7 steps for taking better photos-beginner's guide by iLovePhotographyClub, journal
7 steps for taking better photos-beginner's guide
Hello and welcome to my little guide on how to make better photos*.
*Photos that are technically correct; with little grain, right exposure, right composition, etc.
So, some of you have probably gotten a new camera during the holidays and it's so shiny and look at all the details, is that a pore on my face, and everything is great, but what are all these numbers and letters on my screen, let's just use auto mode. And then it all begins. The depression. The photos lack something... That sparkle of life, you know. You ask why? Is this the way of god trying to tell me that I have no talents and that I wasted my money?
NO.
You just need a bit
How to improve your skills in close-up-photography by OliviaMichalski, journal
How to improve your skills in close-up-photography
Since many people asked me how I take my pictures and why they are so "special", I would like to tell you how I manage things when I take pictures.
I. Finding the location
When I go outside to take pictures of nature, I do barely have any concepts in my mind. I just go and let nature inspire me. The first important step is finding a location.It is not that difficult to find an interesting background. I personally do prefer backgrounds which are not monochrome. Many shades of light (light and dark contrasts or different colors) make your picture interesting, no matter if the final result will be monochrome or colorful in the end.I look out f
Tips for the creative photographer #2 by Trichardsen, journal
Tips for the creative photographer #2
I´m by no means saying I am any expert, but I hope some of this might prove beneficial. :)
Screw the rules
It is very good to know and be aware of composition, correct exposure, to compensate or not to, but it does sometimes mess with your own creative approach.
The camera and lens is plastic, metal and glass and just tools for you to use, they should be treated as such.
A good thing is to get that perfectly exposed and composed shot out of the way and then just flip to a new page.
Try for instance to take a picture of something with the sun behind it and completely blow the whites out leaving the subject correctly exposed without the us
Photography Troubleshooting: The Watermark FAQ by Kaz-D, journal
Photography Troubleshooting: The Watermark FAQ
"How do I protect my photography and art in general?"
~Tahog (https://www.deviantart.com/tahog)
"As Tahog (https://www.deviantart.com/tahog) pointed out, at least 1 journal per month makes it to the top of the list and is about stealing art. Sometimes this is something small such as posting a piece to facebook, other times you see hoards of pieces on a website selling wallpapers or something similar. Regardless of how it happens, or where, it can hurt just as much to see your hard work disregarded and especially someone else profiting or taking credit.
Protecting work is a huge deal for some people, and not for others. It depends entirely on your outlook - how you view your work and indeed
Photography Troubleshooting: How to work with Mist by Kaz-D, journal
Photography Troubleshooting: How to work with Mist
Getting the camera out, and the scarf, hat and gloves, and heading into a misty morning or hazy evening can result in the best kind of photographs. Atmospheric, moody and ultimately a fine example of whatever current season you're in - these kinds of shots present themselves at awkward moments so it's vitally important to be prepared. In previous years I've got up at the crack of dawn and ventured out with all the excitement of a young child on their first day of school - only to come home with a grazed knee and broken felt tip pens. Or rather, washed out, blurred and altogether rubbish photographs.
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Fog is a popular mis
How to take the best possible images at night. by Trichardsen, journal
How to take the best possible images at night.
This is mainly directed and nightsky photography but it will apply to all sorts of night photography where you are limited when it comes to light.
I will structure this step by step for ease of use, once you have touched all points you will be ready to tackle the night with all its challenges.
Step 1 - The Camera
Over at DxOMark they are very good at testing stuff the scientific way, some will argue the real world application and images instead and I agree with both, but for iso which is so important for night photography this would be my first stop: http://www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Ratings/Sports
Find your camera and note down the iso sens
Photoshop Alternatives
Photoshop is one of the worlds most popular programs for editing images, but at $699.00 USD, it can put a huge dent in our wallets. So today I'm going to list off a few Photoshop alternatives, some that are free and some that are cheaper then what Adobe may offer. Now, these programs may not offer the exact same bells and whistles that Photoshop offers, but they still work extremely well. Some people actually prefer a free editing program to Photoshop. It's all about personal preference!
Free Alternatives
GIMP
Price: Free
Platform: Linux, Windows, Mac
An open-source alternative to Photoshop that's avaliable for Lin
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For my journal today, 16th of June, I started painting. Like any work I do, it starts out to be crappy or rather rubbish but I hope it will turn out good. I've been wanting to paint since last year. I wanted to try oil painting but I don't have a budget of my own to buy oil paints which are expensive on my part. I have to practice my skills first in water colouring before I start with oil painting. I've been trying to sketch using drawing pencils. I have succeeded in drawing a portrait of a human. I think I can even sketch the outline in few minutes if the angles are not that hard for me. It gives me joy in achieving that. I thank those kids
I'm doomed!!! I have few days left and tada... I'm busy again. I love sleeping but when school starts I have no time at home, I don't have time to eat, I don't have time to think of other things and so on. It's not like I don't like to study, I'm really fortunate that I can manage to study at a university and take the course i want. I really want to study soon but I'm still just lazy for now and I feel I need more time to bond with my family.
know pain. feel pain.