Think Before You Shoot! – Monday Photography Tips in Two 2 Season 1 Ep 3
Whether you are shooting photos at a family outing or while you are on vacation, you can help make your photos look more interesting and avoid the “walk-up shot” look just by thinking about what you are shooting. via Pocket
Perhaps the ultimate portrait camera?
In 2009, my good friend Adrian suggested I buy a Contax 645 outfit, for my pending trip to India and Nepal. He said it has some of the most amazing bokeh of any camera system he’s used. via Pocket
Making People Look Like Individuals In Portraits
Today’s post by Andreas Bergmann is about communications with your subjects and making them feel good so they look good on camera. Robyn isn’t just “a person”, she is sparkly, cheeky and silly, and it shows! via Pocket
One afternoon street shooting in Brazil I met some very friendly builders, through sign language and gestures we made friends and I shot around their work finally ending in this capture as one of the men got into his truck. I speak very little portuguese after spending 3 months in Brazil, but photography crosses these barriers easily and they thought it was hilarious to be photographed. Later I met up with them again as after work they all return to their watering hole on the other side of town. I am always amazed at how may small camera can lead to great meetings with normal people who feel honoured to be photographed through the lens.
Don’t Get Bogged Down in Photography Details, Get Out and Shoot
There’s nothing like getting advice from a pro photographer; they often have an interesting way of putting things into perspective. In this interview with Marc Silber, sports photographer extraordinaire Chase Jarvis gives his take on creativity and how to become a better photographer: via Pocket
