While I am one to play on the light and airy side, with bright whites and pops of colour, I have noticed that sometimes I am drawn to a lowlight moody scene. There is a different richness and isolation of the subject that draws the viewer into the frame. While there are various post-processing…
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Let me share with you my impressions of a 365 project so far. Let’s face it, as I write this post, I realize that it’s only the beginning of May, so I’m not technically even half way there, and by NO means an expert on this subject, hence I’m sharing my experience and maybe you’ll…
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If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve likely seen this window… a time or two… ok, maybe a tad more… But with that stunning light, how can one resist?
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While I do have a great collection, it’s important to know that I have accumulated these babies over the last decade. I use each and everyone of these regularly.
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Oh boy, the choices out there on the market for lenses. It’s quite overwhelming really. While I will admit that I own a few myself, I must say that I researched the heck out of them before taking the financial plunge.
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Understanding the basics of the exposure triangle- There are 3 elements involved in exposure (hence, triangle) • Aperture (the amount of light that passes through the lens) • Shutter Speed (the amount of time the shutter is open to allow in light) • ISO (the film or sensors sensitivity to light.) When you change one…
Read MoreLet’s assume by now you’ve got a handle on exposure (if not, refer to ‘EXPOSURE TRIANGLE‘). When you shoot in ‘M’ mode, the creativity starts in the camera. Now that you have an understanding of how to properly expose for light. (bravo!) let’s look at other ways to get creative with your images. (Yippee!) Simple…
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