Monday, March 6, 2006

Digital Portraits for Seniors and Graduates

Senior Portrait Studio Photographer

When you're learning about something new, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of relevant information available. This informative article should help you focus on the central points.

Senior Portraits with Digital
The more you understand about any subject, the more interesting it becomes. As you read this article you'll find that the subject of Digital Portraits is certainly no exception. Digital Photography Techniques - The Secrets That Make The Difference Between Dazzling Photos... or Boring Bloopers So far we've talked about cameras and accessories. But there'sanother very important element to taking pictures that can'tbe ignored — the person behind the camera.
Digital photography technique may seem like a daunting term,but it's really about the basics of digital photography.

"Choosing the right photographer is an important decision"

No matter how good the camera is, the critical decisions aboutthe picture are always in the hands of the photographer.That's why today we're going to talk about the art of takinggood pictures...
How Can I Improve My Digital Photography Techniques And Make Sure I Take Good Pictures? There is only one chance to capture each magic moment. It'simpossible to re-play the scene if you're disappointed withyour picture. That's why it pays to be prepared and ready.Here are several tips to help you make sure your digitalpictures turn out memorable:

Get The Lighting And White Balance Right: Lighting is much more important to digital cameras than tofilm cameras. If your digital camera has settings fordifferent lighting conditions, such as daylight, cloudy,fluorescent, incandescent, make sure you use them-it can makeor break your pictures. Never aim a digital camera at a lightsource (unless it's a sunset or candles). Make sure thatbright lamps, sunshine, glare, etc. are out of the frame.

Use a flash for indoor shots and dim outdoor lighting. If theflash is too bright, lower the intensity a couple of f-stops,or use a homemade diffuser by placing a one-ply tissue overthe flash. Be Sure To Get Close Enough: One of the biggest reasons digital pictures look bad isbecause they were taken from too far away. Avoid vast expansesof boring "dead" space (like the walls, ceiling, grass,pavement). Move in and get close to your subject. Fill theframe with the scene, the people, or the faces you want andleave the background out.
So far, we've uncovered some interesting facts about Senior Portrait. You may decide that the following information is even more interesting.

Reduce Red-Eye: It's almost impossible to completely eliminate red eye with apocket or compact digital camera. But it can be reduced byusing the "Portrait" setting, turning up the house lights, andhaving the subject face the light while turning slightly awayfrom the flash. If all else fails, use image-editing software to remove red-eye.

You can see that there's practical value in learning more about Digital Portraits. Can you think of ways to apply what's been covered so far?
Compose Your Pictures: Before pressing the shutter, take a quick, objective look atthe composition and background. If there's clutter,distraction or a confusing subject, make changes before takingthe picture.
Steady The Camera: Prevent "camera shake," by using a wall, table or tripod tohold the camera steady, especially at night. And be sure towait until the camera completes the shot before you put thecamera down. It can take 5 seconds or longer if the light is low.

Be Prepared For Shutter Lag: Digital cameras are really small computers-they require timeto capture the scene. Plan ahead when shooting people andespecially children or your two-year-old's smile could be ascowl by the time the shutter snaps. Anticipate the perfectmoment and press the shutter just before it happens. It'stough to do, but with practice, you get better at it. Use High Resolution: High resolution and low compression produce smoother and moredetailed images. For best results, get 3.2 MP or higher anduse the highest resolution for important pictures you plan to print.

Have Battery Backups And Extra Storage On Hand: Running out of batteries or room on your storage card puts aquick end to your photo fun. Be prepared with spare batteriesand another memory card so nothing puts a damper on yourmemories.

Learn more digital photography techniques in "Master Your Digital Camera in Four Easy Steps:"http://hop.clickbank.net/?photograph/dazzlepics Do all the strange terms in digital photography sometimes seemto be another language? Can't tell the difference betweencompression and dynamic range? Or a megabyte from a megapixel?In the next section, I've included a quick Digital Photography Terminology reference guide. Feel free to print it out and refer to it. Look for it tomorrow, Rufina James

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Of course, it's impossible to put everything about Digital Portraits into just one article. But you can't deny that you've just added to your understanding about Digital Portraits, and that's time well spent.
Take time to consider the points presented above. What you learn may help you overcome your hesitation to take action. Rufina James http://hop.clickbank.net/?photograph/dazzlepics
support@masteryourdigitalcamera.com

Of course, it's impossible to put everything about Digital Portraits into just one article. But you can't deny that you've just added to your understanding about Digital Portraits, and that's time well spent.

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