Articles tagged 'Photography and Camera Tutorials'

Free Printable: Bokeh Tip Sheet

Enjoy this free Bokeh Cheat Sheet and be sure to check out the others we've offered too!   1. Exposure Cheat Sheet 2. Window Lighting Tips 3. Backlight and Sunlight Tip Sheet - Continue Reading

Free Printable: Backlight and Sunlight

We know you enjoyed our last free printable so much that Gayle from Mom and Camera created another one for us!  You can share this, pin it above or print it out for your personal use.  Enjoy and have a wonderful day! - Continue Reading

Free Printable: Window Lighting Tips

Cheat Sheet for taking pictures indoors www.lightroompresets.com      Please feel free to print this out to use and share! Special thanks to Gayle of Mom and Camera for creating this for Pretty Presets users. - Continue Reading

5 Ways to Enhance a Boring Location

  I’m pretty sure we have all been in this situation, at least once: you’re hired for a shoot, and the location is far from aesthetically pleasing. Whether you’re shooting portraits, commercial work, or environmental photos, there are plenty of ways you can work around the fact that you’re in a not-so-interesting location. 1. Shoot From Interesting Angles  Take a moment to look at the scene, visualizing angles that will make your composition more interesting. Sometimes, shooting from a higher, or lower, angle than you would normally shoot will make all the difference in the world, and will also help take.. - Continue Reading

FREE Exposure Printable

Exposure Tip Sheet www.lightroompresets.com   Please feel free to print this out or share on your Facebook page!   Enjoy, Laura Thomas - Continue Reading

The Rule of Thirds

If you take an introduction to photography class, more than likely, the very first thing you will learn is the “Rule of Thirds.” Even if you haven’t taken a photography class, you have probably still heard this term. The rule has been used by artists for centuries. Once photography came along, it then became a basic principle of the medium. Here is how it works: The idea is that your composition is divided into nine squares – three across, and three down. In most DSLR cameras, you can activate a grid within your viewfinder to help you visualize the squares.. - Continue Reading

The world of studio lighting can be an exciting aspect of photography for some people, while others are slightly intimidated by what seems to be a never-ending stream of equipment and technical information. If you are someone who is curious about lighting, but you’re not sure where to start, this information will hopefully help you decide what type of lighting and equipment will work best for you. Keep in mind, that the items recommended here are geared towards portrait photographers. If you shoot product or fashion photography, you may want to look into more advanced set-ups, depending on what your.. - Continue Reading

Pin It Bokeh, an effect created by a shallow depth of field within your lens, is a very popular effect in various areas of photography from portraits all the way to nature photography. Now, when you think of bokeh, you may think of the glittery, circular effect that is quite common, but bokeh can also be very smooth, with a gradient quality. The most important thing to keep in mind when creating these effects is what is in the background, and how much light is being reflected in the background. And, with the holidays approaching, you’re in luck, because there.. - Continue Reading