Posts Tagged: lighting for photography
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Jan 17, 2010
No CommentsAdjusting White Balance
What is White Balance? Understanding white balance can be difficult, because it has to do with the color temperature of different light sources. The amount of light varies whether you are outside in the sun or in the shade, inside with bright overhead lights or by candlelight. Your eyes do a great job adjusting to...
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Jan 01, 2010
No CommentsWhat is ISO and When Should You Adjust It?
What is ISO? This number originated in film photography, where it was used as an indication of how sensitive film was to light. In other words, ISO measures the speed of the film and how much or how little light was needed for proper exposure. On today’s digital cameras, The ISO number indicates how quickly...
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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...
