I can’t think of a better reason to go to the fair then to capture those moments with a photograph. Fairs can provide some of the greatest photographic offerings ranging from multi colored lights, rides in motion, textures, crowds, and don’t forget the carnival food the options are infinite. Important notes for taking photographs at […]
Quick Tip: How Color Casts Influence The Final Photograph
The Color of Light Knowing how to identify the color of light or color cast will give you greater creative control over your final photograph and will help eliminate the frustration of having to go back and correct the color cast in post-production. But if the color can be corrected using software like Lightroom or […]
Quick Tip: Bounce or Diffuse Flash – Part Two
Flash: Bounce or Diffuse, That Is The Question: Part Two Welcome to part two of “Flash: Bounce or Diffuse, That Is The Question”. In this segment we will talk about flash diffusion. Flash diffusers are translucent/semi-opaque devices that sit between your flash and your subject. Diffusers come in all sizes and shape both on and […]
Quick Tip: Bounce or Diffuse Flash – Part One
Flash: Bounce or Diffuse, That Is The Question: Part One We have all been in a situation where we have taking a photo and the photo is overexposed and harsh or is well lit but there are harsh shadows. By bouncing or defusing the flash will create a much more pleasing and wrapping light. By […]
Quick Tip: Protect Your Camera In Cold Weather
During this time of the year the outside weather can drop well below 30 degree (Northern California) making it very uncomfortable for you and your equipment. Common practice for cold weather photography is it to get the camera body and lenses as close to the ambient temperature as possible and as gradually as possible. Also […]
Quick Tip: Low-Key Photography
Low-Key Photography The term “low-key” refer to any scene with a high lighting ratio, e.g. 8:1, especially if there are high proportions of shadowed areas. In Low-Key images the tone is darker with a great deal of contrast, usually creating large black fields in the photo. It is very common for Low-Key images to give […]