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Timely Photography

Timely Photography

Timely Photography • When it comes to taking photos, there is no art to

Timely Photography • When it comes to taking photos, there is no art to it; you just got…

Timely Photography • LUCKY!!!! – Right?

Timely Photography • LUCKY!!!! – Right?

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Timely Photography • NO

Timely Photography • The rule for taking motion shots really applies to all photography.

Timely Photography • The rule for taking motion shots really applies to all photography. – What is it?

Prima Dominatus of Photography

Prima Dominatus of Photography

General Guidelines • • • Use A Tripod and a Remote or Timer Flash

General Guidelines • • • Use A Tripod and a Remote or Timer Flash or NO Flash? Experiment With Digital Effects Adjust Your Angle Use Perspective

Let’s Look at our Portfolio Requirement

Let’s Look at our Portfolio Requirement

How to Get The Best Fall Photos • • Use The Autumn Lighting Be

How to Get The Best Fall Photos • • Use The Autumn Lighting Be Careful of the Sun Slow Down Overcast is Fine Play With Your Depth of Field Use Your Computer Get In Your Photos

Use The Autumn Lighting • One of the best reasons fall is so good

Use The Autumn Lighting • One of the best reasons fall is so good for photos is that the sun sits much lower in the sky, creating great, diffuse light throughout the day. – Fall provides many “golden hours” that accent the reds and golds of summer leaves brilliantly. – Autumn afternoons and early mornings bring sunlight streaming through foliage that can provide great backlighting for pictures.

Use The Autumn Lighting • Use the unique shadows and lights of fall to

Use The Autumn Lighting • Use the unique shadows and lights of fall to make the vibrant seasonal colors glow.

Use The Autumn Lighting Use the unique shadows and lights of fall to make

Use The Autumn Lighting Use the unique shadows and lights of fall to make the vibrant seasonal colors glow. Image by Anh

Be Careful of the Sun • While the great sunlight does create some terrific

Be Careful of the Sun • While the great sunlight does create some terrific photos, it can also get in the way of an otherwise great shot. Avoid shooting into the sun whenever possible, since it will create shadows and wash out your image. • If you absolutely have to shoot into the sun, make sure to shield your lens to avoid lens flare.

Slow Down • You may sometimes have to move quickly to get the perfect

Slow Down • You may sometimes have to move quickly to get the perfect shot, but using a slow film speed (below 200) or a slow shutter speed on your digital camera can create some great artistic shots. – You’ll get a lot of color, but make sure that you use a tripod to stabilize your shot, since the slow speed will react poorly to camera movement. • If you’re taking action shots of your family, slow shutter speeds can create some fun blur effects, so don’t be afraid to experiment!

Overcast is Fine • While fall is known for its beautiful colors, the fall

Overcast is Fine • While fall is known for its beautiful colors, the fall will also bring plenty of overcast days that can create some excellent photos. • The low light or early white frost can contrast well with the typically bright fall colors. • Just make sure to up the speed of your film to make up for the lack of light. – (High ISO, over 800)

Play With Your Depth of Field • Changing your camera’s depth of field can

Play With Your Depth of Field • Changing your camera’s depth of field can create beautiful perspective by focusing on a specific portion of your image. – It can be easy to get stuck and take similar images of fall foliage or activities over and over. – Experimenting with your aperture can add a lot of variety even to photos of the same subject. – If you’re at a parade, try using a higher f-stop to take a picture that focuses sharply on a child, but with their favorite float approaching from the blur of the background.

Use Your Computer • This may be cheating a little, but there are many

Use Your Computer • This may be cheating a little, but there are many ways to tweak your images to make them shine by using Photoshop or a free image editor like GIMP. • Play with the exposure or saturation of your images to make your oranges and reds really glow. – Avoid overdoing this, but slightly altering the colors in your photos can create some amazing photos.

Get In Your Photos • Finally, make sure to involve yourself in your photos.

Get In Your Photos • Finally, make sure to involve yourself in your photos. – It can be easy to get so wrapped up in taking photos of the fall environment or your family that you don’t capture yourself enjoying the season. • Use a tripod an automatic shutter release to get a few shots of you interacting with fall leaves or enjoying a fall sunset.

How to Capture Great Snow Photos • Kidding. • We’ll come back to this

How to Capture Great Snow Photos • Kidding. • We’ll come back to this one.

Back to the Portfolio • We have Architecture, Rural, and Urban listed.

Back to the Portfolio • We have Architecture, Rural, and Urban listed.

Location Photography 101: Capturing A Place’s Essence Through Your Camera’s Lens

Location Photography 101: Capturing A Place’s Essence Through Your Camera’s Lens

Choose your location wisely • Don’t just pick any random spot off a map.

Choose your location wisely • Don’t just pick any random spot off a map. • Think about the things that draw you to a certain place- is it the architecture, the atmosphere, the people? – These elements will be define how you do location photography, so its best to focus your attention on them.

Plan ahead • Don’t (make mom or dad) drive all over! • Make sure

Plan ahead • Don’t (make mom or dad) drive all over! • Make sure that you have a clear idea of what it is you want to achieve with your location photography session. • Make your trip as efficient as possible- don’t waste time and energy roaming and shooting around randomly. – Visualize the kinds of shots that you will do beforehand plan the route that you will take using a map.

Pay attention to landmarks • Landmarks can be excellent focal points for your location

Pay attention to landmarks • Landmarks can be excellent focal points for your location photography shoots. Old and unique buildings, monuments, parks and architectural installations are objects that add character to a place. They can also provide a little bit of history too- a characteristic that will surely add another dimension to your shots.

Pay attention to landmarks Place Royale by MPBecker

Pay attention to landmarks Place Royale by MPBecker

Look at the big picture • Don’t limit yourself- location photography gives you a

Look at the big picture • Don’t limit yourself- location photography gives you a lot of room for experimentation. Strive to find new angles from which to explore your desired place. If possible, you can also try finding a nice view for a landscape or panorama shoot.

Don’t forget the small details • It’s not always about the big things, sometimes

Don’t forget the small details • It’s not always about the big things, sometimes the smallest of objects can tell a lot about a particular place. Keep an eye out for plaques, engravings, signages and other minute details that you can add a distinct personality to your pictures.

Tell people’s stories • This is what I like about photography. – Mrs. C

Tell people’s stories • This is what I like about photography. – Mrs. C takes me to the mall and I find a spot to sit and make up life stories of all the people that walk by. • A huge part of a place’s appeal comes from its people. They are the ones who breathe life and energy into the it.

Tell people’s stories • Remember, location photography is not always about the location alone.

Tell people’s stories • Remember, location photography is not always about the location alone. • Taking pictures of strangers might seem a bit daunting at first, but it can be a fulfilling experience. – IF IT BOTHERS YOU, just ask their permission first, and then introduce yourself and explain what you are doing. – FOR MY MINORS: Only do this if you are with your parents!

Never rush your shots • In location photography, quality is more important than quantity.

Never rush your shots • In location photography, quality is more important than quantity. Take your time to think and wait for the perfect moment to click the shutter; rushed shots are less likely to produce quality pictures.

Keep a healthy amount of variety • Try out new angles, frame your shots

Keep a healthy amount of variety • Try out new angles, frame your shots in unexpected places, shoot from the hiplocation photography should never be repetitive! Make sure that your pictures have a lot of character in them. Use the foreground or the rule of thirds to emphasize the focal points in your photos.