A Friendly Photo Tip
November 20, 2011
Exploring your digital camera
Take the time to explore the features of your digital camera. Many cameras offer more features than a simple lens and “push-here” button. You will find that your camera may offer you ways to almost guarantee the perfect shot.
Does your camera have a Histogram graph? A Histogram? What’s a Histogram?
A Histogram is a graph that displays how light is distributed in your picture. The left side of the graph represents the shadows, while the highlights are on the right. You’ll find directions in your camera’s manual to learn how to switch the Histogram graph on while you review your pictures. Reviewing the tones of a shot on the spot can offer you a chance to redo the picture and capture a great image.
Learning about Histograms in photo editing will also serve you well as you can possibly “fix” a few of those original “oopsies”.
A Histogram of a well-balanced photo.
A friendly photo tip
October 9, 2011
Use your depth-of-field settings to focus on the subject you want seen.
The lower the F-stop number, the more the photo is focused on a subject; this works well if you want to focus attention on an individual.
Use the higher F-stop numbers to capture terrific scenic shots or the type you might describe as a great “postcard pic”.
A friendly photo tip…
September 24, 2011
When you are traveling you need to pack smart and light. Whether it’s a carry-on bag or a compact camera case in the back of your car, you have to decide which equipment will work best for you. Today’s digital photography helps to make the task a little less daunting.
Pack one body (if you are traveling by personal vehicle you may have extra room for a second), be sure to take a lot, A LOT, of memory cards, batteries, charger if available (remember an outlet adapter if you are traveling to a foreign country), an electronic flash and a lightweight, small table-top tripod. If you are limited to only one lens, a 18-200mm (or similar) zoom lens is the most versatile. If you have room for a second and third lens, pack a 18-70 (good for wide angle) and 70-210 (telephoto).
Snap multiple shots, get different angles and if possible different shadows – worry about deciding on which shot is best long after you are home again.
Oh, and don’t forget to get some of those pure tourist shots with the family as well!
A friendly photo tip – July 10, 2011
July 10, 2011
Digital camera plus kids at home equals great opportunities to experiment.
Children are terrific photo subjects – they play, sleep and get engrossed in tiny little projects around the house. Kids rarely run from a camera and they don’t worry about how they will look.
Use the opportunity to experiment. Catch the kids in action shots as they tumble around, play ball or play at the beach. Capture a poignant moment as they study a butterfly or sleep peacefully. Take as many pictures as you want – an “error” with a digital camera doesn’t cost you anything so snap away.
When photographing a child, move down to her level so you can fully capture the expression on her faces. Try to use a natural light and get in close. Try group shots and snap different angles.
A friendly photo tip ~ NEW feature on the Bylines blog
June 26, 2011
It is so easy to take a straight-on shot of an inanimate object, especially if you are a tourist seeing the sights.
Whether it’s a landmark bridge, a historic building, or a town square statue, take the time to walk around and see it for yourself from different angles before you try to focus in on it with your camera. Watch the shadows, the background, the perspective…
Which angle “speaks to you”?
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Schultz Ford Steps Up to Aid Police Programs
June 13, 2011
Schultz Ford Steps Up to Aid Police Programs
A local business has stepped up to help
Rockland County’s law enforcement agencies.
Craig Schultz, owner, and Schultz
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and an 18-month old German Shepherd named
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article by Chelle Cordero
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