Spring is in the air….

Since spring is just around the corner I thought it would be fitting to brighten up the blog with some beautiful floral photography. We’ve all had enough of the ugly, terrible, cold winter we have been having. Who cannot wait for the leaves to bud and the flowers to bloom? *raises hand*

The photos on the blog have been taken (by me) using the tips I’ve discussed in previous posts. 

Use natural light (where possible). Move your subject to a natural light source if you can. It’s the best way to capture it in all its glory. You don’t have to be confined to taking pictures in your home, get out of the house and explore other possibilities.

Lighting. There are certain times of day that are just better to shoot than others. If you’re outside on a sunny day you will know what I mean. There can be shadows and harsh bright light. One way to overcome this is to have reflectors, or simply have your subject face the right way. 

Get up close and personal. Get in close, as close as you can while still remaining in focus. The best way to accomplish this is with a fixed lens (one that doesn’t zoom), also affectionately known as a macro lens (usually 50mm). 

I hope you have enjoyed all the tips and photos I have shared. Please check out my photo board of tips on my Pinterest page for more in depth tips. 

For anyone further interested in taking their skills to the next level Improve Photography has some great online classes that I highly recommend. 

Get out there and practice and thanks for reading! 

Picture perfecting…..

Let the editing begin!

There are many ways to edit a photo and there are a multitude of programs available to do so. Within programs there are actions, filters and many other tools that can aid in the manipulation of photos.

Editing photos is a personal choice. Everyone has a different style. Most photos should be edited (if needed) for exposure, sharpness and cropped for composition as not everything turns out SOOC (straight out of camera).

There’s a lot of things that can be done to photos. Here are just a few examples: 

 

Simple black and white

 

Textured filters and overlays

Removing colour from certain parts of the photos

These are only a few examples. There are a plethora of different effects that can be achieved with photo editing. People can be completely added or removed from photos and objects (or even an entire person) can be cloned.

Follow my “s photo tips” board on Pinterest for more tips and tricks on photo editing. Everything from beginner to more advanced tips are there! 




Happy learning!