At the heart of composing good people pictures are a few basic decisions: what picture format to use, where to position the subject within the frame, what other picture elements to include, where to position those elements, and which camera angle is most effective. Horizontal vs. vertical format The majority of people pictures are horizontal in format probably because it’s … Read More
Maui Photography- Lighting
Direction of light The direction of sunlight, especially hard sunlight, changes how people look. Which direction is best? That depends on the effect you’re trying to achieve. Front light: Harsh sunlight shining directly into a person’s face flattens the face and causes squinting. Overhead light: At midday, the sun is overhead and casts unpleasant facial shadows. Use the camera’s flash … Read More
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Light can dramatically alter the appearance of your subject. By simply changing the lighting, you can transform the mood from glamorous to ghoulish. Hardness of light Bright sunlight is hard and creates dark, clearly defined shadows that can hide the face emphasizes wrinkles and blemishes causes unattractive squinting Light from an overcast sky or a north window is soft and … Read More
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Seeing great pictures of people is the first step toward taking them. If you keep in mind our tried-and-true tips, you’ll soon be taking outstanding pictures of the subjects most important to all of us—people in our lives. When you follow the easy tips outlined here, your people pictures will become the talk of the family.
Photographing Parties- Maui Photography
Holiday gatherings are great opportunities to take pictures your friends and family will enjoy for years to come, so break the camera out early—while everyone’s fresh—and follow these tips to help make the most of your pictures from this special time of year. Get the Group It can be difficult to get everyone in one place. While you have the … Read More
Photographing Birds- Maui Photography
Whatever camera accessories you use, the most important tools in your camera bag will be patience and preparation. Check below for the other things you don’t want to forget. Zoom or telephoto lens Chances are you won’t be able to get as close as you want. And you shouldn’t try to get too close. You don’t want to disturb a … Read More
Maui Photographers- Tips on 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 Tip- Shoot a project
Whether you’re remodeling your kitchen, putting in a water garden, or refinishing an antique car, you’ll want to record it—not just the before and after, but each step along the way. Tell a story Take a sequence of pictures that conveys the main points of the project—tearing down a wall, digging a hole, framing a wall. Include all the steps. … Read More
Maui Photographer- Alternate Views- Tips
Sometimes, making a few little changes will give you big results with your photos. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Change your point of view Move the camera around–shoot from the hip, above your head, or even down around your feet–to get a unique look at your subject. Use a time-delay setting creatively Take a picture of … Read More
Maui Photography Tips- Portait Lighting
Light can dramatically alter the appearance of your subject. By simply changing the lighting, you can transform the mood from glamorous to ghoulish. Hardness of light Bright sunlight is hard and creates dark, clearly defined shadows that can hide the face emphasizes wrinkles and blemishes causes unattractive squinting Light from an overcast sky or a north window is soft and … Read More