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Author: Sweetwillow Photography
Photography is the art of capturing memories of remarkable times through images. Some pursue photography as their hobby whereas some make it their profession. Whatever be the case, one has to be highly passionate about it. Capturing a moment in a frame is not that easy as it may sound. Anybody can click a photograph but in order to retain the beauty of the photo it is essential for the photographer to know the basics of photography. Amateur photographers who have just started out as professionals must have a thorough knowledge about photography. There are even times when professional photographers forget about some elementary points without which the photographs lose their impact. Every photographer, be it starters or highly experienced, must follow some simple tips which will be highly beneficial for them. Those who carry out photography simply as a hobby can also go through these tips. There are many aspects of photography which needs to be kept in mind while clicking pictures. These tips might come in handy which cover almost all the major aspects.
• Be in a level with the subject
While taking a photograph, if the camera is held at the eye level of the subject then the expression is captured in a wonderful way. For children or animals, it is best to lower the camera to their eye level. Even if the subject doesn't look directly at the camera, it doesn't matter.
• Using flash outdoors
It is often thought that flash should be used during night only. But this is not true. Even during the day time flash should be used. Use of flash depends on the weather as well as the distance of the object from where the pictures is going to be taken. The fill flash mode in digital cameras should be used for sunny days and within a distance of five feet. It can also be used for cloudy days. In case of subjects at more than five feet distance, the full power mode should be used.
• Clicking in a clutter free area
A photo when clicked with a plain background looks much better than that of a background with many objects. This tends to draw the attention away from the object of the photograph. Every photographer should make it a point to check the background before clicking a photograph.
• Shorten the distance from subject
While clicking a picture, the photographer should shorten the distance from the subject. This makes the picture more vibrant. The aim of the photographer should be to fill up the space of the picture with the object.
• Create sharp pictures by focus locking
The focus should be locked when the subject is not in the middle of the picture. The locking can be done in the following way:
The subject should be centered and then the photographer should press and hold the shutter button halfway down
The camera should be positioned in such a way that the subject is not in the center.
Finally, the shutter button should be pressed down to capture the picture.
These are some of the top tips which should be followed to make an impact with the photography.
What you need to know devides into 3 parts:
1.Your camera – how to buy one and then how to manipulate it to get the kinds of photos you want.
2.Your computer – how to get your pictures off your camera and onto your computer and also how to process them in programs like Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
3.The art of photography – composition, exposure, and light.
Photography for Beginners: Cameras
First, let’s talk about the difference between a point-and-shoot camera, an SLR and a DSLR...
For the most part, point-and-shoots are compact, lightweight, and easy to travel with. And, if you're just starting out, the camera you most likely already own, or the camera you'll probably buy first, will fall into this category.
SLRs - In addition to having lenses that are removable and interchangeable, SLRs usually offer many more options for controlling the camera, including the ability to change your aperture and shutter speed settings as well as shoot in "full manual." (A DSLR camera is nothing more than a “digital” SLR camera.)
The biggest (and probably most important) difference that distinguishes a digital point-and-shoot from a digital SLR lies in the quality of the pictures each is capable of making.
While point-and-shoot cameras have their own advantages (they're compact, easy to travel with, usually cheaper, and they auto-adjust almost everything to help you get the best picture possible), they cannot compete with SLRs in terms of image quality.
That is because digital SLRs have much larger image sensors. This larger sensor size produces a much higher quality image and, therefore, the pictures you produce with an SLR will be saleable in many more markets than those taken with a point-and-shoot.
In addition. The DSLR will do several things much faster, allowing you to capture the image at the “decisive moment.” For one, they are much faster at auto-focus than point-and-shoots. They also likely have 3 to 15 times more auto-focus points on the sensor. Moreover, the inner computer chips react much faster. It’s possible to capture a fast-moving soccer or basketball match accurately -- a feat out of reach for the point-and-shoot camera. It will also process the shots and store them to the card faster. This allows you to keep shooting image after image in fast succession.
Also, top-of-the-line pro cameras have weather seals to let you shoot in difficult conditions, including snow and modest rain. The build quality makes them a more rugged piece of equipment for hard use.
How to Choose the Camera That's Best for You
Canon eos rebel T3 :
- 12.2 MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high image quality and speed.
- ISO 100 - 6400 for shooting from bright to dim light.
- Improved EOS HD Movie mode with expanded recording and with in-camera video editing options.
- High speed, reliable 9-point AF system utilizing a high precision, f/5.6 cross-type center point.
- Enhanced metering with a 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system for accurate metering between exposures.
Most professional photographers own a compact point-and-shoot camera they can easily slip into their bag or carry in their pocket.
Some will tell you they never leave home without it. All agree that a lower quality picture taken with a point-and-shoot is better than no picture at all. And sometimes, it's just not prudent to carry around bigger equipment.
This is the first level of equipment you should have in your kit. At times, it'll be the only equipment you carry.
When you're buying a compact point-and-shoot, try to get one that has at least five megapixels. (We’ll talk more about megapixels in a minute.)
Nikon, Canon, Panasonic and Olympus make great point-and-shoot cameras. They're usually at the top of the line. Sony has great point-and-shoots, too, but all their equipment is proprietary -- it doesn't mix well with equipment and accessories of other brands.
If all you have in your camera bag is a digital point-and-shoot camera, here are the markets you can consider when it comes time to sell your images...
Online stock agencies (though you'll have a lot more images turned down for image quality and size than you will with an SLR and you’ll make far less money because your images can not be enlarged to meet the requirements of many photo buyers)...
Supporting photos to go with a travel article on the web...
Most newspapers...
Fine art for pieces 8 x 10 and smaller.
SLR markets have no limits (and by the way, we use SLR and DSLR interchangeably when we talk about cameras in The Right Way to Travel newsletter. Whenever we say SLR we usually mean a digital SLR camera or DSLR).
DSLRs have an image sensor that's significantly larger than those of point-and-shoot cameras and can produce a much higher-quality image.
Camera makers have led us to believe that a camera with more megapixels is a better camera. But that doesn't always hold true.
When you pack more pixels on a small image sensor, you tend to lose image quality. So when you see a point-and-shoot camera with a higher megapixel count than a DSLR, it doesn't mean that the quality is going to be better. The pixels on a DSLR sensor are themselves bigger, yielding a better image.
Choosing the Right Brand
Most professional photographers will tell you that their preferences in camera brands are largely dependent on how the camera feels and handles, not just on how many pixels or special features it has.
The major players in digital SLR photography today are Canon, Nikon, Panasonic and Olympus, with Canon and Nikon in the lead.
The major advantage to sticking with these brands is that these companies have been at this for a long time. They're not likely to go out of business (leaving you with a bunch of equipment you can't sell off, upgrade, or repair). And if you stick with Canon or Nikon, you'll have the largest selection of accessories from which to choose.
The rest comes down to price. Typically, more expensive cameras buy you more durability and larger sensor sizes. More expensive cameras also tend to take better pictures at night with less "noise" in your shadows and faster ISO speeds.
That said, every camera comes with a learning curve and while professional-grade cameras come with extra features, that’s just more you need to learn. And when something goes wrong and your pictures aren’t turning out right, you’ll have to experiment with more buttons and screens to find the problem.
If you’re starting out, I recommend you purchase an entry-level SLR and use it for a couple of years. When you're ready to upgrade, you can place your old equipment on consignment at a professional camera store or sell it to a mail-order outlet such as Adorama or KEH Camera.
SLR Models for Beginners
The Canon Rebel XSi is a great starter SLR camera for beginners. It has 12 Megapixels, and you can find it online for about $579 with a standard, normal lens.
The Canon Rebel XS is nice, too, (and typically sells for a little cheaper as it only has 10 megapixels) but you'll save less than $100 by choosing this model over the XSi and if you're interested in selling your photos as stock, those extra two megapixels can be enough to move your images up a notch on the online stock photography scale.
The Nikon D3000 and D5000 have a similar story. But the D5000 will cost you an extra $200 to $300 for those extra two megapixels (and an articulated screen) so it’s up to you to decide if it’s worth it. The D3000 is an excellent starter camera.
SLRs for the More Advanced Shooter
Everything more expensive than the Canon Rebel XSi and the Nikon D3000 is best purchased by considering the price you're willing to pay and what that price buys you - faster ISO speeds, more durability, a larger sensor size, and potentially newer technology.
Your best bet is to figure out how much you're willing to spend and then go into a store to look at your options. Price alone will narrow your search dramatically. And brand will help you narrow them even further.
Again, Nikon and Canon are the biggest players. Both make really great cameras. And both will be easy to resell when you're ready to upgrade.
And beware of Sony. Sony cameras need special adapters when you want to use anything that's not made by the Sony brand -- studio lights, external flashes, etc. It's generally not worth the hassle to start down that road.
So which is right for you: Point-and-shoot or SLR?
Truth is, point-and-shoots are great cameras for learning because they don't typically have all the bells and whistles of an SLR. That means you can master basic photography techniques without getting bogged down in the technical specifics of your camera. (They're also great on trips where a bulkier camera might be more of a hindrance than a help.)
Besides that, almost all of the techniques in our e-letter archives and our Turn Your Pictures into Cash Program can be practiced on a point-and-shoot. Selective focus (where you select one part of your image to be in focus and blur the other elements in the photo) will be an exception left mostly to SLR.
A higher quality point-and-shoot -- the Canon G10 which has now been upgraded to the Canon G11. And an entry-level SLR, the Panasonic Lumix G1. The Panasonic G1 is also much a much smaller SLR due to the fact that they’ve replaced the mirror box with an electronic finder, and the sensor is slightly smaller than the cameras made by Nikon and Canon. As a result, you have a smaller body and smaller lenses.
If you’re not quite ready to make the jump to an SLR (because remember, SLR cameras come with a larger learning curve) or you don’t want to carry around a big piece of equipment, perhaps the Canon G11 will fit the bill.
As i said above that Nikon and Canon are good brands to get into. But without getting too much into the technical specifics, I also said Olympus was a good brand and Panasonic and Olympus cameras can share lenses.
Nikon D3100 :
- 14.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor; 3-inch monitor with One-Touch Live View shooting and movie capture
- Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization lens
- Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video with full-time autofocus and sound
- Easy-To-Use Nikon Guide Mode with intuitive controls and on-board assistance
- Capture images to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards (not included)
- Product Dimensions:
7 x 13 x 6 inches ; 1.3 pounds
Author: Felix Zhucha
One of the most satisfying forms of photography, and one of the easiest to master is macro photography.
A practical way for defining macro photography is by the strength of the lens, or how nearby it can focus. For true macro photography, you'll want to have a lens that focuses down to a 1:1 range. For example,for 35mm film,your camera has to have the ability to focus on an area at least as small as 24×36mm ,because this is the size of the image on the film.After having the film developed,the picture of the subject on the negative or slide will be exactly the same size as the subject photographed.
What makes macro photography seductive is the level of detail that you see, sometimes for the first time - familiar objects become unusual and abstract and unusual objects become even more interesting.
There are many applications for macro photography: flowers,plants,butterflies, minerals,snowflakes... Your own backyard, a local garden,beach or forest can provide you with hours of fun with macro photography.
Of course macro photography isn't always centred on the natural world. Collectors use macro photography to record coins,stamps and other collectibles that are very small.Some people use macro photography for documenting their possessions for insurance purposes or to illustrate their auction listings online.
Working with macro photography can be a whole new visual event for even the most advanced photographers.Every day can yield another subject and an endless supply of captivating images.The possibilities of macro photography are limited only by your imagination.
If you are interested in macro photography, then by all means consider purchasing a dedicated macro lens.SLR digital cameras with interchangeable lenses are ideal for macro photography.If you're primarily interested in outdoor photography, consider a 180mm or 200mm macro lens.
Alternatively you can use extension tubes,reversing rings, or close-up diopter lens.
An extension tube is placed between the camera body and the lens.There is no glass in the tube - its purpose is to move the lens farther from the film (or digital sensor) so that magnification can be bigger.
Reversing ring is attached on the front of a lens and makes it possible to attach the lens in reverse.
Close-up diopter lens are placed in front of the camera's main lens. These screw-in or slip-on attachments provide close focusing at very low cost.However,the quality of the pictures is variable.
Author: Richard P. Carter
It does not matter if you want to start with nature landscape photography as a hobby or as profession, there are beginners tips for everyone. If you want to learn the skills and the different techniques you need for nature landscape photography you can read about it online, buy a book about the subject, follow a class in a community center or go to a photographers course organized by a nature or wildlife organization. In this article we look at a few things to consider before you make a choice about the best option for you.
Types of nature photography
There are a few different types of photography that you can consider to learn:
Fine art Nature Photography
Wildlife nature photography
Nature landscape photography
Documentary nature photography
Close up nature Photography
Equipment needed for nature landscape photography
It does matter what type of nature photography you are going to learn first to know what type of equipment you need but when you are just beginning as a hobby all you really need to get started is a proper camera.
If you want to photograph wildlife you need a lens that will zoom in at least three times to start with so that the wildlife will not be scared off if you approach it.
For close up photography you need a special lens or feature on your camera that can do that. But there are other features of cameras that are used in nature photography that are useful but you only need to buy them if you are sure you want to do more and better nature landscape photography.
Advanced Equipment for Nature Landscape Photography
As a beginner a zoom of three times is adequate but a better option is to have a telephoto lens so that you can make shots from far away and it still looks like you where standing right in front of the object you photographed. Another useful piece of equipment for nature landscape photography is a tripod because this type of photography often requires long periods of waiting before you have the right light, or the animal or insect comes to the right spot can take a wile. And then its difficult to keep still and hold the camera.
Courses
There are a lot of courses in nature landscape photography you can take that will teach you the basics and take you on a real life practicum. They are a great opportunity for the beginning nature photographer. They will also teach you utilizing natural lighting to provide specific looks and shots in nature landscape photography.
If you are a bit more experienced you can also follow classes with a nature and wildlife organization. Especially people who are interested in certain birds and animals in nature, can learn all lot on these courses. For example there are many different techniques you can use for taking pictures of birds in their natural habitat and also for shooting pictures of landscapes at certain times of the day to get special effects. As you can see there is a lot you can learn about nature landscape photography.
Photography..
Well we all like pictures and that's a fact ,but how manny of us know how to use the light ,set the camera, choose the moment and so on ?Good question! You can learn it taking slow but steady lessons!
As a begginer ,you want to think if you want to do nice pictures with low price or awesome pictures and maybe later get in to a photography bussines!
Compact Click here
Semiprofessional Click here
Professional Click here
Now that you have a small ideea about camera's it's up to you to purchase one and learn all it's secret's,
ofcourse i just showed you just one of the manny brand's on the market !You can feel free to choose what fit's you Best!
If you got one of the compact or semiprofessional camera's then there is not a lot to say about it ...just read the book that come's with the camera and practice practice ...ussualy they come with the box reading manual and some accessory's like: memory card ,batterie's, batterie's charger, camera bag ,usb cable and a cd with software!
The professional camera came's with the same stuff ,just that it the good thing is that you can get/change on them different flashe's , lens , filter's ,and accesory's like : remote control , battery , battery grip , tripod's ..etc.
So let's say that you maked up your mind about a semiprofessional camera or a professional one : there are several option that you can choose to make good picture's. Will take them one at the time to learn how to do them in the next post's !
