Photography Tips
Silhouette Photography Tips – 3 Keys to Great Photos
To create great silhouette photographs there’s a few things you’ll need to know. In this 40 minute silhouette photography tutorial, Erika Thornes shares the 3 keys – angle of view, separation and exposure. Learn some of her other tips and tricks, and a even a few post processing techniques using Lightroom. This interview has great take away information so you can go do your own silhouettes right away!
Paris Street Photography with Valerie Jardin
Valerie Jardin talks about street photography. Here’s a short list of a few of the things you will learn about in this interview:
- how to take storytelling images
- how to get started photographing people if you’re nervous about it
- the best lens for street photography
- keeping the photography passion alive
- post processing and black and white
- how to get over that “grass is greener” feeling, and get out shooting in your own area
- what is the “Decisive Moment” and how to use it in your photography
- photographing people on the street: is it okay, what to look for, approach
- when do you need a model release for people photography, what are the rules
Interview With Jay & Varina Patel – Landscape Photographers Extraordinaire
Interview with wilderness and nature photographers Jay and Varina Patel. You will learn about their philosophies, some of their favourite images and the stories that go with them, the business of photography, filters, Photoshop, seeing light, HDR and more!
Is Watermarking Photos a Good or Bad Idea?
Four professional photographers discuss watermarking photos for the internet. Pros & cons of watermarking images are discussed.
Boost Your Creativity with a Project – #2 Interview with Matt Leitholt
Boost your creativity – undertaking a photography project is a great way to do this, so I’ll be talking to several photographers (some pro, some amateur) about their projects to help light a fire under your butt to get going on one yourself. The first in the series featured Darcy Evans with his Doll Collection project. This week I’d like to introduce Matt Leitholt.
Personal Projects Boost Creativity And Passion
New series featuring projects by upcoming and aspiring photographers and readers. This week how personal projects can help you boost creativity and increase your passion for photography.
Happy Holidays!
All this best this holiday season! Some festive images for you to enjoy and a message for you to consider. Pass it along!
Christmas Specials and Gift Certificates available!
With the Christmas season upon us, it’s time to think about gift giving. But what to you get the photography enthusiast in your life that already has all the tools, gadgets and toys? Here are some special sale prices on products I personally recommend to help you with your Christmas shopping.
Wallpaper December 2012 – San Francisco, CA
November 2012 desktop wallpaper for your computer this month an image from San Francisco, California. Two actually, take your pick!
about Darlene
Darlene is a professional photographer who offers private photo tutoring along with ongoing photography workshops in Edmonton. Her goal is to help the average person learn how to use their camera, take better photos, and have a lot of fun doing it. Get the full story here.
Things I Recommend
I take pride in the fact that Her View Photography is free of advertisements. More than anything, this is to ensure you as readers have the best experience with the content. While I don't offer advertising, from time to time I will mention various products I love that have directly benefitted me and I feel can be of help to you all. I do receive a portion of the sale of these products. I hope you enjoy them, you can also read a more detailed description here!
This eBook series is all about the way we think and create – it’s about what happens before and during the time the camera comes to our eye and the shutter is pressed. It’s about how we deal with constraints, challenges, and inspiration; it’s about how we light and feed the fire of creativity. Invest in your creativity: jump-start your creative fires and learn to understand, trust, and hone your photographic process.
My HDR software of choice
I use Topaz Adjust and others from the Topaz suite to enhance my HDR images.
