Post by Snappersforum on Jul 31, 2014 9:25:39 GMT
Oh dear so much advice out there, some very conflicting view points with the purists insisting that the only way is their way, others saying oooher why did you do that or more colourful words when seeing your work.
Here are a few snippets that have worked for me or not as is the case at times - I do not state they are gospel, nor that they are the only way things should be done or else........far from it.
Get it right in camera - well yes and no - we all know the sweet feeling of getting "the shot" that one the is just perfect (well at least perfect to us or until we see it on our computer screen or in print) but for the majority of us mere mortals that does not always happen for many reasons - from that cloud that appears out of nowhere darkening the shot, to the wasp that decides to chase you from the comfy position laying on top of barbed wire fence whilst trying to balance to the need to actually breath making the camera shake and so on. But being aware of what is around your subject and learning something about some of the functions on your camera can help - be it continuous mode for moving objects to low light settings be that in the menu options or adjusting the camera manually. Saying that we do not always have the luxury of time to grab the shot if fussing with the settings.
Rule of Thirds - yes have to say this is a pretty good one for me, On many occasions it will help get better looking composition in pictures but of course not all check out the videos to explain it better here
I can work with that - this is one of my own ( at least I have not heard anyone else say it) basically when looking at things that I feel do not quite work for me as a shot I think can I work with it in my editor - such as tweeking the light, converting to b&w, enhancing detail etc. this is very personal but does work well for me giving me some good results - in my humble opinion that is.
Think about the shot - right okay - how long for, will that bird stay in that position whilst I contemplate the shot - sorry sarcasm is not attractive is it. Seriously that depends on the situation and subject. Buildings etc ain't gonna move (well hopefully not) "formal" shoots where you can control the subject, light etc great - others not so great hence get to know the continuous mode on your camera for moving objects and for me carry a compact at all times so to grab the opportunity.
Carry spare battery/card - defo a must - been caught out in past before ensured spared and charged battery and formatted card in hand bag with compact, camera bags with bridge and dslr - a gal can never have enough spare battery power! Nothing more frustrating than seeing the little warning sign in the middle of snapping that wonderful sunset in North Wales or running out of space on the card at an open day at a local animal sanctuary...!
Check photos have downloaded safely before formatting card - yep of course I do - well now I do having lost a lot of pics when did not download properly - swear box over flowing!
Here are a few snippets that have worked for me or not as is the case at times - I do not state they are gospel, nor that they are the only way things should be done or else........far from it.
Get it right in camera - well yes and no - we all know the sweet feeling of getting "the shot" that one the is just perfect (well at least perfect to us or until we see it on our computer screen or in print) but for the majority of us mere mortals that does not always happen for many reasons - from that cloud that appears out of nowhere darkening the shot, to the wasp that decides to chase you from the comfy position laying on top of barbed wire fence whilst trying to balance to the need to actually breath making the camera shake and so on. But being aware of what is around your subject and learning something about some of the functions on your camera can help - be it continuous mode for moving objects to low light settings be that in the menu options or adjusting the camera manually. Saying that we do not always have the luxury of time to grab the shot if fussing with the settings.
Rule of Thirds - yes have to say this is a pretty good one for me, On many occasions it will help get better looking composition in pictures but of course not all check out the videos to explain it better here
I can work with that - this is one of my own ( at least I have not heard anyone else say it) basically when looking at things that I feel do not quite work for me as a shot I think can I work with it in my editor - such as tweeking the light, converting to b&w, enhancing detail etc. this is very personal but does work well for me giving me some good results - in my humble opinion that is.
Think about the shot - right okay - how long for, will that bird stay in that position whilst I contemplate the shot - sorry sarcasm is not attractive is it. Seriously that depends on the situation and subject. Buildings etc ain't gonna move (well hopefully not) "formal" shoots where you can control the subject, light etc great - others not so great hence get to know the continuous mode on your camera for moving objects and for me carry a compact at all times so to grab the opportunity.
Carry spare battery/card - defo a must - been caught out in past before ensured spared and charged battery and formatted card in hand bag with compact, camera bags with bridge and dslr - a gal can never have enough spare battery power! Nothing more frustrating than seeing the little warning sign in the middle of snapping that wonderful sunset in North Wales or running out of space on the card at an open day at a local animal sanctuary...!
Check photos have downloaded safely before formatting card - yep of course I do - well now I do having lost a lot of pics when did not download properly - swear box over flowing!