How To Reduce Camera Shake

When your photos are having a blur, it is caused by camera shake, but there is a range of solutions to prevent this from happening. Camera shake happens when your digital camera's shutter speed is too slow to freeze a scene that you are photographing.

Slow shutter speeds are a result of using a lens that has a long focal length and would reduce light reaching the camera's sensor, or it is dark. Here we will discuss ways to prevent camera shake from happening and what support accessories you can look at to provide you with a solution.

Adjusting Your Shutter Speed To Prevent Shake:

Always use the shutter speed that is the reciprocal of the lens focal length to prevent camera shake in your photos. Let's take an example, if your lens focal length is 100mm, your shutter speed must be at least 1/100th second. If your lens focal length is 150mm, you shutter speed must be at least 1/150th second.

If you are not familiar to control your shutter speed on a digital camera, then you will need to support the camera.

Basic digital cameras do not always have an option to adjust shutter speeds, so a support is required such as a tripod or monopod. Even if you are able to control shutter speeds on your digital camera, you might still have to keep your camera as steady as possible in low light situations.

So when you would like to take a photograph of city lights or a sunset when the sun is very low, a support will help you to achieve a sharp image. Here are some support options that is best suited for a professional photographer.

Tripods:

A tripod is a digital camera support structure with three legs that the camera screws onto via a small screw lug on the tripod's mount. A tripod is very portable and easy to work with. They are ideal for long focal lengths, low light situations and shooting landscapes where sharp detail is crucial. There are many different sizes and models which professional ones are best for any environment.

Monopods:

A monopod is similar to a tripod, but with only one leg and not three, which are also designed to support a camera. You mount your camera on the top of the monopod via a tripod bush. It keeps your camera steady while you are able to manoeuvre it around.

They are not as steady as a tripod and require some practice to work with and offer a more portable solution. They can be folded down for easy transportation and are not ideal for long exposures at night. But best used for shooting a fast-moving subject with a long focal length.

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Learning About Exposure Triangle - Learn From the Basics

However, there are not much people who have photography skill. Taking a course or learning from internet could be the one of several ways to increase the photography skills.

You may fall in love to photography activity, but don't understand how to operate the camera. Actually, there are many sources on how to learn photography nowadays, especially if you want to spare time more to browse over internet. Books also are good sources for you to learn.

Talking about photography, it is related with the art and science. When you start to capture an image, you should be able to imagine that the object is something interesting to be captured and could deliver a particular message. So, the camera lens is functioning like your eyes. What you see will be shown by the camera lens?

Understanding the Triangle Exposure

The one aspect of the camera which determines the light delivery on your pictures is exposure. Exposure in photo is the lights quantity that reach a film. It can be determined by shutter speed and lens aperture. The range of exposure can determine the picture effect. The setting of exposure on photograph includes of aperture, ISO speed and shutter speed camera. All of them are called as exposure triangle. The triangle of exposure can be said as the basic learning of DSLR camera.

a. ISO

ISO in film camera refers to how sensitive the film against to the light. The ISO in DSLR camera refers to the sensor setting instead of film. If you move the ISO speed to the lower number, it will sensitive to the light. The low setting of ISO speed will be high to the bright midday sun. The setting number is about ISO 100 or 200. Sometimes, the wrong ISO speed and the light setting will make the digital noise on your photo.

b. Shutter Speed

Shutter speed refers to time amount that the shutter on the camera will open for when you take a shot. If you set the short speed on the camera, you would get less light that hit the sensor. It can also have the "freezing" motion effect. if you set a long shutter speed, you would get more light to hit the sensor. It also will make any movement is appeared blur on the direction that was moved. For some reason, that is a desirable effect depends on what you are trying to achieve.

c. Aperture

The aperture on a camera refers to the opening size in the lens that let the lights hit the sensor. If you set the aperture in wide, it allows more lights in, and narrow allows less lights in. The measured size on opening is f/1.4, f2.8, f/4, f/5.6, f/8, f/16, f/22 etc.

If you set the aperture in the small number, you will get the large opening. The aperture allows you to control the field depth.

If you want to create the good picture with good measure of exposure setting, you can follow these tips. Try to avoid the over contrast situation. You should try to work in the first 2 hours after the sunrise and before the sunset. Some of the photographers claim that it is a perfect time to get the good picture. It would be better if you don't shoot the objects at high noon. The daylight changes constantly and often create the more dramatic picture.

Understand about triangle exposure will help you feel more confident with your photography skills and understand what will be a problem when you start to shoot. ISO, shutter speed and aperture are the three fundamental elements that will affect your camera settings. To get the results you want, all of them should work together. Creating a harmonious picture could be a tricky ever. As soon as you have a lot of practice, you will increase your skill. It is really worth to try everything first before you take a picture.

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Shoot for the Moon - Tips on Photographing the Moon

If care is not taken when photographing the moon it is likely that you will get either an overly dark photo, a moon that looks like the sun, a very small moon, or all the above. I would like to offer some tips on a different strategy for making compelling moon photographs.

So lets first discuss why it is so difficult to photograph the moon. The two main issues are: (1) The brightness of the moon, and (2) the size of the moon.

Almost everyone has experienced a "moon-lit night". This is when a full moon, or nearly full moon, lights up a dark night. You see everything around you fairly well, which is evidence that the small amount of sunlight that the moon reflects is actually quite bright.

Why is this a problem for moon photography? When the moon is so bright and everything itself is much darker, it is impossible to make a photo where both the moon and the subject are clearly visible. Either the moon is very bright and washed out (and everything else is properly exposed), or the moon's details are well-defined, but everything else is black or very dark. We'll get to possible solutions in a little bit.

The other problem with moon photography is that it is actually quite small in the sky. Using a normal lens will cause the moon to appear very small in the resulting photo. This will not usually create a compelling image, even if the frame is properly exposed. Of course you can use a zoom lens and take a photo of the moon, but that is usually pretty boring.

So what is a photographer to do? My suggestions are as follows:

• Plan on photographing a full moon at or near moonrise or moonset, when the moon is very near the horizon
• Look for interesting subjects that are large (e.g. building or tree size), in a large flat region, and which are visible from a distance of a few hundred feet to a few hundred yards.
• Research the direction (aka the azimuth) where the moon will rise or set in a given month, and select a subject where the moon will be easily be visible and adjacent to the subject from a distance

OK, you may not be able to easily visualize these ideas, but let me explain what I'm trying to accomplish here. I want you to photograph the full moon near the horizon, from a distance, and with an interesting subject in the frame. The reason I want to photograph the full moon near the horizon is because the light it is emitting nearly matches the ambient light of the rest of the world at that time. That's because the sun would be directly behind you and it would be illuminating both the moon and your subject equally.

This concept of even lighting only works with the full moon, because during other phases of the moon the moon is either too high in the sky or below the horizon when the sun is behind you.

Now simply photographing the moon near the horizon does not alone make for an interesting image. So now think about making the moon LARGE in the frame, and in combination with an interesting subject. This is the hard part. You obviously will be using a zoom lens for this, so you will be shooting BOTH the moon and the subject from a distance. They need to be very near each other in the frame. This is where a lot of planning is needed. You need a large, unobstructed, flat area for this (i.e. no hills, trees, buildings, etc) so that the rising or setting moon is visible.

There are websites for researching the direction and time of moonrises and moonsets throughout the year. There will only be about 12 full moons per year (sometimes 13), so you may end up getting very few good opportunities to make the shots you are planning. Don't forget about mother nature - a single cloud can ruin all of your plans.

I hope you can make use of these tips in your moon photography.

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2014 Digital Photography Trends

Digital photography has already reached unparalleled heights in just the past ten years and it continues to evolve especially with the advent of technological innovations that keep pushing the envelope. Still, the essence of photography is in capturing the moment and preserving memories. Now, the ease by which these special memories can be shared with other people through social media platforms is encouraging many to join the ever-expanding army of amateur photographers and photojournalists.

There are numerous opportunities for growth especially with the release of smart phones that are equipped with better camera technology, which suggests that pocket cameras are indeed the wave of the future. Let's take a look at some of the trends in digital photography that has trickled down from the previous year to the first quarter of 2014.

First of all, it is worth reiterating the trend that mentioned earlier -the increasing availability of lightweight and compact imaging processing platforms such as smartphones. But that is only the beginning. Tablets are also capable of taking high resolution still images and video, and in addition they can utilize hundreds of different apps designed to edit, modify and render effects on the images taken. All these activities may be done using just one device. That's indeed a far cry from the time when editing requires a program that can only be accessed and implemented using a computer system with certain specifications. Moreover, managing photo libraries can now be done in the cloud using mobile technology. Even professional photographers are doing their editing on the iPad and similar technology given the amazing array of display and editing options available, especially when they are on the move.

Another dominant trend, which can also be attributed to technological innovations in digital photography, is the lightening equipment load of photographers. It's not just that cameras are getting more compact and more lightweight. It is now possible for a photographer to carry around less equipment and get the same high quality results if they would bring a couple of DSLRs, a handful of lenses, and other traditional accessories and equipment associated with photography. These days, a photographer's load can consists of one compact camera, a tripod, and an all-in-one zoom lens and they still produce excellent results.

This may be the 21st century and color photography is the gold standard especially since printing technology has advanced to a level that produces vivid and life-like photographs on paper. However, black and white photography is still here, and there's no indication that it will ever go away. This art is the chosen niche of some of the best digital photographers around. The challenges can be very difficult to surmount, particularly in terms of controlling tonal values, and that is probably where the attraction to this format lies. Even amateur photographers are trying their hands on black and white photography because of the unique charm and sense of elegance that black & white photos project.

There is one more trend that is worth mentioning. Photographers are now maintaining their own websites and in recent years, they have fully realized the importance of optimizing their sites and opt for a responsive design. People who are looking for photographers are browsing the Internet and a photographer who does not have a website will definitely lose potential customers to the competition.

I love taking pictures with a handy camera like Canon Ixus. Find out more by visiting www.canonixus.org and checking out Canon Powershot Elph 130.

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Introduction to ISO in Digital Photography - The Basic Learning for Beginner

Photography is the one of artworks. The beauty itself can be seen from how the picture can deliver the message and balance proportion of light and color. Therefore, if you want to focus to the photography world, you need to understand about the camera itself.

The technology of camera has been developed rapidly. The latest camera invention is DSLR camera. DSLR is a digital camera which could create the digital picture. Digital camera is the technology which is able to stabilize the image. So, the pictures that are produced by a digital camera are cleaner than the traditional one.

The sophistication of the camera digital should be balanced with the owner skill. It will be useless if you have a digital camera but do not know well how to operate it. Therefore, you have to learn about the main component of digital camera and photography such as ISO.

ISO is the crucial thing on the digital photography. It can determine how the photo that you take is good enough in getting balanced light. ISO in digital photography measures the sensitivity of the image sensor. The principle of ISO is not much different with the ISO in film photography. When you set the ISO in a low number, so it will be less sensitive to the light and fine the grain.

ISO Shooting Tips

In general, the digital camera provides the feature which is given to user to have authority in setting their ISO, even though you can move to the "automatic" mode. This is very beneficial since the camera can adjust the ISO automatically, depend on the situation. It would be wise, as the beginner, you know about ISO and set ISO in a different situation.

Get Over It. If you set ISO in high setting (800), it is the perfect ISO to help you freeze the action at several events. If you love to shoot the moving action such as sport, the high ISO is good for you. 1/1000s is a common for freeze action. If you set ISO 3200, you would get some noise in the right amount. You may see the sharp noisy image for the better picture than blurry fine grained one.

Lighten Up. The common problem of ISO setting is the noise; the best way to minimize the noise is making sure that the subject is exposed brightly. You can expose your image little bit brighter than usual. It will create the better of your image.

Auto ISO. You can set your camera to AUTO ISO. It can be more value instead of you set manually. The ISO setting depends on the scene you choose. When you set the ISO manually, the exposure will adjust ISO to make the image look brighter or darker, it is so pretty handy.

Shoot RAW. The other tip to reduce the noise after you take a picture is using Photoshop application. Apart from that, the lightroom4 is more useful than Photoshop or Adobe camera RAW for the similar adjustment. Actually, on RAW, it is very nice to reduce the noise in jpg files.

Black and White. Mostly, black and white effect is used to create timeless accent. So, the noise will look like grain. So, when your image has so much noises, the solution is using black and white effect and look like historic style.

ISO setting is still the most important role when it comes to use digital camera, even though there is any film to use. Shoot in the nighttime and daylight could have different ISO setting. You can slow the shutter speed in order to have best picture at night or using a night-scene mode on your camera. Don't use flash to get best photograph possible, there are other features instead of flash to take better picture at night. Don't be afraid to play with the different technique to create something interesting effects. The techniques will work well by doing a lot of practice.

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Starting a Photography Business Will Be Easier With These 30 Free Tips

When you're a keen photographer and you have the desire to spend your working life doing something you enjoy such as photography, it would be a shame if you didn't pursue it further wouldn't it? You really don't have to join an institution or pay thousands of dollars to get started either. You simply need the passion to learn and persist. Most great photographers who rely on their trade to survive don't even know they have these traits because they love what they do and they simply can't stop.

It's true that there is wealth to be made in photography and I'm not going to down play that or make a pitch to the opposite because in every case, it's been up to the individual. Meaning - it depends on what mode of photography they choose, how much time they put into the business, do they have a commercial bent, are they more artistic than usual etc. All these points come into play when success in a photography business or studio is questioned.

I don't want to create any false hopes by that last paragraph because success will require some hard work, tolerance and patience. These next thirty tips should help you along the way. There is more detail available on this subject matter at the link at the bottom of this page.

Where can I obtain information on building a photography business?

1. Always do some extensive research before starting out a career with your own photography business so that you understand the pros and cons involved. Some ideas include subscribing to a good magazine related to the photographic industry such as Professional Photographer, Camera Arts and Photo District News. Besides that, the internet is the biggest source of information and can provide you with a plethora of career opportunities or even more information on starting a photography business.

At which level do you want to start your photography business?

2. This is the trickiest question that a person interested in starting a business encounters. It is very important to decide what kind of photography business you want so that the relevant requirements and (sometimes) finance can be muscled up.

When is the best time to start a fully-fledged photography business?

3. After deciding on what you need and any extra necessary equipment that is needed to set up the basic infrastructure, you will need to consider carefully your main tool - the camera, be it digital or film. You must also consider carefully a reliable, high-quality PC and good relevant software to manipulate your photographs with special effects. If the business is being undertaken on a massive scale then maybe a developing lab needs to be planned and established.

o What kind of venues will yield real income to your business?

4. A newly established business in photography requires an assured location or a beat (working locally), as in journalism. For instance, wedding photography, sports related photography or developmental photography. Once established, business can also be diversified into many more fields.

o Building a photography portfolio

5. It is always important to compile a good portfolio as far as photography is concerned. A portfolio must contain a collection of pertinent photographic work that you believe to be impressive. Make sure that photographs are unusual in character and are from diverse fields. Your portfolio must be able to impress the client in the very first meeting.

6. Don't keep all the photographs that you have in your possession. Only keep your best work in the folder so that you don't embarrass yourself or find yourself having to explain photographs that aren't relevant.

7. Showcase spontaneous photos that you believe are of good quality. You'd be surprised how many people respond favorably to peoples expressions when they are good shots.

Basic apparatus required

8. A canvas background of at minimum 7-9 foot and the background colors should be either navy or white as minimum requirements to start with; a well-branded studio lights system such as that of Norman & Speedtron; certified picture manipulation software such as Photoshop, Corel Paint Shop, etc.

Is there a need for establishing a makeup studio as part of your photo studio?

9. Makeup and photography often go hand in hand. Wherever makeup is involved it is often referred to as trick photography because makeup is capable of completely transforming an individual's personality, and sometimes relevance to a product in the case of advertising photography.

What kind of photo-editing software available in the market?

10. Photo-editing software through which special effects and complete changes to a photo are possible and can also often save the need for a re shoot.

11. Some of the photo-editing software that are popular includes Photoshop CS; Photoshop Light room, iPhoto, i View Multimedia, MediaPro, ACDSee, Corel and Picasa.

Is storage and treatment of photographs crucial in building photography business?

12. Never adopt laxity while handling or archiving photographs. You will regret it later. Storage and access efficiency will either improve or frustrate your working environment. Often older photos become more valuable with time.

How can be photographs be preserved easily apart from the conventional method?

13. Today's cameras are highly versatile and will allow downloads and transfers from highly surprising devices including your mobile but pictures can also be stored on a CD's, USB's and DVD's too.

o Choosing a Camera

14. Stick to w ell known brand. The level of mega pixel offered and quality of the zooming facility must be looked into carefully. I have my favorites but there are many equally as good as mine.

15. Most of the cameras are compatible with computers and printers and moreover, because we now use memory sticks, we are truly free to operate unencumbered.

o What kind of a website does a person need to have?

16. Your collection of photographs must be properly classified under different categories. Visual appearance of your website will do wonders for your business so take consider setting up one with semi automation where the maintenance and hard work is done for you like photostockplus.

17. Remember to constantly upgrade and maintain your website so that each time people come across your website, they will find fine something new and interesting.

o Copyright of your photographs

18. Copyright is the right protects the person who owns or who took the photographs. A wise exercise if you are looking to use some stock houses for commercial purposes.

o Why is a business card helpful?

19. In every business, visiting cards are helpful. It is extremely useful in for people to contact you after your first meeting. It must contain all your contact details. If you're a photographer, a clever impressive graphic or a picture of yourself with your equipment is best. Your contact number or email must be easy to read. I have seen cards that have large names and pictures and the phone numbers are so small they are difficult to read. Ridiculous! Make your phone number the largest thing on the card - that's what most people will use it for.

o Which things must be kept in mind while you plan to build a wedding photography business?

20. Wedding Photography is almost another art unto itself. There are many things to remember for a truly successful wedding shoot. I have prepared another article to deal with this in more detail and it's all about --Wedding Photography. --

o Advantage of assignment photography

21. Assignment photography is that branch of photography where a person is engaged or consigned to capture shots of something impressive and extraordinary, such as in the case of advertising or portrait photography; this can provide you a stable income after you've learned the ropes.

o Advantage of stock photography

22. Stock photography is that branch of photography where there is an accumulated stock of photographs which can be sold to interested buyers, designers, adverting agencies etc. This can be a slow haul but if your pictures are well thought out, it can be the source of an ongoing income. --My favorite is istockphotos--.

o Other places where you can sell your photographic collection?

23. Art shows are the perfect platform from where your creativity and work will be really appreciated because at such places you will find some niche customers that have a sharp eye for real talent. Such places have been known to bring instant fame.

24. Winter Park Art Show at Orlando, Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts, Old Town Art Show; Chicago, Boston Mills Art Show; Peninsula, Ohio, Similar art shows are held in different parts of the world and they are easy to find on the net. Simply do a Google search for "photography art show" and the name of the country you are in after adding the plus sign like this; "photography art show"+ Sweden

o Prices to be charged from the clients

25. In the initial stages of your business, don't try to charge exorbitant amounts otherwise it will give the wrong impression and you will perhaps lose a valuable long term customer. Tread slowly. Ring other photographers and research. Five phone calls should do it.

Marketing your photography business

26. You must try to market your work at relevant places. Photographs can also be published over the internet. Publication over the internet will increase customer enquiry. Don't forget to search for suitable local markets and get the snaps printed in a local journal or newspaper and always display your contact number prominently - always!

27. Establishing and popularizing a business is a tough call but if you adopt a proper marketing strategy. Today, Advertising is one of the most popular mediums of promoting. Ads can be placed on websites, online telephone directories, newspapers and magazines, etc. Research the right mediums before you rush in. Sometimes good deals get in the way of recognizing the right advertising vehicle.

28. You can develop a website of your own to effectively promote your photography business but one thing that must be kept in mind is never forget to include a testimonial section and gauge the response of the people visiting the website. Let them make comments.

o Career prospects in photo journalism

29. Individuals interested in setting up a photography business can begin their career by becoming a photo journalist. Appealing and unusual photographs can be supplied to newspapers, magazines, websites and the photography business is booming to such an extent that even international media organizations will offer you good money in return for rare and high-quality photographs.

30. Mainstream photographers are engaged in TV, parcels and copy services, newspapers, magazines and sketch photography. There are many more jobs also related to photography than there ever was previously and because of the diversity and flexibility of digital photography, more respect has been attached to this profession. Some of the avenues in photography apart from business are Journalism, Graphic arts, Advertising, DTP jobs, Publications and Motion Picture creation.

Go and make yourself a hot beverage and a have a long think about where you're going to start, that is, if you haven't already started.

This article has been supplied courtesy of Roy Barker. Roy has supplied further detail on the above subject matter at starting a photography business and is dedicated to coaching you on how to start your own photography business. You can also gain photography insights, help (mostly free) or even a Digital Photography Tip or two. For brief reviews on services or equipment see http://www.profitable-photography.com/resources.php

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Photogenic Phoenix for the Beginning Photographer

Phoenix has a large number of destinations that give a beginning photographer an amazing number of opportunities to take outstanding pictures. What fun it is to "practice" at such enticing destinations!

Papago Park with Botanical Garden and Zoo

Papago Park itself has an abundance of wildlife, desert plants, and huge sandstone buttes.

The Desert Botanical Garden is also filled with desert plants, and the trails have great subjects in colorful Chihuly Art.

The Phoenix Zoo is 125 acres of grounds that are home to hundreds of species of animals who have plenty of space to roam. Pictures may require a telephoto lens and a monopod.

Orpheum Theater

This theater is an architectural and stately beauty and has gorgeous paintings on the ceiling. It was built in Baroque and Spanish Medieval styles from 1927 to 1929. In the late 1980s, they began a renovation, which wasn't completed until 1997. Brought back was much of the original design in the stunning and intricate moldings, murals, and more.

Victorian Heritage Square

If you like to shoot architecture, this is the place to find refurbished historic British shops, restaurants and museums, some of which date back to 1895. If you are there at the right times, ethnic and cultural festivals are often featured such as the Phoenix Brewers Invitational Beer Fest, and these give many pictorial opportunities. This walkable city block also hosts the Phoenix Museum of History and the Arizona Science Center.

Chase Field

Not only is Chase Field the air-conditioned home of the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team, but it also plays host to other events such as motor cross and monster trucks. Additionally, it is known for being the first stadium in the United States with a retractable roof, and it also has a signature swimming pool.

Goldfield Ghost Town

This is a unique opportunity to film what was an abandoned gold mining town with its original untouched buildings, a free mine tour, a jail, a saloon, a mystery house, a train ride around the entire complex, staged Old West gun fights, old time photographs, western souvenirs, horseback riding in the desert, and more. Characters portray what they would be wearing and at the same time tell you about the town's history.

Dobbin's Point(Dobbins Lookout)

At 2,330 feet, this is the highest point in South Mountain Park/Preserve that is accessible by public roadway or trail and gives an amazing view of downtown Phoenix. It luckily has the decent Summit Road to drive up 5.5 miles to it, making it easy to haul your gear. The Park itself is one of the country's largest municipally operated parks with its more than 16,000 acres including 51 miles of primary trails for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. It actually consists of three mountain ranges: the Gila, Ma Ha Tauk and Guadalupe.

Scottsdale high rise condos, especially those in downtown Scottsdale, put you in an extremely convenient location for photography opportunities locally as well as within an easy distance of visiting all the above sites in Phoenix or in its Metro Area.

If you want to buy or rent an urban condo, contact the high-rise specialists at We Know Urban Realty in Phoenix AZ. They know exactly what is on the market and which properties will work best for your needs. Visit the site at http://www.weknowurban.com for more info and to view properties online.

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10 Things You Should Keep in Your Camera Bag

There are always a few things every photographer should keep in their camera bag. Check our list to make sure you're not forgetting something important!

1. Spare memory card 
There's nothing worse than having the perfect shot, going to take your picture, and your camera telling you your memory card is full, to avoid going through all your pictures on the spot and deleting the bad ones which is incredibly frustrating, keep a few spare memory cards in your bag at all times, they take up zero space, so there's no excuses!

2. Microfiber cloth
One of the most useful and cheapest accessories a photographer can have in their bag. Primarily used for cleaning dirt and dust of a camera lens, but is also extremely useful for wrapping up other accessories in your camera bag (SD cards, lenses, flashes), to avoid them being scratched or damaged.

3. Plastic bag 
It happens to all us photographers, we all get stuck in the rain. Make sure you have a grocery bag tucked away in your camera bag, for those unexpected downpours. All you need is a hole in the bag for the lens, and you have an inexpensive way to keep your camera dry and still get your perfect shot in the wet.

4. Mini tripod 
Carrying a full size tripod isn't always practical, keep a mini tripod in your camera bag so you are never caught without a camera support again. They can be folded very small for storage, and although they are obviously not as sturdy as full size tripods they are still very versatile. They can be rested in places a full size tripod would struggle with (in trees, on walls, very uneven surfaces) and are perfect for low-light photography.

5. Flash 
A flash is excellent for adding additional light to your shot. If you haven't tried before it will add a whole new depth and dimension to your photography. A must for every serious photographer.

6. Battery 
A full day of shooting will eat away at your battery life, especially if you overuse the LCD screen which drains the battery quickly. I always like to keep a spare battery in my bag, and also find turning your camera OFF and ON repeatedly will use a lot of battery power. Hopefully keeping a spare battery is obvious, as if your battery runs flat, there's nothing else to do but pack up and go home!

7. Lens 
If your using a camera with a changeable lens, it is vital to have at least 1 extra lens. This is there to give you greater choice with your focal length and will also be a backup lens if anything happens to your primary lens.

8. Manual 
Keeping your manual in your bag, might just save you one day. Can be used to sort out a camera problem or a setting you are struggling with. It can be difficult to remember the variety of settings on your camera so always keep it handy!

Find this information interesting? Find much more information and tips at http://PhotoCamerasOnline.com

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Photography Tips: Planning For A Photography Trip

Oh my God! It happened. Again. I went for a photography trip to one of the most beautiful cities in the US, Saint Louis, Missouri. I had my camera in my hand, food and drink in place, and GPS fully charged. The 5 hours driving from Fairfield, Iowa, was really fun. Until I realized that I left my camera battery being charged at home. The photography trip was now just a trip.

I'm pretty sure at some point in your career as a photographer, you will be in a situation like this. For this reason, I would like to share some tips with you for when you plan photography trips.

1. Months before leaving

Planning for a photography trip starts at this time. As soon as the trip is confirmed, try to look for the highlights of the places you will be visiting. I would do a little bit of research about where to take photos from and what to take photos of. For example, if you are coming to Indonesia in the middle of August, you may encounter independence day events there.

Early bird bookings for hotels and flights will cost you less. Book a hotel which gives you easy access to your photography spots. I would write down a list of locations where I will be taking pictures from, and then decide the best location of my hotel.

2. Weeks before the day

I would spend more time on planning what photos I want to capture at this stage of planning my photography trip. For instance, if I were to travel to Indonesia in the middle of August, I would be taking photos of the independence day ceremony in the morning, fun events in the afternoon. Then in the evening I would take photos of the local sunset.

By properly planning your photography trips, you will be able to dig deeper for more thoughts and ideas. Look at pictures available on the internet and get inspired by them. But not only from the internet, you can also search local photographs from libraries, image directories, photo books, local websites, and tourism guidebooks.

This is a process which may take some time because you never know when inspirations hit.

At this point of the photography trip planning, I would also check my equipment. I would check if any of my gear is not working well and have them repaired right away if necessary. Servicing them now is the best because they must be ready by the time you depart.

3. Few days before the trip

Keep in mind that some places don't provide internet access. Therefore it is much better if you write down, or print, every note you would need, such as local shops, tourist office, and local sunrise and sunset time. Weather forecast is also an important information to be noted.

It would be better if you start making a list of what to bring for the photography trip. Sometimes you might forget some items if you think of them 1-2 days before the trip.

4. 1 day before the trip

I would pack the camera and its equipment first. The last thing you want to discover is missing your spare battery or camera lenses at home. Have a last check on the weather forecast. Print all documents you will need for the photography trip. Make sure you have the memory card(s) ready.

5. D-day

Check and recheck for the last time before you leave. It doesn't hurt you to have an extra checking, rather than regretting that you left an important piece of gear at home. Camera lenses, formatted memory cards, spare battery, and your travel documents should be rechecked.

Insurance, cash money, taxi reservation, flight ticket, and passport are usually the most important travel documents which you should not forget to bring. Other than that you are set and ready to go.

I hope these tips will make your photography trip be more fun and memorable. Have fun and enjoy your trip!

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Trick Photography Secrets

Photography is a great passion for many people and they capture the most memorable moments in their life with their camera. Trick photography is an opportunity to learn photography from a professional and that helps them to learn the valuable tricks to achieve perfect photographs.

It is an innovative way to exhibit imagination and capture images. This method of photography is a process that captures non-conventional images by creatively using light, depth of field and viewpoint. These are important elements of photography that must be taken good care of to attain improved results.

The DSLR camera can be used for this purpose and it has all the features embedded in the camera to produce spectacular visual phenomena. This type of photography provides a new dimension and various techniques are being made use of to achieve dynamic images. The various trick photography ideas that can be used to create incredible photos include understanding the effect of light and the use of special effects. These ideas are used to make the photograph look lively. The trick photography ideas are very beneficial as they make use of different kind of illumination like side lit, back lit to achieve the desired effect.

There is a different kind of trick photography that is very popular these days and that is known as Levitation photos. In this type objects and people are depicted floating in the air and the images look magical keeping the observer wondering. This has been created by digitally manipulating the photo shop software Adobe Photoshop. With the help of creative imagination and skills, stunning levitation photos can be created that look real.

It has become very easy these days to click photographs, even through the mobiles, and with the help of photo editing software obtain a perfect image. This software is very vital as it does the finishing and editing of a photo and one can even enhance, resize, or crop the photos before putting them on the computer.

The photo editing software can be downloaded for free and there are some others that can be attained after paying some price as they provide various features and good quality photographs on its application. This software is very vital in the modern visual media these days and helps to remove unwanted dust and scratches from the photos.

It is really necessary to understand the potential of your camera and make the best use of its features to create lovely and original images.

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Digital Camera Care, Maintenance And Cleaning

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If you have invested a lot of money into your digital camera, you will want to protect and look after it. We will be discussing a few points on how you can protect your camera and maintain its performance. A digital camera is a piece of equipment has precision tasks that contain many delicate elements, in particular the lens, optic, sensor and electrical circuitry. Each of these elements can be damaged very easily if you do not take care of your digital camera.

Camera Bags:

The simplest way to protect you digital camera is to make use of a camera bag that serves as a protector for your camera. You can get a bag that is waterproof in case it gets wet and must have decent cushioning. If the bag has an opening that fastens twice, like a zipper for example would be a great benefit. Ensure that you have enough room for extra gear such as lenses and memory cards.

Water, dirt and sand are a digital camera's biggest enemies. When you go to the beach or the wild with your camera, ensure that you use a waterproof house that would protect it against these elements.

Inserting Connection Leads:

Never force a connection lead into your camera sockets if it does not fit 100%. You will be supplied with leads made specifically for connecting to a television or personal computer. If you damage a socket, it would cost an extensive amount of money to repair them.

Cleaning Kits:

It is not hard to clean a digital camera. Simply wipe them down with lint free cloth and never use water or solvents. If you bought a D-SLR camera and you can see dust on the charge-coupled device sensor, never ever clean this on your own. The charge-coupled device is very fragile and despite that you can purchase cleaners, if you touch the sensor, it might likely break. Get your charge-coupled device cleaned by a serving agent certified for your make of camera. If the sensor breaks it is going to cut a huge chunk in your budget to repair. There are other cleaning kits that you can choose to clean your camera.

Storage And Memory Card Care:

If for any reason you are not going to make use of your camera soon, store it in your camera bag with silica gel in the bag. Silica gels are small packs that contain gel absorbing moisture. Also remove the batteries from your digital camera to void the risk of corroding.

Memory cards are not affected by X-Ray machines in an airport, but...

• They are affected by magnetic fields. Keep them away from television screens and speakers.
• Keep your cards away from direct sunlight and ensure they are cool and dry.
• Keep them away from dust as this can block the electrical parts communicating with your digital camera.
• Always keep them safe in memory card protective cases.

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Expert Photography Advice For Your Benefit

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Photographers are artists and hobbyists. Photographers take a simple tool like a camera and use it to manipulate light and shadow to turn ordinary life into a vibrant memory that will last forever. Anyone can be a photographer with the right information. The advice in this article will help you be a photographer.

Take successive photos of your subject if there is a chance that it might move. Certain subjects, such as wild animals, won't just wait patiently for you to take your photo. In this case, take one shot quickly so that you have something to work with. Then, if the subject hasn't moved, take more shots with better positioning and composition.

Play with the shutter speed setting to get shots of both slow and fast-moving subjects. Slow shutter speeds are great for objects that move very slowly, such as streams. Fast shutter speeds, on the other hand, allow you to get a clear shot of a subject that is moving very quickly, such as a race car.

Set up some basic programs for your DSLR camera. By setting some of the basic values ahead of time, you don't have to mess with them in the event that you want to get a shot in, in a short amount of time. Instead, you just press the button and start shooting.

Get professional equipment if you are serious about photography. Look for a digital camera with a DSLR feature. This allows you to get a better idea of the frame of your picture. What you preview actually looks like the picture you are taking. With a good sensor, you should be able to take much better pictures.

Hold your camera properly. You should hold it on one side and use your other hand to support the lens. Place your hand under the lens instead of over it. When you place your hands this way, you are supporting the camera instead of applying pressure, which could make your pictures blurry.

A good photography tip is to always trust your instincts. If you suddenly have the urge to get a shot of something, go for it! Don't let doubt get in your way. You might look back at your work and decide that spontaneous shot you took represents you.

When going on a trip, start shooting photos the instant you depart. Once you get where you're going, there will be ample photographic opportunities, but the trip itself can provide some unique shots. Take pictures of the journey. An airport provides lots of interesting, unique subjects for taking great pictures.

Do not try to be unique all the time. You will not lose your status as a good photographer if you take some classic looking shots. Learn to make the difference between what is art and what is not. Do not edit your basic pictures of your friends to make them look artsy.

Be vigilant about charging your batteries, as missing a great shot due to dead batteries would not be cool. You should always load your digital camera with fully-charged batteries, because it can be a real energy hog, especially when you use the LCD screen. You will want to carry extra camera batteries with to be prepared for any shot.

A good photography tip you should try is to add an object to your photograph that will show the scale of another object. A big tree might not look that impressive by itself, but having a tiny person standing right next to it can make the tree look humongous.

Play with lens distortion. Most photographs use portrait lenses or zoom lenses to focus on an object, and use a wide-angle lens for landscapes and such. By using a lens for a different use than its intended one, you will get a very original photograph. Do not let this become your style: learn when you can use an original lens.

As stated before, photographers are hobbyists and artists. They use a camera coupled with light and shadow to make life into long lasting memories. Right the right information, anyone can become a photographer. By using the photography advice from the article above, you can become a photographer and make lasting memories.

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Photography - 6 Tips And Tricks To Great Pictures

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Choose the hour

If you are planning some great shots of beautiful landscapes choose the hours early in the morning or later in afternoon. Choose the time when the sun is low and not out in its full glory when the light is not too bright or contrasting. The colors at this hour should be subtle and pale. The hours soon after dawn and dusk are called magic hours in photography.

Composing the picture

Composition is important in any photography particularly in a landscape. Depending on what you want to make the focus of your attention use the rule of thirds or triangles to divide the frame into important sections. In the rule of thirds, the top on- third can be that of the sky. For instance the horizon can be used to divide the picture into one-third on top and two-thirds in the bottom part. In the three triangles you can place a particularly strong element in one triangle of the picture. There are other methods too. But if you feel that your picture is better off not following rules just follow your instincts and compose a picture that you like.

Research

You don't just walk in to a place or location and find the best shot. It does not work that way. To make a photograph work you need to go out to the place several times and choose the perfect location, time and day when everything is right. Sometimes you might have to go back many times to get the shot you want.

Use polarizing filters

A circular polarizing filter is the constant companion of many landscape photographers. This filter helps cut out glares and reflections. It also increases the contrast and color intensity in the picture.

Sharpness of image

Photographers wish that their landscape looks as sharp in the foreground as in the background. That rock and bit of grass in front should be as clear as the distant horizon. To get this sort of image you need to know the principle of depth of field. Use a small aperture which makes most area in the picture both the area just in front and that beyond appears rather sharp. When using small apertures use a slow shutter speed and make use of the tripod.

Impact of man on nature

Don't just focus on getting great landscape photographs. Hunting for the most beautiful landscapes is okay, but you should look at the impact of man on nature. How is over farming as devastated a landscape, or the effects of industrial effluents on a river are as haunting and disturbingly beautiful as a untouched landscape. These thoughtful photographs make touching subjects for a photographer concerned about man's impact on nature.

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