INTRODUCTION
COMPOSITION
Think before your shoot! -- Before you shoot, take a second to decide what you want to communicate. Once you've decided, then you're ready to explore the different techniques and strategies to capture your subject the way you want people to see it.
Perspective -- Some quick tips and pointers on how to decide what perspective to shoot your subject.
Format -- So, when should you take horizontal (landscape) pictures vs. vertical (portrait) pictures? Here are a few examples and tips.
SHOOTING TECHNIQUES
USING FLASH
Learn to control your flash for better pictures! -- Sure, cameras are smart enough to fire the flash when you need it, but if you learn how to control the flash yourself, you'll get better pictures.
Slow Sync Flash (a.k.a. Night Portrait Mode) -- Ever take a flash picture in a dark room or night -- the people turn out great, but the background is nothing but pitch black? If you use Slow Sync Flash, you may be able to get some of that background detail back.
COMMON SCENARIOS
How to get Clear Sharp Pictures -- Tips and tricks on how to get clear sharp pictures.
Making Blue Skies Blue -- One trick to making skies more impactful.
EQUIPMENT
Warning -- Don't use Old External Flash Units -- Using old external flash units can actually damage (ie. fry) your digital camera. Don't attach one to your camera until you've read this post!
