Texture Photography Essentials and Tips |  |
- Texture Photography Essentials and Tips
- Balancing Strobes & Daylight for Portrait Photography
- Beautiful Time-Lapse Photograph Sequences of Iceland
- Watch a Top Canadian Portrait Photographer at Work
| Texture Photography Essentials and Tips Posted: 01 May 2013 04:32 PM PDT A photographic image is successful when it successfully grabs the attention of the viewers. Images can do this in a variety of ways. Eye-catching color is often used for this purpose. Leading curves can also be used. On the other hand, there exists a method that is often overlooked. That method is the use of texture. Consequently, this article will take a look at the various types of texture photography.  “beetle on the streets” captured by Raluca Mateescu (Click Image to See More From Raluca Mateescu) Of course, the very first thing that needs to be done is to define texture photography. The definition is really very simple. The images of texture photography derive at least part of their impact through the use of texture. The next question is “what exactly is texture?” Texture can be formed by surface irregularities, like the surface of an old brick or by small forms that reside on a surface, like that found on a pile of coins. Three Types of Texture PhotographyThis article will cover three of the most common forms of texture photography — texture used to enhance detail, drama, or information. Detail: With this type of photography, the detail in the surface of the object being photographed is the most important feature of an image. The actual object is of lower importance. In order to employ this technique, the camera can be moved in for a close-up of the detail, or a portion of an image can be photographed (the portion with the best texture). An example of this type of texture image would be a close-up of the patterns observed in old rock formations.  “Giant’s Causeway at Sunset” captured by Richard Crowe (Click Image to See More From Richard Crowe) Drama: With this next approach, the texture is utilized to add drama to an image. In this type photography, texture actually plays a supporting, rather than the principal, role in an image. Rather, it is one component of the image that serves to spice up the image. Since the color or contrast of the texture is what usually grabs the viewers’ attention, it is important to pick subject matter that has detail with appropriate color or contrast. A good illustration of this form of imagery is the shots of large canyons that have numerous layers of different colored rock. The best light for bringing out the drama in texture is often side light. Information: Utilizing texture to communicate information about a photographic subject is the last form of texture photography that we will examine. In this kind of photography, the texture communicates information about an object that enhances the impact of the photo. As an example, an image of a rusting, decades old vehicle rusting in the desert sun subtly alludes to the history of which the car was part. For information texture images, it is crucial to identify precisely what information the texture is to communicate and compose the image in such a way that the texture brings out the proper message. The result will be a much better image.  “Inside the Corkscrew” captured by nathan mccreery (Click Image to See More From nathan mccreery) One other significant point is to make certain that the texture serves a subservient role in this type of image. Put simply, the texture should help to enhance the center of interest not overwhelm the center of interest. About the Author Go to full article: Texture Photography Essentials and Tips |
| Balancing Strobes & Daylight for Portrait Photography Posted: 01 May 2013 03:04 PM PDT Many beginning photographers think of strobes as devices to be used when there is a lack of light in the scene. However, they can also be used to emphasize or compliment the existing light. In fact, a balance of natural light and strobes often produces some of the best images. In this tutorial, photographer Jay P. Morgan demonstrates how to blend your strobe light and ambient light together to provide a natural and beautiful look (for those reading this by email, the video can be seen here): Balancing the ambient and strobe light may seem difficult, but it is actually very easy. The key is your shutter speed. Assuming your aperture and ISO stay the same, you can change your shutter speed to affect the ambient light without affecting the strobe light. This is because the strobe light fires faster than whatever your shutter speed is (up to a certain speed). So whether you shoot at 1/10th of a second or 1/200th of a second, your strobe will have flashed on and off in between the time your shutter opens and closes. If you need your flash to be brighter or dimmer, you can simply change the power of the flash. With this in mind, you can balance almost any scene with the appropriate flash power and shutter speed.  This first shot was captured with a high shutter speed to show how the strobe lights the scene  This second photo was captured with a slower shutter speed to blend the strobe in with the daylight In this shoot, Morgan uses a large softbox light to not simply add light to the scene, but to exaggerate it. He places the strobe in a position and angle similar to that of the sun so that, in the photo, it appears to be strong sunlight. To do this, he simply meters for the ambient light and then increases the power of the strobe until he gets the amount of light that he likes. Go to full article: Balancing Strobes & Daylight for Portrait Photography |
| Beautiful Time-Lapse Photograph Sequences of Iceland Posted: 01 May 2013 12:52 PM PDT With gorgeous mountain ranges, volcanoes, raging seas and a crystal clear sky with regular auroral activity, Iceland is a dream location for any landscape photographer. Nicholas Buer took the opportunity to exhibit the immense beauty of the pristine “Land of Edda.” Several hours worth of time-lapse images form this stunning video, tracking the flow of days and nights in Iceland (for those of you reading this by email, the timelapse can be seen here): While words can’t fully describe the natural beauty of this land, these time-lapse images certainly do it justice. Nicholas not only captured the movement of the skies, seas, waterfalls and plants over time, he made the time-lapse more dynamic by moving the camera in equal intervals. The movement was controlled by a Dynamic Perception rig. Once the time-lapse images were made into video, the effect of the camera movement makes viewers feel even more like they are really there.
The auroras of Iceland by be its most striking feature. Being situated so close to the north pole, Iceland’s night sky is often glowing with the Northern Lights. These auroras give subtle yet glorious lighting to the land, perfectly accenting all varieties of landscape. For Further Training on Time-lapse Photography:There is a popular COMPLETE guide (146 pages) to shooting, processing and rendering time-lapses using a dslr camera. It can be found here: Time-lapse Photography Guide Go to full article: Beautiful Time-Lapse Photograph Sequences of Iceland |
| Watch a Top Canadian Portrait Photographer at Work Posted: 01 May 2013 10:15 AM PDT While some artists study for years to master their craft, Christopher Wahl hasn’t taken a single class. Yet he’s also never had a job title other than portrait photographer. Wahl, who lives in Toronto, has created energetic, soulful portraits for over 20 years. His portfolio includes breathtaking photographs of celebrities and political figures that have been featured in elite publications such as Vanity Fair and TIME (for those of you reading this by email, the video can be seen here):
Wahl immediately fills a room with his frenetic energy and sense of humor. His confident ease in interacting with his subjects shows in his intimate photographs (Via ISO1200). Some describe his impeccable timing with the shutter as a sixth sense that allows him to capture just the right “in-between” moments. In Wahl’s own words, his work is based on “awkward decisive moments of people doing nothing.” In fact, his reputation for capturing the most impactful moment is so well-earned that he often sends photo editors only a single image for an assignment. Watch 16×9‘s feature on this illustrious artist for a glimpse of his passion, talent, and personal life: It’s clear from the above clip that Wahl does not dwell on his career’s successes. Despite his long list of achievements, he is his own harshest critic. He sees room for improvement after every shoot (Via Fstoppers). And though he frequently finds himself surrounded by fame, it’s clear that many of his most prized images are personal photos of his children. Christopher Wahl’s approach is a shining example of how the best artists never stop honing their craft or fueling their passion.
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