Pictures at high noon
Tuesday, August 29th, 2006Ian Rolfe offers some tips on how to break the rules of midday photography and get results.
Midday sun is often very harsh so you need to think about what you photography and how
Ten tips for spring weddings
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006Spring is the season of love, so you may find yourself at a few weddings this coming season (assuming you’re in the southern hemisphere). Here are some tips to help you take photographs you will be proud of – and the newlyweds will treasure!
Understanding flash
Sunday, August 20th, 2006
Shelton Muller explains the techniques and technicalities that make flash photography easier and more creative.
Why buy a digital SLR?
Monday, August 14th, 2006If there is one thing that the advent of digital has brought about, it is a multiplicity of cameras and camera styles. These days, the choices available to the consumer are incredibly wide. Digital cameras come in all shapes and sizes - from pocket sized compacts through to an amazing array of all-in-ones to the digital interchangeable lens type SLR or digital single lens reflex. For many of us, the latter be a wise choice, and for whom? Shelton Muller discusses the reasons…
No more winter blues
Friday, August 11th, 2006For many, winter is a time for putting the camera away. If the sun doesn’t shine, there’s no use taking pictures, right? Wrong! Winter has a light and a mood all its own, and can provide a setting for some of the best photographs you’ll take all year. Following are some ideas for how you can make the most of your winter. No more winter blues.
Shooting beautiful landscapes
Monday, August 7th, 2006Landscape photography is one of the most common themes among photographers - both amateur and professional alike. But there are serious differences between landscape images that reveal the art of the photographer, and those that are snapshot copies of the scene. Let’s discuss what some of these elements may be.
Photo: Mario Nicotera
The Right Location
Ten tips for better pet pics
Thursday, August 3rd, 2006We all love our pets - whether they’re goldfish or golden retrievers. But they can be very hard to photograph. They move, they disobey, they fidget, they get distracted - and all in all behave like complete animals. But when it comes to taking their picture, this may be an advantage.
Depth of field video tutorial
Tuesday, August 1st, 2006Total Image editor Shelton Muller looks at depth of field in this video tutorial.