January 21, 2010
Blog Archives
Image Of The Moment – Blue
One of my favourite photography locations is the river. Luckily I live near the Thames which has an abundance of photographic scenes, especially at dusk and dawn (the ‘Golden Hour’)…
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Low Light Photography
Getting a photo right can prove challenging enough, taking a good photo at night or in low light is a whole different ball game. The key is preparation, patience, knowing what settings to use and how to make the most of any available light that may be present. Get this right and the rewards are well worth it!
Great Examples of The Use Of Depth Of Field
Depth of field can be used to give a photo an almost 3D effect and when executed well brings the photo to life. Depth of field is controlled by the aperture (F-Stop) being used.
Aperture Explained
What Is Aperture?
The main purpose of a lens is to collect the available light. The aperture of the lens is the size of the lens opening. The larger the aperture, the more light allowed to reach the image sensor.
Aperture is expressed as F-stop, F2.8 is the smaller the F-stop number, the larger the aperture.
Shutter Speed ‘How To’ Guide
Using the shutter speed correctly on your camera can greatly dictate your subjects appearance in the final image. I have always loved using slow shutter speeds, whether it is at night to create light trails from moving cars or when photographing flowing water to achieve that silky, smooth effect you have probably seen on various photography websites.
