tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:31:05 +0000EquipmentTipsWorkshopsTechniquesPhotoshopTop 10Just outLightroomTerminologyExpand Your Photographic Horizonshttp://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Craig)Blogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-3473822686571058055Thu, 06 Jan 2011 01:35:00 +00002011-01-06T12:11:38.485+10:30TipsThe eyes are such a powerful communicative tool that if they aren't sharp in an image those files are only good for one thing, the trash (or the file designates arty nonsense). If the eyes in a portrait shot are share there is a quick and easy method to make them pop that little bit more and add a little more oomph to your image. The trick that follows isn't good for every image and results vary http://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2011/01/making-eyes-pop.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-4550388900860974461Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:54:00 +00002010-10-26T07:35:47.224+10:30We went and shot this sea stack on the south coast of Tasmania, an amazing feature about 4 meters wide and 60 meters tall. Quite an epic adventure with big packs full of glass and rope to make the images possible. It was a long and cold day despite the blue skies in the picture, with the wind blowing 30 knots straight from Antarctica. But for all the hardship the images were worth it. Such a http://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2010/10/what-did-you-do-on-weekend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-1709305421154207321Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:20:00 +00002010-10-10T21:14:20.780+10:30TechniquesWorkshopsJust got back form the Broome Bird Observatory where we held another great workshop. The days were long and hot but everyone was keen and we all had a great time. We also got a few great images. Although I spend most of my time at the workshops helping the participants I still tote a camera along and manage to snap off a few frames here and there and as promised here are a few of my images from http://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2010/10/broome-bird-observatory-workshop-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-6355686518041180987Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:56:00 +00002009-11-02T10:40:35.037+10:30EquipmentPhotoshopTechniquesWorkshopsWe have had numerous requests to run specific Panoramic and High Dynamic Range Imagery workshops and now we have a time and date for the course. Mark it in your diaries, December 5th. This is a one day workshop located in the Adelaide City Centre. We will spend the morning shooting the streets of Adelaide and after lunch will hit up the gallery space as Photographic Wholesalers to learn how to http://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2009/10/panoramic-and-high-dynamic-range.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-725137296911183156Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:26:00 +00002009-11-02T10:41:00.009+10:30WorkshopsJust a quick post to showcase some of the great images taken by the folks who came up to Broome with me last month. Check em out here. These are just a few of the many fantastic images that were captured during the week. Everyone walked away with some fantastic shots and all who attended should be super pleased with their work, we all know how hard they did work for some of those shots.And a http://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2009/10/broome-birds-workshop-participants.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-3301719360270177601Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:48:00 +00002009-10-08T22:13:17.963+10:30Had a great day down at the Australian Photographic Society's Annual Convention today. I spoke at the event on adventure sports photography, the hows and the whys of shooting extreme sports and had a great time. Met a load of nice people that were all just so keen on photography and although none in the audience were inclined on shooting sports on the edge (I don't think), everyone was keen on http://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2009/10/apscon-2009-presentation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-7004420250414333772Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:19:00 +00002009-10-08T22:11:06.120+10:30EquipmentTipsWorkshopsWe didn't get a chance to blog every day from the Broome workshop as we were out of mobile range for the majority of the trip. So to make up for it I am going to run a few posts over the next few days relating to the experiences we had on the trip. To start with a brief post about travelling with camera gear. This is one of the most asked about questions at the moment with airlines cracking down http://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2009/10/traveling-with-photography-gear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-7068127926102748560Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:27:00 +00002009-09-24T13:33:27.614+09:30TechniquesTipsKeeping your photography fresh is an important and sometimes difficult thing to do. Looking back at your images and finding that you are thinking the same image over and over again even though the locations may be different is a disheartening thing. As are those days that you struggle to make any pleasing images at all, trying your hardest to make a few good clicks but nothing works. My favouritehttp://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2009/09/freshening-up-your-photography.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-1850817300807728044Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:41:00 +00002009-09-23T10:01:55.424+09:30Well it is spring again and we are flat out, so flat out in fact, I cannot remember the last time I manage to post here on the blog. I am hoping to change that over the next few weeks with a few posts on some exciting up and coming projects. We are off to WA in a few days for some great photo opps as well as the 2009 Broome Bird Observatory Field workshop where we hope to blog every day to show http://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2009/09/photography-in-fast-lane.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-8135102322933233112Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:29:00 +00002009-08-26T09:07:01.128+09:30After the last post I was intrigued as to what my 'favourite' lens is. My favourite lens would have to be a toss up between the 14-24mm f2.8, the 24mm PC-E or the 600mm f4. All these lenses allow me to create images that no other optic can. But what I was interested in was how many images are taken with these lenses. All are very specific tools, not everyday lenses but exotic optics used for http://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2009/08/your-favourite-lens-and-focal-length.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-57820993341909170Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:26:00 +00002009-08-26T08:19:19.926+09:30EquipmentPacking for two trips at the moment (workshop this weekend then a quick turnaround for a trip up north on Monday) and came across the usual what to pack dilemma. While sorting the gear I was surprised at how many 200mm lenses I use. I wouldn't have thought 200 would be a favourite of mine but it appears so. Click read more for the full list. 70-200 2.8 the standard tele zoom200mm micro, the http://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2009/08/too-many-two-hundreds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-2859314653091377532Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:11:00 +00002009-08-11T11:55:27.296+09:30 Here are a few of my favourite images from the walkers submitted images. Can you guess the winner if you don't already know? (and can you guess the runner up? It was a close run thing). Click read more to see some other faves. Here are a few of my favourite images from the walkers submitted images. Can you guess the winner if you don't already know? (and can you guess the runner up? It was a http://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2009/08/faves-from-photowalk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-1736256426082893114Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:28:00 +00002009-08-06T13:14:48.379+09:30WorkshopsIt has been a while between posts here on the blog but things have been hectic and I am only just catching up. To start with just a quick follow up on the photowalk. We had a great turn up and some great weather (especially when you consider what the weather was like the previous week.) We started out with 45 folk and I think about 20 made it the full length of the walk with some getting led http://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2009/08/photowalk-09.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-2408950011177361079Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:17:00 +00002009-07-18T19:51:03.473+09:30WorkshopsTo all that came on the walk today, thanks for coming and making the day great. To all that didn't make it, well there is always next year and we might look at running another in the summer as well. That's summer in the southern hemisphere ;)More to come when I get backCheersCraighttp://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2009/07/photo-walk-fun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-9003380906477450479Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:24:00 +00002009-07-18T11:57:31.904+09:30WorkshopsJust to let you know we are running the World Wide Photowalk toady and have had a couple of folk withdraw so if you are in Adelaide and are keen to come along today then quickly head over to http://worldwidephotowalk.com/adelaide-sa-au/ to sign up. Hope to see you at 3.CheersCraighttp://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2009/07/world-wide-photo-walk-toady.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-8642132901920367993Wed, 27 May 2009 01:52:00 +00002009-05-27T11:35:56.003+09:30Tips Autumn, nuff said.http://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2009/05/click-here-to-block-this-object-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-2575826627263040219Mon, 25 May 2009 07:55:00 +00002009-05-25T17:57:59.384+09:30If there has been one thing that has been testing me recently it is the weather. If a weekend of 10m swells 30 knot gusts and the salt spray associate with both wasn't enough to test me and my equipment to the limit how about a day of constant rain, slick mud and riders bombing down hill at speeds of over 60kmph. That was the case for the SA State Downhill Mountain Biking race at Mt Fox at the http://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2009/05/flat-out-in-mud-or-more-photography-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-6161197110716759564Thu, 21 May 2009 12:57:00 +00002009-05-21T22:42:28.650+09:30Just outWorkshopsWe are hitting the streets of Adelaide on the 18th of July to take part in the World Wide Photo Walk. This is going to be a great day with loads of photogs joining in to see what we can find and photograph. This is a great chance to meet up with like minded people, get out and share the passion we all have for photography. I am to lead the Adelaide group, now all I have to do is decide on a http://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2009/05/world-wide-photo-walk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-2733193851574378611Wed, 20 May 2009 10:57:00 +00002009-05-20T21:36:35.432+09:30WorkshopsJust back from a great trip down the Great Ocean Road with 10 of the nicest, keenest folk you could imagine. We had some amazing weather with waves crashing over the 45meter cliffs of Loch Ard Gorge, some fabulous light and the rain holding off long enough for us all to get out and get some great images.On the first evening we had dinner and saw a short slide show of what we were hoping to http://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2009/05/great-ocean-road-landscape-photography.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-8949484125684365519Tue, 05 May 2009 01:21:00 +00002009-05-05T11:36:02.154+09:30WorkshopsFour workshops down and one to go for the Autumn and what a fun time it has been. Over the last two months we have been to a ton of different locations, made loads of new friends and just had a great time sharing photography with people. The last workshop for this utumn is going to be the best of the year so far so read on for more details...The last workshop for the season is a four day trip http://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2009/05/autmunal-workshops.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-6184485427934512275Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:59:00 +00002009-04-30T14:50:15.424+09:30TechniquesTipsTravelling as a photographer is always difficult. These days one of the most difficult ways to travel is by air. You can read about how I avoid some of the problems associated with air travel in the April issue of Australian Photography Magazine (09).With these increased difficulties of travelling with large amounts of photography equipment I prefer to travel by road if possible. No queues, no http://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2009/04/travelling-as-photographer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-2903889476548483345Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:17:00 +00002009-05-05T20:08:54.799+09:30EquipmentTipsI am often asked what software I use in the digital darkroom and the answer is loads. I use a bunch of different tools to get the job done, using whatever tool will best do the job. Much like lenses. You wouldn't just use one lens for every shooting possibility though with fantastic super zoom lenses like the 18-200 we are getting closer! What follows is a list of what I use to get he job done...http://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2009/04/software-recommendations-for-nature.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-3218929891457798411Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:08:00 +00002009-05-05T20:03:20.290+09:30EquipmentTipsSeriously, this thing weighs is at 16kg! He could always look here, here and here for more info on selection a tripod.http://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2009/04/this-guy-really-needs-tripod.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-2346701554501312775Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:55:00 +00002009-05-05T20:08:54.799+09:30EquipmentTipsI have been out shooting landscapes for the last week in Sothern Victoria and had a great time with fantastic locations, great light and awesome weather. Came across a few problems during the week but nothing that wasn't overcome in the field with a few trusty extras that I keep in my camera bag so I thought I would write a list of some of the more important bits in the bag to help you out when http://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2009/03/ten-things-you-should-always-have-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308618804506595940.post-1283562191144082178Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:07:00 +00002009-02-18T22:10:43.525+10:30EquipmentTechniquesTipsA quick follow up from the last post about working out my lighting set-up for an upcoming shoot beforehand. The reason I spent the time working out the lighting a week before the shoot was because I had a preconceived idea how I wanted the light to look. I managed to work out how to get the light I was looking for beforehand so I can spend my time on Saturday fine tuning it, not working it out inhttp://craigingramphoto.blogspot.com/2009/02/practice-makes-perfect-learning-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Craig)0