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9 Digital Camera Settings for Every Photographer to Discover | Photography Tips, Digital Photography 101 at Cheapshooter. 45 Totally Awesome Tutorials And Techniques To Become A Master Of Photography. Don't Forget to participate in a contest where you can win an amazing e-Commerce template from TemplateMonster. This post showcases a list of useful and unique photography related tutorials that will help you learning the skills of a trained photographer. The field of photography has extensively grown over the past few years to such a huge industry with millions of photographers emerging every day around the globe and mastering their skills in different areas of photography. The tutorials listed below let you learn how to capture a digital photograph in a better way and then direct you all the way throughout photo-editing process by means of using photo-editing software such as Photoshop. Professional Photograph Restoration Workflow In this tutorial, we’ll take an in-depth look at restoring an old torn photograph.

Age Progression Here’s a tutorial showing you how artist go about aging a woman’s face in Photoshop. Changing Hair Color Colorizing Black-And-White Photos Street Photography Explained. Rule of thirds. This photograph of a sunset taken in the Thousand Islands region demonstrates the principles of the rule of thirds The rule of thirds is a principle of the Golden ratio with broad application as a "rule of thumb" or guideline which applies to the process of composing visual images such as designs, films, paintings, and photographs.[1] The guideline proposes according to the principle of the Golden section search that an image should be imagined as divided into nine equal parts by two equally spaced horizontal lines and two equally spaced vertical lines, and that important compositional elements should be placed along these lines or their intersections.[2] Proponents of the technique claim that aligning a subject with these points creates more tension, energy and interest in the composition than simply centering the subject.

[citation needed] The photograph to the right demonstrates the application of the rule of thirds. Use[edit] a typical usage of the rule of thirds History[edit] How to Know What F-Stop to Use" Photography deals with capturing light in a way that appeals to your artistic sensibilities, whether you prefer perfectly-lit, tack-sharp portraits worthy of presidential candidates or blurrier, artistic renderings of NASCAR competitors roaring by at 180 mph (290 kph). To consistently create the kinds of pictures that will make your creative spirit soar, you need a firm grasp of common camera settings such as shutter speed, ISO setting and f-stop (or focal stop). F-stops in particular have a tremendous effect on image characteristics, some of which may not be obvious to amateur shooters. For the bulk of this article, we'll discuss and improve your grasp of the mysterious f-stop. Shutter speed and ISO settings are also important concepts that will help you flesh out your understanding of how cameras work.

For more information on these subjects, check out our articles "What is ISO speed? " For starters, your camera has a mechanical aperture that controls how much light enters the camera. Learn the Basics of Photoshop: The Complete Guide. 44 Wonderful Minimalist Photography Inspirations. Advertisement Minimalism in photography refers to simplicity. If you feel that less is more, I’m sure that you will find these 44 beautiful examples of minimalist photography so inspiring.

Enjoy! You may want to take a look at the following related posts: 1- Understanding Minimalism in Photography 2- 34 Super Examples of Minimalist Photography Wonderful examples of minimalist photography (Minimalism) by Fey Ilyas Yellow square by 1510 Minimalism on the beach by Fla Barbieri Coffee To Stay by Peppr Monday Blues Chat by ♣ ẹЯiž ♣ – [OFF] Icy blow in White sands by Autumn Ethereal Minimalist stairs_fhdr by Marbleplaty I_,l by by Len Scapist Spark by aptrick by Minimalism Window Theory No 2 by Ghiru Alone bird by Atilla1000 Minimalism in bamboo by Art Rock Debris by Taykut Minimalism by tfprince by Minimalism The trail by Sprengstoff72 4 Round Bales by Todd Klassy Balanced Areas by Erlingsi Painful backache by Baboon Strs 2 by Zelnunes Converse amarillas by Aflopos Winter minimalism by Sami A.

Breda /3 by Giara. Amazing Planet. Anything Worth Seeing. 45 Long Exposures. Apr 08 2010 Today we bring you an enticing article about long exposure photography. Long exposure photography is a technique in which a camera’s shutter is left open to expose over a longer period of time (be it 8 seconds or 8 hours). It is quite famous, trendy and somewhat difficult form of photography that allows you to witness things from a different perspective and lets you experience time in a different fashion.

It enlightens your imagination to see beyond the face of an image, and to see what it can become. So, without a further ado, here we present a list of 45 of the dazzling and unbelievable long exposure photographs that will take your breath away. We are quite sure that you will love this post whether you are a photographer or just a long exposure photography fan. Long Exposure Photos Annual photo Fire and water Long Exposure of Fireworks S-Bend (ii) Flame Wall Niagara Falls Tower Bridge Amusement Ride Pigeon Point Lighthouse Long Exposure at La Ronde – 16 Light drawing during insomnia.

100 Photography Tutorials. Photography as both a profession and a hobby is an incredibly expansive topic that covers a remarkably vast range of subjects from science and art. No matter where you lie on the professional spectrum, there is simply always more to learn. We spent countless hours scouring the web for the best content we could find and share with you, and today we'll help you expand your knowledge with 100 photography related tutorials! "There are many composition guidelines which can be applied in almost any situation, to enhance the impact of a scene.

Below are ten of the most popular and most widely respected composition rules. " "Graphic illustrations [and explanations] of the difference between RAW and JPEG (also called JPG). A basic discussion of white balance and how to respond to different lighting situations. "Use a simple device to get perfect color in all of your shots" "What you need to know to get the most from today’s amazing high-ISO settings" "Low light photography can be a lot of fun. Nat Geo Pics. Some awesome pictures from the National Geographic’s Photography Contest 2010 - WATCH THE 2011 SELECTION : National Geographic’s Photography Contest 2011 - Here is some awesome pictures from the National Geographic’s Photography Contest 2010, published by The Big Picture website. Some pictures are really amazing !

The deadline for submissions coming up on November 30th, and you can rate your favorite here : National Geographic Credits : Alex Tan, Sean Heavey, Hongsik Kim, Jesus Oranday, Ario Wibisono, Freddy Cerdeira, James Haskins, Fred Turck, Nikki Krecicki, Mats Almlöf, João Vianna, Patrick John O’Doherty, Amy Helene Johansson, Jay Fine, Glen Hush, Stan Bouman, Rolf Skrypzak, Aniko Molnar, Stephen Hocking, Olafur Ragnarsson, Karolis Milasevicius, Kostadin Luchansky, John Palmer Gregg, Michael Siward, Nam In Geun, Natalia Luzuriaga, Janet Chester, Ario Wibisono, Linh Dinh, Audun Wigen, Sukru Mehmet Omur via.

Wild Scenics. Photographers Rights. 1. You can make a photograph of anything and anyone on any public property, except where a specific law prohibits it. e.g. streets, sidewalks, town squares, parks, government buildings open to the public, and public libraries. 2. You may shoot on private property if it is open to the public, but you are obligated to stop if the owner requests it. e.g. malls, retail stores, restaurants, banks, and office building lobbies. 3.

Private property owners can prevent photography ON their property, but not photography OF their property from a public location. 4. Anyone can be photographed without consent when they are in a public place unless there is a reasonable expectation of privacy. e.g. private homes, restrooms, dressing rooms, medical facilities, and phone booths. 5. Ultra-Long Exposures. The tremendous popularity of this article with more than half a million (!)

Clicks in one month inspired me to contact the artist Michael Wesely himself. I felt there were questions by readers which I couldn't answer correctly without talking to Michael. And I also wanted to tell him how much his worked was loved and how many people saw it as an inspiration for their own works and lives. From the many comments I learned, that many of you were astonished by the beauty of the images but also by the technical aspects of their making. The fact that the light fell for up to 3 years onto the same negative strip without over-exposing seemed just too unbelievable. But Michael confirmed that he indeed created continuous, uninterrupted exposures over those long periods of time. Michael Wesely, Palast der Republik, Berlin (28.6.2006 - 19.12.2008), © Michael Wesely, Michael wanted to highlight that he also sees those lines as an indicator for something else.

And this is what he was after - details.