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When you take a picture with a traditional 35mm camera, you press the shutter and that image is burned into a medium we call “film”. With a digital camera, you press the shutter release and capture an image on the image sensor. The image is then transferred to some type of media card. The manufacture of the camera determines which media card works with your camera. The media card is like a blank canvas. Most artists would agree that one canvas is no better than another, what matters to them is what type of paint goes on the canvas.
When you choose paint you consider each type and how compatible it is with the colors you already have. Most digital cameras offer three formats: JPEG, RAW, and TIFF format. To give a more accurate comparison, let’s assume you are taking pictures with a 5 mega pixel camera. If you saved your shots in JPEG format, they would be 1.5 MB in size. In RAW format, they would be 7.5 MB in size. In TIFF format, they would be a whopping 14.5 MB per image.
JPEG's offer a descent image quality and a small file size. RAW format assumes you will change the contrast; lighting, color balance and other setting after you get the image. It does offer you much more control, but it also entails a huge learning curve. The TIFF format applies all the settings of the camera and has excellent image quality, but the files are much larger!
JPEG is by far the most popular format, even though the quality is NOT as good the other two. Don’t get me wrong, for the average photographer JPEG is not bad, it’s just not as good. This may sound contradictory, but remember Beta Max VCR’s? Beta Max was a different format than VHS and it was better quality, but it did not catch on. Besides being smaller, JPEG is also the most compatible with all major photo-editing software.
So with all things considered each format has its own advantages and disadvantages. But just as a painter must have paint and brushes, you too must consider another factor. The resolution you save a picture at also effects how big the file size is. This often confuses people new to digital photography. Remember this photo tip; format and resolution are two different things.
Format would be similar to choosing oil color, water color, or pastel before you start painting. Resolution would be the number of colors you choose to work with. A camera with 2 Mega pixels for example, would be like having a box with 6 crayons in it. (Your maximum print size would be about 5x7 inches.) A camera with 5 or 6 Mega pixels would be like having the big box with 64 crayons in it. (You could print pictures 18 x 24 inches or larger!) Can you draw with only six crayons? Of course you can, but how much more can you do with 64? Obviously, the higher the Mega Pixels a camera has, the bigger the image you can print and the more options you have. Just remember, 64 crayons takes more space in your hand than 6 crayons; likewise, storing big mega pixel images takes more space on your hard drive.
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ravi agrawal agrawal |
2007-07-05 |
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Title: Explore the world with artistic photography
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Creativity has many outlets. Some creative people choose to write, others to paint and still others to photograph, in order to give vent to their creative energies. Artistic photography is a medium by which a person tries to capture and display the uniqueness that they see in an object.
The invention of the camera in the 1800s was also the time that artistic photography originated. The earliest artistic photographs taken were those of the Civil War battlefield and so were more heart rendering than artistic in the real sense. The period being that of black and white photographs, artistic photography was rather simple with major landmarks like, the Eiffel tower in France, being the most photographed objects.
With advancement in photography technology, artistic photography became more advanced and diverse too. The subject also became quite bold with nude female photographs becoming a rage.
The latter part of the 20th century saw the advent of colour photography. This new, exciting feature was fully utilized and artistic photography scaled new heights. Landmarks made way for more inspired subjects like, the plight of mankind. Little cared for subjects like, people from remote areas of the world or the lives of homeless people now became highlighted through artistic photography. Further improvements in camera led to object magnification to the extent that it became abstract art, as it often was difficult to immediately figure out what the photograph was of.
Other forms of art were the offshoots of artistic photography like, the TV show Project Runway challenged the participants to snap pictures around New York City and make a garment out of that concept. One contestant photographed graffiti on a wall and crafted a dress based on this concept.
Artistic photography has no set definition. It is what you make it to be. A magnified picture of a flower could be art, as could a shot of a shoe. So, this is one hobby where your creativity has no bounds. You have the liberty to photograph anything and the satisfaction of it being called art.
For more such articles visit http://www.digitalphotographywiz.com
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Muna wa Wanjiru |
2007-12-17 |
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Usually referred to as art photography in short, fine art photography is an important part of professional picture styles that combine artistic creative vision with prints and special effects. Fine art photography usually makes the object of very classy collections printed in limited editions; the target audience of such albums are collectors and dealers, as the style of such photography is seldom used in advertising or the media. However, it is not uncommon to have fine art photography exhibitions organized, as a way of celebrating artistic variety and accomplishment. The history of fine art photography can be traced back to the Victorian age when a new artistic expression was found. The fine art photography movement was exposed to several other artistic trends from the other domains: particularly painting and cinematography. Some of the styles presently seem out of fashion and little popular, and here we refer to the attempt to make photos as similar to paintings as possible. This trend marked the beginning of the 20th century and it is considered a step in the evolution of fine art photography. Little by little the gallery system was opened to exhibitions of various famous photographers particularly since artistic expression in pictures gained popularity. Photojournalism and the snapshot aesthetic approach are tributary and somehow included in the fine art photography perspective, as pictures became one very touchy way of reflecting all sorts of social and human realities of our times. Art and documentary came to create a unique mixture in the evolution of present day photography, and the large number of prints and picture catalogs are just the way to prove it. Nowadays it is more than common that the regular canvases be replaced by framed and glassed pictures in a variety of wall-size prints; we could thus say that fine art photography has made its entrance in house design as well. Staging and lighting are incredibly important for fine art photography, and very often the outcome depends on the type of camera used in the process. From medium-format and large-format cameras to digital cameras, fine art photography is definitely being more and more integrated in popular social artistic trends specific to the metropolis manifestation. Fine art photography remains however little exploited by the media, as it usually requires a well educated eye to perceive all the subtleties and the unique artistic details that remain unnoticed by the profane eye of common people. Muna wa Wanjiru Has Been Researching and Reporting on Photography for Years. For More Information on Fine Art Photography, Visit His Site at FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
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Semra Gencay |
2007-09-05 |
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Title: Photography - Your Lense On The World
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Photography - Your Lense On The World
I could start by saying that photography is the process of recording images by capturing light on a light-sensitive medium, such as a film or... But I hope you don't mind, rather than sharing Information that is accessible in any library I'd like to talk about what makes me passionate about photography.
When I think about photography I think about a medium that is a visual form of expression. According to the objective; it can express a commercial or artistic idea. For me personally, photography is an artistic form of expression, a wonderful way to submit an idea quickly - within seconds by visual means.
There is something fascinating about how humans perceive their environment. For example we judge a person’s likeability within a fraction of a second. So studying and understanding the complex way in which an individual perceives the world around them is a great tool. It enables the photographer to communicate ideas without using words. This gives the persons viewing the image the freedom to interprete the photo in the way that is unique to them and the photographer the ability to cross boundaries of geography, sex, age, race and even education.
In conceptual and artistic photography technique also serves as a tool to express ideas. This technique can be as simple as a box with a hole that has photographic paper inside, or as complicated as the mountain of equipment found on a professional shoot. Whatever emphasizes the initial concept behind the photo and the idea is perfect.
Photography for me is an example of the way in which I perceive my environment; I try to express my feelings about my world via my photos. It is a process in development, changing as I grow. It enables me to stand back, to look and learn about other people, cultures and places. My subjects are personal and at the same time they refer to the whole of humanity, how we are slotted between family, society, environment and politics and how that shapes us.
Photography is the lense that is helping me to grow and develop as a person and I hope through sharing this journey; I am able to affect and enhance the lives of others too.
Semra Gencay
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Andrew Stratton |
2007-07-05 |
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Title: Be Different! Artistic Wedding Photography New Orleans
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Today’s modern bride isn’t looking for that traditional wedding photography that was so common just a few years ago. But instead, they are looking for artistic wedding photography New Orleans style or other similar styles that stand out. Article: Your wedding is special and something you’ve dreamed about for years. Your wedding photography is a big part of your plans but why not try something a little different than traditional wedding photography. With so much artistic wedding photography New Orleans, area you have plenty of choices. You can dare to be different and still be confident that your wedding photographs are going to look great. You’ll be dealing with all kinds of arrangements such as flowers, food, the reception, and your gown, all within the budget you’ve set. But you know a few weeks later, the specifics will have blurred from peoples minds and what you are left with is your artistic wedding photography New Orleans choice. That’s what people will look at and reminisce about through the years, and that’s where your budget needs to be. One Louisiana wedding portrait photographer, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to whom we've spoken says today’s brides and grooms are choosing more artistic photography than the brides of the past. Of course, weddings themselves have become far less traditional for many. This can be attributed to our more relaxed way of living, the number of second marriages occurring, or simply our desire to be creative and memorable. Artistic wedding photography may use less traditional angles on the shots, using a variety of colors and shadows, as well as different scales to create a dramatic effect on the photos. All over, artistic wedding photographers - Lafayette, Louisiana area too - agree that the majority of brides and grooms do not want traditional photos; rather, they are looking for something that is engaging and extraordinary. Some of the wedding photography in the New Orleans area is really standing out in the crowd. Local photographers have a knack for using the natural surroundings combined with the wedding party to create outstanding artistic wedding photography. It’s been a challenge but worth every minute invested claim local photographers. When you work with your photographer right from the beginning you get to understand each other. You learn how the photographer likes to work and he/she learns what you are all about. Wedding photographers Lafayette, Louisiana agree that this interaction is critical to getting the most out of your wedding photographs. Let’s face it, wedding photography isn’t inexpensive. You should consider spending a sizable portion of your budget on a professional experienced wedding photographer. Your wedding will come and go and memories might become a little hazy, but when you’ve got great photographs, you have great memories for the rest of your life. Most of the photographers we spoke with say they have sample albums of wedding photography New Orleans style that you can have a look at to help you decide what’s right for you. You may think you want artistic but are not yet sure what artistic actually means. By browsing albums of sample wedding photographs, you can better decide what it is you are looking for, and then communicate that to your photographer. It doesn’t really matter if you are looking at wedding photography New Orleans or that wedding portrait photographer Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that you’ve heard so much about. What is important is that you ask the right questions. Here are just a few that you should definitely ask. It will get you started. 1. What is your payment policy? 2. What type of backup camera system do you have in place? 3. Will it be you taking the photographs or an assistant? 4. How much will it cost, and what do we get for that money? 5. Do you own the proofs so that you can make prints yourself later? 6. How long has the photographer been doing wedding photography? If you live in South Louisiana, and you think artistic wedding photography New Orleans style is right for you, then why not check what the local photographers have to offer. ** About the author text: Fine Art Exposure in New Orleans, LA has a goal in photographing your wedding to create images that will relive the moments for a lifetime. Visit http://www.fineartexposure.com to see how Fine Art specializes in artistic wedding photography, documenting what happened and who attended, but also capturing the unique mood of your wedding. Fine Art Exposure in New Orleans, LA has a goal in photographing your wedding to create images that will relive the moments for a lifetime. Visit http://www.fineartexposure.com to see how Fine Art specializes in artistic wedding photography, documenting what happened and who attended, but also capturing the unique mood of your wedding.
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TJ Tierney |
2006-02-05 |
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Title: Understanding Image Resolution
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Good photography remains as elusive and as enticing as ever - knowing how to optimise it in your digital darkroom will only make it better. Resolution is a term used a lot in photography these days - regardless which type of photography you do, or which type of camera you use, understanding image resolution, pixels and the different properties attributed to them is so important. Whether you are printing, scanning or sending an image by e-mail, you need to understand and know how to keep your images sharp and preserve as much detail as possible in your final print. This topic does cause some confusion, so I hope the following will help. Image resolution explained: Photography resolution is a measurement of image quality, so you may define resolution by how much detail is in your print. If your print has sharp detail you may consider your image to be of good resolution. If detail is blur in your image you may consider your image to have poor resolution. Good resolution is a direct result of having a large number of pixels in an image. Pixels explained: Digital images are made up of millions of small dots - each dot is called a pixel. Each dot contains a small piece of image information, and when added together with the other pixels you’ll get your final image. Print resolution is measured in pixel per inch (ppi) or in dots per inch (dpi) - both hold the same value. 300ppi means that there are 300 pixels per inch or 90,000 pixels per a square inch. What size can I print my images? A digital image that’s 1500ppi wide will print a 15-inch wide print if the print resolution is 100ppi. If you change the same image to a print resolution to 300ppi your final print size will become a 5-inch wide print. If your image file is 3000ppi wide x 2400ppi high with a print resolution 300ppi, your final print size will be 10 x 8 inch. The same file with a print resolution of 150ppi will give you a final print of 20 x 16 inch. Divide the print resolution into the pixel width or height of your image. Higher resolution should not be taken to mean that your images would be of higher quality - your images would only be of high quality if you print to the correct format. Example - if you print a 3000ppi x 2400ppi size file to a print size of 20 x 16 inch at 300ppi, the pixels may be visible resulting in a blur image. You need to print it at 600ppi to attain good quality. What size resolution should I use? At 600ppi (which is an extremely large resolution) your image will be supreme sharp. You will be restricted with print size. Printing your images at 300ppi is the standard quality. Image sharpness doesn’t get much better. The only setback is that the maximum print size will be restricted - you might need to drop the resolution to get a larger image. If you need a large print from a small file print your file at 150ppi - your print will lack detail and the pixels may be visible. You should not print an image any smaller than 150ppi. 72ppi is standard with your computer screen. Don’t print your images at this size - the pixels will be visible. Resolution tips: Scan your images as large as possible; it's easy to resize them later. If you scan an image to small you may have to re-scan at a later date to get a larger print. If you need a print that’s twice the size of the original - scan it at 600ppi and print it at 300ppi. Try to print your image at 300ppi. If you use a tripod when taking an image you may be able to push the print resolution lower than the recommended 300ppi - this will enable you to get a larger print. Other Tips: Be very careful when cropping an image, if you crop it too much you will reduce the print size. Be careful not to confuse print resolution with printer resolution; printer resolution is measured in dots per inch (dpi), but these values are a great deal higher- common printer resolutions are 2400dpi and 5760dpi - this is a measure of the amount of ink dropped onto your paper per inch. TJ Tierney. Award winning Irish Landscape photographer. If you are looking for more photo tips visit http://www.goldenirishlight.com/photographytips.html To view some of his images visit his on line gallery @ http://www.goldenirishlight.com
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Muna Wanjiru |
2008-05-04 |
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Title: What Unique Type Of Photography Backdrops Can Mountains Make To A Small Village?
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Artistic photography requires the use of a large amount of adjacent items that contribute to the general artistic impact on the viewer. Here we refer to the use of photography backdrops that usually consists of pieces of cloth with various designs that are hung in the background to make performance possible. There can be buildings, countryside landscapes, cityscapes, the sea and many other representations, all functioning as photography backdrops. Simply think what a unique type of photography backdrops the mountains would make to a small village. Backdrops equally apply to the classic and digital photography alike, and they often depend on the artist's intention or the purpose of the picture as such. Some of the most popular photography backdrops include holiday scenes with angels, fairies, lots of snow and stars; in such cases we are talking about themed photography that contributes to special aesthetic effects. What is the main purpose of using backdrops? From a certain point of view, we could easily say that they make the picture come alive. Photography backdrops bring life, color and even glow to any well taken photo. Furthermore, they make an excellent alternative to other cluttered backgrounds that lose their artistic impression due to light quality or distance from the focal point of the picture. People can actually create their own photography backdrops, by using already existing pictures; this procedure is more easily applicable to digital photos where computer modifications are also possible with the help of special software like Adobe Photoshop and Corel Draw. If you intend to modify the photography backdrops after taking the picture as such, it would be a good idea to select a dark colored background so that it can be more easily changed afterwards. Furthermore, when you take photos indoors, the use of backdrops is a lot more helpful and rewarding. Photography backdrops range from very simple or plain to extremely elaborated; it all depends on what type of effects you want to achieve. Professional props and background items are definitely a compulsory condition for any workshop that has a name to keep up to. Amateurs usually find it easier to use plain photography backdrops instead of printed ones, as the focus of the picture would have to fall on the subject of the photo and not on some background item. Before taking the final shots, consider the impact the use of a flash would have on the backdrops and whether it will be reflected on the subject as well.
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Tracy Hargraves |
2008-05-04 |
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Title: Photography in The 21st Century
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For years, photography aficionados have attempted to rebuff the ever growing influx of the digital age. Even today, many who consider themselves true photographers prefer manual cameras with traditional film. Yet an increasing number of artists have realized that the new technology of today can not only be used effectively for practical purposes, but can be used to create art in a new way, a way that would not be available but for our digital age. Of course, artistic digital photography, like traditional photographic art, takes a special kind of camera. That is not to say that amateurs cannot create art with a standard point and shoot digital camera, but rather, that those who are serious about digital photography as an art form prefer a specific type of camera: the digital single-lens reflex or dSLR. A dSLR is really nothing more than a duplication of the traditional manual version, the SLR. It operates on the same principles, with one obvious difference: a SLR would have film; whereas a dSLR has what is called an image sensor called a CCD or CMOS. But what makes dSLR's and SLR's different from other cameras in general? Well, a traditional camera makes use of an off axis viewfinder (mounted above or to the side of the actual image the lens "sees") that can distort the image you see and want to capture, creating what is called "parallax". With an SLR, this is remedied by using an internal prism to project the same image seen in the lens up and onto the viewfinder, by passing the parallax distortion that occurs in other cameras. Since artists have generally preferred the accuracy of SLR's, the inception and growing adoption of their digital counterparts has made artistic digital photography spark from an ember to a roaring bonfire of popularity. Because of the manual functionality inherent in most models and the speed, a dSLR camera is preferred by many over a digital camera. Enough with the technical banter. Put simply, as digital cameras swiftly become faster and allow higher resolution, their following in the artistic world grows. In fact, at this point in time, digital cameras are even beginning to surpass their manual predecessors, something that some traditional photographers can scarcely believe to be true. Of course, digital photography does have its downsides when compared to traditional film, but it also has its perks. The digital side actually has greater technological advantages than what many believe. With digital image filters, special processors and incredibly powerful computer based editing tools, an artist can truly make pixels come alive in a whole new way with digital photography. With traditional film, an artist must spend hours in a darkroom, processing film and mixing chemicals in order to turn out the print that they are looking for. With digital film editing tools, the need for the complex development process is all but gone: a digital photographer need only upload his images to a computer and he is then free to edit them to his hearts content: complex processes such as cropping, light filters, rotating, highlighting, color spectrum adjustments, and layering can all be done with the click of a mouse. Whether you are an amateur photographer who wants to make the most of their hobby or a professional artist who needs control, speed and accuracy as well as editing ability, artistic digital photography can turn simple images on an internal processor into stunning, compelling art. So what are you waiting for? Get that freedom and power from digital photography and start creating the art that you've always wanted.
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Tedric Garrison |
2008-04-13 |
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Title: Artistic Tools - Format and Resolution
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When you take a picture with a traditional 35mm camera, you press the shutter and that image is burned into a medium we call “film”. With a digital camera, you press the shutter release and capture an image on the image sensor. The image is then transferred to some type of media card. The manufacture of the camera determines which media card works with your camera. The media card is like a blank canvas. Most artists would agree that one canvas is no better than another, what matters to them is what type of paint goes on the canvas.
When you choose paint you consider each type and how compatible it is with the colors you already have. Most digital cameras offer three formats: JPEG, RAW, and TIFF format. To give a more accurate comparison, let’s assume you are taking pictures with a 5 mega pixel camera. If you saved your shots in JPEG format, they would be 1.5 MB in size. In RAW format, they would be 7.5 MB in size. In TIFF format, they would be a whopping 14.5 MB per image.
JPEG's offer a descent image quality and a small file size. RAW format assumes you will change the contrast; lighting, color balance and other setting after you get the image. It does offer you much more control, but it also entails a huge learning curve. The TIFF format applies all the settings of the camera and has excellent image quality, but the files are much larger!
JPEG is by far the most popular format, even though the quality is NOT as good the other two. Don’t get me wrong, for the average photographer JPEG is not bad, it’s just not as good. This may sound contradictory, but remember Beta Max VCR’s? Beta Max was a different format than VHS and it was better quality, but it did not catch on. Besides being a smaller, JPEG is also the most compatible with all major photo editing software.
So with all things considered each format has its own advantages and disadvantages. But just as a painter must have paint and brushes, you too must consider another factor. The resolution you save a picture at also effects how big the file size is. This often confuses people new to digital photography. Remember this photo tip; format and resolution are two different things.
Format would be similar to choosing oil color, water color, or pastel before you start painting. Resolution would be the number of colors you choose to work with. A camera with 2 Mega pixels for example, would be like having a box with 6 crayons in it. (Your maximum print size would be about 5x7 inches.) A camera with 5 or 6 Mega pixels would be like having the big box with 64 crayons in it. (You could print pictures 18 x 24 inches or larger!) Can you draw with only six crayons? Of course you can, but how much more can you do with 64? Obviously, the higher the Mega Pixels a camera has, the bigger the image you can print and the more options you have. Just remember, 64 crayons takes more space in your hand than 6 crayons; likewise, storing big mega pixel images takes more space on your hard drive.
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Muna wa Wanjiru |
2008-01-12 |
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Title: What Unique Type Of Photography Backdrops Can Mountains Make To A Small Village?
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Artistic photography requires the use of a large amount of adjacent items that contribute to the general artistic impact on the viewer. Here we refer to the use of photography backdrops that usually consists of pieces of cloth with various designs that are hung in the background to make performance possible. There can be buildings, countryside landscapes, cityscapes, the sea and many other representations, all functioning as photography backdrops. Simply think what a unique type of photography backdrops the mountains would make to a small village. Backdrops equally apply to the classic and digital photography alike, and they often depend on the artist's intention or the purpose of the picture as such.
Some of the most popular photography backdrops include holiday scenes with angels, fairies, lots of snow and stars; in such cases we are talking about themed photography that contributes to special aesthetic effects. What is the main purpose of using backdrops? From a certain point of view, we could easily say that they make the picture come alive. Photography backdrops bring life, color and even glow to any well taken photo. Furthermore, they make an excellent alternative to other cluttered backgrounds that lose their artistic impression due to light quality or distance from the focal point of the picture.
People can actually create their own photography backdrops, by using already existing pictures; this procedure is more easily applicable to digital photos where computer modifications are also possible with the help of special software like Adobe Photoshop and Corel Draw. If you intend to modify the photography backdrops after taking the picture as such, it would be a good idea to select a dark colored background so that it can be more easily changed afterwards. Furthermore, when you take photos indoors, the use of backdrops is a lot more helpful and rewarding.
Photography backdrops range from very simple or plain to extremely elaborated; it all depends on what type of effects you want to achieve. Professional props and background items are definitely a compulsory condition for any workshop that has a name to keep up to. Amateurs usually find it easier to use plain photography backdrops instead of printed ones, as the focus of the picture would have to fall on the subject of the photo and not on some background item. Before taking the final shots, consider the impact the use of a flash would have on the backdrops and whether it will be reflected on the subject as well.
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Tracy Hargraves |
2007-05-23 |
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Title: Making The Switch To Digital Photography
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In time, photography experts have tried to revolutionize the ever growing popularity of the digital age. In fact, nowadays, many who consider themselves true photographers still prefer manual cameras with traditional film over the digital camera. Nevertheless, an increasing number of artists have perfectly realized that the new technology of today can also be used to create art in a new way in addition to some other practical purposes. This is a way that would not be available if not for our digital age.
Of course, artistic digital photography, like traditional photographic art, takes a special kind of camera. That is not to say that amateurs cannot create art with a standard point and shoot digital camera, but rather, that those who are serious about digital photography as an art form prefer a specific type of camera: the digital single-lens reflex or dSLR. A dSLR is really nothing more than a duplication of the traditional manual version, the SLR. It operates on the same principles, with one obvious difference: a SLR would have film; whereas a dSLR has what is called an image sensor called a CCD or CMOS.
But what makes dSLR's and SLR's different from other cameras in general? Well, a traditional camera makes use of an off axis viewfinder (mounted above or to the side of the actual image the lens "sees") that can distort the image you see and want to capture, creating what is called "parallax". With an SLR, this is remedied by using an internal prism to project the same image seen in the lens up and onto the viewfinder, by passing the parallax distortion that occurs in other cameras.
Since artists have generally preferred the accuracy of SLR's, the inception and growing adoption of their digital counterparts has made artistic digital photography spark from an ember to a roaring bonfire of popularity. Because of the manual functionality inherent in most models and the speed, a dSLR camera is preferred by many over a digital camera. Enough with the technical banter. Put simply, as digital cameras swiftly become faster and allow higher resolution, their following in the artistic world grows. In fact, at this point in time, digital cameras are even beginning to surpass their manual predecessors, something that some traditional photographers can scarcely believe to be true.
Of course, digital photography does have its downsides when compared to traditional film, but it also has its perks. The digital side actually has greater technological advantages than what many believe. With digital image filters, special processors and incredibly powerful computer based editing tools, an artist can truly make pixels come alive in a whole new way with digital photography. With traditional film, an artist must spend hours in a darkroom, processing film and mixing chemicals in order to turn out the print that they are looking for.
With digital film editing tools, the need for the complex development process is all but gone: a digital photographer need only upload his images to a computer and he is then free to edit them to his hearts content: complex processes such as cropping, light filters, rotating, highlighting, color spectrum adjustments, and layering can all be done with the click of a mouse.
Whether you are an amateur photographer who wants to make the most of their hobby or a professional artist who needs control, speed and accuracy as well as editing ability, artistic digital photography can turn simple images on an internal processor into stunning, compelling art. So what are you waiting for? Get that freedom and power from digital photography and start creating the art that you've always wanted.
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