by judy | Nov 7, 2010 | Digital Photography Basics, Lighting
I just read a tip list on creating Christmas Card photos, and for the most part it provided good information. However, I noticed one tip that often trades one problem for another-putting the light behind the photographer. This tip does make sense from a purely...
by judy | Oct 29, 2010 | Cameras Computers & Cyberspace, Southold Recreation Digital Photo Lessons
Photoshop Elements 9.0 Quiz-Adjustment Layers and Masks Where is the icon for activating an adjustment layer? (Hint: It is in the layers panel-remember the hover mouse trick!) After you find the adjustment layer icon, name all the possible selections for adjustment...
by judy | Oct 25, 2010 | Southold Recreation Digital Photo Lessons
by judy | Oct 23, 2010 | Cameras Computers & Cyberspace, Photography Tips
Have you been disappointed by the photos taken at your last day at the beach? That is one of the risks of using your camera in full automatic mode. The bright light of the sun reflecting off the sand gives the camera’s meter a false reading for more light than...
by judy | Oct 20, 2010 | Photography Tips
The autumn sky of October is one of the loveliest times to capture sunset shots. A clear sky with storm clouds in the distance create a unique palette for the setting sun to paint it’s fading rays. I have observed some sunset skies that literally shimmered with...
by judy | Oct 9, 2010 | Cameras Computers & Cyberspace, Composition
Last week I posted a link to some fabulous minimalist photos, and we discussed them in the Wednesday evening class. What a great inspiration those sample photos were! This week I challenged the class to find their own minimalist subject, and in order to lead by...
by judy | Oct 8, 2010 | Exposure
As I write this, the start of Columbus Day Weekend 2010 is only a few hours away for those of us who will be sliding down the dinosaur’s back (think-Fred Flintstone) at the end of a Friday afternoon. At that time the sun will be in a perfect location in the sky...
by judy | Oct 3, 2010 | Cameras Computers & Cyberspace, Composition
When I started in photography, a mentor gave me a mantra: Define the subject. Bring attention to it. Simplify. What great advice! So many potentially great photos fall short because they fail to address those three compositional essentials. I have found that an...
by judy | Sep 26, 2010 | Cameras Computers & Cyberspace, Digital Photography Tutorials, Exposure
Instructional blogs like the one you are now reading are all over the web, but finding good content on them isn’t always easy. However, I just found a great post from Neil van Niekerk describing a simple method for adjusting your aperture and shutter speed to...
by judy | Jun 2, 2010 | Fine Art & Stock, Photography Tips, Uncategorized
A great place to practice your photography techniques is right in your backyard. The flower garden is ever changing with the season and the weather, and the blooms are very cooperative subjects. They don’t get bored, or tired of standing in one place, or refuse...
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