Digital Photography Student

Chase Jarvis shares some tips on taking better photos in this instructional video. Chase Jarvis' 5 Tips for Exceptional Photographs from SilberStudios.Tv on Vimeo . 1. Look at the scene without the camera - you will see more. Look for various points and try to previsualize the shot. 2. Fantasize about the shot - what could I put into (or take out of) the shot to make it the best shot ? More often than not (especially in the begining) it is recommended to simplify the shot as much as possible, to make your subject clear. 3. Attempt something unusual - look for different ways to make the photo stand out above the rest. Chase Jarvis also mentiones the 'creative gap' - a gap between what you want your pictures to look like and what they look like in real life. The gap is huge at beginning, but narrows significantly with education and most importantly: "Going out and taking pictures !" Video by the team at Silberstudios.tv

Learn more about Aperture Priority mode. What is Aperture, and how does it affect photos. What is depth of field (DOF) and how to use it creatively to separate your subject from background. Ok, assuming that you have bought your first (prosumer or dSLR ) camera, and played with it for a while on auto (or program) setting, and usually the quality of the shots is more than satisfactory, however your creative side wants more. Go ahead and try out the Aperture priority mode ( indicated as Av on Pentax, Canon or A on Sony, Olympus, Nikon, Panasonic & Fuji). Some of the basic compact cameras might not have that mode, so we recommend that you check your camera manual. What is Aperture ? Aperture is ‘the size of the opening in the lens when a picture is taken.’ When you hit the shutter release button of your camera a hole opens up that allows your cameras image sensor to catch a glimpse of the scene you’re wanting to capture. The aperture that you set impacts the size of that...

Bob Krist makes an excellent video on the basics of the digital photography. Nikon Understanding Digital photography by Bob Krist is an excellent video tutorial for the beginners, explaining the basic concepts of the digital photography. This 45 minute video offers valuable instruction to anyone interested in digital SLR photography, particularly those who have some familiarity with a digital SLR's basic functions.

All comments welcome This section is intended to work in a way where I post one of my pictures, and hopefully get some constructive comments on how to improve the photo. Which angle works best ? Is the subject clear enough ? All comments are welcome. After all we are here to learn. Camera: Pentax K200d Lens: Pentax 18-55mm @ 18mm, f/8, 1/500, ISO 100 The Swing This photo is taken on a November morning in Maldives, when sun was still quite low in the sky. Desired effect: The subject is a swing which was positioned on the left 1/3 of the photo. From there, 2 diagonal lines (stones and sand coastline) hopefully lead the eye towards the bar in the background which is also balancing out the swing. Your Comments ?

Getting started in digital photography, but cannot decide where to begin? Define yourself as a photographer and make your choice of preferred subject. While reading through " Digital Art Photography for Dummies ", I came across an interesting chapter that i wanted to discuss called: Define yourself and your photographs. Since there are many types of art photography, it pays dividends to specialize and master one type, before moving to another. If you want to specialize you should: Define yourself as a photographer Define your audience Master your tools & hone your craft Let's discuss each of the subjects in little more detail: Define yourself as a photographer According to the book, the purpose of the photography is to convey emotion. It is a way for a person (photographer) to freeze a moment in time, and by manipulating the light make a picture of his subject through his personal impression, and share it with his audience. The subject is the most important ...

Ever wondered what all the letters on lens mean? Look no further. We bring you a brief guide through the realm of Pentax initials. Since I have recently bought a Pentax SLR, I was naturally browsing for some nice lens to go with it. However this is easier said then done, especially if you do not understand the meaning of the initials that mark every model. Let's explain the meaning of the symbols on the example: smc DA*16-50mm F2.8 ED AL (IF) SDM: smc - refers to the multicoating applied to the optics to reduce reflections and UV light, resulting in improved contrast. DA* - DA and DA* are Pentax series of lenses developed specifically for digital cameras, i.e. smaller sensor than the traditional 35mm camera. DA* denotes a higher quality lens with tighter sealing, thus more resistant to dust and weather and featuring supersonic motors for quicker and quieter focusing. ED - stands for Extra-low dispersion glass that is used in lens to reduce chromatic aberration. These ty...

There are so many books on digital photography in the market today. Which one is the best for you to start with? When deciding to learn more about the art of photography I did some research online and have stumbled across many excellent photography books, websites and courses. The problem is, there are just too many to know where to start. That depends on what type of person you are. If you are a hands-on person who does not have the time to study books in detail, but prefers a few quick tips and go on shooting, I would recommend The Digital Photography Book(s) by Scott Kelby (Vol 1 & 2). They are written as series of tips on different subjects e.g. landscape, wedding photography, using flash etc. The author took a fresh approach and rather than explaining in detail how everything works, made his tips short and to the point. All of them offer loads of usefull advices, and are essential for any newbie photography enthusiast, and due to the relatively small size, they can easily be t...