Photography Tips of the Week - Fourteen

 You never know when something is going to happen so have a camera with you at all times.
Success at really getting good at photography is the idea of creating within your own mindset the viewpoint of always "being on." By that I mean always being aware of the world around you and opportunities within it for getting that great shot.
Of course sharpening your observation and "seeing" your environment as a photo is all rather pointless if you don't have a camera with you!
When you think you hav...

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Photography Tips of the Week - Thirteen

Only Use Photoshop As A Last Resort Or Port Of Last Call. Force Yourself To Achieve Your Best With The Camera
Try to use photo editing software as rarely as possible until you have a clear understanding of the abilities and limitations of your camera. Although there are always things you can do to improve or even save a shot in Photoshop it can lull you into a kind of laziness with the act of photographing itself.
The final result of this will be a stunting in your development as a photographe...

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Photography Tips of the Week - Twelve

Spend time studying the species and habitat of what you’re shooting... especially kids cos' they move around a lot!
Try to visualize the shot or type of shot you want to get. Then observe your prey carefully within it's natural environment and when the time is right... fire!

If you miss, pretend to your quarry that you got the shot you wanted and lull them back into a false sense of security. Begin the stalking again.
Whenever Possible Shoot Using a Tripod or Alternately BE the Tripod
No t...

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