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We all know that a picture paints a thousand words. And we know that images are important to our marketing, particularly our online presence. Why is it then that often the one image that we should have, is missing or at best average? Which image is that? The SELFIE or as it used to be known…
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I had to ask myself an important question recently. Should I continue to post articles on travel photography during this terrible crisis.After all if we can still afford to travel we can’t! And if we can’t afford to travel now due to a tragic change in our employment status, is travel going to be something…
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An Introduction to Travel Photography Travel Photography is something we all do from time to time whether on vacation or when travelling for any reason. In this well written and researched article “An Introduction to Travel Photography” I will attempt to ‘introduce’ you to the world of Travel Photography Definition According to Wikipedia the definition of…
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I’ve said in a Why selecting a new camera is like selecting a new date (or TV) that it’s not the camera but the person with their finger on the shutter button that makes or breaks a great photo. Well just to contradict myself, sometimes it is the gear. Having certain equipment can give you shots…
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In Why You Need a Professional Selfie I talked about having the need to have a decent self-portrait or ‘selfie’ on your website, social media or publication to show the human face. Maybe you’ve decided to get this done but don’t want to use a professional photographer or Uncle Eric who has a good camera.…
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In my photographic and marketing journey, I’ve noticed that a lot of people in small business struggle with being able to take good marketing images So I’m put together an online resource, at nickkatin.com with lots of information to help take better images and understand where that fits into an overall marketing strategy. So why am I…
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So let’s just recap on the tips 5-9: No 5 was a recap of the previous 4 which were briefly: 1. keep your camera on, 2. Turn off the flash, 3. Use auto ISO, 4. Avoid Camera shake by using the viewfinder if fitted or if not, by tucking those arms in. So number 6: Select a tripod to…
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This is a HUGE topic that will be difficult to do justice to but if the question is why? Then here’s a brief answer. I might add that this question (at the moment anyway) only applies to higher end compacts, micro four/thirds and DSLR cameras. If you are using a smartphone or a compact that…
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How many times have you heard either “you must be a good photographer to have a good camera like that” or “what a picture! You must have a really good camera”. Wrong and wrong! A good camera doesn’t make you a good photographer any more than a great shot can only come from a good camera. I know it’s…
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Firstly I have to say that despite having five tripods, I have a love/hate relationship with them! Its not just the carrying but the time taken to set up and get it positioned correctly and I’m quick! But it is worth it! There are lots of tripods on the market and they range from $10 to $’ooo’s…
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So lets just recap on the first 4 tips: No 1. To grab a shot at any time keep your camera ON which, depending on what camera you are using, requires you to look at the camera manual. No 2. Turn off your flash! Again to do this check out your camera manual No 3. Set your camera…
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Camera shake! The enemy of a clear photo. Most people take pictures and look at them on the camera’s rear screen and think they are OK or even great. Its not until they download them and see them on their computer, laptop, tablet etc. do they realise they are a bit ‘fuzzy’ (soft is the technical term). That’s…
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Cameras need light and when there’s not enough of it the picture taker has a couple of options. A tripod is the preferable option and I’ll cover that in another tip. So lets talk about ISO. In the days of film you couldn’t change the ISO easily You had to change the film or using exposure compensation “push”…
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This is a contentious one! Turn off your flash! Unless you can control the power and the way it falls on the subject, inevitably the results you get tend to be cold and often washed out. I see so many people taking pictures outdoors with the auto flash on. In these cases unless you have…
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I keep getting requests for the odd tip or two on photography from people about to go travelling. So I thought I’d combine my normal post of travel photos with the occasional very short tip. First the photo of the Chapel of the holy Cross just out of Sedona and built into the bright coloured…
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