Photography Tutorial Writer looking for inspiration - What do you want to learn?
Nov 16, 2011 11:03:54 #
Hi all, I'm write photography tutorials for my own website, and I reached my 100th one the other week, after 7 months of writing. I write 3 a week, around other work that I do, but recently it's become a lot harder to find topics to write about, that will keep my following interested. There's always composition that I can write about, but I try to limit that to once a week because the general consensus is that people aren't that interested in learning it (although they should be).
So my question to you is, what do you want to learn? If I've already got a tutorial that can help you, I'll send it to you.
So my question to you is, what do you want to learn? If I've already got a tutorial that can help you, I'll send it to you.
Nov 16, 2011 18:06:17 #
Try going back to the feed back area on your topics for inspiration.
I've done some writing for trucking industry. I admire anyone who writes!!!!
Hope this helps!
Pat
I've done some writing for trucking industry. I admire anyone who writes!!!!
Hope this helps!
Pat
Nov 17, 2011 08:22:02 #
ole sarg
Loc: south florida
How about shooting with natural light in dim lit areas?
Have you done much with b&w? It is coming back.
Have you done much with b&w? It is coming back.
Nov 17, 2011 08:23:06 #
I have the same problem with my blog... but it's been that way since the beginning. I love to write but can never figure out what to write about.
Nov 17, 2011 09:19:10 #
Hi- If you have anything on shooting interior shots of homes, I would love to see it. I am trying to avoid flash, as it flattens the image. I do use a synched flash on camera (Sony A-100)when pointing towards windows; I add slave flashes in larger rooms. My Sony flash says the range goes out to 35 feet, but they must be smoking something! thank you any suggestions are welcomed: an example of what I am tying to avoid is seen below.
flash shows; I know-it needs staging
Nov 17, 2011 09:24:44 #
Firstly, you'll want a good wide angle lens, with minimal barrel distortion. That can be expensive, so if you have to make do with a kit lens, then that is fine also. Use a tripod, and long exposures to capture the image, because it is a still scene after all. Narrow apertures allow for a deeper depth of field too, so I'd try somewhere around f/11, and then experiment with exposure times until you find a result that you like. Avoid flash altogether if you can, because it's hard to avoid the reflections that you see on the leather sofa and mirror. For lighting, try to go for natural lighting on a sunny day, when the room is well lit. This will have the best effect. Have a look at http://www.homedsgn.com for inspiration.
Nov 17, 2011 11:40:07 #
Very helpful- thank you. I tend to rely on ISO settings also- Setting ISO at max (1600 on A-100 from Sony). Is this a way to go about it? I bought a Sigma EX 10-20 mm Wide Angle lens ($600), some room shots very distorted, makes the room appear larger than it is. Setting the barrel to 10mm limits the width of the image, but looks less distorted. another topic: at the "lens end" of the barrel I can adjust "feet" settings from .8, 1'1.5,3, and infinity as I turn it. Problem is, I have no idea what these settings are for? Any idea? Sorry- I wll try to add my own experiences as I do a better job!
Nov 17, 2011 13:02:05 #
PhotoJosh wrote:
Hi all, I'm write photography tutorials for my own... (show quote)
infrared processing would be wonderful if you had it.
Thank you- Marilyn
Nov 17, 2011 16:09:06 #
How about the little "secrets" (for lack of a better word) that most tutorials assume a computer literate already knows?
Nov 17, 2011 16:14:05 #
Please keep doing what you are doing. I love the tutorials I have read so far and I plan to read more everyday. Sometimes giving it to us slow learners in a couple of different ways or examples is more beneficial. I've learned a lot from you so far. If you get stuck try saying the same thing with a different slant or example. More people will pick up on it and then ask for more advanced topics. I hope to be asking for those topics very soon. You've done a great job.
Nov 17, 2011 16:25:03 #
tk wrote:
Please keep doing what you are doing. I love the tutorials I have read so far and I plan to read more everyday. Sometimes giving it to us slow learners in a couple of different ways or examples is more beneficial. I've learned a lot from you so far. If you get stuck try saying the same thing with a different slant or example. More people will pick up on it and then ask for more advanced topics. I hope to be asking for those topics very soon. You've done a great job.
Thanks, can I ask, did you know about my site before I joined this forum?
Nov 17, 2011 16:26:47 #
Nov 17, 2011 17:08:22 #
I missed it!! Where do I go for tutorials?
NVR mind- I see the link! :oops:
NVR mind- I see the link! :oops:
Nov 17, 2011 17:52:02 #
Comparison of sharpening techniques. Nothing can ruin a great image more than poor use of sharpening. Have been a fan of unsharp mask, but just switched to high pass filter, like the control and results much better.
Nov 17, 2011 18:04:13 #
Here is what I would like to learn, and if you have done a tutorial on it, let me know....
I have purchased a nice DSLR (Canon EOS 60D), and would like to take some formal portraits outside of a studio. So, what other equipment do I need that is easy to move around that is needed for good portraiture. I have a good tripod and one Canon Speedlite. I am thinking I need more lights, softbox, reflectors, stands, etc. Also, any diagrams on where to position all that stuff relative to the sun or other existing light sources would be helpful.
Thanks in advance for any advice or direction....
Regards,
I have purchased a nice DSLR (Canon EOS 60D), and would like to take some formal portraits outside of a studio. So, what other equipment do I need that is easy to move around that is needed for good portraiture. I have a good tripod and one Canon Speedlite. I am thinking I need more lights, softbox, reflectors, stands, etc. Also, any diagrams on where to position all that stuff relative to the sun or other existing light sources would be helpful.
Thanks in advance for any advice or direction....
Regards,
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