Content tagged with "HOW TO" (16)
How do you get people to relax in front of the camera?
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What a refreshing attitude to photography! I'm not that interested in the technology of photography; I want to take a picture that looks right, download it and enjoy it. How do you get the person to relax so that you don't get that posed smile?
Getting Started with Lightroom: Stages 1 and 2
Using Lightroom will make your images zing! But many people write to me saying they are scared to use it, or find it too complicated - trust me, once you get started with these few simple tips, you'll love it.
Lightroom Stage 3: Setting Up a Simple System
Now you've read Stage 1 and 2 and had some fun playing with Lightroom, it's a good idea to set up a simple system so you can follow some logical steps to ensure you get the best from your images and know where they're saved.
HOW TO: Find beautiful light on your doorstep
You don't have to go further than your doorstep to find soft, flattering light - it works every time!
HOW TO: Survive being creative - Step 9 and 10
Step 9 - Keep yourself inspired and motivated
Creative people need constant inspiration and motivation. If you keep doing the same thing, you are likely to get bored and stuck in a rut.
HOW TO: Photograph children in winter
There are lots of opportunities for great photos of children in the cold winter weather, and with a little preparation, you can make sure your photos are more than just "snap shots".
HOW TO: Survive being creative - Step 7 and 8
Step 7 - Concentrate on the things you love shooting!
Are you taking certain photos because you think you should, or because someone has told you to do it in a certain way? Are there elements of your photography that you don't really like doing?
HOW TO: Shoot wet weddings with the minimum of flash
Don't let rain spoil your wedding photography! You don't need to resort to using your flash for everything - just plan ahead and work harder, so you only have to use flash for 10% of the pictures. Here's 10 tips to help you.
HOW TO: Survive being creative - Step 5 and 6
Step 5 - Give yourself a break!
Do you sometimes feel up one day and down the next? Well, the good news is that's normal for most creative people! Once I recognised this and allowed myself to be this way I found life was much easier.
HOW TO: Select clothes for a shoot
Finding the right clothes can make all the difference to your pictures, and it's not as difficult as you might think. Check out these tips and videos, and learn how to enhance your pictures by using clothes that work with your backgrounds.