Photography Tip – Simple But Important

Here is a photography tip that is so simple that it is often overlooked. The crooked horizon. As many of you know, I am not a professional photographer but own a photography studio. My job is to correct mistakes, through photoshop, that come through my studio. I would guess that besides the obvious removing people… Continue reading Photography Tip – Simple But Important

What Camera Should I Buy?

Is Digital Right for You? Let’s start by looking at the non-positives. 1. Usually end up with no physical photo album 2. Nearly always involves time on the computer (archiving, sorting, etc.) 3. Digital files can become lost or currupt due to computer crashes and damaged storage. 4. Must have adequate computer system… Continue reading What Camera Should I Buy?

Tips for photographing people

*Get in there to get the shot. If you see something interesting, don’t be satisfied with just a wide shot. Get closer and closer until you can capture the essence of the shot. * Look for objects that make sense in the picture in your foreground. Be careful not to let the object overpower… Continue reading Tips for photographing people

Crop, Crop and Crop

I see alot of raw photographs as I sift through literally hundreds and hundreds of family beach pictures every day. A big misconception is that because you are being photographed by a professional photographer, that the photos come out of the camera and are ready to hand to the customer. Nothing could be farther from… Continue reading Crop, Crop and Crop

Isn’t Digital Photography Cheaper Than Film? Why Doesn’t the Photographer Charge Me Less?

ANSWER: NO! The idea that digital photography on the professional level is cheaper than conventional film and paper is a total myth. According to all of the stats published, doing a professional shoot digitally costs as much as one-third more than traditional methods. But, digital photography does have it’s advantages over film. The photographer is… Continue reading Isn’t Digital Photography Cheaper Than Film? Why Doesn’t the Photographer Charge Me Less?