November 22nd, 2007 by
Os Digital School Photography lists out some of the ways to hold your camera properly. Holding your camera properly is not just for looking "professional", it all adds up to the stability of your camera. Stability means your photos will turn out sharper!
Here’s what Darren at DPS recommends:
- Use your right hand to grip the right hand end of the camera.
- The positioning of your left hand
- If you’re shooting using the view finder
- Add extra stability by leaning against a solid object
My little addition to these tips is:
Drink less caffeine - Caffeine causes your hands to tremble when taken in high amounts (4-5 cups a day) so try to keep it low.
Head over to the full article at DPS!
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iDigitalPhoto has a great compilation of tips to improve your photos. Here are some of the tips that I find extremely enlightening:
Lighting
Light from the side brings out shapes, textures and structures. That’s why early morning and evening are rich times to photograph.
Color
Our eyes naturally adjust to colored or tinted light sources to make them appear white and so will your digital camera but only within certain limits. (Ahh, so that’s why!)
Flash
Balance the flash with day light for stunning results. Your camera may offer a ‘slow flash’ or ‘synchro flash’ or ‘daylight synchro’ setting.
Direct flash on groups of people produces better-looking images than direct flash on a single person.
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Its been quite awhile since we talked about Shutter Speed and Aperture in photography. I came across a great video that demonstrates the relationship between aperture and shutter speed. It reminded me of the importance of the relationship and how it works to make a good exposure.
Have a look at the video and let us know what you think in the comments!
Digital Photography School has a great article on asking yourself some questions before taking a photograph. I’ll be the first to admit that I generally have the habit of being shutter-happy. I guess it’s a bad habit from my point-and-shoot digital camera days.
I’ve been putting in more effort before taking photos lately and this article really helps me in understanding what I should think about before taking a shot.
Here are some of my favorites out of the 10: 
1. What story am I telling?
This is an important question and one that should help you to make any number of decisions in terms of composition, framing, exposure etc. In essence what you’re asking is ‘why am I taking this shot? What is it’s purpose and what am I trying to convey?’ Is it purely a way to keep a record of a moment, are you trying to capture the emotion of a moment, is it possibly a shot to give to someone, is it part of a larger series of shots or will it be the only shot to commemorate the moment etc.
This is the hardest item for me. I’m not much of a storyteller. In fact, I do not have a story to go along with most of my photos. I just want to share what I see with anyone who views my photos. I need to put more effort to add a story to my photographs.
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September 29th, 2007 by
Os 
I’ve been shopping around looking for a tripod to add to my growing list of equipment. Photographers simply swear by having a tripod. The photos taken with a tripod are just so much sharper and crisp compared to hand holding your camera. Landscape, still life, night or low light photography all requires a tripod to get sharp images.
There are just too many tripods available in the market. Which tripod is the most suitable for you? Here are some tips:
- Price - This is the most important factor for me personally. Finding a tripod within your budget will narrow down the choices. Don’t buy anything that you can’t afford or you will break your bank account.
- Material - There are 2 good choices, Aluminum and Carbon Fiber. Aluminum tripods are generally more affordable. However, they are also considerable heavier than the Carbon Fiber tripods . Carbon Fiber tripods cost almost double of the aluminum alternatives.
- Weight - Will you be traveling alot or bringing the tripod for photo shoots in many locations? If you answer yes to any of those, you may want to consider Carbon Fibre tripods. They weigh from under 0.7 kg (1.6 lbs) to 2 kg (4.4 lbs) . If you’ll only be needing the tripod in your studio, aluminum will do the job just fine and save you a bunch for other accessories. Aluminum generally weighs from 2.3 kg (5 lbs) onwards.
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September 26th, 2007 by
Os Strobist is probably one of the best sources online for lighting techniques! Best of all, they look after your wallets by recommending more affordable ways to achieve professional lighting. This has to be one of my favorites sites that I go to visit daily.
Over 700 articles suitable for beginners like me, to professionals. If you’re serious about studio or flash photography, you have go read their articles. You’ll thank me soon enough 
September 23rd, 2007 by
Os Digital Photography School has some great tips for anyone thinking of dipping their toes into photography. Some of my favorites tips are:
1. Keep your camera with you all the time. - I carry my camera with me all the time. I need ALOT of practice and carrying my camera everywhere allows me to find precious gems like this little kitty:
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