Monthly Archives: June 2011

Zeroing in on your subject

Crystal Clear – doesn’t need apply to everything in your photo   One of the most convenient features of today’s digital cameras is their ability to automatically focus on your subject. The result is that we have fewer out of … Continue reading

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Filling the frame

Sometimes it pays to move in close   For portraits, conventional composition has you surrounding your main subject with a “border” – space around the face For a more intimate look at your subject, throw away the rulebook! In this … Continue reading

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Make your photos “move”

You don’t always have to stop the action   Sports and action photos are most often made with a higher shutter speed that “stops the action” and produces a tack-sharp image. However by using a relatively slow shutter speed, you … Continue reading

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