Eddie
Senior Insider
Photo tips-Part 2
Yesterdays tips covered the basics. Today I want to focus on a few things for those who may want to take their image making to the next level.
Before we get to the tips, I think one of the best things you can do, to improve your photography, is to look at great photographs. I often refer to the work of Ansel Adams, John Sexton, Fred Picker, and Jack Dykinga (among others) for inspiration and information. I look at the composition and which components are emphasized (or minimized). I also like to see the technical information, when available, to know what lens/exposure/film choices the photographer made. There are some great photo books out there. As my trip approaches, I find I spend more time with those books.
1- You need to keep the camera steady The general rule is to use a shutter speed greater than the focal length of your lens. If you
Yesterdays tips covered the basics. Today I want to focus on a few things for those who may want to take their image making to the next level.
Before we get to the tips, I think one of the best things you can do, to improve your photography, is to look at great photographs. I often refer to the work of Ansel Adams, John Sexton, Fred Picker, and Jack Dykinga (among others) for inspiration and information. I look at the composition and which components are emphasized (or minimized). I also like to see the technical information, when available, to know what lens/exposure/film choices the photographer made. There are some great photo books out there. As my trip approaches, I find I spend more time with those books.
1- You need to keep the camera steady The general rule is to use a shutter speed greater than the focal length of your lens. If you