I had the pleasure of meeting photo journalist Tom Stoddart a number of years ago and the privilege of listening to him speak.
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Depth of field (DOF) is the part of your composition which is acceptably in focus. Knowing how to control it is essential if you want to make the most of it.Having too little or too much of you photo in focus can mean it does not have the impact and meaning that you intended.
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I’m busy writing a book. As yet, it is untitled. The topic I am covering will be of most interest to photographers who struggle with feelings of shyness when it comes to making portraits. It’s based on my own experience. Here’s a short excerpt:
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Lens fungus gets inside your lens and can affect the inner elements. If there’s mold on the exterior it’s easy enough to remove. But if it’s significant, there will be damage to the glass. Fungus growing between the glass elements of your lens will require a skilled technician to clean.
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A common cry emanates from photographers when they find their photos are blurry. This anguish is most frequently heard when we sit at our computers with an image at 100% zoom. Sure that it looked sharp on the camera monitor the life-size version appears as one big unsharp smudge.
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Know your camera well and be prepared for whatever might happen when you least expect it. If you are ready to seize at an opportunity you will probably get better photos than you expected.This means checking your attitude as well as your camera gear. If you approach a photo opportunity with a negative preconceived idea of how it will be, you are not so likely to get great results.
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How Frightening it is to Reach the Top by Kevin Landwer-Johan Freelancing as a photographer has many challenges. Reaching the top of your game requires constant commitment and regular production of stella photographs. This is regardless of whether you want to make them or not. Being able to provide clients and editors with the images
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‘Stop’ is an important piece of photography jargon. If you understand what it means, controlling your camera settings will be easier and more effective.
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Taking pictures now is easier than any other time in history.Easy doesn’t usually equate with excellence, especially in the arts. Making good art takes, among other things, dedication and intention. It won’t just happen because you have the latest camera or phone.
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Concentration on exposing the main subject of your photo was the focus of the previous article in this series. In this article, I will introduce you to a great tool. The Zone System. It will help you plan, make and post process your photos.
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