Archive for November, 2008
November Contest Winner!
Before I get all of the hate e-mail and comments this entry was not chosen because of the political views of either of the judges. It was simply a matter of the times and that the majority of Americans voted for a particular candidate and he won. That would make the majority Thankful.
Remember [...]
Minimalist Lighting [Book Review]
Minimalist Lighting: Professional Techniques for Location Photography
Admittedly I was pretty excited when I got this book in the mail. My initial background was in portrait and wedding photography so I do have a special love for lighting techniques. In the studio we used professional strobes with large softboxes and at weddings it was natural light,on [...]
Start A New Personal Photography Project
The year is almost over. I know we still have over a month before 2009 hits us, but the holiday season seems to make these last weeks fly by fast. Blink and it’s over.
So I propose that you start gearing up for the new year by thinking about a personal photography project for [...]
Weekend Perusing: 100 Prints
In the Photoblogosphere
Ed has a great post on the insights of buying new gear or buying new knowledge. That’s always been one of the focuses of this particular blog even when we occasionally delve into equipment information.
With the holidays fast approaching we have been looking into options for our oldest child’s first camera. She’s only [...]
DSLR or Compact Camera? Pros and Cons
I get lot’s of emails from the readers of Your Photo Tips and I welcome every single one of them. I try my best to answer every email I get and it really helps to keep me enlightened by what you guys are wondering about the world of photography.
Recently I received three different emails [...]
RTFM
There are many components to becoming a good photographer, not the least of which is equipment. What’s that you say? I always preach about the process not the products? Yes, you’re right, I do think that the process is what makes a good photographer, but stick with me on this one for [...]
Weekend Perusing: Painting the Town RED
Quick Photo Tip
Do not be confused by the term “shutter speed”. Shutter speed isn’t about speed really. It’s about duration of time. Or more specifically, the duration of time that the shutter is open, allowing the light from the subject to come through the lens aperture and be recorded by the sensor [...]
Quoting A Photographer’s Life
A little while back I asked our Flickr group to share some of their favorite photography quotes because I believe that there is much to be learned from the thought leaders in our industry.
While I expected to see some great quotes, I was blown away by the first response. Leave it to the_wolf_brigade to [...]
Break All The Rules And Produce Amazing Photography
Rules, rules, rules…
Rules were made to be broken, right?
Well… yes and no.
Rules, especially when dealing with the visual arts, act more as a guideline than anything else. Rules, like the Rule of Thirds can help you to learn basic fundamentals of design and composition.
Perhaps it’s a rule like sharp photographs are better photographs, or [...]
Weekend Perusing: Change and Play
A new addition to the usual Weekend Perusing posts for Your Photo Tips will be a quick tip to ponder over the weekend.
Quick Tip
Often times, during a “creative slump”, I’ll find myself needing one of two things. Change. Play.
Change of scenery, change of habit, change of pace… these changes can throw our natural [...]
November Photo Contest
It is now time to announce the theme for our November Photo Contest here on Your Photo Tips. But first…
Due to laws governing prize contests it is my responsibility to update one rule as to qualifying entries. All entries into the photography contest must be United States entries only!!! My sincerest apologies [...]
