Archive: Camera Tips
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May 02, 2010
No CommentsExposure Triangle
There are three main elements to exposure – aperture, ISO, and shutter speed. And, the relationship between these three elements can be thought of in terms of the ‘exposure triangle’. Each corner of the triangle represents one of the three main elements. These three elements are all related and directly affect the exposure. One way...
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Apr 13, 2010
1 CommentImage Histogram
Have you noticed the graph that pops up when reviewing your photos on your camera and wondered what it is? It is simply a graph that displays the range of tones present in that image. The far left side of the graph represents black and the far right side of the graph represents white, with...
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Jan 31, 2010
No CommentsGet Closer!
The famous photojournalist Robert Capa once said, “If your pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.” I think this is the key to taking great pictures, and most (even compact) digital cameras have a pretty good zoom, so it makes it easy. And there is always the “zoom with your feet” method! There are...
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Dec 13, 2009
1 CommentTips on Photographing Christmas Lights
Now is the time of year that people are decorating their homes with Christmas lights, and many of us are visiting light displays and want to take pictures. But getting good shots of lights can be tricky. The lights are sometimes blurry or don’t show up well at all. Here are some tips on getting...
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Dec 03, 2009
No CommentsHow to Prevent Red-Eye from Ruining Your Photos
One of the most annoying things in photos is red-eye. But what causes red-eye and is there a way to prevent it? Red-eye is caused by the flash from the camera reflecting off the retina and lighting up the blood vessels inside the eye. And, because most times when a flash is used, the subject...
