| The use of filters or lenses can allow you to completely change how light hits the camera, for example, there are a number of add-on filters that can either soften the photo, provide slight blurring around the edges to capture a sensitive mood in portraits, add light flares for a touch of drama, or a polarizer which controls stray light and glare and provides richer, more vivid/saturated photos (if your camera doesn’t support filters, one trick is to use a pair of polarizing sunglasses in front of the lens as a polarizing filter – for best results try shooting with the sun behind you). Additionally, more advanced cameras can allow you to add on lenses to the main fixed lens, or change the main lens out completely; in both cases, this can let you use a macro lens, which can help you to get closer to a subject than you otherwise would be able to, like an insect or flower, a wide angle lens for landscape shots and good for capturing landmarks or other large scenes, or a telephoto lens that can give you longer zooms than your camera allows to get closer to a distant object or subject, perfect for a safari trip. |
Photography, Maui- Photo Tip (Lock in your focus)
If your subject is not in the center of the picture, you need to lock the focus to create a sharp picture. Most auto-focus cameras focus on whatever is in the center of the picture. But to improve pictures, you will often want to move the subject away from the center of the picture. If you don’t want a blurred picture, you’ll need to first lock the focus with the subject in the middle and then recompose the picture so the subject is away from the middle.
Usually you can lock the focus in three steps. First, center the subject and press and hold the shutter button halfway down. Second, reposition your camera (while still holding the shutter button) so the subject is away from the center. And third, finish by pressing the shutter button all the way down to take the picture.
Maui Photography- Tips ( move your subject )
Center-stage is a great place for a performer to be. However, the middle of your picture is not the best place for your subject. Bring your picture to life by simply moving your subject away from the middle of your picture. Start by playing tick-tack-toe with subject position. Imagine a tick-tack-toe grid in your viewfinder. Now place your important subject at one of the intersections of lines.
You’ll need to lock the focus if you have an auto-focus camera because most of them focus on whatever is in the center of the viewfinder.
Maui Photography- Photo Tip
Photo Tip: Get Close to your subject
If your subject is smaller than a car, take a step or two closer before taking the picture and zoom in on your subject. Your goal is to fill the picture area with the subject you are photographing. Up close you can reveal telling details, like a sprinkle of freckles or an arched eyebrow.
But don’t get too close or your pictures will be blurry. The closest focusing distance for most cameras is about three feet, or about one step away from your camera. If you get closer than the closest focusing distance of your camera (see your manual to be sure), your pictures will be blurry.
Maui Photography- Outdoor Photo Tip
Outdoor Photo Tip:
Bright sun can create unattractive deep facial shadows. Eliminate the shadows by using your flash to lighten the face. When taking people pictures on sunny days, turn your flash on. You may have a choice of fill-flash mode or full-flash mode. If the person is within five feet, use the fill-flash mode; beyond five feet, the full-power mode may be required. With a digital camera, use the picture display panel to review the results.
On cloudy days, use the camera’s fill-flash mode if it has one. The flash will brighten up people’s faces and make them stand out. Also take a picture without the flash, because the soft light of overcast days sometimes gives quite pleasing results by itself.
Maui Photography- Tips for better photos
Photography Tip: Use a plain background:
A plain background shows off the subject you are photographing. When you look through the camera viewfinder, force yourself to study the area surrounding your subject. Make sure no poles grow from the head of your favorite niece and that no cars seem to dangle from her ears
Photography Tips- Maui Photography
Do you wish you were a better photographer? All it takes is a little know-how and experience. Keep reading for some important picture-taking tips. Then grab your camera and start shooting your way to great pictures.
Tip number 1:
Direct eye contact can be as engaging in a picture as it is in real life. When taking a picture of someone, hold the camera at the person’s eye level to unleash the power of those magnetic gazes and mesmerizing smiles. For children, that means stooping to their level. And your subject need not always stare at the camera. All by itself that eye level angle will create a personal and inviting feeling that pulls you into the picture.
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MAUI PHOTOGRAPHY- TIP FOR CHILDREN
Children’s Photo Shoot tips:
If your child is under the age of ten, it’s advisable to bring a toy or two to keep them occupied in between photos. It’s recommended that you bring bottle water and a snack. A family shoot is an hour and half long and as a parent myself, the little ones may need a bite to eat to keep them calm. Bringing a special treat for your child to have after the shoot might be something to consider. If you have more than one young children in your group, please consider requesting an assistant for the photographer. It’s a small extra expense, but it will mean that the photographer can concentrate on the pictures, and let the assistant get everybody into their places. One last tip, remember to bring a extra set of clothing and perhaps a brush or comb just in case.
Maui Photography- Family portrait- tips on what to wear
FAMILY PORTRAITS- Clothing tips for your family portrait.
Clothing:
For group photographs solid color clothing that are light in color is optimal. Dark colored shirts with lighter colored solid pants work well for men. It’s highly recommend that you bring an additional top or shirt so that you have several different looks.Many families ask about wearing “Aloha Wear”, if your leaning toward this type of clothing try to choose prints that are light in color and do not have bold wild flashy prints. Another idea to pull off the Aloha look is to bring a lei tot he shoot.
Maui Photography Shutter Speed tips
Controlling the shutter speed can also allow you to change the feel of a photo – for example, you may want a fast shutter speed to capture fast action, sports, or other areas where you’d want to ‘freeze the scene’ like a busy marketplace, or use a slower shutter speed to capture low light shots or introduce a sense of motion into the photo – for example, capturing the movement of water in a waterfall or traffic along a busy city street. |
