10 Boudoir Photography Challenges

My intention was to capture fantastic photos of Classic Ferries and Tall Ships with billowing sails on a sparkling harbour set off by clear blue skies. I had been planning for weeks. Everything was booked. The hotel booking and the ferry tickets were packed in my bag. My camera gear was set up. The batteries were charged and I had inspected my camera bag at least half a dozen times. Anticipation rushed through me like a waterfall in flood. Then I woke up to drizzle and overcast skies. What a disaster! Or was it?

Ahhh, megapixels. Will we ever stop pining for more resolution? As we go to press on this issue, I’ve just read that Leaf has just released the Aptus-II 12, and the Aptus-II 12R, two 80 megapixel digital backs for medium format systems.

Sometimes, we just need better light. Not so much a larger amount, but something nicer, portable, something adjustable and something that will just fill in the right places. As we get better at shooting, we start to notice where critical light is missing.

Features and settings built into your camera. Get to know your settings, aperture, f-stop and more.

Archival printing online has rejuvenated the people who want to preserve some of the old memories in the form of photographs. Planning is everything to induce your national temporal order to right for all of your promoting campaign but the print method will need some coming up with and forethought because the laws of physics can not be pushed with any aspects of ink drying, print finishing which terribly special ‘law of the courier’ that defies all logic typically.

Artists are often looked up to, they exude a presence and can be showered with accolades for setting a style or trend. Photographers often set trends as well, but are not anywhere near as recognized as those with a brush. Although those draconian times are changing, we as photographers, do need to ask, are we truly artistic in our execution?

WIDE ANGLE LENSES – Wide angle lenses, are identified by the bulbous shape to the glass front of the lens. They are loved by landscape photographers, the world over. A good lens should include high quality glass, have a low corner distortion rate, where a falloff in sharpness in the corners is minimal, and versatile features such as Image Stabilization (IS).

The holidays are a time that brings about the thought of taking photos of family, friends and of course our beloved pets. Getting pets to cooperate for photos though, can be a bit of challenge, but with some persistence, patience and some treats, you should be able to achieve a great shot. Dogs are usually a bit more cooperative when it comes to capturing a posed photo.

As the silly season rolls around for another year, you have probably been trying to get good pictures of all your hard work setting up your Christmas decorations and lighting aroud the house or your surrounding area. Quite often, it is just a series of simple easily corrected errors, that frustrate people the world over, when cursing the back of their camera with accusations of being an “inadequate bit of technology”..

Light painting is one of the lesser known techniques in photography and is usually only carried out by serious night owls… and some very keen photographers. Primarily performed at night and outdoors, such night captures can make scenes look more dramatic than they would under normal conditions. Light painting is not a new thing either, it’s a technique that has been used for over 100 years, and contrary to modern beliefs its not at all easy to get the optimal result. Accuracy in exposure settings, the right tools, the right atmospheric conditions, and patience are all key to a great night capture involving light painting.

When you decide to have a portrait taken-whether of the children or of the family as a whole-hiring a professional portrait photographer is something you need to do. There are many benefits to hiring one, including great photographs, but how do you choose the right professional? Here are some tips to make sure you get the person right for your needs.

Responsive web design is becoming a huge priority for websites to succeed. With a very small number of websites being responsive at the moment, you have the opportunity to get your photography website responsive before your competitors. As a photographer showcasing your work is very important, so being visible on mobile devices is essential!