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15 of the Best Cheat Sheets, Printables and Infographics for Photographers. Everyone loves cheat sheets, and photographers are no exception. Squeezed into a set of short tips, schemes, and definitions, a cheat sheet is a quick way to learn something, as well as refresh your knowledge about any particular subject. Moreover, now that infographics are an extremely popular format of delivering information on the Internet, cheat sheets can also be a source for visual inspiration. Here is a large collection of some noteworthy cheat sheets, infographics, and printables for photographers.

From shooting basics to photography marketing tips, every aspect of photography is covered in this round-up. No matter whether you’re an amateur or an experienced professional, below you can find some really helpful resources, all presented as easy-to-read checklists, infographics, and printable cheat sheets for your advantage. Enjoy this compilation and don’t forget to bookmark this page for quick access to this exhaustive cheat sheet list. Photography Tech and Creative Process.

Jeux sérieux gratuits 2. What is a Histogram in Photography? Before you start: download Zoner Photo Studio 17. Histograms are an essential tool for every photographer. They can help you adjust camera settings before you take a shot, or guide your fixes in a photo editor later on. They can immediately tell you what edits are needed for a picture, and serve as a signpost again and again while you’re editing it. A digital photograph is made up of tiny dots, called pixels, and the histogram gives an overview of the brightness levels for those dots.

Its horizontal axis indicates, from left to right, the individual tones from black, through gray, to pure white (typically given in values from 0 to 255). The vertical axis, the histogram’s height, tells me how many pixels have a given brightness level, i.e. how large a part of the photo different tones take up. Let’s take a look at how to evaluate the information a histogram provides, using a few examples. The histogram curve runs beyond one end of the graph... and the picture is too dark, or light. 8 conseils pour photographier l'automne, ses couleurs et son atmosphère. Les belles couleurs d’automne sont arrivées dans la nature, et il n’est pas toujours facile de rendre en photo ce que l’on trouve beau dans la réalité. Voici donc quelques conseils et une trentaine de photos qui, j’espère, vous inspireront et vous pousseront à sortir votre appareil pour capter toute cette vie automnale !

Au sommaire : 1/ Capter les éléments isolés 2/ Repérer les formes 3/ Capturer les éléments caractéristiques de l’automne 4/ Restituer l’explosion des couleurs 5/ Jouer avec la profondeur de champ & l’isolement du sujet 6/ Choisir les heures dorées 7/ Photographier en rétro-éclairage 8/ Pratiquer la macro-photographie Conclusion / récapitulatif 1/ Capter les éléments isolés Vous pouvez par exemple repérer les feuilles de couleurs qui sont isolées au milieu d’une couleur dominante : L’élément isolé : quelques feuilles rouges au milieu d'une végétation encore toute verte © Clément Racineux / Tonton Photo 2/ Repérer les formes © Clément Racineux / Tonton Photo ). Conclusion. Le Tilt-shift : comment faire un effet maquette tiltshift ? 02 Mai Le Tilt-shift : comment faire un effet maquette tiltshift ? Le tilt-shift c’est un peu la photo façon Lego : t’as l’impression d’avoir une maquette ou des jouets sur ta photo. Comment retrouver cet effet ?

Suivez le ninja : Tout d’abord je vous suggère de mettre cette page dans vos favoris pour pouvoir y revenir facilement quand vous en aurez besoin Pour saisir un peu l’ampleur de cet effet, notre copain-ninja Antoine Beliard a accepté de fournir quelques unes de ses photos prises à New-York pour illustrer cet article. L’autre particularité du Tilt-shift c’est la présence du flou et la tonalité des couleurs. Première étape : la prise de vue au moment de prendre la photo Aussi perspicace que le koala, vous aurez observé que toutes ces photos ont été prises en hauteur. En revanche, si vous n’avez pas la fonction intégré à votre appareil, il existe toujours les logiciels de retouche : Retouche pour l’effet maquette tiltshift : les quelques astuces.

Réaliser une photo avec un effet maquette. Tiltshiftmaker.com - Transform your photos into tilt-shift style miniatures. Portrait Lighting Tutorial: Character Study (Professional Photographer Magazine Web Exclusives) Capture the essence of a male subject in a single image. By Don Chick, M.Photog.Cr., CPP Though colleagues often kid me about my portraits of “old men with hats and beards,” I’ve found photographing men to be interesting and rewarding.

Images of beautiful women dominate magazines and exhibitions. When you do see a male subject, it’s most likely a child, high school senior or groom. Yet every man has a unique personality and a story all his own. A portrait should honor the man and the life that’s made him who he is. Emerson, an elderly gentleman in our neighborhood, was surprised when I wanted to create a portrait of him. Figure 1: "Old Habit" ©Don Chick Figure 2: Lighting diagram for character study portraiture Postcapture, I cleaned up stray hairs, slightly over-sharpened select areas, and added a darkening vignette in Photoshop.

Figure 3: "Farmer Frank" ©Don Chick In his younger days, Frank (Figure 3) had had his own Vaudeville act with trained steers. Figure 4: "Finishing Touch" ©Don Chick. Wedding Photography Explained | FreePhotoResources – Photography Blog. Starting out in wedding photography can be stressful and a daunting experience. Structuring your day and preparing properly is the key to succeeding and creating great photographs for the happy couple. I wont go into the technical side of things, this guide is about planning and structuring the day. Photographing the different parts of the day from beginning to end is a great way to build up a story of the day…. The Bride Preparing For The Big Day Take a trip to the brides house early to capture the the feeling of excitment and anticipation.

Look for the small details such as the earrings that she may be wearing of the fabric in the wedding dress. It is also a great opportunity whil the bride is preparing to get shots of any flowers, rings and other items integral to the day (you may not get a chance later in the day!). Next Onto the Church Make sure you are ready for the bride arriving. I do….. During the ceremony you may be allowed to stand at the front to get some shots. At the Reception.