aren’t giving you the contrast you’re looking for.
An easy fix for lackluster lighting conditions is to bring a reflector to bounce some light back onto your
subject and make it look more vibrant.
18. If you don’t have a reflector yet, check out our DIY article for how to make one yourself here. Any type of
reflective material can work here, even a sheet of white poster board or painted cardboard. These aren’t
the easiest to transport and won’t hold up in wet conditions, but can work well in a pinch to get you the
shot you want.
What if your reflector still isn’t providing you with the light you need? Then this may be a good time to
break out your flash and experiment with illuminating your subject that way instead (see Tip #11).
17: Use a Lightbox
Our final tip comes from photographer Denise Ippolito, who uses a lightpad to illuminate flowers and
create cool transparent effects.
“I started with a dead Hydrangea bloom; I removed the delicate petals from the stem and placed them in
19. a random pattern on the lightpad. Then, I turned on the lightpad and by doing so I could see the veins in
the petals.
Next I set-up my gear. For this shoot I used my favorite flower photography combo, which I call the
“Dynamic Duo” – my Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital Camera and the Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Autofocus Lens, mounted on my Gitzo GT3530LS Tripod. I chose an f-stop that gave me enough depth of
field to cover the entire grouping. Next I exposed as far to the right on my histogram without capturing
too many “blinkies” (highlight alerts). This ensures a high-key look and also reveals some of the
transparency that I want in the petals. By exposing to the right the background renders bright white.”