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Taking great photographs of a hockey game (contd..)

Tip 596 (Look for some motion blur): In some cases, crisp action photography need not be the only type of photographs that can be taken. Some motion blur, or some great panning and zooming, can show the speeds involved in ice hockey; such photos can take more effort to get right, but they look great. [...]

Taking great photographs of a hockey game (contd..)

Tip 591 (Learn about shutter lag): In many cameras, there is a shutter lag between when you press the shutter button, and when the camera actually takes a photo. This can make all the difference between getting the photo when it is taken, so if you have a shutter lag in your camera, you will [...]

Taking great photographs of a hockey game (contd..)

Tip 586 (White Balance setting): Given the types of light in the playing arena, you may want to setup the white balance to be different from the normal Auto White Balance. The lights can be of gas-vapor type, and in such situations, it is better to set the White Balance as fluorescent in order to [...]

Tips for taking photos of a child (contd..)

Tip 446 (Look for a time when children are rested, and fed): With children, there are certain times when their behavior is quieter, where they would be more amenable to getting photographs taken the way that the photographer wants. Find out such times and plan your photography sessions at such times (not valid if you [...]

5 photo tips for taking photos at noon

Tip 296 (Look for the shade): Even on a bright sunny day, you will always find places that are in the shade. Being in the shade allows you to be much more comfortable while taking the photo, and there is normally ample light available in the shade.

Tip 297 (Get closer): If you can get [...]