Photographing Dogs
Comfort and calm
You need to make sure that your dog is comfortable and in a calm state of mind. Sometimes pointing a camera at your dog can seem confrontational to them and may end in te...
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How to photograph food
Lighting your creation
As with all types of photography, you will need to shoot in good light if you want to achieve that great photo of your food.
Natural light will almost alway...
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How to reduce camera shake
Elbows
When you’re twisting and turning, weaving and whirling then making use of what you have to hand is the best, and sometimes only, option you have – in this case your actua...
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Photographing artwork
Shooting angle
Firstly consider the angle to shoot from. Many choose to represent their creation by photographing their subject in a flat head form. This is the most traditional style of ...
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How to take a good picture of yourself
Lighting
Firstly, make sure that you have plenty of light. Shooting any type of image in bad light will result in a bad picture. A decent amount of light in your photograph will also elim...
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Instagram Printing
However, you want to give your photos that genuine retro feel you’ll never get it staring at a glass screen! Luckily there are several quick, easy and innovative options to print Instagram photos; ...
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Photographing Fireworks
The best view
The first thing you will need is an unobstructed view – this can be the key to getting an exciting shot.
If you can, have a scout around your vantage ...
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How to take close up pictures
Have a look at your camera and you will more than likely notice a small flower emblem on your settings dial. By positioning your wheel at this point you are setting your camera up for automatic mac...
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Taking pictures in low light
Sources to hand
When taking photos in low light try and use, as best as you can, what you have to hand as a light source. Firstly, try to use available light sources to improve the visibi...
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How to Photograph Moving Objects
Setting up
When you know that your subject is going to be in motion it’s best to be prepared before pressing the shutter button.
You need to be in a position where ...
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Taking photos in bright sunlight
Holiday snaps
Most people tend to jet off to sunny and warm places for their annual summer holidays. It’s times such as these that you’ll want to capture some of those memorie...
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Instagram Photo Tips
Square thinking
Before pressing the shutter take a moment to consider the framing of your subject. Instagram crops and works in squares and it would be a shame to chop off the m...
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