Neutral Density Filters: A Photographer’s Guide to ND Filters
What is an Neutral Density filter? A neutral density filter, or ND filter, is a filter that reduces the amount of light entering the camera lens. This allows photographers to use slower shutter speeds and wider apertures in bright conditions without overexposing the image. ND filters are available in a variety of densities, from reducing light by a small amount (2 stops) to a large amount (10 stops or more).[...]
Studio Tips
Photography studios provide a controlled environment where photographers can create stunning images. There are a few essential tips you can follow to get the most out of your studio time. Clothing Tips The most important thing in your image is the person that is in the portrait. clothing and props are secondary and should accentuate the person, not overpower. To achieve this, we recommend solid colors. If there is more[...]
Photography 1 2 3: The Camera
Welcome to the first installment of Photography 1,2,3, a guide to help all photographers to enhance their knowledge and skills in the art of photography. In this issue we will be talking about the photography most important tool, The Camera. First, the camera is just a tool and does not create the photo. Just like a hammer is a carpenter tool, the hammer does not create a house. The camera[...]
How to select a Wedding Photographer
Wedding pictures are a cherished keepsake, passed down through generations, and the only commemoration of the thousands of hours and dollars spent to plan one of the most important days of your life. Unlike other wedding vendors, photographs are not things you can hear, smell, taste, or even see at first, you do not really know what you are getting until the end. That means thorough research on photographer professional[...]