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It’s All About the Lighting!

By Jerry J. Jansen On April 17, 2010 No Comments

Aspiring photographers should take note of this statement – its all about the lighting. Even if you have the latest digital camera and other equipments, you will never be able to take a good picture if you don’t know the basics of photography and if you don’t have the skill. Aside from having a digital cam, there are other variables that you need to consider like proper lighting. Before taking a picture, you must be patient and knowledgeable enough so that you can capture the best image and with proper lighting, you will be able to capture all the great details in one shot.

The soul of the photos is great lighting. You see, lighting can affect the pictures quality and appearance. Lighting puts emphasis, meaning, and depth to the pictures. If you want to be a serious photographer, you should know the importance of using proper lighting.

Some photographers don’t want to use a flash when taking pictures in broad daylight. But, it is really a good idea to use a flash because it can wear off the shadows of your composition. You will end up with high emphasized and clear shots. If you’re

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Digital Photography Lighting for Picture-Perfect Photos!

By Jerry J. Jansen On September 9, 2009 No Comments
Sunrise over the south beach of Jamaica.

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Digital photography can be maximized to its full potential once you have the perfect camera, the proper color and the perfect lighting. Even if you have with you the latest model of digital camera, your photos will not turn out great if you are not making use of the right strategies in getting them right.

Experts in digital photography have come to realize that the digital camera is only one of the things you need to have great pictures. There are also other factors to consider so that you will not be disappointed by the result. One of them is the digital photography lighting.

Have you ever seen digital photos that seem to blur and indistinguishable? There are a lot of cases like this. Even if you try and edit them using Photoshop or any other software, you cannot seem to get the desired lighting you want.

This is because you have not considered having the proper lighting when the photo was taken. You were

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Lighting Tips For Photography!

By Jerry J. Jansen On July 31, 2009 No Comments

Photography requires a few skills to make your prints look professional.  One part of making a print professional is lighting.  Lighting in photography takes a little planning and understanding of a few techniques.  You best subject or object might not turn out that way if the proper light does not help to laminate the area. Below are a few tips on using light for photography.

First you must decide if you will use artificial or sunlight.  If you are using sunlight you will rely on the Kelvin scale to determine the temperature of light and therefore the color of light.  The color of light is important to maintaining the colors you see around you.  For instance the warmer the light the redder the light will be, thus you may need to pick the time you will go out and shoot photographs. Outdoor lighting offers so many different times to take pictures depending on your need.

Next a photographer needs to understand the sun’s color scale.  Pictures tend to lead the viewer towards certain feelings; often softer colors evoke more emotion.  So understanding the suns impact on the colors will help you find the correct time of day. 

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Lighting Tips For Photography!

By Jerry J. Jansen On June 9, 2009 No Comments

Photography requires a few skills to make your prints look professional.  One part of making a print professional is lighting.  Lighting in photography takes a little planning and understanding of a few techniques.  You best subject or object might not turn out that way if the proper light does not help to laminate the area. Below are a few tips on using light for photography.

First you must decide if you will use artificial or sunlight.  If you are using sunlight you will rely on the Kelvin scale to determine the temperature of light and therefore the color of light.  The color of light is important to maintaining the colors you see around you.  For instance the warmer the light the redder the light will be, thus you may need to pick the time you will go out and shoot photographs. Outdoor lighting offers so many different times to take pictures depending on your need.

Next a photographer needs to understand the sun’s color scale.  Pictures tend to lead the viewer towards certain feelings; often softer colors evoke more emotion.  So understanding the suns impact on the colors will help you find the correct time of day. 

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