Recently I gave one of my photography classes a lecture on lens focal lengths—their strengths, weaknesses and their creative potential. Because I listed the focal length of the lens used to create each image on a full chip camera body …
Tag: Beginner Photography Classes
When You Want It All–3 Steps To Maximize Depth Of Field
Back in the day when my students actually shot on location together, pre-virus, discussions on depth of field were a continual topic. This was partly because some my students had just moved away from full camera automation, the dreaded “P” …
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RAW Files vs JPEG–Photography’s Format Battle
RAW file versus JPEG? Which is the best image format? Well, I have found that it really depends on a number of variables. They both have their strengths and weaknesses. Let’s take a look at both.
A Color Photographer’s Conversion To B&W
Text & Photography by Chuck Place© I have been a photographer for over 40 years and recently have developed a real interest in black & white photography. Like all photography, it’s a journey and I am inviting all of you …
Travel Photography with Chuck Place
Travel Photography is much more than shooting snapshots of your vacation. Images created during your travels should transport you back to the magic you felt as sunset light washes over an ancient Mayan pyramid or recall the drama of colorful …
3 Photographic Techniques For Creating Beautiful Direct Sunlight Portraits
With just 3 techniques, you can create beautiful, striking portraits out in direct sunlight. Modifying harsh sunlight and positioning your model properly can lead to startling results.
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Fill The Frame For Greater Visual Impact
The first step in creating any image is knowing what you want to say about a subject or location. Be clear in your own mind what is important and what is secondary. Then make it clear to your viewer by …
Mastering Lens Flare For Beautiful Images With Impact
Camera lens flair can be a creative tool adding another level of drama and emotion to your photographs.
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Aperture Priority–The Auto Exposure For Photographers
There is an auto-exposure setting on most cameras that allows a photographer to set the proper depth of field while the camera picks the appropriate shutter speed for a correct exposure—“A” or “Aperture Priority”.
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Photo Capture–Only Half The Battle
Text and Photography by Chuck Place Today’s photography software is amazing, especially post-production software like Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom. Capturing an image is now only the first step in producing a finished photograph. How an image is processed can …
