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3/8/2010 @ 3:40:00 pm by midlifemingle.com

How to Use Props in Photography

Taking a good shot is more than point the camera and click. A good photo has to be set up with props. A tip to using props is the adage, “Less is more.” You don’t want the prop to distract from or overwhelm the subject. When you look through the camera, is the prop enhancing the subject?A prop makes the shot memorable. Here’s an idea for a prop at Christmas time. In the family photo, have everyone...

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2/25/2010 @ 2:56:52 pm by midlifemingle.com

Monster Waves

On February 13, 2010, there was a surf competition going on at Half Moon Bay in the San Francisco Area. Unexpectedly, a rogue wave of 25 feet hit spectators. The frightening experience pulled one man under water. The water was so forceful that it pushed one woman against the rocks breaking her leg in three places. These monster waves put the fear of God in Surfers.Out at sea it is a different scen...

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2/18/2010 @ 7:58:32 am by midlifemingle.com

Portraiture and Artistry

Sandra Elizabeth StudiosA photograph of a person looks staged - the backdrops are generic and the poses are stiff. However, a hand drawn portrait requires great skill. A painted portrait shows character, fluidity, and the most important features of the subject’s face. The artist can chose the mood of his subject - charming, relaxed, severely regal, and so on. The goal of the artist is to capture t...

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2/17/2010 @ 3:45:33 pm by midlifemingle.com

Archiving Locations for Photos

Archiving locations for photos can be an external drive, a safe deposit box, or a friend’s house.  There are many sites online, such as, Picasa where you can archive your photos online. However, if there is a computer crashes, fire, or flood it is best to store a copy of your photos at another location.  Many people store photos in the basement. However, this is a big mistake. It’s too m...

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2/17/2010 @ 11:10:22 am by midlifemingle.com

How to Sell Photographs Online

You can earn money when you sell your photographs, images, or videos online. You don’t need a website, expensive equipment, or a super expensive camera. All you need is a digital camera, and an ability to take action shots. You can sell your photos online through “micro stock photography.” Then you earn money over and over again from a single photo! The commission you get is anywhere from 0.30 to ...

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2/16/2010 @ 12:51:09 pm by midlifemingle.com

Determining the Best Photography School

There are several photography schools with courses available; however, you must determine what is the best school for YOU. What sort of photography do you want to study? Every photography school has its strengths and weaknesses so make sure the school fits your specialty. Look for schools that will be the best fit for your career.Do you want to become a wedding photographer, a fashion photographer...

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2/15/2010 @ 12:21:45 pm by midlifemingle.com

Travel ‘N Photography

The website http://www.travelnphotography.com/ gives you one person’s perspective of their travels. With a camera always at you side, you can document the unique moments that you’ll want to remember forever. The digital camera given the amateur photographer the ability to take some darn good photos! The distortion is minimal, the picture framing, and cropping features add even more value to the ph...

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2/15/2010 @ 10:30:05 am by midlifemingle.com

Saving Money on Wedding Photos

Royalty free is a type of contract between, the photo buyer and the photographer. When the guidelines in the contract specify royalty free, then the photographer can use the photos in perpetuity without having to pay any fees. The photo buyer who agrees to the royalty free stipulation has no control as to how the photos are being used. People choose royalty free wedding photos because they are ine...

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2/7/2010 @ 9:15:59 pm by midlifemingle.com

Popular Photographic Subject - Trees

The elongated lines, unusual shapes, and their strong presence make trees a popular subject for photographs. To give your photo a different perspective, hold the camera horizontally to include the background. Then position the tree off center towards the left. The best time to take photos is one hour after sunrise and one hour before sunset. This is the magic hour for photographers because the twi...

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2/3/2010 @ 12:37:07 pm by midlifemingle.com

Macro Photography

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/started-macro-photography/Macro photography is an artistic way of taking a photo. The lenses used in macro photography are designed to focus up close with at least a 1:1 magnification. The result is a photograph of a finite detailed image. An image at a distance taken with this lens will be blurry. It sounds confusing; however, the macro lens is also called the micro l...

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