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Some advantages of using long lenses in portrait photography

Tip 816 (The distance aspect): When using a long lens, the photographer stays at a distance from the people whom he is shooting. This makes it easier for the subject (or subjects) to be more at ease during the photos, and can make a better photo.

Tip 817 (More convenient for the photographer): When the [...]

Getting some incredible photography done inside your home, some tips and techniques – Part 5

Tip 781 (Using textured walls for getting an uneven reflection): Have some of those textured walls in your house ? You know the kind where the paint is not smooth, and the wall surface is uneven by design. Use that as a backdrop for photos where the light is not very bright, and you will [...]

Getting some incredible photography done inside your home, some tips and techniques – Part 2

Tip 766 (Learn the tricks of depth and field and focusing): Using the concept of Depth of Field can make some very interesting photos. Control these through your aperture control (a higher aperture of 1/22 means a larger Depth of Field, and a smaller aperture of 1/2.8 means a much smaller Depth of Field), and [...]

Taking great photographs of a hockey game

Tip 581 (Define a place from where to shoot early): In ice hockey games, there are several considerations with respect to a location. There is a thick glass around the playing area, and there are safety nets. You should identify a place where such considerations are minimized (such as reflections from the glass) and if [...]

5 tips on buying a camera lens (contd..)

Tip 331 (Low budget lens): Typically lens from third party providers are cheaper than those from the camera manufacturers such as Nikon, Canon, etc. These third party manufacturers are names such as Tamaron, Sigma; they are good to start with, but make sure that you have studied them before you go in for the purchase.

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