Taking Pictures Of Moonflower (Ipomoea...A lot of us are proud of our moonflower vines. We like to take pictures of them in bloom. With the blooms opening at night, we aren't always able to get the picture we would like. Some cameras take better night pictures than others. Even so, the more natural light available, the better.
Taking Shadow PhotosI remember as a kid being fascinated by my shadow. How long and misshapen it could be and how silly it would look when you stood different ways.
Move Closer When Taking PhotographsRemember those photos many years ago where the subject was so far away you could barely tell who it was? Get your shot ready in your camera screen, then take a couple steps closer to your subject, making sure you still have the subject totally within the screen.
Tips for Photographing DogsThree very attentive puppies, Cody, Lola, and Jake. Guess how I got this great picture? They love to play ball, so I put the ball high over my head and took the pic!
Use a Cemetery as a Photo BackgroundPhotography is something I want to do in the near future. This is a picture of me at a cemetery. I had a tripod so it came out right. I was thinking of the old fashioned/ vintage things, and just fell in love with the clothing.
Keeping Track of Photos When TravelingMy daughter's hobby is photography. On a recent vacation out west, she used the following tip to keep track of her photos. As we entered a new state, she would do one of the following:
Avoid Flashed Out Photos With Your FingerThis is a tip for those pictures where you need a flash but then you take the picture and it totally whites your picture, but if you take the picture without the flash it's too dark.
Take Your Own Creative PhotosWe all love those great children's photographs, but who can afford to go to the photographer? Dress your kids for that special photograph. My Granddaughter loves to "Play Dress Up", and take pictures.
Use Bright Clothing or Background in Outdoor PhotosWhen picture taking outside, I noticed the pics looked really dull. So I always get the kids to dress up in bright colored clothes or use bright back grounds. I also like using the sky as a background by letting the kids climb a tree, monkey bars or swing set take the picture looking up at them. T
Taking Photos From A Moving VehicleI took this picture as we were driving down the street in Tinley Park, IL. My tip when taking pictures in a moving vehicle; steady your arms against your body to eliminate movement. Movement causes blurry pictures.
Try Different Angles When Photographing...Try a different angle when photographing flowers. Look up towards the sky. Makes ordinary sunflowers look just heavenly.
Be Patient And Prepared For Photo OpportunitiesKeep a camera near the door and use a lot of patience to get shots of your feathered friends. This little fella posed for me for about ten minutes. He even turned for a profile shot when I asked him to. Certainly made my day.
Blossoms Close UpWhen taking pictures of flowers, try doing something unusual like taking a close up inside a flower bush. I love closeup pictures and it's almost like you can touch the flowers.
Look For Unexpected Photo OpsDon't let photo ops go by unnoticed. One of my son's friends came by to show us his new car. He had just got back from Iraq the day before. While standing there looking at his car I noticed this cross hanging from the rearview mirror.
Taking Photos At HomeTaking professional style photographs at home with your digital camera... and some old sheets.
Taking Good Pet PhotosThe best way for me to take photos of pets is next to a big window. It's always a good detraction, and you can control how much light comes through, with filters and shutter speed.
Tips for Taking Pictures of PeoplePhotography - It isn't about the background, but more so about the subject, so fill your contents with the subject of the photo. If not, the subject might get lost in the background.