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Tips for better photography...

There are several good photographers here in the ActiveRain network and I often get asked (via email) technical questions about how to do better photography and really capture the essence of the moment. I submitted a lame post about this the other day. However, for my ActiveRain friends that want to learn more, I stumbled across this website (will open in new window) the other day.

Here you can see the effects of changing aperture priority, shutter priority, and how shutter speed (ISO), changing f-stops and illumination affects the quality of your photos. These will work on any good digital or film SLR. Sorry, if you own a point and shoot, you are locked into the manufacturer's setting as these are very limited.

As ActiveRain is a platform designed for sharing the wealth of information, I hope that this will help those who want to become better photographers and really learn how to use your camera and learn the art of photography. But then, this is just my 2¢'s worth for today...

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Posted by Michael Thornton - Nashville, TN area Home Inspector on 06/30/2009 08:00 PM

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17 Comments on Tips for better photography...

JUN

Thanks for the tips and tricks t making everything look better

thanks, Michael. Personally, I never got the hang of f-stops and aperture, even though I worked for a commercial photographer for a few years. I loved it when digital came out. Now i focus on composition.... framing what I take to maximize my effect. Then I take what the camera gives me. Whnever I read up on changing apertures and such, I only remember it til the next time I shoot. so I stick to my strengths of composition. But thanks for sharing anyway. I love your photography.

Michael, I don't care how many years you have looked through that darn view finder, I can always learn a way to produce a better picture...

Sally, thanks for the comment. I am a "purist" in my art and I have learned to let the camera do the talking. Composition is important, but the camera effects can really add the "wow" factor...

Michael - This is great information for someone like me who has no patience trying to make sense of the the instructions that are in the manual that came with my camera. This website makes it a bit more easier to understand.

So many times I've decided to master cameras and so many times I've failed. It is just too too hard for my brain. But thanks for the web site.

Michael...

The relationship between the shutter speed and the aperture setting is the key to good photography, and it is not a LAME subject. Good for you for sharing!

Michael - Thanks for sharing this website. I looked at it briefly and the demo is very useful for those who are not too familiar with f-stops, aperature settings and ISO settings.

Michael, I did not think your post was lame at all. FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME it clicked small aperture for flowers. I had so much trouble figuring out that aperture setting and that just clicked.

Oh goodie - this is exactly what I need. Can you send me some time as well as I am lacking on that department too! :) ~Rita

JUL

Thanks Michael, I bought a new digital SLR camera a few months ago..and I'm still learning, I appreciate the helpful links.

Thanks Michael,

Now all I have to do is get a new camera to be able to put into practice what you have talked about. :-)) Nice tips tho my friend and thank you again.

ToulaRosebrock,com

Hi Michael:

I need to get a better digital camera.

I use to be a wiz with my 35mm...

JUL

We only shoot in manual mode. But shooting at an ISO of AT LEAST 400 indoors is a must. With some of these newer point and shoots with image sensors of 10mp or more, you can usually get away with shooting at an even higher ISO than 400, without noticable grain.When shooting in low light, keep in mind that the slowest shutter speed a human can usually hold without noticable blurryness is a 60th/sec. As far as aperature,you wanna try to stay around 6.7-8.0. Of course, a flash always helps! Happy shooting!

JUL

Hi Michael,

Thanks for the info on the site. Going to check it out. I have a great camera, but don't know how to use it very well.

JUL

Thanks Michael, this is great intel to read over! Even though I do have a 'point & shoot' type camera now, I plan to get a new one by the years end.

JUL

Hi Mike,

Thanks for showing me that great site that allows you to play with apeture, f stops & ISO. I am going to share it with some of my fellow realtors. I think it may help them. Thanks again,

Barb Malz

Picture Perfect Realtor

Keller Williams Realty of Citrus County

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