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Wedding Photography Tips: 8 Easy Tips for Better Photos

Weddings are one of the most deserving and difficult occasions to photograph. Lighting, distance from the subjects and lots of movement are all challenges with wedding photography. So, here are 8 wedding photography tips you can use to help make sure that your pictures look absolutely stunning displayed in the bride’s favorite wedding picture frame.

1. Bring Lots of Batteries – This is especially important for digital camera users since digital uses more power than film. And if you’re like many guests with digital cameras who share their pictures during the reception, then that LCD screen will use up even more power. So bring lots (and I mean lots) of extra batteries.
2. Bring Extra Memory Cards and Increase the Resolution – You will never know which photos will be the ones displayed in a large picture frame so make sure your camera is set to high resolution. Having extra memory cards will help make sure you don’t run out of space.
3. Look for the Unexpected Moments – {In addition to all of the traditional moments you need to take like the bride and groom getting ready, exchange of vows, the first kiss, there will always be the unexpected “Kodak moments” that you want to capture}. Along with all

Photography Basics: Learning How to Use Film Speeds

Cameras have lots of little knobs, dials and meters. If you stare at your camera long enough, you’ll be amazed at how many ways you can adjust your camera and change how your pictures look. But did you know that one of the most critical decisions you can make when preparing to shoot happens before you even load your film?

The speed of the film you use is one of the very few unalterable qualities of a photograph. There are plenty of ways to toy with aperture, exposure, and focus. However, once you select your film and load it into the camera, there is no way to change how the film reacts to light. In every picture you take with film, you’re adapting to the film speed. Film does not speed up or slow down to suit your needs, so it is important that you make the right call the next time you head out for a fresh roll.

What is ISO?
Film speed measures how sensitive your film is to light. Low film speeds mean that the film is less sensitive and needs a longer exposure while high speeds are very sensitive and need shorter exposures. The speed of a film is

Portraiture: Photographers Tips For Better Portrait Photography

Like any other aspect of photography, a key element of good portrait photography and what makes a good portrait photographer, is an eye for detail. The photographer needs to be cognisant of the elements that will come together in the arrangement of his composition.

 Understanding that it is the detail that determines the excellence of the composition, the professional photographer will be on the lookout for a myriad of potential problems and issues that may have a detrimental impact on his composition. They will also be aware of props that can help to convey additional meaning for the viewer, helping to better describe the portraiture subject and enhance the composition. 

 It is important to remember that portraiture is generally for more formal occasions and that formal portraits are likely to attract the closest scrutiny by existing and future clients, friends and associates, employees, visitors. Therefore, taking care of the little details that may make or break a portrait is even more important.

A professional photographer is reliant on good portrait taking skills to build his reputation so missing such things as trees, lamp stands, lighting towers  TV antennae, ( the list goes on) seemingly emerging from the subjects head is unforgiveable. More subtle detail

Alexis Johnson Talks Discusses Selecting Waterproof Digital Cameras

Waterproof digital cameras are a great asset for vacationers, explorers, and anyone shopping to take some great photos underwater. Because of the popularity of underwater digital cameras, costs have come down greatly, thus producing numerous choices for budget waterproof digital cameras. Waterproof digital cameras can go underwater but the standard of pictures was not that good. Currently, you are able to find waterproof digital cameras that can go underwater up to 10 meters deep plus still have top quality pictures. Waterproof digital cameras are just 1 example of the advancements which have been made into the diversity plus genius which have led the way into a new realm of capturing memorable moments through indelible images. 

Waterproof digital cameras are designed to face up to exposure to water, but more importantly, they may be submerged in water. Guaranteeing that they will be able to take the image that you want without becoming damaged. Waterproof digital cameras are particularly handy on wet vacations — beaches, pools, skiing, boating, etc. It’s nice to have a camera that can get splashed without having to worry about it. Waterproof digital cameras are available in several formats. Often the most favored ones are middle sized ones which don’t

Bridesmaids Gowns

After the engagement, often times the future bride’s mind turns quickly to the planning of the big event.  So many plans have to be made:  date of the wedding, location of the wedding and reception, flowers, bridal gown, who will be part of the bridal party, what the bridal party will wear and much more.  While I was planning my wedding, I found one of the most, if not the most difficult decision was choosing what my bridesmaids would wear.

It was amazing how agreeable the matron of honor and the bridesmaids were when I asked if they would be in the bridal party.   I remember much excitement, laughter and even “happy” tears, when I asked them this question.  Quickly, this excitement turned to frustration and “unhappy” tears.  I planned a “pick a bridesmaid’s dress” party.  We had food, fellowship, and lots of bridal magazines and searched many virtual bridal shops on the internet. I was so thrilled that the “my girls” could have some quality time with me and be an integral part of my decision making.   To my surprise, the bridal party became maidzillas (bridesmaids gone wild).  Each one had her opinion and demands as what she thought would