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Single-Light Source Photography

April 19, 2011 by spwordpress

There is a general feeling amongst some photographers that good pictures demand complex lighting arrangements. While this may be true in some cases, it is not necessarily a norm. Remember, we generally see the world illuminated by a single light source – the sun; and yet we see detail and modeling all around. Studio photography can also be done using a single light source, … [Read more...]

Blend in a New Sky

April 19, 2011 by spwordpress

It is comparatively easy to replace the sky in Photoshop when the horizon line is more or less even. But when there are buildings, or, as in this case, the rocks, projecting into the sky area, it get somewhat difficult.Open both the images side by side – the one in which you wish to replace the sky (let’s call it ‘A’) and the good sky image (‘B’). In our case, ‘A’ has some … [Read more...]

Setting up a studio

April 15, 2011 by spwordpress

I am a wedding photographer. I have a Canon 350D with 18-55mm kit lens, but plan to start my own business of shooting model portfolios. 1. Is my camera and lens good enough for the purpose? 2. How many and which lights should I have at first?3. What should be the studio measurements? My room measures 10 x10ft. 4. Which and how many backdrops will I need? 5. What will be the … [Read more...]

The Temple

April 15, 2011 by spwordpress

 SP reader Nomeesh Dubey from Madhya Pradesh has sent us this picture for evaluation.As a general guideline, we must ask ourselves as to what is it that has prompted us to take the picture? The answer will tell us where to focus the lens and the prominence we need to give to that element. In your picture, Nomeesh, I take it that the temple “gopuram”, along with the red flag, … [Read more...]

To the Wayfarer

March 9, 2011 by spwordpress

A serious photographer is constantly on the lookout for pictures that will make him stand out from the rest. His mind works like a darkroom, mentally developing pictures and looking for ways to enhance them. The hesitant beginner usually has the “lack of picture opportunity in the vicinity” excuse. This article deals with using “the eye” and how it helps you find images, even … [Read more...]

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