You can’t help but get intrigued by the thought of photographing the world up close—super close in fact. Fortunately nearly every digital camera includes a “macro” mode that allows you to get extremely close to your subject. Some cameras call this mode “close-up” and it is depicted by a flower icon on your camera. Depending …
Which Lens Should I Use?
Arguably the most important weapon in a photographers’ arsenal, lenses are also one of the most variable. From the widest 10mm fish-eye to the longest 800mm telephoto, optics are available in every conceivable size, weight and focal length. Due to the smaller sensors used in many of today’s digital SLRs, however, focal lengths vary depending …
Tackling the “rules” of portrait photography
I recently found this very useful piece in a forum discussion that I thought I’d share… As I learned more and more about portrait photography i started to get overwhelmed. There are so many rules of thumb and hard and fast rules and compositional rules and focusing rules and goodness, RULES on what makes a …
Shameless Plug
Ok, so this is a shameless but totally allowable plug … please vote for me (or whichever you think is the best naturally!) Vote for my photo! vote Editor Note: Ok the widget is displaying correctly but the link still works www.cindyleephotography.info
Avoid adding color problems and color shifts in photoshop
I came across this great tip from MCP that I have found very useful and wanted to share. The easiest way to mess up color in a photo is when using levels and curves improperly. Levels to an extent, and curves to an even greater extent, affect both luminosity (brightness) and color when you adjust them. Many …
Macro Photography Without The Lens
Ever wanted to play with macro photography but didn’t have the budget to buy a dedicated macro lens? Jim from ProPhotolife shows us a trick in the video below using two lenses that you might have in your camera bag already to achieve 1:1 magnification. quick video 4, extreme macro photography trick from Jim Talkington …
Friday Flickr Faves August 22 2008
1. cloud of confusion, 2. inspired by tamara — loved this hat!!, 3. Bridal, 4. ..?….., 5. Good weather……, 6. Silence, 7. I love this shot!, 8. Hot to drop, 9. Just one little Puff This week’s faves are a collection of bright, bold & bokeh .. truly beautiful images. As per usual, the image …
Pro Photo Shoot 1.0 for Shutterbugs
Microsoft has brought to users a new free add-in, Pro Photo Shoot, for its Microsoft Outlook (Version 2003 and 2007). Pro Photo Shoot is a unique management tool to allow shutterbugs to add a list of photographic equipment to any outlook appointment and organize their events more efficiently. Users especially photographers can keep their digital …
Friday Flickr Faves August 15 2008
Click image to view individual photos | Vote below There is so much talent on Flickr and so many who inspire me daily. This is my little way of giving backand hopefully helping you become a more inspired and creative photographer … Your vote will help to chose the “showcase winner” each week. The image …
