Depth of Field |
Artists and Images Link |
The link below is to a short power point that may help you remember the whole small number = large aperture conundrum that properly doesn't make any sense to you.
In addition, you will find a link here to a helpful - although probably not as entertaining as you're used to - video on good old youchube.
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ISOWant to review ISO?
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Rule of Thirds
One of the most essential points about composition in photography that you must master is the rule of thirds. The correct positioning of your subject matter is going to make all the difference in your final shot.
But remember - like any rule - sometimes it is meant to be broken - although mastering it first will help you decide when this is the case!
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White & Colour Balance |
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Horizon LinesWhere you choose to put your horizon line can dramatically change your final image.
The video tutorial covers perspective in drawings as well - but don't be fooled into thinking that this won't apply to your photos - you may end up wanting to manipulate your images - and you want to do it correctly!
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Using Lighting boxesLooking to do some portraits with great lighting?
This how-to video will give you great tips on how to set up your soft box lighting for the best effect. |
How to take great portraitsWhat I think is interesting about this video is the point about connecting with your subject. Unless you're taking street photography, and your subject doesn't actually know you're photographing them, you should try to make a connection with your subject so that the two of you are working together - not separately - when it comes to deciding the intent of the portrait.
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Tips from a ProfessionalTrying to remember the basics?
This video offers 3 tips to remember to produce professional looking photographs. |