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Composition In Photography

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Photo composition is simply: “the art of subjective arranging”. Or what to do with all that stuff. Composition is really about choices. What is your subject? What do you want to say about the subject? Or what is the subject saying about you? What do you include and what do you leave out? And how do you arrange everything that is included? Read more »

Understanding Depth of Field

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Depth of Field is probably one of the more challenging areas of photography to understand. Let's begin with a workable definition. Depth of field is that area of an image that is considered acceptably sharp ... in other words it appears to be 'in focus'. There now, don't you feel much clearer on this subject? NO! Well, not to worry... Read more »

Using Light in Photography

Catching the Light

The word photography means: "writing with light". Indeed, without light there would be no photography...and not much else either. Light is a part of all visual art, but photography is unique in that it actually records light. When you take a photograph, you are quite simply recording the light that illuminates the objects you see. Read more »

Photography Basics

Quality of Light in Photography

Published by Al Hannigan
hard light

When talking about the quality of light in photography we often use terms such as hard or direct light and soft or diffused light. In the previous article on using light in photography we talked about looking at the highlight, mid-tone and shadow areas of various subjects. Read more »

Direction of Light in Photography

Published by Al Hannigan
Direction of light-backlight

As you practice seeing the qualities of light, also notice the direction of the light. Notice where the highlights and the shadows on various subjects appear. Walk around your subject and notice any differences you see. Read more »

Controlling Depth of Field

Published by Al Hannigan
Controlling DOF

The 2 Factors That Control DOF: The two primary factors that affect DOF are: the distance from the lens to the subject the f-stop being used Let’s look at each one of these separately. DISTANCE: The closer your subject is to the camera lens, the less depth of field you will have. Read more »

Photo Composition – Choose Your Subject

Published by Al Hannigan
The Facial Expression as the Subject of a Photo

Choosing Your Subject Every good photo has a subject, and in a great photo the subject is what attracts the viewer immediately. In some photos, the subject may be quite obvious … an expressive face, a colorful Autumn landscape, or some sort of dramatic news event. And in others, the subject may be more subtle? [...] Read more »

Photo Composition – Rule of Thirds

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Photo Composition Rule of Thirds

A well known rule of composition is the “rule of thirds”. Imagine your image divided into a grid of 9 equal parts, similar to a tic tac toe grid. Where these lines intersect are known as power points, or strong points of interest. Artists have been applying this rule for centuries. Read more »

Cameras & Equipment

CANON U.S.A. Announces World’s Smallest and Lightest DSLR Camera

Written by Al Hannigan
Canon EOS Rebel SL1

Canon introduces the world's smallest and lightest DSLR camera. Canon’s newest Digital SLR, the EOS Rebel SL1, is being offered as an alternative to the popular compact system camera market. Read more »

Sony NEX-5N 16.1 MP Compact Interchangeable Lens Touchscreen Camera with 18-55mm Lens (Black)

Written by Al Hannigan
Sony NEX-5N

Sony's NEX-5N is touting its interchangeable lens camera as "DSLR quality in your pocket. This 16.1 MP Touchscreen camera provides easy access to image adjustments, full HD movie shooting and up to 10 fps shooting. If you’re shopping for a compact mirrorless camera, then the Sony NEX-5N is definitely worth a look. Read more »

What Is a Mirrorless Camera? – TechNewsDaily

Written by Al Hannigan
Canon-EosM mirrorless camera

If you’ve been wondering what a mirrorless camera actually is, this article will give you a clear and not too technical to understand explanation. Definitely worth the read if you’re considering shopping for one of the many mirrorless cameras available ( or soon to be available) …. Read more »

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 12 MP Micro 4/3 Compact System Camera with 3-Inch Touchscreen LCD and 14-42mm Zoom Lens (Black)

Written by Al Hannigan
Panasonic's LUMIX DMC-GF3

Panasonic’s LUMIX DMC-GF3 is a feature packed ultra compact point-and-shoot with a camera body about as wide and tall as a typical smart phone yet is lightweight and simple to master. This remarkable reduction in size and weight is thanks to advancements in new mirror-free camera technology, and large DSLR format sensors that are more [...] Read more »

Olympus PEN E-PL1 12.3MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens (Black)

Written by Al Hannigan
Olympus PEN E-PL1

The Olympus E-PL1 is essentially a simplified and cut-down version of the company’s E-P2 Micro Four Thirds camera. The 12MP camera adopts many features from its big brothers and adds a built-in flash and an interactive point-and-shoot mode. Read more »

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