Glass as a subject could appear difficult & might leave even the experienced photographers perplexed. But little cognizance of the properties of glasses & reflection might help decipher the complexities of photographing the same. Taking good quality pictures of Glass or transparent object can seem a great deal of fun actually. Normally, two major challenges that are reflection & focus on transparent subject Make use of Macro Lens for glass Photography 50 mm or 100 mm & for covering glass building one can use 70-200 mm lens Keep the subject clean (Dust free, Smudge free, Fingerprint free & Cable and Cords free In Glass Photography, the subject tends to sit still but the change of light can be in different ways. Such as Transmit the light which can be Direct, Refraction or Diffuse Absorb the light Reflect the light Use a translucent Plexiglas sweep-shooting table to make your background more conducive to various lighting technique including back lighting Adjust your light balance according to your lighting set up Almost all reflections produced by glass are direct reflections & often polarized Lighting glass requires attention to the edges. Produce strong lines along the edges of the subject. This can help to bring out its […]
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Black & White Photography offers a unique perspective on many subjects. Removing Colour brings out the hidden details, textures & shapes. Black & White/Monochrome/Gray Photography means that a colour is placed on a neutral background. Light Colours become highlights and dark Colours become dark tones. The difference between these shades is called tonal Contrast. Black & White photographs are timeless. It enhances emotional substance and have disposition of making photos look more artistic Shooting in Black & White can focus the viewer’s attention One must learn what schemes work well in Black & White as Black makes White Brighter. Understand the 5 zones of Black & White i.e. Black, Shadows, Mid Tones, High Light & White Black & White is not just removing colour from colored photography by using software Shoot in RAW. This format provides greater flexibility for post processing table Visualize image in B/W & pay attention to Lines, Shadows & Shapes Focus on Character, Expression, Emotions & Soul in the portrait image Shoot Black & White during dull & low contrast weather situations Give your image some Silver Effex Pay special attention to Image Details, Noise & Tonal Contrast. Find wide range of varying tone of Grays […]
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Drone/Aerial Photography is the capturing of still images & video by remotely – operated or autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) also known as unmanned aircraft system (UAS) or more commonly, as a drone. It is real fun. Drone comes in wide variety of sizes; it can be launched by hand. It has two parts; the drone & the control unit Learn the Drone Rules & Regulations before flying your drone. Follow the laws & regulations of the land Phantom 4 drone is the right choice & recommended for the beginners. However there are so many other models available with Advanced versions You must know how to fly drone. Mastering controls of your drone will ensure safety of drone & to mitigate situations of crash/damag Use the open space. Be mindful of People/Wildlife to avoid any attack. Keep it under 400 feet while flying under line of sight Fly your drone even when you don’t think there is any point as you may not visualize subject from the ground Calibrate the Drone Compass especially for using the first time or at new location. Check the Sensor Index. Prefer to keep it between 1400 to 1600 range for better results Check the […]
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