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Depth of field in photography can sometimes be a difficult and tricky thing for quite a lot of people to get their heads around. I know this for a fact since I was one of these people. And just to prove that I’m not making this all up, I’ll have you know that a number of my photography friends also admitted to this fact! The problem doesn’t come in the beginning, but more towards the middle when you’re mired knee deep in the explanation and you realize that what you thought you understood wasn’t really what you should have understood.

Luckily for me though I now understand what depth of field in photography is, and can make things work properly so I can take a good photograph. To put it simply though and to start you out in your explanation, let’s take a garden scene with a solitary rose right in the middle of it. You want to take a picture of the rose, but you’re not sure how you want it to look so you start fiddling around with your camera and take a variety of different shots. In the first shot, you make it so that the rose and everything around it – the garden and its surroundings – are very sharp. Everything in this picture is sharp and clear.

Then you take another shot, but this time you place more emphasis on the rose, and put everything else slightly out of focus. You can still see various different forms from the background and you might be able to recognize them for what they are, but they’re not so well defined as earlier. Foreground elements though, are still very much recognizable. Then you go the next step and take another photograph. This time the rose is more prominent and eye catching, while both the foreground and the background aren’t as much, and most of it is blurred and blended in together.

The next shot that you take, you focus solely on the rose to the exclusion of everything else, and make both the foreground and the background completely unrecognizable as anything other than a convenient anonymous backdrop for you main focal point, the rose. Now, although that was a demonstration of what depth of field in photography can look like in a picture, it probably didn’t explain very well exactly what it is.

You might have guessed, but for those of you who are wondering what on earth I’m talking about, just like I used to wonder on earth, depth of field in photography was all about, here it is in nice simple sentences. depth of field in photography, very simply stated, is how much of foreground and background you put into your photograph.

If you take any photographic scene, the sharpness in front of, and behind your subject is what you would call depth of field in photography. If your subject is the main attraction with an out of focus front and back, you would have a shallow depth of field in photography, and if you have the whole scene in sharp focus, both front and back, you would have a wide depth of field in photography.

It’s not exactly confusing just yet is it? It might not be exactly clear either, but then again, just reading this article isn’t really going to solve all of your camera problems. You need to get out there with your camera and try different settings for you to be able to fully grasp and appreciate what depth of field in photography is.

That said, there are a few things that come into consideration when you’re looking into depth of field in photography and those go along the lines of, image magnification, lens aperture setting and the focal length of your lens.



Written exclusively for FeexFoto.com by Muna wa Wanjiru

Getting some good photography tips is a fundamental necessity before embarking on a trip to take landscape photos, especially if you are planning on using expensive equipment and selling the photographs for profit. Most people have taken a photography course and many people have even gotten art degrees that specialize in photography. It is still wise to visit a professional photography forum to get some tips from people who are working in the field, before taking any landscape photographs.

The reason that photography tips are so necessary is because taking landscape photos is not easy – in fact, they can be downright hard. When you take a photography course, you will probably learn about the important of choosing a good location and lighting, but it can be difficult to put these things in perspective without real world experience. A professional photography forum will provide all sorts of insight into these types of issues, and advice from the professionals can be priceless.

One of the best photography tips when it comes to landscape photos is look at where everything is positioned, the details and textures of the ground, where the sun is coming from and where it will be within a few hours. After taking a photography course, you will probably know something about how this will affect the way that the details of the landscape look. Choosing the location in the first place is the hardest part, though, and choosing a location that offers the best natural light for the longest period of time can present some real challenges. The people at a professional photography forum can help work through these issues.

There are many other technical photography tips that you can find in a good online forum, which might range from the positioning of the equipment to the actual printing of the photos. It’s one of the best ways to ensure a successful transition to professional photography.

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Written exclusively for FeexFoto.com by Groshan Fabiola

As you advance in your photography skills, you might want to change the settings of your camera from auto to semi manual. This is because as your interests grow so does your skill in photography. As you move from auto settings that means you had the chance of learning more on how to adjust your settings to what you like and this way you get to improve your images according to how you like them.

Sports photography is a nice way in which you get to show that your semi manual skills are as good as you think they are. Taking photos of sports is not easy because you must set your lighting just right in order not to overexpose the image as well as set up your shutters so that they can work at the speed you need to get every move a player makes.

If you have trained to become a professional photographer than most of those settings won’t bother you. If they do then maybe you will have to go for more classes. You will obviously have to have the right accessories with you like a long lens that can capture the players sweat dripping onto the field as well as a tripod that you can put up your camera on.

The tripod will help in sports photography because you can then try a method that is used when you have set up your camera on this kind of surface referred to as panning. The technique known as panning helps you capture the whole field especially when it comes to football by enabling you to move the camera from one end to the other as the camera is firmly rooted on the vertical axis and pan.



Written exclusively for FeexFoto.com by Peter Gitundu

It often happens to great professional experts to acquire such a fame and recognition in a certain domain of activity that their name becomes synonym with a standard expression. This is the case of Vernon photography, mainly recognized in the domain of portrait creation for a variety of occasions. There is a Vernon photography site to be accessed on the Internet as well as an organization that bears the same name. Vernon photography business was founded in 1988, and in two decades of professional photo shooting, this name already speaks for itself. High quality photo standards in portrait creation is the number one feature that characterizes the Vernon style.

With Vernon photography it all started with the goal setting, and here we have a clear example of the difference good planning makes to business. It is not just about online marketing, since Vernon photography has started to go on the ascending path before the development of Internet advertising, the secret of their success mainly lies in the fact that they have remained extremely focused on certain types of photo shoots. Modern technology possibilities combined with the advantages of skill and experience also have a final and decisive word in the matter.

The Internet site of Vernon photography incorporation allows visitors to complete service forms and be served according to the specificity of the business. Among the most popular items specific to Vernon photography we could count the use of composite prints that consist of combined graphics and multiple pictures. Depending on the complexity of the image, the price could be more or less higher, however, all the details are established by the customer agreement which you’ll have to read carefully before completing the order. Before deciding what type of shoots to try, it is a good idea to take a look over the Vernon photography gallery and admire some of the most successful samples.

The policy of Vernon photography is to ensure rapid picture issuing, so as to respond to the prompt request of the customer. In case you want to have the photos sent directly to you, make sure to leave an address where to have them shipped. All in all, Vernon photography could also be a source of inspiration for young photographers who try to make a difference in the business and are very often in need of professional models to take as examples, and from whom there would sure be a lot to learn in terms of portrait art photography.



Written exclusively for FeexFoto.com by Muna wa Wanjiru

Traditional photography, also called classic photography involves posing for a photograph in a sit-still manner. It has been used in weddings for many years. To most people, traditional photography is an old-fashioned method of photography because the wedding pictures are not spontaneous. On the other hand, a modern photographer concentrates on producing artistic pictures where a person can freely relax. Traditional photography requires a person to set up the camera each time one wants to take a picture, which is quite tiresome and monotonous. A person should make wedding photos look artistic while covering the different wedding sessions. A traditional wedding photographer may produce pictures, which are organized photo shoots. Traditional photography bases its quality on sharpness and lighting. This makes it of poorer quality than the modern wedding photography. Modern cameras capture clearer pictures due to the improved screens. A wedding photographer who uses the traditional cameras has to focus on a still image before taking the picture.

If the image is moving, the wedding photos may produce blurred images because the cameras cannot capture moving images. Wedding pictures taken by the use of a modern camera are much clearer and the wedding camera operator does not have to wait for the couple to stand still. The modern wedding photography should appear candid because modern cameras can produce clear wedding pictures, even of a moving object. The styles expected with each type of wedding photography is quite different; traditional photography concentrates on portrait production while modern photography concentrates on producing candid images.

Mississauga wedding photographers tend to be creative based on their visual perceptions. The results usually are emotional and astounding pictures, which depict the essence of a wedding. When a person views the albums, one may feel as if they are reading a storybook as opposed to looking at pictures taken the traditional way. Graphic designs work well with modern photography due to their compatibility in terms of technological development. Mississauga wedding photographers take wedding pictures in unique venues such as beside a river or a lake to diversify the backgrounds.

A modern wedding photographer does not have any strict rules to follow because the photography solely depends on their ability to take outstanding pictorials during wedding ceremonies. The only things they have to observe include lighting, framing and the angle at which they take the pictures. Wedding photos taken in a traditional setting are suitable for instances where a person wants to pose with the bride of when a person wants the photographer to direct the entire wedding. A Mississauga wedding photographer may advise a person to have a traditional wedding photography done in cases where one intends to pose with family and friends.

One may also contact a Mississauga wedding photographer to take modern wedding pictures in cases where the bride and groom want to obtain candid pictures. Production of wedding photos, either way should portray a memorable event. Wedding pictures that are not clear may disappoint the bride and groom. Overall, the couple should decide whether they want traditional or modern photography. A good wedding photographer will be able to turn the event into a memorable occasion either way.



Written exclusively for FeexFoto.com by Rafi Michael

Beginners in digital photography around the world are eager to learn to take better photos with their digital cameras. Are the courses, workshops and ebooks on offer teaching what they need to know?

A few years ago, I wrote an ebook to teach beginners the basics of good photography. You know, aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, lighting, composition; the kind of things that are the stock-in-trade of any experienced phogographer. In recent times, I have been amazed at the increasing number of people eager to get their hands on this type of information.

With the internet seemingly taking over the world, and the explosion in availability of books, ebooks and courses on just about every subject, why is it so hard for a new photographer to find out how to use their camera? It’s a mystery for the modern age, but I think I may have found the answer.

If a person has a bad experience, especially if that experience cost them hard-earned dollars, they will tell others. And what they are telling me is that they are NOT HAPPY with most of the photography courses and guides on offer.

Many courses and workshops advertising ‘digital photography’ have little or nothing to do with actual photography. That’s right, you can sign up to learn the skills of better photography and not learn one thing about taking better photos.

Instead, what you get is a workshop on digital imaging, or photo editing. How to fix up your bad photos, how to superimpose rainbows and birds into your landscapes and how to remove freckles and pimples from your portraits. How to use software which, in many cases, the customer doesn’t have, doesn’t want and possibly can’t afford.

Are these useful skills? Of course they are, but they are not photography. At best, they are secondary skills that enhance the creative possibilities of photography, for people who choose to go down that path. This does not include everybody.

The result could be a generation of ‘photographers’ who know more about fixing up their mistakes on a computer than about taking good photos in the first place.

If a customer pays you to teach them photography, they have a right to expect that they will learn how to use a camera. If they want to learn about computer software, they will buy a different ebook, or sign up to a different course. If you take their money, then sit them in front of a computer for three days, you have not given them what they paid for. If your customer asks for their money back - so they should.

I could take a pessimistic view, and think that some photographers have become so lazy, so unskilled, that they really believe digital manipulation is more important to photography than skill with a camera. I prefer to think that the customers I have spoken to have just been the victims of misunderstandings and poorly worded advertising.

Whichever is the case, customers beware! Before you hand over your money, find out exactly what you are signing up for. If you want to learn to be a better photographer, make sure the course, workshop, or ebook is about using your camera, not just a computer. If software is a component of the course, terrific - you are getting a well rounded look at the world of photography. If it is the only component, shop around; there are still people out there who want to teach what you want to learn.



Written exclusively for FeexFoto.com by Andrew Goodall

It doesn’t matter if the aircraft concerned is a helicopter or a high winged light aircraft. Strong winds or gusts may put the aircraft outside its operating limits and therefore make it unsafe to fly. In the UK this situation is not uncommon but its chances of occurring can be minimised if the aircraft is located at an airfield with many runways in different directions. This allows the pilot to minimise the crosswind component and take advantage of a head wind on takeoff and landing.

Once the aircraft is in the air the weather can pose a whole new range of problems for the photographer. The main problems that may be encountered while undertaking aerial photography and Aerial Event Photography include:

* Low cloud, mist and fog.

This causes the obvious problem of being unable to see the ground and the features which you are trying to photograph. This is likely to cause problems for nearly all forms of aerial photography.

* High cloud, poor light.

This situation is common throughout the UK and although it restricts some aerial photographic operations its affect on others are small. For example Survey Photography undertaken for the purposes of monitoring traffic or pipeline work may be able to operate in these conditions. However, Oblique Aerial Photography undertaken for marketing purposes would probably not be undertaken in these conditions. This is mainly due to the cloud shadows which would make the images unattractive and give a mottled effect.

* Haze, poor horizontal visibility

Haze is one of the biggest problems for Oblique Aerial Photography because it can reduce visibility down to several kilometres when the sky is clear and the weather looks spectacular from the ground.

* High winds.

High winds can make it very difficult to position the aircraft at a site. This is especially true when a specific view is required or while photographing position sensitive sites such as Horse Racing Event Photography. During this form of Event Aerial Photography it is very important not to go over the race course while the horses are out and if the wind requires the aircraft to ‘crap’ along the course it may not be possible to get the shots required.

It is obvious the weather has a major influence on commercial aerial photography and must be monitored closely to take advantages of the right conditions.

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Written exclusively for FeexFoto.com by Keith McGregor

nt to start your own photography business from home. In today’s world, this is a lot easier than it once was. Now you no longer need a dark room and equipment, and messy chemicals to develop your photos. This makes the ongoing costs of photography less expensive than ever before.

Do you have a passion for photography? Do you dream of making your hobby into a full-time job working for yourself? All you need is a place at home converted into a work space, and you are ready to setup and start working. You will also need to market yourself so people know what you do and how to find you.

Make sure you have a good portfolio to show potential clients.

Think of it like this - Would you a hire a photographer if they could not show you examples of their work to impress you? If the answer is no then - Why would your potential clients hire you if you don’t have an impressive portfolio?

Photography Equipment for Starting Out

All you need to start is a good SLR digital camera, a photo editing program like Adobe Photoshop and a computer. This is how simplistic photographic equipment has become. You can go out and spend money on extra equipment but until you can afford more, you can always hire it.

Skills of a Digital Photographer

In the old days, a photographer needed very specialist skills. That’s not to say they don’t still. It is just the focus on skills has changed. The digital age has made it so much easier to manipulate and print your own photos and images. There is no more buying, wasting or developing film. Anyone with a good eye, a love for photography and a willingness to learn can turn their hobby into a successful photography business.

The demand for photographs is higher than ever before; what, with online businesses shooting up all over the place. That doesn’t look like stopping any time soon. But the price paid for photographs is lower than in the past. This is because competition has risen so much with so many photographers competing against each other worldwide. However, there has been a rise in demand for photos. More and more people are shopping online. Every e-commerce website needs photos of their products. Every corner of the market needs more photos than ever because they are now so much more visual - travel agents, real estate, celebrations; really, anything you can think of can be a subject for a photograph that can be something someone needs.

When thinking of setting up as a freelance photographer think about what niche market your interests fit into. See what people are already doing and charging, and look at where you fit in. What do you do that is so special? Take a look at other photographer’s prices and see if you can charge less. But in considering this, think about your skills and make sure you do not undervalue yourself or your overheads. There is no point working cheaper than your competitors if it means you make no money. You will from time to time need to transfer ownership of your images to a customer and it’s good to have forms in place to assist with quick and smooth transition. You may want to think about some standard forms for varying occasions.

Business Planning yourself into the Future

As for any other business, it is wise to write yourself a business plan. This will guide you through your initial setup stages as well as into the future. It can be a useful implement for many different purposes. A business plan should include: - your goals, - financial projections, - pricing, - current financial position, - marketing plan, - a mission statement, and - how you will achieve your goals.

It is a good reference document to keep you and your business on track. Your business plan should be regularly updated to reflect the growth of your business.

A business plan should include whether you are a sole trader or whether you are going to form a company to work under; you business or trading name and where you intend to operate from. Your business plan should be detailed; include any future goals and set yourself milestones to reach. This gives you a good guide on how to get there, but if your needs change, update the business plan.

A business plan also needs details of your financial and business history. One day you may need to apply for a loan and lenders will want to see something in writing to show them you are serious about your business.

A clear marketing plan of how you are going to reach your objectives and potential clients is an absolute must. Include things like what sets you apart from other photographers. Think about what type of customers you want. Take a second to think if it will be something like portrait or baby photography. Do you want to specifically target these markets? There are many different types of photography, consider carefully if you would prefer to specialize in one or two? Maybe target your business at your area of expertise then grow or branch out from there. Ask yourself if you are happy with a small, part-time business, or if you want to target a wider market full-time. Consider whether you need a website to market your skills. Ask yourself how many other avenues you can reach to enhance your customer base?

Another part of you business plan should outline the strengths and weaknesses of your competitors. Look at their services and how you can compete. Find out their prices. This is fairly easy these days as most people post their prices on their websites. Explain how go about your business or indeed highlight the parts of your business that benefits the customer. How are you going to make money? What expenditure do you need in the first few years? How are you going to finance that? How much have you got in the bank to support you through any tough times in the first 2 years? What insurances do you need? How are you going to keep track of your customers, billing, and the everyday running of your business? How are you going to deal with your taxes?

Check that you do not need licenses in your state to run a business from home. Take a look at how you will expand into the future. Work out if your business can cover your expenses. If you are intending to leave a full-time job, it may pay to start out small and build your business up to where you can cut your days at your other job. Do not be too hasty to jump in. Always protect your financial situation.

As you can see, anyone can start a business as a photographer. The difference between success or not is in your planning and control of the related elements in your life and above all, you must enjoy photography.



Written exclusively for FeexFoto.com by Billy Baker

One of the nice things about photographs is that you are able to capture the most special moments in life and are able to preserve it for years to come. The world of photography is very vast and many people are very much interested in the field. Some take it as a hobby, while others consider it as a job. The amount of time, effort and cost invested in photography can vary for every individual.

Photography is also very much an art. It is true that anyone can just point and shoot a camera, but it really takes talent to capture a certain emotion or scene that will depict something that is worth to treasure for a lifetime. People who have this talent are the ones who invest much into their craft and these are also the people you see having freelance photography jobs.

Freelance photography is the ultimate expression of one’s love of photography. For most photographers, this is the best job they could ever think of because they are being paid for something which they love doing. Also, there are no work hours to be met, no bosses to be pleased and most of all, it gives them extensive exposure to the many different subjects that they can capture. Sometimes, the services of these freelance photographers are up for hire and they are given the chance to feature their works in magazines.

If you feel that you have what it takes to be one of the millions of people that have freelance photography jobs, it will take just a bit of your time to set-up your own gig. One very important thing that you must have if you want to become a freelancer is your portfolio. Basically, a portfolio will contain samples of your work as a photographer. Your portfolio will serve as the ultimate advertising material for your skills so better put together one that is very impressive to look at.

Once you get your first project as freelance photographer, you must see to it that you maintain the quality of your works throughout all your succeeding projects. Learning the craft in a more detailed approach is important to do now more than ever since people will be able to identify your works already.

To further enhance your skills in photography, you can take additional classes for the technical aspects of the art since photography has more aspects to it than beauty. You might have the talent and the knack for it, but if you do not do anything to improve your skills, then you will eventually get trapped and will not be able to adjust to the newer ways of improving your photos.

Freelance photography jobs are aplenty and can be very rewarding to those who have the patience, talent and skills to succeed in the field. One photographer’s photo will always be different from the other photographer because each one sees something totally different even through the same lens of the same camera.



Written exclusively for FeexFoto.com by Terry Edwards

Aerial photography is one of the most important and difficult types of photography. It is quite inconvenient to hunt for the perfect angle when taking a shot from a height. Divided into two kinds – oblique and vertical – on the basis of configuration, this form of photography has been mastered only by a few individuals.

Oblique refers to pictures that are usually taken from the side of an aircraft. Vertical photography means images that are shot from directly above the subject of the picture. The former style is mainly used in the aviation sector, whereas, the latter is more common in the real estate sector. Both these types of advertising photography are quite lucrative in terms of both revenue generation and scope for a photographer.

In fact, aviation photography is one of the fastest growing fields in photography. It deals with a number of aspects and demands a high level of concentration and technical expertise in the domain. Popularly used in meteorology, astronomy and related fields, it is a great test of a photographer’s skills.

Satellites and remote sensing are commonly used in advertising photography of this kind. With the help of satellites, you can gather environmental images to be used by scientists and environmentalists to keep a track of geological changes. This information helps nations prepare themselves for natural calamities. If you specialize in this field, there are tremendous prospects for you as a photographer.

Real estate companies use this kind of photography in promoting their properties. When it comes to advertising the height of a particular building, aerial photography can be quite helpful. Even in the case of airplane or airline advertising, the aerial view can come in handy.

If you wish to market your real estate property or any other product, hire the services of a professional. The Internet enlists a number of agencies that provide services like advertising photography at a reasonable price. Get your business promoted by experts and you’ll feel the difference.



Written exclusively for FeexFoto.com by Allan