I was out taking this at a local water sports lake and I had a couple of points I thought might be useful to remember for this blog but have forgotten them! I think I’ll have to get a ball head for my tripod at some stage, I have a three way …
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I had a feeling we’d get a decent sunset this evening but I couldn’t have been more wrong, a mite disappointing to say the least!It was pretty windy up …
Read MoreI was doing some studio portrait shots yesterday and thought I’d have a go at this technique I saw a while ago. It’s easy enough to do and gives a …
Read MoreHey folks, I wasn’t in the best frame of mind for photos this morning so it became more like a what not to do on a photo outing and if you can still come away with something half way decent you are doing ok. (Remember, it’s what not to do, and I …
Read MoreDecember 22, 2008 Tags: HDR, sunrise, Tips, tree
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Hi folks, I’ve been playing with my pocket wizards again just experimenting with exposures with one flash off camera and some light coming in from the window. This was quite a quick setup in the living room with no clear backgrounds, I have done a shot to demonstrate what was in …
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2008 Tags: Flash, light, off-camera, Tips
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I have been working on aging or distressing some photos recently and thought I would post this example. There are some good presets in lightroom for an antique look but these rely on usually …
Read MoreHi Folks, I’ve just been testing some new neutral density graduated filters and thought the comparison might make a good post for those considering buying some grads. I would say if you do a lot of landscape work, these things are essential. You can use HDR but it’s extra work and results …
Read MoreApril 17, 2008 Tags: Graduated Filter, Tips
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This bunch came in for a shoot the other day but the studio wasn’t big enough so we had to improvise and get some informal shots. I have no idea why they were …
Read More1. Location research.
Make sure you know where you are planning to shoot. Check maps for roads and/or footpaths. Also have an idea of where the sun will be (compasses are good for this). Some locations might be great for sunrises but poor for sunsets, and vice versa.
2. Weather.
It is always a good idea to check …
October 15, 2007 Tags: Hints, Landscape Photographer, Landscape Photography, Tips, Tutorial
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