10 Tips on How to Take Great Colorful Pictures
During the “film” days, photographers need to use different film stocks (loaded in different SLR bodies) for different lighting conditions. Now, with DSLRs, we have the flexibility of adding or removing color, making colors subtle or vivid, making the scene colder or warmer – using a single camera all in a matter of seconds. Here are ten important tips on how to take great colorful pictures using the right camera settings and composition. It will show you why certain colors combined in a single frame can make a dramatic effect, while other color combinations can turn perfectly composed, beautifully exposed color photographs into painful viewing experiences..
Read More26 Top Stock Photo Sites for Free Images
Anyone who wants to build a web or graphic design career need to have a portfolio of high-quality stock photos that he can use in his various projects. Since a lot of stock photos are royalty-free, one can actually use the same photo in various design projects without paying for license he uses it. Stock photos can be purchased online and it will cost you anything between 0 and $20 dollars. If you are a newcomer and does not have a budget to buy stock photos, then you should try searching for sites that allows you to download stock photos that you can use in your projects for free. So in this round up, we try to list down the top stock photo sites that offer free (open-source) downloadable images.
Read MoreBacklighting in Photography: Tips, Examples
As a newbie in photography, have you ever been told not to shoot into the light? Maybe someone has told you to always shoot with the light coming from behind the camera. Or, maybe you are just intimidated by the idea of pointing the camera towards the light.
Read More25 National Geographic Desktop Wallpapers
For photographers, one major source of inspiration especially for outdoor photography, is the National Geographic photo gallery. Arranged in different categories, you can browse amazing shots of wildlife, landscapes, outdoors, sports, travel, underwater and marine life, among many other things. For amateur photographers, joining the photo contests of National Geographic is one way to make a name in this field and earn the respect of other photographers. National Geographic also has a wallpaper section, featuring super high resolution photos that you can use to make your desktop a lot more interesting. These photographs were taken by professional and amateur photographers and are really meant to be used as wallpapers.
Read MoreExposure in Photography: 10 Killer Tips
It has been said that if you already have an eye for a picture, the next big hurdle is to get the metering and exposure right. How to achieve this? well, you need a better understanding of exposure in photography.
Compose Better Pictures: 10 Examples
There are no fast and hard rules in composing a photograph. But for beginners, we need to familiarize ourselves first with the basic rules and “laws” on how to compose pictures laid down by the masters of this craft. So let’s first master these techniques by heart so we may have the confidence to break one or two of them in the future. In other words, know the rules first before you break them.
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