The other day while reading the internet I came across “The 10 Most Harmful Novels for Aspiring Writers.” I wondered whether there could be a list for photographers as well. I thought about it and then sent my list to Blake Andrews to see if he wanted to contribute and have some fun with it.Continue reading “OpEd: 10 Oeuvres Aspiring Photographers Should Ignore”
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SoFoBoMo
SoFoBoMo is short for Solo Photo Book Month – a group event where a bunch of photographers all make solo photo books start to finish in 31 days. SoFoBoMo 2010 runs from June to July. Visit SoFoBoMo to find out more and pledge your own participation if you’re up to the challenge.
Monitor Calibration – do we really need it?
OutdoorPhoto have an article on monitor calibration on their site. It begins thus, I have been wanting to tackle this question for some time now and have been pondering the answer and from which angle to handle it. A recent conversation brought it to a head, though. so here goes: If: Colour is perceived differentlyContinue reading “Monitor Calibration – do we really need it?”
Photo masterclasses
BBC Wildlife have made their twelve-part Photo Masterclass tutorial series available for download. They say; Welcome to the complete collection of our Photo Masterclasses. Just click on the images below to download a PDF of each masterclass and your photography skills will soon improve with our experts’ advice. Click here to visit their page andContinue reading “Photo masterclasses”
Helpful Photography Cheat Sheets to Make Your Life Easier
Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned professional, sometimes we all need our memory jogged. It’s never a bad idea to have some convenient references handy just in case. I have listed what I think are some helpful cheat sheets to keep in your camera bag. Helpful Photography Cheat Sheets to Make Your Life Easier
Three Ways to Control Depth of Field
Depth of field (DOF) refers to the amount of a scene in the “sharp” range. Shallow DOF is typically characterized by heavily blurred backgrounds that you might see in outdoor portraits. Deep focus (opposite of shallow DOF) is typically characterized by tack sharp landscapes with no visible blur. The most widely accepted method for controllingContinue reading “Three Ways to Control Depth of Field”
What Makes a Great Photograph
Newcomers to Photography, and even seasoned shooters, are often confused as to what it is exactly that makes a Great Photograph. We all know what a pretty, or cute, or moving photograph is, at least at some emotional, non-verbal level, but we find it hard to define in words what separates the Good from theContinue reading “What Makes a Great Photograph”
Why ISO Is the New Megapixel
This article expands on some of the information Roger gave at the last meeting, and goes on to explain how the focus of the camera technology race has shifted from increasing megapixel counts to increasing light sensitivity; meaning cameras can shoot at higher and higher ISO numbers, with less noise than ever before. Giz Explains:Continue reading “Why ISO Is the New Megapixel”
Memory Card Tips
I don’t know if this has ever happened to you but one of the worst feelings in the world (photography-wise at least!) is discovering that your memory card has become corrupted and you’ve now lost all the photos you recently took. It happened to me on my old point and shoot card but I wasContinue reading “Memory Card Tips”
15 Tips for Low Light Landscape Photography
Capturing scenes in low light remains one of the most challenging aspects of photography, yet the results when executed well can be truly captivating. Whether it’s an energetic cityscape or ethereal seascape the possibilities are endless. Here are a few essentials points to consider before you begin. 15 Tips for Low Light Landscape Photography
Helderberg Photographic Society 