Articles, tagged with "digital photography", page 6
Photographing People in Their Environment
Photographing people in their own environment can be very rewarding, especially when you are on holiday. Generally strangers are only too willing to be in your shots - particularly if they are in an area where tourists are commonplace. However, if you wan...
Taking Pictures in Poor Weather
Poor weather does not have to deter you from photographing people. Sometimes it can actually add to and animate a photograph. But before taking your camera out in pouring rain, remember that cameras should not get wet. A camera that gets thoroughly soaked...
Taking Shots in Holidays
More photographs are taken on holiday than at any other time. Obviously there is an incentive to get good shots of family or friends, not to mention new and interesting buildings and scenes.
There are a few points to remember before setting off: take p...
Shooting Mother and Child Pictures
When photographing children it is often a good idea to include their mother. She is usually the closest person to the child and the best suited to allay its fears and put it at ease, and help it to adopt the best position.
Use a photographer's eye to l...
Taking Pictures of Babies and Young Children
Photographs of young children can bring pleasure to many people, not only their parents and close relatives.
The important thing to remember is that young children tire easily. Patience will be needed to get the best out of what might be a very brief p...
Children - Ideal Subjects For Photographs
Children are ideal subjects for photographs, for many reasons. First, such pictures tell the story of their lives. From the moment they are born there is a visual record of their development which will not only be a pleasure to their parents and grandpare...
Taking a Shot of Children Playing
Children play naturally, so play gives good opportunities for natural pictures. Even in a favourite game children may lose interest in a few minutes, so quick work is needed to capture a good expression or gesture.
When working indoors, in the interest...
Taking Shots of Older Children
Younger children can soon get bored and restless when being photographed, but older children can be awkward in front of the camera from the start - especially when in their early teens. It is often better to photograph older children in a group rather tha...
Taking a Shot of Older People
Taking pictures of older people can be very rewarding for the creative photographer. Often they will have aged in a way which reflects their working life. For instance, a person with an outdoor occupation is likely to have a tanned, lined face - unlike an...
The Meaning of Candid Shots
Candid photography is when people are photographed in a natural or imposed way and may be unaware of the camera. Being prepared is essential - carry a camera at all times and have it ready for use. Since the opportunity for shots may occur when the light ...
Full Length Portraits
Not all portraits of people need to be head and shoulders or full face. Sometimes the only way of achieving a good portrait is to photograph a person full length, and to include some of their environment.
When choosing a viewpoint for full-length portr...
A Closer Look at the Nokia N900
At first glance, the Nokia N900 is a sizeable mobile handset. However, considering its overall power coupled with its huge screen and full Qwerty keypad then that is not to much of a surprise, and when we delve a little further neither does it seem a maj...
Portraits in the Studio
There are many advantages to taking portraits in a studio. For a start, the photographer has total control of the lighting, and the choice of backgrounds and props. Also, depending on the type of photograph, make-up and dress can be specified or chosen an...
Portraits - The Meaning of Props
Props are items introduced into photographs that can either add something to the composition or tell us more about the person featured, perhaps providing information about a job or a hobby. Used successfully, props should enhance the picture without overp...
The Meaning of Formal Portraits
Formal portraits do not mean that subjects have to sit or stand to attention so that they look stiff and uncomfortable. In the early days of photography when exposure times were measured in minutes people did have to sit very still to avoid blurring the p...