My NEW Website-www.BellPhotographyStudio.com

"You'll have to come visit". How many times have you heard that before?
I am now also going to tell you the same thing. However, I am referring to my NEW Website.
You have to see it.. it is awesome.. and the guy who did it.. is truly amazing and very
reasonable to hire. He is a college student who designs websites to help pay his bills through
school. If you are interested, leave me a comment and I will refer him to you. Good and cheap..
You have to love it!
My site is www.BellPhotographyStudio.com (first on top)..i dig it. Come visit.

Tip # 4 What are you trying to say?

Have you ever heard the expression,'" A picture is worth a thousand words?"

How many words is your picture worth?  The fewer the better.

Why? Because a photograph speaks in a unique way, by using visual dialogue.

Photographs  have the power to evoke strong emotions, depending on how you set up the shot, prior to taking the picture.

 So before you just "click", first stop and then think..." what am I trying to say"?

Compostion: Rule of thirds, background and foreground.

Tip # 3 Give it your BEST SHOT!

 THE RULES OF COMPOSITION

Years ago, artists who had been born with an innate sense of design created works that were perceived, by other

 skilled artists, as having good composition. Not only that, but their works were very popular with the general public

 and art afficionados. Analysis of such works showed patterns and trends in the organization and inter-relationships of lines, shapes, forms and colors that were recognized as contributing to the effectiveness of the works. It was found that others could 

employ these patterns as techniques in improving their own works. When they were defined, they became known as

 the rules of composition. 

Tip # 2 Watch the light

Next to the subject, the most important part of every picture is the light. It affects the appearance of everything you photograph. 

On a great-grandmother, bright sunlight from the side can enhance the age of your subject.

 But the soft light of a cloudy day can subdue harsh shadows and lines, if that is the look you are going for. 

If you are shooting  documentary style photos then lines will only add to the character of your given subject.

Don't like the light or shadow on your subject?  Use reflectors or  move yourself or your subject.

 

5 Photography Tips-Take your BEST shot!

 Tip # 1-Photographing People

In most cases, conveying a message is not that difficult. You simply have to think before you click the shutter. 

Ask yourself what you want your picture to say. Once you have defined it, you are then able to figure out how best to capture it 

on film. Occasionally, you will see an expression before you in a candid shot, you will also have to capture it quickly before it is interrupted.

Try to engage the subject in conversation to create an easy going rapport. If you are photographing children, ask them to tell you what their favorite toys are to play with, or if they have a pet. Developing a trusting relationship with your subject is key to successful portrait photography, especially if someone is uncomfortable in front of the camera.

color....and copyrights

color.. it has an amazing effect on us doesn't it!

we are in awe of creation when we see color.. it stops us and helps us feel.

winter.. grey, blue, white, brown.. a soothing palette, for some depressing, for others

a time to reflect and be quiet.

 I myself enjoy the season, especially when a brilliant cardinal enters my vision or 

even a vocal blue jay..

color and copyrights.. yes all photos posted here have these two things in common.

thanks.

jb