All Entries Tagged With: "magic hour"
Know When to Use a Tripod
How do you know when to use a tripod and when to go strictly hand held?
Experience will tell you.
But until you actually gain that experience let’s explore the benefits and the pitfalls of using a tripod.
One of the most frequently asked questions from newer photographers is “Is that lens sharp?” Truthfully, in today’s age, [...]
Love The Light
In photography you have to love the light.
Light is probably your biggest asset in conveying emotion and connectivity with both your subject and your viewer. So it makes sense that you would really need to know how light and shadow play a vital role in how well your photography comes out.
Try this experiment
You don’t [...]
Turn Off Your Flash
Here at Your Photo Tips we often talk about using flash to enhance the overall beauty of your image by allowing you, as a photographer, to control and manipulate light. I don’t think, however, that I’ve explained that if you are using a point and shoot with on-camera flash you are probably, in fact, [...]
Using A Flash Outdoors
Want to know one of the biggest secrets that professional photographers use to get better pictures in outdoor photography? They use a flash!
I know, it sounds simple and truthfully it is… sort of.
We discussed using a flash outdoors before in Easy Lighting Tips For Outdoor Photography but I thought we could get a little [...]
Why Photographers Love Magic Hour
Every photographer knows about Magic Hour right? Of course you do. It’s that special time of day that photographers of all genres covet for the best lighting that nature provides. Also known as Golden Hour, Magic Hour is defined as the first and last hour of daylight. But why is it [...]
