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Publish Date: 10 March 2017By nancieAnyone who has ever experimented with shutter speed knows that long exposures can yield some pretty interesting results. Whether it’s light painting at night or capturing the motion blur of a running river, long exposures can truly transform an image. A physiogram is a slightly different take on long exposure projects like light painting. It’s a technique that can easily be done in your living room, with no assistant required. Although the resulting images may look complex, the proce... See more -
Publish Date: 10 March 2017By nancieBlack and white is a powerful and expressive medium for portraiture. The absence of color seems to allow us to see deeper into the soul and reveals the model’s character. Black and white portraits often have a timeless quality that adds to the expressiveness of the portrait. But working in black and white is challenging because you have to learn to see in what’s essentially a new medium. In this recent article by dPS author Yacine you get some tips from his perspective and style: Ho... See more -
Publish Date: 10 March 2017By nancie"If you are struggling with soft or blurry images, you are not alone. Many photographers have difficulty with getting crisp, clear, in-focus images. This is especially true when taking pictures of people. It can be done, though, if you take the right steps. Try out these nine tips to make sure you get sharp images when you are photographing people. With a little practice, you should start seeing results right away....." https://digital-photography-school.com/9-ways-get-sharp-images-people/?utm_... See more -
Publish Date: 25 February 2017By nancieIf I were to ask you what the best way to make sharper photographs is, your mind might instantly jump to something like, “Get a better lens.” While the quality of your lens glass certainly does play a huge role in overall image sharpness, it is not an absolute guarantee. There are many other factors that come into play when discussing image sharpness or lack thereof. I’ve even said things myself like, “If I only had this lens or that lens, I could make better photos.&r... See more -
Publish Date: 25 February 2017By nancieThe most difficult question I often ask myself is, “Do I convert this image to black and white or leave it in color?” This question is particularly difficult with people, because black and white portraits look really good. My go to rule is that if the colors in the image do not match, are not complementary, or simply do not look good, then I convert my image to black and white. https://digital-photography-school.com/create-good-black-and-white-portraits/ See more -
Publish Date: 25 February 2017By nancieWhy is it so difficult to capture the cozy ambiance of a cafe in a picture? Or the casual atmosphere of a warm bonfire with friends on a summer night? Learning how to capture mood and atmosphere of a scene is a skill that is elusive for many photographers. https://digital-photography-school.com/capture-mood-atmosphere-photos/ See more -
Publish Date: 25 February 2017By nancieTo take your photography to the next level and achieve perfectly exposed photos, it’s important to understand and master shutter speed and its relationship to Exposure. However, what’s even more exciting and challenging is using shutter speed as an artistic tool to achieve stunning effects. Whether you want to master shutter speed as part of Exposure Triangle or use it artistically, the Shutter Speed Cheat Sheet makes things much easier! https://digital-photography-school.com/p... See more -
Publish Date: 25 February 2017By nancieClick on the link below to read the February edition of the NJFCC newsletter - including an article by our resident author, Rick Berger. Also check out what our sister clubs are doing and, if interested, attend one of their meetings. http://www.hubcameraclub.org/news/njfcc_cable_release__jan_2017 To find out where our sister clubs are located, click on this link and then on the specific club you are interested in visiting: http://www.njfcc.org/0/MemberClubs.aspx See more -
Publish Date: 23 February 2017By nancieI’ve been in quite the quandary the past few months because I fear there is a division among some people who consider themselves to be outdoor photographers. On one side there is the old guard of outdoor photographers who desire to keep the shooting pure. It’s not outdoor photography unless it’s a photograph of only nature. Sure, I can be on board with that! However, you also have the young guns coming up and changing the meaning of “outdoor photography” to includ... See more -
Publish Date: 20 February 2017By nancieA wide-angle lens is considered an essential piece of gear for any landscape photographer because it gives you a perspective that you cannot achieve with any other lens. You’ll not only be able to photograph grand vistas, but you’ll see lines in a different way, and emphasize subjects by getting super close. So if you haven’t tried one yet, borrow or rent a wide angle lens and get ready to make images with a different flavour using these tips..... https://digital-photography-... See more
