For many people, dim lighting makes for difficult picture-taking. But it is also an opportunity for exciting pictures. So when the clouds roll in at the picnic or the stage curtain rises, you’ll be ready to create pictures that shine. Hold the camera extra steady To avoid blurry pictures, brace your camera on a railing, the back of a chair … Read More
Maui Photography- Shooting tips – “Crowds”
Whether you’re on a crowded street, or trying to capture your daughter’s first performance in a packed auditorium your candid photos can be emotionally rich with a few tricks and some practice. Choose your spot Make sure you have a clean path to your subject, and look for an interesting background to shoot against. Blend in You want to be … Read More
Maui Photography- tips at the beach
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
Professional Travel Photos- Maui Photography
Techniques for Professional Travel Photos Of course for effective photos you should read some articles on composition, exposure, shutter speed, and aperture. But there are also many other issues that I have realized are very important for travel photos. For pictures of landmarks or landscapes you should make sure that you have some kind of foreground and background so your … 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