Archive for ◊ 2009 ◊

31 Dec 2009 WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
There are also great chances for any photographer to make a good living or few extra quid if done part time - assuming you do the job correctly.Preparation is the key to becoming a great professional wedding photographer; this is assuming that your technical skills are up for the job. If you prepare properly the task at hand will be so much easier, and the family concerned will be most pleased.You need to prepare well in advance of the big day - this means meeting the couple to discuss what they would like. It also means that you need to contact the priest or whoever is celebrating the service and find out about guidelines that he may impose. For example, in some churches they do not allow strobe units to be used.Preparation also involves going to the church and hotel before hand to take a look around and pre-select locations for your photo shoot. Go at the same time of day a few weeks before hand. Find out where the light will fall and what objects may be in your way.While these may seem trivial matters, they will turn out to be invaluable when the wedding day comes.Beforehand, when discussing ... [more..]
29 Dec 2009 CAREERS IN PHOTOGRAPHY
From exotic locales to magazine covers to newspapers, a career in photography will allow you to unleash your creativity and to choose exactly how you want to pursue it.What Can Photography Schools Do For You?These schools essentially help you to develop creative and artistic skills, along with the technical abilities that are necessary for you to become a professional photographer. Students can pursue lucrative and satisfying careers by blending photography and art to fit their specific interests. The courses provided are wide-ranging and technical, and provide training in the use and care of cameras, and in handling the intricacies of film development.The training includes instructions on conventional cameras and other equipment, digital photos, types of lenses, length of exposures and the various techniques used for developing prints. Several universities and colleges award degrees in photography such as Associate of Arts (AA), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA). In addition, some schools provide graduate level courses for certificates in photography with advanced techniques. Students can select photography as either a major or a minor subject, or they can choose special photography classes simply to pursue their interests.These schools encourage and develop originality, creativity, resourcefulness, personal expression ... [more..]
28 Dec 2009 THE BEST DIGITAL SLR CAMERA REVIEW
Have you heard about the best new digital SLR camera to hit the streets? How about the worst? As the prices of digital SLR cameras have been plummeting like crazy, it's become more important then ever to be able to distinguish the best from the worst. Don't assume that a low price is indicative of a low quality SLR. It could just be the deal you've been looking for. Let's review a couple of worthy contenders in the ring of digital SLR cameras.It's pretty hard to review digital SLR's without bringing up the Canon Rebel XTi digital SLR camera. The XTi, and it's predecessor the XT has been a solid value for anyone looking to make the move to SLR technology. A consistently strong seller with a solid base of existing users makes the Canon Rebel a worthy for best general purpose SLR camera ever.With a current price under $600 including a lens kit, it will continue to be popular for some time. The latest model to share the Rebel crown, is the XSi, which is currently scheduled to be on the shelves mid 2008. It brings more megapixels, a better battery grip, a larger LCD, "live view", and a ... [more..]