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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
Maui Photography Shutter Speed tips
a 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 … Read More
Photography Tip- Using your aperture
Controlling the aperture is an advanced technique which allows you to control the width of the lens opening (like the iris of an eye), allowing for more direct control over how much light enters the camera, and is normally referred to as an ‘F-stop’ or ‘aperture number’ such as F2.8 or F8 (a higher number refers to a smaller aperture … Read More