Photography
Quick Tips
At The Digital Photography Connection, we believe that you can take your photography to a whole new level. Digital photography isn’t about owning a lot of expensive equipment, it’s about understanding and using the available tools around you. In Photography Quick Tips, Michael Rather from The Digital Photography Connection will show you the techniques and understanding necessary to give your image that “wow factor.” So come follow our series and learn how to love your photography.
Filling the Frame
In this tutorial we'll be talking about a term that is frequently used and that is filling the frame.
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High Speed Flash Sync
In this tutorial we'll be talking about how to over-ride the maximum shutter sync speed of your camera when using a flash gun. Create a whole new look by turning on High Sync Speed on your flash.
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Shooting Textured Objects
In this tutorial we'll be showing you how to shoot textured objects with your off camera flash to get a spectacular 3D effect.
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Positive and Negative Spaces
Using positive and negative spaces properly can give focus and attention to your subject matter. Next time you're out shooting try using this technique.
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Painting With Light
Get creative and learn how to paint with light. It's a ton of fun and it's very simple to do once you know the secret.
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A Must Use Camera Setting
In this video tutorial we will show you the first setting you should enable in your camera before you ever use it. Once enabled it will give you feedback that will allow you to adjust your image on the fly and give you outstanding results.
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Using Diffusers and Reflectors
In this tutorial I will be showing you a diffuser and reflector set that I just don't leave the studio without.
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Get That Flash Off Your Camera!
It you want a nice soft diffused portrait image then consider getting the flash off your camera and shoot your flash through a diffused source. This is a surprisingly low cost solution, see the show notes for for a list of the equipment used in this tutorial.
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Watch Your Background!
When photographing people you want to pay as much attention to your background as you do your subject. If you don't you might get some unpredictable results.
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Horizon Placement
In this tutorial we will be showing you why you don't want to place the horizon of your image in the middle of your frame. Adjusting the position of the horizon can add a whole new look to your photography.
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Circular Polarizing Filters
What is a circular polarizing filter and why would you want to use one? Watch this video tutorial and you just might be taking one out on your next landscape shoot.
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How To Shoot Incredible Firework Shots
In this tutorial we will be covering the equipment, camera settings, and techniques you should use in order to get incredible firework images.
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