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- How to Capture the Perfect Photograph
- New: The Art of Baby Belly Photography
- Real-Time Photoshop Prank in Stockholm
| How to Capture the Perfect Photograph Posted: 09 Jun 2013 12:43 AM PDT As artists, we see the beauty in the everyday. It isn’t easy to portray that beauty in an image. Getting what we see in our mind's eye into the final image seems almost impossible for most. Some of the most amazing photos have come from the most ordinary things, it is all about perspective. This rings true in photography as well. If you are having trouble creating that extraordinary photo, provided below are some tips that might help. With a little practice, your photos will take on that extraordinary appeal too. Visualize FirstThis might not seem like a unique idea, but it is often overlooked. Before you even point your camera at an object, visualize it first. Get a clear image in your mind's eye of how you would like to see the final product appear. What are the assets of the object? What is the highlight of the shot? What makes the image stand out? How can you capture those assets in your photo shoot? By visualizing the finished product before even taking the shot, it will enable the right tools to be chosen. If the right image is taken, a lot of post editing work online can be reduced. Many photographers lean on online editing tools too much, so they don’t put much focus into capturing the right image first. Rule of ThirdsThe rule of thirds applies to picture composition. This rule is the one most often broken by beginners. Many photographers think that you have to center the image in the viewfinder of the camera. But, this is one of the biggest misconceptions. By centering the image in the viewfinder, the result is usually mediocre at best.  The rule of thirds is a simple and useful compositional tool. Imagine the viewfinder having the above grid-lines breaking the square into thirds. The points of intersection for the grid lines above are the points to place the images of interest. For example, view the image below:  The bottom image adheres to the rule of thirds, whereas the top image does not. Notice that the top image has the surfers centered in the frame. Not a terrible photo, but the bottom photo has more depth. It draws attention to the horizon. If the grid pattern above were laid on top of this image, it would be easier to see that the surfers are in the bottom 2/3 and left 1/3 position of the grid lines. By shifting the focal point to this position the picture became more interesting. This is just a basic explanation there are a lot of ways that this rule can be applied for stellar images. Framing The SubjectNature provides great opportunities for framing a shot. For example in the below photo, notice the trees used to frame the model. They provide texture, focus, and draw the attention to the model.  Even when using the rule of thirds, make sure there are not distracting elements in your photograph. Notice how the trees take away from the model, they overpower the shot. This is another good example of not centering the photo in the frame. Have A SubjectDetermining the subject of your shot can either make or break it. For example take the shot below:  The perspective of a photograph can increase the dramatic effect of the images subject. The message in this image is clear, there is a gun pointed at you. It is more alarming. If I had just used an image like this one:  A slight change in angle can change the overall impact of the image. The subject is the man's face and takes some of the attention away from the gun in his hand. The first one makes a bigger impression on the viewer. The subject is the man's face and takes some of the attention away from the gun in his hand. The first one makes a bigger impression on the viewer. About the Authors: For Further Training on Composition:Composition is difficult to study as it has to do with our perception and attention to detail, but it can be improved through knowledge and practice. Top travel photographer Trey Ratcliff agreed to give our readers 25% off on his popular in-depth composition guide for the next few days. It can be found here: Composing the Photo – Creating Order from Chaos Go to full article: How to Capture the Perfect Photograph |
| New: The Art of Baby Belly Photography Posted: 08 Jun 2013 02:35 PM PDT This new guide is designed to demystify every aspect of maternity photography. It covers posing guidelines for charming belly pictures, lighting setups that work best for baby bumps, and the best photo ideas. Our readers can receive a discount, simply remember to use the coupon code picturecorrect at checkout. It can be found here: The Art of Baby Belly Photography  New: Maternity Photography Guide The guide leads readers through 5 steps of baby belly photography in order to master it on all levels: Tips, tricks and 5 actionable steps
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| Real-Time Photoshop Prank in Stockholm Posted: 08 Jun 2013 11:02 AM PDT To contribute to one of Adobe’s “Creative Days” in Stockholm, Sweden, photographer and retouch artist Eric Johansson executed an elaborate Photoshop prank at a local bus stop. He and his team hooked up a large advertisement case holding a movie poster to display real-time Photoshop work featuring stealthily-shot and creatively edited photos of people waiting for the bus to arrive. From a nearby van — which had been set up as a mobile creative lab, complete with computers, video feed from hidden cameras, and more — the pranksters watched as their “victims” noticed themselves taking starring roles in the roadside advertisements, with varying reactions. Hilarity ensued (for those of you reading this by email, the video can be seen here): Interestingly, almost all victims of the prank quickly got over their surprise or disbelief and immediately pulled out their smartphones to take a picture of a picture of themselves. Though the following shots don’t even begin to capture the process (and humor) that you get to see in the video, they give an example of the quick-thinking work that Johansson did for this project.
This and other contributions from some of photography’s most creative innovators will be featured at Adobe’s Creative Day Nordics event on June 11, 2013 in Stockholm. Go to full article: Real-Time Photoshop Prank in Stockholm |
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