Photography Tips
You want to learn something about cameras? Is there a technical aspect related to photography that you do not fully comprehend? Well, open your eyes, pay attention, and we will explain everything there is to know about whatever boggles your mind, with the help of our insightful tutorials!
Macros with non-macro lenses
So these two shots are not perfect macro captures but I had my Canon 135L on, and saw this HUGE bee. So I just had to try… Which means I just had to share… Remember not to let your equipment limit what you can shoot. Here is the bee gathering nectar. And my one second…
Shooting in Full Sun: 8 Incredible Photography Tips
Shooting in Full Sun is not easy. But thanks to Kelly Moore Clark of Kelly Moore Photography, it just got a little easier. If you have questions for Kelly, please post them in the comment section on my blog (not Facebook) so she will see them and can answer them. Kelly is a photographer, wife,…
Sun Burst Style Sun Flare: 10 Sure Fire Tips to Achieve It
My favorite thing to shoot, besides my children of course, is any image with the sun. I love sculpting the sun into star shaped bursts of light. Learn how to achieve this fun photographic technique by following my simple directions. Don’t say I didn’t warn you – this can be addicting!
Photographing a Shy Child ~ How to Get Them To Interact
How you ever had to take pictures of a shy child? This little girl, Isabel, was just adorable. Who would believe she was super shy? She was… Photographing a shy child can be a challenge. Having props, tools, and a gift for conversation, can help get a shy child to open up. So in this…
10 Rocking Tips for Beach Photography
Beach Photography is fun, relaxing and beautiful. But if you are unsure what to do when you get to the beach, it can also cause stress. So prepare ahead with ideas, poses and props. Thank you to Kristin of Kristin Rachelle Photography for these amazing beach photography tips. Let me preface these tips by saying…
Learn how to read your histogram and nail your exposures: part 3
This is part 3 on learning to read your histogram and nail your exposures by John Mireles. Check out part 1 and part 2 if you missed them.
Learn how to read your histogram and nail your exposures: part 2
This is part 2 on learning to read your histogram and nail your exposures by John Mireles. Check out part 1 here if you missed it.
Learn how to read your histogram and nail your exposures: part 1
John Mireles likes to say that there’s not a lot in the photography business that he hasn’t done in his 20 years in the business. He’s shot everything from fashion editorial to big budget advertising shoots to high-end weddings to family portraits as well as a wide range of personal work that runs from nudes…
Shooting Raw is the only way…
According to Jamie Taylor of SouthCape Photography, shooting Raw is not an option. It is a necessity. And while you may feel it is or strongly that it is not, I love her dedication and the way she argues her point below. Enjoy! Camera Raw is an unprocessed, uncompressed raw file. Jpeg is a processed…
A Depth of Field Lesson from Finger Puppets at a Baseball Game
Many photographers who are just starting out have a hard time grasping and remembering how aperture and depth of field work. I have done a few posts on this before and will continue to as I think of various ways to describe it. While at a Detroit Tigers baseball game, my kids were playing with…
Sunsets and Silhouettes – a blueprint, tutorial and favorites poll
One of my all time favorite things to photograph are sunsets and silhouettes. There is something almost magical about them. Last year I wrote a 2 part tutorial on photographing and editing silhouettes. Part 1 Here * Part 2 Here. I changed camera my settings quite a bit on the ones I took on vacation…
Alaskan Adventure – what other gear to pack for trip in the wild
Daniel Hurtubise is doing a series on his upcoming trip to the Alaskan Wild. Hopefully this will help you learn what you need to prepare for a huge expedition. Last week he will be discussed his camera gear. This week he will cover what other equipment he will be bringing. Since I’ve covered the hardcore…
Newborn Photography: How to Use Light When Shooting Newborns
If you want better newborn images, take our Online Newborn Photography Workshop. “Newborns and Lighting.” I think lighting is the MOST important factor in your photography. I also think it is one of the hardest to learn. It is also something that is hard to teach on the internet. I know for me it is…
Heading on a Trip to the Wilderness? What to bring?
Daniel Hurtubise is doing a series on his upcoming trip to the Alaskan Wild. Hopefully this will help you learn what you need to prepare for a huge expedition. This week he will be discussing his gear. Then next time he will discuss what else he is taking with him. Like everybody else, the first…
Opening & Resaving Jpeg images: Does It Really Degrade Your Images?
Thank you to Robert Watcher of finchandchimps and Robert Watcher Photography for this interesting guest post answering the question, “Does opening and resaving jpeg images over and over really degrade the image quality of your photos?” I have long been fascinated with the claim that resaving your images files will degrade the image. Even with…
MCP’s Camera Bag: Equipment and Pictures from Past to Present
As a follow up to last weeks post on “how expensive equipment alone does not make a great photographer,” most people were in agreement that just because you have expensive gear does not make you a better photographer. Once you learn the fundamentals and build up experience, better equipment can further enrich your photos. Basically…
Meet the “Clickin Mom” and learn about one of the coolest photo forums
I had the privilege to interview Kendra Okolita, owner of Clickinmoms – a great photography forum. You will love getting to know her as both a photographer (LuluBird Photography), owner of a popular photography forum and mom. If you want to try clickin moms forum, there is a special running right now. Just click the…
“Trash the Dress” – It’s About Creation, not Destruction
It’s about Creation, not Destruction By guest blogger Mark Eric, founder of: http://www.trashthedress.com, http://www.dontboxusin.com, http://www.modernphotographers.com How is it that “Trash the Dress” sessions have become such a huge phenomenon worldwide? Photographers have been featured on just about every major TV network worldwide (including ABC, CNN, BBC, FOX, CBC and Lifetime). They have also been featured…
Maternity Photography: How to Photograph Pregnant Women
This post is by guest blogger Pascale Wowak. She is a professional photographer who specializes in natural light portraiture. She has been operating her own successful business for the past four years. She places a special emphasis on capturing TRUE LIFE imagery that accurately reflects the spirit and personalities of the people she is photographing.…
White Backdrops: How to Photograph on White in Small Spaces
White backdrops are hard to photograph, especially in tight spaces. Ellie and Jenna’s dance recital is coming up. I just had to photograph then in their costumes before the big day. I am getting kind of rusty with my studio lights as I much prefer natural light photography. But I did what I could and I will share…
How to Use Your Flash Effectively in Portraits (Part 5 of 5)
By Matthew L Kees, guest to the MCP Actions Blog Director of MLKstudios.com Online Photography Course [MOPC] Using Flash at a Distance (“up the down squares…”) Flash-to-subject distance isn’t usually an issue indoors, unless you are bouncing the light off a high ceiling or you in a very BIG space, like a cathedral. Outdoors in…
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