Baby Photoshoot

When a new baby is set to arrive in a household, everybody is a bundle of nerves - mom, dad, brother, sister and even the grandparents. Everybody is buying things for the new baby - a crib, changing table, diapers, baby wipes. Everything is getting prepared for this little bundle of joy. There's no doubt how exciting the introduction of a new baby is to a household. And, it is one subject that's talked about during the nine months of pregnancy. Parents know they'll take pictures of their baby after he/she is born, upon arrival at the home and everywhere they can get a good, memorable shot. This is why it's so important to photographically prepare yourself before the due date arrives. Look around... what do you think could be done before the day of your baby's arrival? 1 - Invest In An iPhone or Other Smartphone When it comes to taking pictures, your smartphone can become your best friend. Invest in an iPhone or similar smartphone with picture-t...

"What if it rains?" This is a question that every professional and amateur photographer will hear eventually. We're living in a golden age of photographic technology with photography possible under all kinds of circumstances and situations. Rain can be subtle or it can be dramatic, but for photographers it gives a unique photographic opportunity that most people don't understand until they see it in an image. Rain can seem like a scary proposition, but with a little preparation one can handle even the craziest of storms capturing amazing images. Let's explore how. Have a Raincoat for Your Camera There are several options of protective camera gear. The real problem is whether you have it at the right time. It is always advisable to carry protective gear in your bag that is flexible and doesn't take up too much space in your camera backpack so that you can have it every day. Umbrellas A common co-incident with umbrellas is that "If...

Life is full of admiration and enjoyment if we view everything in the proper perspective. Many people consider their work as a duty while some view it as a source of pleasure. Life looks horrible involving responsibilities and burden to the pessimists but offers challenges and opportunities to the optimists. Even a hobby turns a routine affair to the stereotyped person. However, there is one hobby in the world that appeals to all, irrespective of the age: photography. This pastime triggers charm and interest in the life per se. Photography freezes the moments and actions to look back and enjoy the green memory after several years. Also, it forms a source of information and income. Anyone with aesthetic sense can become a better photographer as the art does not require any professional qualification. Keen observation and Admiration are the key inputs for taking snaps. Initially, one can begin with a simple camera by clicking all that attracts: Pup in the street to the rising S...

Are you satisfied with the photos you take and place, or would you like to know how to take better photos, and place them more effectively in your photo book? I like my photos to be more than just "pretty pictures." I like them to speak, to say something significant about the subject. The message can be enhanced or missed because of a range of aesthetic elements. For instance, some objects go well together, adding to their completeness and aesthetics, and some don't. The juxtaposition of objects in a photo and photos on a page can produce effective synergy, but the wrong combination can spoil the effectiveness of each individual photo. I have put together the following tips that address some of these elements, in the hope that they will help you to improve the quality of your photos and their placement. First of all your photo will say something about the subject, but what is it you want to say or show in your photo? Archaeological photography for instance shoul...

Everyone loves admiring at a stunning picture and is often amazed at the brilliance of the photographer. What most people fail to realize is that one day their pictures could hang in art galleries for others to admire. Photography is not that complicated as people make it out to be. Anyone who has access to a camera can become a photographer; whether it's of professional level or not, that's completely a new discussion after all. So how do you take photos of professional quality? • Think about the shot: Good photography isn't about taking out your camera and clicking pictures randomly. You have to observe the subject first, which you are going to take pictures of. Visualize what you want to capture and then capture the image. This will give you an idea as to what lens to use, how much will be the shutter speed and what will be the focal length. • Get the composition spot on: For achieving a truly stunning photograph, the composition should be perfect. You ...

When you sit down to create an amazing canvas wall art, you may often find yourself short of ideas on how to approach this topic. Although it is of course possible to simply enlarge the image that you already have, as simplicity is sometimes a great option, there is a certain joy in knowing that you have also helped the development of your art by manipulating it and editing its features to bring out the best possible art that you can. Editing the image quality is a great start to a final project If you are not a professional photographer, chances are that you do not know how to manipulate all of the available settings in your camera in order to come up with the perfect image. However, there is no reason to fret about such issues, since the development of fantastic editing tools has now allowed even amateurs to bring out the best in their picture. Use the brightness and contrast options to enhance the entire image, and also to make sure that objects aren't hidden by an...

I was recently stood up by a new and inexperienced model. In itself, this is not a new thing. The model had every right to walk, because the situation felt strange and uncomfortable. However, she utterly failed to communicate with me, even after she'd decided not to attend. So, here are a handful of tips that will help you stay safe and confident, not just during your first photo-shoot, but in every one that follows. BEFORE YOU SAY YES TO THE SHOOT 1) GOOGLE-SEARCH THE PHOTOGRAPHER Get a good solid idea of what they like to shoot. Does it overlap with what you want to do? Are there reviews, comments about this person? If their stuff makes you feel uncomfortable, working with them will probably make you feel uncomfortable. 2) CHECK OUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S WEB-PRESENCE Does he or she credit their models? Don't ask for references... contact the credited models to ask for their opinions. Believe me, the other models will be glad to share their experienc...

The Tour de France 2014 provided me with the opportunity to photograph the very best and I was surprised how the race through the beautiful Bronte Country resulted in stunning photographs. What I also learnt from 'LeTour' was how popular cycling actually is. I walked across the moor from Widdop with my trusty companion Jip (a Patterdale terrier) and was convinced that the 2 hour walk would provide us with a nice quiet spot from where we could observe the race in peace. Well I wouldn't say that the thousands of fellow spectators provided peace! What they did help provide however was a fantastic and totally unexpected atmosphere. With the arrival of a the long train of support vehicles, police and in particular the French gendarmes (yes the French police with their comedic siren exploited brilliantly in the Pink Panther films), then I begin to notice a faint tingling on the back of my neck. The helicopters overhead then raise the anticipation to fever pitch and ...