Beginner Photography Lesson
General — September 30, 2011 at 6:59 amIntroduction
This beginner photography lesson has been written to help new photographers learn the very basics of photography using a digital SLR camera. It should help you to take your camera off auto mode and start using the semi-automatic and manual modes. I can give you an overview of the different settings and what they do but as each make and model of camera is different you will need to refer to your...
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White backgrounds using studio lights
Using the basic setup discussed in my other thread “From dining room to photography studio” I’m going to talk about...
Aug 26, 2011 6:07
General
Beginner Photography Lesson
Introduction
This beginner photography lesson has been written to help new photographers learn the very basics of photography...
Sep 30, 2011 6:59
Software
White backgrounds in Photoshop and isolating an object from the background
Using the basic setup discussed in my other article “From dining room/conservatory to temporary photography studio” I’m...
Aug 26, 2011 5:30
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Beginner Photography Lesson
Introduction
This beginner photography lesson has been written to help new photographers learn the very basics of photography using a digital SLR camera. It should help you to take your camera off auto mode and start using the semi-automatic and manual modes. I can give you an overview of the different...
September 30th, 2011 | General | Read More
White backgrounds using studio lights
Using the basic setup discussed in my other thread “From dining room to photography studio” I’m going to talk about getting a white background using studio lights.
Set up the white paper background and place your subject as far forward from the background as you can allow. If your subject is too...
August 26th, 2011 | Lighting, Tutorial | Read More
White backgrounds in Photoshop and isolating an object from the background
Using the basic setup discussed in my other article “From dining room/conservatory to temporary photography studio” I’m going to talk about getting a white background using Photoshop and no studio lights. I work with CS2 so my screen shots might look different if you’re using another version.
Set...
August 26th, 2011 | Software, Tutorial | Read More
From Dining Room/Conservatory to Temporary Photography Studio
I am often asked what my photography “studio” looks like. Here is a pano-stitched image of the room that I use for my photography. As you can see it is a conservatory which usually serves as our dining room. But it’s also the room I use for my photography. I chose to use this room because...
August 26th, 2011 | General | Read More
Focus Stacking Macro Photographs using Adobe Photoshop CS5
Introduction
Have you ever taken a macro photograph and noticed that the depth of field is shallow causing many parts of the photograph to be out of focus? You might try to use a smaller aperture (bigger f-stop number) in an attempt to increase your depth of field, but it’s still not enough. The longer...
August 24th, 2011 | Equipment, Featured, Software, Tutorial | Read More
My Photography-Centric Linux Migration
This article is a result of promises to do so made in this thread and will be an attempt to illustrate my decision making and steps needed to get a Linux machine working for my photo editing. This was written in pieces, so it may not be the most coherent thing you’ve ever read.
Section 1: History
I’ve...
February 11th, 2011 | Featured, General, Software | Read More
Daintree Reclamation
This project for me evolved out of my recent Australian rainforest visit. This was my first rainforest and I was shocked at learning the vital secrets it holds for humankind. Rainforest Rescue is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote and protect the world’s rain forests. The Daintree...
August 26th, 2010 | Featured, General | Read More
Buyer Beware… In the market for a new camera? Please read!
Introduction
All to often consumers are very mislead and often taken advantage of. In this article I will try to educate those who are in the market for a new camera.
Given the rough economic times, many consumers are out to find the best possible deal they can. With that said, there are many companies...
June 25th, 2010 | Equipment, General | Read More
Three ETTL Hot Shoe Flashes Compared
Canon 580EX II, Metz mecablitz 58 AF-1
and Sigma EF-530 DG Super
and a quick overview of hot shoe flash photography
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Note: I’ve watched Joe McNally work with his Nikon SB900 flashes, and they are ahead of Canon’s ETTL flash system (Nikon calls it iTTL). The SB900 isn’t compatible...
May 15th, 2010 | Equipment, Featured, Lighting, Reviews | Read More
Very, VERY wide lenses for your DSLR
Testing the Sigma 12-24mm f/ 4.5-5.6
against other super-wide lenses
Note: Nikon has similar lenses to the Canon lenses mentioned in this comparison, such as the Nikon AF-S Zoom Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8. The third-party lenses mentioned are available in mounts for many brands of cameras.
Wide angle composition
I...
April 16th, 2010 | Equipment, Featured, Reviews | Read More
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Beginner Photography Lesson
September 30, 2011 06:09
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White backgrounds using studio lights
August 26, 2011 06:08
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White backgrounds in Photoshop and isolating an object from the background
August 26, 2011 05:08
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From Dining Room/Conservatory to Temporary Photography Studio
August 26, 2011 04:08
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Focus Stacking Macro Photographs using Adobe Photoshop CS5
August 24, 2011 14:08
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Loren Nelson: Leonie - Great tutorial and innovative way to use PS. Now I am beginning to understand how you get such outstanding m...
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Leonie: Thanks Isaac :) It's a fairly quick and simple way to photograph and process once you're used to it and is definitely wo...
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sacstoy02gt: Great tutorial Leonie! Sadly, I don't have CS5, but I know many people will benefit from this. The results are worth the...
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Nikon D5110: An interesting discussion is worth comment. I feel that you need to write again on this topic. To the subsequent. Cheers...
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supra sneaker: Howdy I am so delighted I found your web site, I really found you by accident, while I was researching on Yahoo for some...
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