Friday, March 27, 2015

Pictures that go with the seasons.

Taking family picture's, or just normal "selfies" is always fun.
Outfits, picture types, almost everything will change with the season.
Here's tips on how to take pictures during each season,
Let's start with..
 Winter:
I never knew this, but If you're taking pictures where it's a very cold climate, with snow and such, bring extra battery's because "a cold battery is like a dead battery" - New York Institute Of Photography. 

  • Did you know, that the brightness will mess with your camera/picture quality? Your built in light meter will put a grey tint to the super white snow, so you don't want that. To change that, let in more light. Sounds weird right? because being outside would be enough light right? actually you can change settings on your camera, so you can let more light into the picture. 
  • You can always add colorful objects to your picture scene. Have the base background be white, but have something stand out. Such as, take your model, have her dress in toned colors, but then have her wear a bright red dress, she stands out compared to the snow. 

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Article/ghsbd99p/moose-peterson-how-to-photograph-winter-landscapes.html
Next,
 Fall

  • When it comes too taking pictures in autumn, you don't always want bright sun. 
  • Studies show from photographers, that the best scene's to take photo's of during the fall is streams/ponds. 
  • Going with what I said before, fog and mist too. They generate mystery, and unique colors. 

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Article/h7dfres5/10-tips-for-shooting-autumn-foliage.html

Spring

  • Take advantage of sunrise and sunset, they are at their best point during the spring times. 
  • FLOWERS BLOSSOMING. These pictures are the most taken by photographers. 
  • To go with what I just said, try to look for patterns and look for the abstract when taking pictures of flowers. 

http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/spring-photography-tips/
Summer

  • Campfires, night times, parks, wild life. Those are things that happen a lot during the summer season, and when taking pictures in the summer, those are perfect things to take photographs of.
  • Most people think that while taking pictures outside in the sun, you won't need your flash. But that's not always true. 
  • Also, take pictures at the same place, just at a different time. Experiment with the day.

http://digital-photography-school.com/5-hot-tips-improving-summer-photography/

Under each section, I pasted a link that you can go to, to get more of an idea on tips, and if you need help. Good luck (:



Friday, March 20, 2015

Stuck on what to take a picture of next? what your next photograph piece should be?

If you're stuck on what to photograph next, or if you need any ideas.I'm here to help.
If you honestly have no idea what you want to do, or what types of photographing you want to do next, my advice, is to take your camera everywhere you go ( if possible ) and just take pictures of things you see. For example, if you're going to the beach, take pictures of the water and the waves, or of the sand and the rocks. Be creative. Take pictures of the already built sandcastles. Maybe bring someone with you and have them pose just for fun. Or lets say you're going for a walk on a trail in the woods, there is so many things you could take pictures of. A leaf on the ground, barely on the ground. Untouched. Take pictures of the animals, Take pictures of other peoples animals, if its okay with their owner of course. Don't hesitate to take pictures, that's whats going to cause you to miss the shot. The picture you actually want.

Here's an example of what you could do, this person thought this was a wonderful sight so they captured a picture of it.

Monday, March 2, 2015

Stuck on what to bring to your photoshoot?

Is it your first time professional photo shoot? stuck on what to bring? I can help!
Some obvious things that you should bring are: Make-up, hair ties, hats, jewelry, glasses/sunglasses (here's a tip, don't wear your sunglasses right before the photo shoot, because you'll end up squinting in the photos from the brightness), or anything you'd like to use for a prop. More things that would be good to bring are, a small portable mirror, something to drink (the best things would probably be water or Gatorade) especially if you will be outside, and a little snack to keep your energy up throughout the photo shoot process.
Here's a list of things that a typical model packs for his/her photo shoot, not everything is necessary if your just starting out, but this could be used as a checklist.

  • make up kit
  • washcloth 
  • everything needed for the make up style you choose
  • eye drops 
  • hair brush
  • toothbrush
  • sunglasses
  • aspirin or anytime of medicine to help with out of the blue headaches
  • hair styling products
  • lotions
  • scissors
  • lent roller
  • tissue
  • bobby pins
  • sun screen
  • tweezers 
  • beverages
  • and finally, makeup remover. 
                                                                                                                                 (source: zero dean)