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Tips for better photography...

By TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Home Inspector with Complete Home Inspections, Inc. TN Lic#050

June 30, 2009 01:00 PM

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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Eric Reid

Renaissance Realty Group of Keller Williams Atlanta Partners - Lawrenceville, GA

Thanks for the tips and tricks t making everything look better

Jun 30, 2009 01:06 PM

Sally Dunbar

Lyon Real Estate, Fair Oaks CA (Sacramento Area) - Fair Oaks, CA

Fair Oaks Realtor - Fair Oaks Homes for Sale

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.

Jun 30, 2009 01:14 PM

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

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...

Jun 30, 2009 01:23 PM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

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...

Jun 30, 2009 01:24 PM

Jamie Dumaine-Russell

RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT

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.

Jun 30, 2009 01:50 PM

Barbara S. Duncan

RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR

GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR

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.

Jun 30, 2009 01:56 PM

Richard Weisser

Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA

Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

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!

Jun 30, 2009 02:15 PM

FN LN

Toronto, ON

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.

Jun 30, 2009 02:57 PM

Marchel Peterson

Results Realty - Spring, TX

Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

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.

Jun 30, 2009 03:40 PM

Brian Lee Burke

Kenna Real Estate - Lone Tree, CO

Broker & Advising Expert-Kenna Luxury Real Estate

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

Jun 30, 2009 04:49 PM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

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

Jun 30, 2009 05:07 PM

Don Rogers

Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO

Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

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.

Jun 30, 2009 11:16 PM

Toula Rosebrock

Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ

Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,

ToulaRosebrock,com

Hi Michael:

I need to get a better digital camera.

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

Jun 30, 2009 11:40 PM

Desert 360 Virtual Tour Real Estate Photography

Desert 360 Phoenix Virtual Tours LLC - Mesa, AZ

3D Phoenix Real Estate Photography

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 04, 2009 09:22 AM

Monique Combs

Royal Shell Real Estate - Bonita Springs, FL

Royal Shell Real Estate - Monique Combs

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 06, 2009 02:14 PM

C. Bartch

Newark, OH

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 07, 2009 03:00 AM

Barb Malz

Keller Williams Realty of Citrus County - Inverness, FL

Picture Perfect Realtor 19 years

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

Jul 11, 2009 12:38 PM

Dan Quinn

The Eric Steart Group of Long & Foster Real Estate - Silver Spring, MD

Dan Quinn

Thanks for the website link Michael. It is quite good and will help me with my photos.

Jan 07, 2011 11:14 AM