Few subjects conjure warmer memories than your carefree days at the beach. And few subjects offer more picture-taking opportunities—and challenges. So let’s see what it takes to put some pizzazz into your beach pictures. Catch the beach action Beach antics abound and you need to photograph them to reveal the unique atmosphere of the beach. Show your family building giant … Read More
Photography, Motion and Expression Tips
Expressions of Motion in Photography There are many situations in the world of photography where you will have to decide how you want to capture a moving subject. Whether it is an athlete running down the field or a bird swooping over the water there are many different photo outcomes possible. You could end up with everything in the scene … Read More
Portrait Photography Tips- Maui Photographer
In portrait photography there are a few guidelines that you should review and think about when you take pictures of people. The three general types of portrait photography are: close-ups or facial shots, upper body shots, or environmental portraits (where you focus on the subject and the surrounding environment that gives the subject character). Some of the best portraits are … Read More
Photographing at night- tips- Maui Photographer
Photography at night can be used to create amazing pictures. For this kind of photography a tripod is almost a must. If you want to get a clear exposure with a great depth-of-field, then you will need a tripod. Usually when we take pictures of sunsets or bright lights we just center all the coloring and shoot the picture. But … Read More
Maui Photoraphy- Photo Tips- Composition
Composition is the combining of distinct parts or elements to form a whole. In photography that thought is very important in taking good pictures. The following guidelines are just to be thought about though, it is not necessary to try to use them with every picture you take or there wouldn’t be any creativity in your work. Once you learn … Read More
Maui Photography- Exposer Basics (Tips)
Exposure is the amount of light collected by the sensor in your camera during a single picture. If the shot is exposed too long the photograph will be washed out. If the shot is exposed too short the photograph will appear too dark. Almost all cameras today have light meters which measure the light in the given shot and set … Read More
Maui Photograher- Tips for the digital photograher
Proper handling of the camera itself can reduce the number of retakes, helping to make your day easier by decreasing the number of times you need to repeat the dreaded “hold on, I need to take one more”. Taking better quality pictures means taking fewer pictures overall since you’re taking fewer bad shots due to bad mechanics. holding the camera … Read More
Travel Photography Photo Tips
Travel photography tips – before you leave Before you even set foot in your new destination there is something you need to have done – familiarised yourself with your camera. Picture the scene . . . there you are poking your camera out of the train window trying to get a shot of the water buffalo as you whiz past. … Read More
Black and White Photo Tips- Maui Photos
Photography tips –editing the photos with software Tip 1: Want black and white photos? A top digital photography tip – don’t do it in-camera! Do it afterwards using image editing software. Your computer will do a far better job than your camera. Tip 2: When editing your photographs a good tip is to make sure you don’t to overdo it. … Read More
Digital Photography- Maui Photography Tips
Digital photography tips Tip 1: A tip for the careless (or those with butter fingers!). Dropped your digital camera in water? Don’t panic! Quickly get the camera out. Whip out the batteries first, then remove the memory card. Do this quickly! Then dry your camera, battery and memory card out thoroughly. Dry with a towel first, then leave somewhere warm … Read More