Photographing

By Rick Sammon First Edition May 2008 Pages: 303 ISBN 10: 0-596-51574-X | ISBN 13: 9780596515744 In this beautifully illustrated book, travel and adventure photographer Rick Sammon introduces the proven techniques he uses to make extraordinary photographs of people around the world. You’ll find important tips and strategies for engaging your subject [...]

Photographing a Wedding and then an Earthquake: Imagine an earthquake when shooting photos of a wedding. That was what this photographer experienced during China's 7.9 earthquake.From this (before the earthquake)......to this (the earthquake struck)...Lucky thing is that all 33 people who attended the wedding were safe.Link to the story here (in Chinese).[via A Welsh View]

Photographing your dream trip and sharing it with friends, as it happens or later, gets easier and cheaper all the time. Digital photography was the biggest change in that direction - where I used to always at least subconsciously ask myself if the photo I had framed was worth 50 cents, now I just shoot. [...]

PHOTOGRAPHING PEOPLE by Jay Alonzo Start taking good glamour and celebrity shots, executive portraiture, and other people-oriented photographs like a pro! May 31, 2008 (Saturday) AM batch - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 nn PM batch - 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The venue is at the Artspace, 3F Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City. No fees will be collected for this workshop [...]

One of the moments that most people would really love to preserve is the events on their wedding day; professional digital wedding photographers are usually hired to ensure that memories of the day stay captured and ready to be looked at whenever the couple wants too. Whilst it is also normal to have a DVD made as well, nothing can surpass a photograph for capturing the moment. This isn't easy; c

The moment you step onto the grounds of the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, you're awed by the sculpture on the front lawn. Photographing a piece of sculpture requires that you hone in as close as... for more see...

Focus on Travel: Photographing Memorable Pictures of Journeys to New Places (Hardcover)By Anne Millman 21 used and new from $0.94 Customer Rating: First tagged “gardening” by William E.Beeson Customer tags: gardening [...]

Photographing Children Photo Workshop: Develop Your Digital Photography Talent (Photo Workshop) (Paperback)By Ginny Felch Buy new: $19.7932 used and new from $14.89 Customer Rating: First tagged “lighting” by Kimberly L. Spilker Customer [...]

    Photography: Michael Burroughs Nothing like savoring the beauty of the ride... so we're taking a look at a couple of resources on photographing your car.Hot Classics to Hot Rods Photography at Photography review - some great tips.Motorcar Photography Tips -  lots of sample photos on 'right' vs 'wrong'.How to Photograph Cars - book by James MannHow to Photograph Cars: An Enthusiast's Guide.... - book by Tony Baker  

I recently had the opportunity to review a great new book put out by National Geographic just for families!  The book is Photographing Your Family and all the kids and friends and animals who wander... Click on over to the site to read the rest of the post!

Or at least trying to photograph polar bear. This solo sport helps develop agility, coordination and mental acuity in survivors. It’s also great fun to take photos of the participating athletes. 

When we went to visit our families for Easter, I was able to (finally) get in for a hair cut. My stylist books several months in advance so never has anything open when I find out I’ve got a free hour. A girl I share an ex-boyfriend with (heh) is a stylist and [...]

Photo Light Tent Ceramic Ewer (not mine) photographed in light tent with graduated backdrop I took a 45 minute drive to the mountains yesterday and spent the afternoon at Tim Young’s Evergreen Studio learning how to photograph ceramic work for the Colorado Potter’s Guild using his set up. The guild’s biannual sale is less than [...]

When a lake is designated as "trophy fishing only" (or catch and release) it is important for you to be ready to catch your fish, take a prize-winning shot and release your giant back into the water for others to enjoy. Before setting out on your trophy trout fishing trip with your fishing partner or guide, keep these few tips in mind.Bring along a good, reliable camera. It doesn't matter if it is digital or 35 mm, but make sure it has an automatic focus feature. Most casual photographers don't need the pressure of adjusting settings, so an automatic camera is a good choice. In addition, for the sake of safety, it doesn't hurt if your camera is waterproof!With catch and release fishing, the ultimate goal is to return the fish to the water quickly and gently. Touch the fish as little as po

The caves of Ajanta and Ellora were both carved, by hand, out of rock near the city of Aurangabad in Maharashtra, India. They're carved in the shape of a horse-shoe and the Waghur stream flows through them. They're believed to have been created sometime between 200 B.C. and 600 A.D. They were rediscovered in 1819 by a British Officer's hunting expedition. Photographing these wondrous landmarks is truly an experience. The 30 Ajanta Caves consist of murals and carvings that depict the life of Buddha and folktales from the Jatakas. Since the Ajanta caves face the East, the best time to visit is in the morning, otherwise the shadows on the faces of the caves make them much too dark to get quality images. The sculptures are impressively well preserved for their age. Pack your camera case with y

Lately, I've been reading about and have become fascinated by the use of flatbed scanners for photography. I am not talking about using them to scan film, but rather to produce primary images by placing objects on the glass and scanning them. Using this technique with today's scanners, one can make extremely detailed high resolution images.That could open whole areas of exploration in and of itself. However, what I find even potentially more interesting is the ability to scan objects that could be used as background textures to be blended with camera generated images. These would be things that are easy to scan. Think about it....old, weathered paper, cloth, wood, metal etc.So how many of these types of scans have I made. None! I did say that I was merely at the reading and learning stage.

Let's give thanks to the people who lived in Mexico 7000 years ago. They developed corn. What do you think was on the menu when the pilgrims and the Indians had their feast. Not sweet potatoes, not... for more see...

The photo in this entry is Our Happily Ever After. Photographed and edited by me, Lynda Walldez. Last Saturday my brother Efren wed his lovely new wife Teresa. I was responsible for capturing every moment I possibly could in photographs. Many improvisations, and close to 2500 shots later, my job was done. With the responsibility of being the main photographer I felt the need to give them the best visual memories I could offer. The task was one of the most difficult I have accomplished in my photography, and well worth the great efforts. I began photographing the wedding upon my arrival at the church. I had no back up, so I had to work that much harder. Throughout the ceremony I was bouncing around trying to get as many angles and shots as possible. All the while trying to stay out of the way of the two videographers. We would have photographed the wedding party outdoors, but because it rained that morning, we were unable to. After the ceremony, I took off with the newlyweds to a...

It's estimated that more than 11 million people in over 70 countries, can be classed as "stateless".Greg Constantine is a professional photographer who has devoted his life to documenting their struggle.-- powered by F-Stop.

Photographer Charles Castle is numbed with grief following the death of his beautiful bride. He goes off to war, working in the trenches as a photographer. Following the war and still in grief Charles is given some photographs purporting to be of fairies. His search for the truth leads him to Burkinwell, a seemingly peaceful village seething with secrets where he becomes drawn into a web of passion, romance and violence.-- powered by F-Stop.

Achieving accurate skin tones is one of the most challenging tasks in digital photography. Master this challenge with professional photographer Lee Varis as he covers a range of skin: women and men, young and old, various tones, in-studio and outdoors, tattoos, and more. His step-by-step tutorials and before-and-after illustrations demonstrate various techniques for topics such as digital-specific lighting challenges and what can and cannot be done in post-process. A free CD-ROM accompanies the book and contains sample image files to use while following the tutorials, plus equipment recommendations and technical reference materials that enhance and reinforce the instruction. Order your copy of this practical guide today and get a complete start-to-finish approach to integrating everything from posing models to shooting and retouching candid scenes. Author: Lee Varis Paperback:  432 pages Company: Sybex  (2006-10-16) ISBN: 047004733X List Price

Brief Description: This guide will help the novice camera user take better photos of not only waterfalls, but anything in general. Future articles will concentrate on more technical areas of water scape photography including advanced shooting and PhotoShop techniques. Another great tutorial from nyfalls.com. Read Full Tutorial Here...

Brief Description: This guide will help the novice camera user take better photos of not only waterfalls, but anything in general. Future articles will concentrate on more technical areas of water scape photography including advanced shooting and PhotoShop techniques. Another great tutorial from nyfalls.com. Read Full Tutorial Here...

I had the awesome opportunity on Friday to get out into Moneterrey and take some photos. I’m not sure exactly where I was in the city, but there was certainly lots to see and do. The Friday morning weather was looking a little risky, but things cleared up in the afternoon — so I didn’t have to worry about the rain. The heat and humidity was enough to make me wish it was raining though! I decided prior to going out that I would make an effort to focus on people photography. It’s not my strong point, so I thought it would be a good growth opportunity on my part. I still took the tourist photos of the statues, buildings, churches, and such (why not, I’m a tourist). I really started taking more people shots as I made my way into a “walking only” area of town that was filled with little shops and street vendors. The big photo at top was one that just happened to catch my eye as I walked down the street. This man was sitting on a bus stop b

Tip 7 : Locality Features. When people are looking for a home to exchange, they are also interested in what is around the area. Schools, churches, golf courses, sports centres, shops and shopping centres and whatever else your area has of interest. If it’s a distance away from features, then you might show public transport such as nearest bus stop, station or airport. If you are prepared to make your car, bike or whatever available for your exchange partners' use, then make the suggestion. Add photos of these areas and also any places of interest in your neighbourhood. Examples from current home exchange listings: Photo, left: house in Juneau, Wisconsin, USA, HE19814 Photo, above: cottage in Haworth, Yorkshire, England, HE19812 Photo, above: apartment in Marina del Este, Andalucia, Spain, HE17147 Photo, right: house in Blackwood, Gwent, Wales, HE14267 In conclusion ... Tell a story with your photographs. People want to know more than how many beds you hav

Tip 5: Unusual angles and portrait shots give different dimensions. If it’s a high-rise apartment or an unusual building, show this in the photo to entice the viewer. If there are extra features such as a pool, patio, barbecue area or pagodas and atriums, show these as you want to highlight the living features of the house, not possessions, for here you are selling a lifestyle to potential home exchange partners, not simply the house. Examples for current homes available for exchange: Photo, above: house in Sherfield English, Hampshire, England, HE19800 Photo, right: house in Maple Bay, BC, Canada, HE17794 Photo, above: house in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England, HE12989 Photo, right: house in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England, HE15545 Note to Home Base Holidays members: by all means use a variety of photos, including portrait shots, but choose a photo in landscape format as Picture 1. This photo is also included as a small thumbnail in your

Every cat is proud of his or her friendly feline.  Cats make perfect subjects in which to photograph.  You can catch your cat and a variety of interesting and fun poses when you know how to take pictures of your cat. If you are interested in photographing your cat, here are some tips to help you get the best shots. Catch your Cat Napping Nothing looks quite as relaxing as a cat taking a nap. Cats do sleep a lot, so if you take a picture of your cat napping, you have plenty of opportunity.  The best time to take a picture of your cat is to catch it when it is asleep.  You can take close-ups of your cat either as it sleeps, or gently wake your cat up for a relaxed look. For a nice shot of your cat, try gently rubbing your cat’s belly right when you want to snap a picture. This will encourage your cat to roll over on its back. Natural Sunlight When you think of a sleeping cat, where do most cats enjoy sleeping? You can usually find a cat napping in the sun. If you have a window that

  Photographing Paris Hilton From Afar ( What Would It Take To Catch Awesome Shots of a Celebrity   So many people own DSLR(s) today, that they are about as common as the old disposable 35mm cameras. Well, almost. So, with Paris Hilton in the news, on television, and apparently... heading towards jail. So, if you were an enterprising photographer looking to get a profitable shot... what would you need and what would you do to photograph Paris Hilton from afar? read more

The Manta Ray dive site dive site visited from Matava Resort continues to amaze divers from novices to seasoned world travellers. Many have seen their first Manta's here and still have had their closest encounters. Despite having a 'dive of a lifetime' few however manage to come away with the 'shot of a lifetime'. Despite (or because of) their size, Mantas are a difficult subject - here are some tips to help capture that memorable image:- 1. You are going to need to be close. Mantas feed in plankton rich waters and cutting down the distance to you and your subject is essential. To achieve this you need to remain calm and still, perfect your buoyancy and certainly not chase your subject. 2. You have to have the right lens. Unless you want a close up of a Manta's eyeball, all that work in getting close will not pay off unless you have a wide angle lens (very wide). To get the best shot

The Manta Ray dive site dive site visited from Matava Resort continues to amaze divers from novices to seasoned world travellers. Many have seen their first Manta's here and still have had their closest encounters. Despite having a 'dive of a lifetime' few however manage to come away with the 'shot of a lifetime'. Despite (or because of) their size, Mantas are a difficult subject - here are some tips to help capture that memorable image:- 1. You are going to need to be close. Mantas feed in plankton rich waters and cutting down the distance to you and your subject is essential. To achieve this you need to remain calm and still, perfect your buoyancy and certainly not chase your subject. 2. You have to have the right lens. Unless you want a close up of a Manta's eyeball, all that work in getting close will not pay off unless you have a wide angle lens (very wide). To get the best shot