Cameras

As a photographer, your camera is the most important thing to you aside from things outside of photography. You literally need it in order to even take part of photography. So there's the taking of the photographs itself, then there's editing, printing, selling, and giving. If you don't have a camera, it can even be your phone, then you don't have photography. Phone cameras, are okay. But if you want the real, in depth, pictures. Then a Canon ( like I said before if you're a beginner ), or some type of digital camera, is your answer. I'm not saying you have to go out and spend $300 on a camera for good quality pictures, because there are some cameras that aren't as pricey but take pretty amazing pictures, but just know that the more professional you want to go, the more costly it will be for you.

Family pictures

To start off, you will need a lot of patience while taking family pictures. The family will most likely have a child, or children, so you'll need the patience to get everyone's eyes on you, at the same time. It will take time. But you will take at least one picture, with everyone looking. Hopefully more. To insure that you have at least one picture with everyone paying attention, and smiling, take multiple shots. Your camera will have a setting where you can take pictures, in more of a burst type setting. It may be called different things, but this setting makes it so you can take multiple pictures right after each other, this setting is used a lot for sports. Forget the traditional portrait shots. Be unique and inspirational! use weird props, such as picture frames, or over sized sunglasses!. Have your subjects run around, and act like they would when they aren't around a stranger. Have the kids play together and be themselves, and take shots of that. You will get their real, genuine, smile. Filled with their real happiness. That makes the most warming family pictures.

Senior pictures

Let's focus on Senior pictures. Almost every senior takes senior pictures. Because those are what sits at your open house. I'm going to give our photographers some helpful tips, but I'm also going to give some tips for the senior who's getting the pictures done, in case you're nervous.

First, the photographer. Always try to make the senior as comfortable as possible. Because chances are they've never had some type of professional pictures taken of just them. Try to get many ideas in your head about the poses you would want to do, because you don't want to get to the photo shoot, and realize that the poses you had in mind, don't fit your models personality. Also, bring props. Something to have them hold or focus on, because some people feel awkward in the beginning of taking photos, so having some type of props, such as books maybe takes their mind off of it until they get more comfortable.
I'm sure the Senior, or subject of your pictures, will have an idea of what they want to wear in the pictures, but you can always give them some friendly examples, or give them some friendly reminders of what they should stay away from.

Now seniors, DON'T BE SHY! always be comfortable with what you're doing! because acting shy while getting your pictures taken, can have a negative affects on your overall pictures. I was always taught, being shy hurts your smile. Another thing, do not force your smile, a relaxed smile is a better smile. Depending on your photographer, you can get helpful tips on how to get a more relaxed smile. And, if you want to get your hair touched up, or get a full haircut before your photography session, try to do it a week before your appointment. I'm saying this because if you do it a day or two before, your hair may still have that new haircut look, like a choppy look.

How to: Tips on taking wedding, senior, and family pictures.

On this blog today, were going to focus on wedding pictures.
Every photographer is going to experience every type of photography until they find the kind that fits them most. From wedding, nature, senior, and family pictures. I'm here to give you many tips on how to start, or improve on your kind of photography. First, wedding photography. Look for an opening, something like a field, try to go as wide as your camera will let you, it creates an appealing look to your picture, because it keeps your subject in the main focus. You always want your brides pose appealing also, because how her posture or pose is, can sometimes be unflattering to your picture. You can always tilt the camera too, it gives it a creative look. Instead of having your pictures always in photograph and landscape mode. Always talk to the bride, groom, and wedding party. Ask if there's anything or any pose in specific that they want to do, or if they have any ideas. Asking these questions will give them a friendly open vibe from you, you won't seem so focused on just the things you want to do. Last but not least for wedding photography, have fun. Wedding photography can be one of the funnest kinds of photography, you just can't let yourself get tense. Don't seem to focused on getting the job done.

How to get the right lighting.

Wondering how to get a better lighting?

We all have that one problem, lighting. No matter how hard we try, we always have a problem on how our pictures turn out. Many people think it's their camera, but it's most likely not. 

If it's possible, take the pictures outside. No matter the position you want the picture taken in, you'll always have some sunlight. If you're stuck with taking the picture inside, or if you'd rather have the picture inside, then have your light source on your side. You don't want the light to harsh, or it'll create a shadow, and you don't want the light source directly in front of the person in the picture, because harsh lighting may make them squint, or it may have other negative affects to your picture. 

If possible, go for two light sources on each side of you, or the person you're taking the picture of, because it will even the lighting out on both sides of the person in the picture. And you should never rely on your cameras flash for your main lighting, because even your flash will cast a shadow. You should have a main source of lighting, and you could use your flash to fill in any shadows that your pictures main light had created. 

Want some tips on using the flash on your camera?

- When using your flash, try to avoid mirrors or windows 

- Remember that your cameras flash is not as powerful as you may think it is

- To get the full affect of the flash, you'll need the person you're taking the picture of, in the flashes range, otherwise it won't come out like the flash is supposed to.

- If you're taking a picture of more than one person, be sure that each person is the same length away from the flash, otherwise the lighting on each person will be different.
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Beginner?

Want to know what camera works best for beginner photography? What is easiest to learn and get the hang of? Well, here you go! The Canon EOS 350D is the perfect beginner camera. The digital Canon EOS' are easy to use and they are flexible. Brightness, and color are all closely monitored and are very advanced. It's perfect for any type of person, or picture. On the canon, your able to change any filter or scene to fit your wants. The controls are very straightforward and easy to use and the touchscreen feature offers you fast results so the camera doesn't take very long to capture the shot. I personally would use this camera as my first piece of equipment for photography because it isn't complicating and confusing, it has the perfect amount of options.  

Source: EOS for Beginners."