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25 Tips Just For Composition In Photography

harisunswagati@gmail.com (Belajar Photografer 2013) — Thu, 3 Jan 2013 16:33:00 +0700

In the previous article has been learned about the elements of composition in photography is line, shape, form, texture and pattern. Furthermore, we will discuss about tips composition so that the resulting image is better and worth a look.

One of the most common problems faced by novice photographers is how to find a good composition of an object in an image. As with food, the composition is a matter of individual taste photographers but there are some standards that have been agreed to guide good composition. Here are 25 tips are taken from different references to produce an interesting composition, but this just is not a guide only standard rules for the composition of matter is a matter of individual taste photographer.

1. Identify the object that you want highlighted by applying a clear focus on the object.

2. Drag attention to the main object in the image using color, light on the object, the object in the window frame or door, etc..

3. Too many objects showing supporters will make the image look like it was full and composition broken home. Remove objects that support does not help in the delivery of messages in the displayed image, keep it as simple as possible because simple is best.

4. Eliminate things that are not related to the main object or change the camera angles so that it is not connected is not visible in the picture.

5. Check the free space in the picture, not too much to leave empty space because it will shrink the main object.

6. Fill the frame with the main object and do not need to add a background (background) to reinforce the message in the picture.

The main object meets picture frame
7. Check the edges of the picture frame, do not object to the hands and feet cut off for no good reason.
8. Check if there is something that comes into the picture from the side. Are there tree branches, power lines, etc. that goes into the field Aim to divert attention to the primary object? Change camera angles to eliminate those things.
9. Take advantage of the use of point of view (Point of View, POV) for the image more interesting. Do not get too fixated with taking pictures of the front of the object.

10. Use the rule of third. Imagine an imaginary line that divides the image into nine equal parts and place objects in the intersection line.

11. If people want to take pictures, keep eye above the midline.

12. Strive to balance objects. Consider the composition and determine whether there is a sloping part of the observer perspective images.
13. Eyes will be drawn to the lighter part of the picture, so place the main object in the lighter parts.

14. Affirm the foreground (foreground) object and background note, do not let those things interfere with the primary object.

15. To reinforce the impression of a tall, portrait objects vertically and to reinforce the impression of a wider, horizontal portrait of the object.
16. Use patterns, especially the repeating pattern will make the picture more interesting.

17. Utilizing a line (leading line) to direct the eye to where you want to go.
18. Images with good S curve element is used to direct the eye.

19. Note the position of the camera against the object to be photographed. For example, the squat position to photograph the children to keep the camera level with the eyes of children.

The camera and the eyes of the children in a position parallel

20. Make sure there is a separation between multiple objects in order to avoid the incorporation of eye pleasing.
21. Avoid placing objects in the center of the image without good reason (use rules Rule of Third).
22. Avoid placing a horizontal line at the center of the photo.

The horizontal line above the center line

23. Avoid photographing a horizontal line that passes through the head of a human or animal.
24. Do not let the horizontal line joining the important objects in the image.
25. Shortly before taking another look in the viewfinder (view finder), make sure nothing is missed and make sure liking.

Tips to Avoid Common Mistakes In Photography

harisunswagati@gmail.com (Belajar Photografer 2013) — Thu, 3 Jan 2013 11:33:00 +0700

Reduce wobble on Camera
Wobble caused by a combination of the camera movement in the hands of the photographer or the inability to keep the camera stationary or fixed condition, shutter speed and focus lens (focal length) long so that it will produce images that are blurry or opaque. The focal length of the lens when combined with a slow shutter speed will create a situation in which the shutter speed is too slow to freeze the picture before the camera moves significantly.
Shake of the camera can be prevented by using a tripod, hold the camera with the right position or raise the shutter speed to a value greater than the focal length (focal length). For example, if the same focal length to 100mm so its shutter speed should be set to 1/100 sec or faster.

Note: some images mengstabilkan lens features (eg IS Image Stabilizer on Canon lenses), which allows the photographer to take pictures with the shutter speed value is smaller than the focal length of the lens.

Eliminate Red Eye in Figure
Red eye is a phenomenon where human eyes glowing red in the image produced. This is due to the short distance between the flash (especially Fash built-in) into the camera lens. When the flash is on, the light will reflect the color of blood contained in the vessels of the eye behind the object and then the light went back into the lens. Blue-eyed people are very prone to red-eye phenomenon because it has less pigment to absorb light.

There are several steps taken to minimize or eliminate red eye in pictures. Some cameras have a red eye reduction feature that forces objects iris closes before the picture is taken. The main problem with this method is that it often forcing objects to deliberately turn a blind eye before the picture is taken and not always completely eliminate red eye effect.

More effective method is to use an external flash mounted on the camera hot-shoe. External Flash will radically change the flash point of the fall of the object, it will prevent the lens captures the reflection of light from the color of blood behind the eyes photographed object.

Cahaya flash eksternal yang dipantulkan dari mata tidak masuk ke lensa

Cahaya flash built-in yang dipantulkan dari mata masuk ke lensa

Reduce Digital Noise
Digital noise is the effect polka dots (spots) on images with long exposures or high ISO images with the lack of lighting situations. The effect is most visible digital noise in images taken in low light situations and ISO speed.

Digital Noise pada ISO yang tinggi

Digital noise can be reduced by using the ISO setting between 100 and 400. Setting ISO 400 will give you more exposure but ISO 400 bit digital displays noise.

Digital noise vs ISO

Currently DSLR cameras usually have a noise reduction feature, if its noise reduction is turned on it will automatically be activated when taking pictures with long exposures. The negative side of this feature is the camera takes a significant time lag between taking pictures. One way to avoid this time-out is to turn off noise reduction feature on the camera and use the aperture setting noise reduction after transferring images to the computer.

6 Tips Basic Taking Portrait Photos

harisunswagati@gmail.com (Belajar Photografer 2013) — Thu, 3 Jan 2013 11:25:00 +0700

Photography is never limited by the tool. Whether it's using a sophisticated camera or just a camera phone, you can still produce a good photo if it is to understand the elements of art in photography. For example create a photographic portrait. Event photography is probably one of the most common people do when holding a camera - because it is relatively very easy to do. Well to make a better portrait photos, here we provide six simple tips that you can try.

1. Come closer and interact with the model

Photo Credit: Renhard Harjanto

The most common problem when making portraits is the distance. Some beginners or amateur photographers feel shy to get closer to the model. In fact, if the extent headshot portrait photograph, capture should ideally closer to the model. But the phenomenon of late, many novice photographers who are willing to spend extra money to buy a lens with a focal length range to shoot subjects from a distance.

It indeed is fine but not too discouraged. If you want to produce better portraits, start learning to get closer to and interact with the model. Interacting with the model sounds pretty trivial, but it is very necessary to break the ice so that the model more comfortable and do not feel tense. As a result, the expression of the model will be more relaxed and not look stiff so that the resulting portraits will be better and naturally.

2. Note Composition

Photo Credit: A.MurrainCreating portraits with the head positioned in the center of the model to produce images that are usually even less attractive. Try to put the model in a variety of position angles. You can use the principle of "Rule of Third" or placing the subject in the third part of the frame. Dare to experiment with composition and do not violate the principle of "Rule of Third".

3. Lenses and Depth Of Field (DoF)

Photo Credit: Elena Chereselskaya

To create a photographic portrait, a lens with a long focal range is not absolutely necessary. You can count on some non-zoom lens like a 50mm or a short-range zoom lens with a zoom range intermediate range like 18-55mm. Also affects the lens diaphragm scale portraits. If the lens used has a diaphragm to f/2.0 or larger, use the lens at the largest aperture. This will create a bokeh effect (background become blur) behind the subject and provide an artistic element to the photo. As a result, your model will look more prominent than the background and make the eyes look directly fixed on the model. You can also set the lens aperture to experiment in other settings.
4. Watch Body Language Models

For professional models, preening in front of a camera is not a difficult thing. With a little guidance style, you can get the poses as you wish. Well, what if you are dealing with amateur models who are not familiar in front of the camera?Quite easy, follow these tips no.1. After successfully creating interaction and break the ice with the model, you'll find it easier directing style. It should be noted also mostly amateur models are still hesitant to look stylish and confident. For that, you as a photographer should look good at the moment when the direct model. Sometimes crisp jokes or words of praise that comes out of your mouth is quite effective to increase the confidence of the model.
5. Note the light

In a portrait photograph, you also must pay attention to the lighting conditions around so that the shadow falls on the model is not too hard. For that many ways of doing this. If you are shooting outdoors by relying on solar lighting, use a flash to fill-in or use a reflector to bounce light into the shadows toward the model so that the model looks softer. At the time of shooting indoors or studio, you can also avail some studio lighting accessories such as umbrella, softbox, reflector and beauty dish to get the desired results.

6. Process images for a more perfect results

If the resulting portraits are less okay, do not immediately throw it away. Currently remixing has many applications in circulation, ranging from the simple to have a complete tools. Through image processing application, you can improve the composition, color correcting, to adjust the brightness of dark. This can be done quickly and is very easy to learn.
Six tips above is a collection of simple tips that can be applied to produce a better portrait. But six tips will be useless if you missed one of the most important tips is exercise. Do not ever hesitate to try and take photos as often as possible to get to know and familiarize yourself with your camera. Happy shooting!

Tricks Produces a Sharp Photo

harisunswagati@gmail.com (Belajar Photografer 2013) — Thu, 3 Jan 2013 11:01:00 +0700

The resulting pictures are usually very sharp professional photographers. The sharpness of the photograph may not be achieved easily, you need to learn good shooting technique.
Perhaps those who are new to his field of photography terbesit question how to produce a sharp image results without the help of the software?

Depth of sharpness of picture sharpness was called 'pointy'. Spiky sharpness is basically the best absolute clarity that can be owned by your image.
So how do you take sharp pointy? There are some things that can help you produce images as sharp as possible.
In addition to photo editor software features tools to sharpen the final image, and the camera features a variety of additional accessories are created to help us produce this sharp photos. Of the tripod, stabilizer (or camera lens).
Here are some tips to make your photo more sharply:
Holding the camera properlyHow to hold the camera very influential on the stability of the camera (see: the sharpness of the photo), so hold the camera steady.
Shutter SpeedIf you speed up the shutter speed, then you will get a sharp picture. Remember the rule of thumb that when you shoot sharp photos handheld: "use a shutter speed faster than the focal length of your lens." Look penjabarannya:
- If the length of your 50mm lens, shoot with a shutter speed of 1/60 sec or faster- If the length of your 100mm lens, use a shutter speed of 1/125 sec or faster- If the length of your 200mm lens, use a shutter speed of 1/250 sec or faster
ApertureAperture affects the depth of field (area of focus in your photo). Reducing the aperture (increase the number, for example you choose f/22) will add depth of field, meaning sharp area in the greater picture includes objects near and far, so that the overall sharpness of the photo actually reduced.
Then do the opposite, select a large aperture (small number, eg f / 4), then you will focus sharply only near the focal area. Choosing a large aperture allows you to get a faster shutter speed.
ISOAdding ISO will speed up the shutter speed and lets you choose a larger aperture. If you take pictures in the room, the larger was the ISO, but do not overdo it (eg: select ISO 600 for shooting in the house). select the ISO is too high (above 800), can cause noise (small black spots) in an image began to appear.
FocusDo not just believe with autofocus camera, check carefully use your eyes are the eyes of the focal point. When photographing the face at close range, make sure the focus is falling diarea eyes. When photographing an object, make sure the focus is there where you want the sharpest area. Auto focus camera could be wrong and instead focus besides dropping the object you want.
LensIf you happen to have a SLR camera, choose the best lenses you can buy. Good quality lens that could drastically improve the sharpness of your photos. KIT lenses are usually offered for sale as a complete package with its camera quality usually sucks. My advice, if you are just going to buy an SLR camera, purchase separately between the camera (body only) and lenses. Do not buy a pack KIT. Lens with good quality are usually marked with a large aperture (eg f/2.8).
Sweet Spot LensThe lens has a sweet spot respectively. Sweet spot is certain where the lens aperture will produce the sharpest. Sweet spot lenses are usually two stops above the maximum lens aperture capability. For example, for the f/2.8 lens sweet spot at f/5.6. Then use aperture f/5.6 lens if you shoot with it, your photos will be sharp razor sharp.
TripodTripod is impractical and inconvenient, but if you are 'willing to' take it, you will get sharper photos. Especially if you want to generate HDR or panoramic photos, just let it go carry a tripod.

Tips: Photographing Outdoor With Natural Lighting

harisunswagati@gmail.com (Belajar Photografer 2013) — Thu, 3 Jan 2013 10:44:00 +0700

Many said photographing outdoor activities dijam best-s like 4 pm or 8 am when the sun was not too hot. So that the term "golden hour" which is popular in the world of photography. But is should always shoot at the Golden hour? The answer is no. You are free to do any shooting outdoors, but to achieve more optimal results, it is worth listening to some of these tips.

1. Know your lighting around your character
For shooting outdoors, you must observe and recognize the character lighting around. There are 3 phases of lighting that can be used to photograph and all three will give the effect of different lighting. For more details you can see the picture below.

The third phase of this natural lighting you can use to take pictures. But you also need to look at the weather conditions at the site. There are times when the lighting conditions are good to very good initially not supported due to the weather change suddenly. If so, I suggest you find another time to take pictures.

2. Experiment with light and do not see the light of good or bad
Once you recognize the character of the lighting around, the next step you have to do is experiment. Do not waste your time just to wait for the right lighting conditions. Photographing at the "golden hour" is going to result in uneven lighting on the object, but that does not mean shooting outside the "golden hour" shots you'll be less well. Try to explore!

Photo credit: szefi

3. Note the direction of the sun and avoid backlight
When shooting outdoors, the sun can be your true enemies or friends. For that, you must pay attention to the position of the sun with the object. Sunlight will be an enemy if you position the object to him. As a result, your object will be dark and the background filled with bright sunlight, or better known as backlight. However, there are times when the location of the object is in the right position, backlight actually embellish your photos like the example below.
Photo credit: Chrisinhaiti

4. Feel free to use flash
To avoid the backlight, the most powerful way is to use a flash. You can use the flash as a "fill-in" to illuminate the object back to the sun. Quite easy, adjust the position of the flash in TTL settings, or E-TTL if available. Or if you want, you can adjust the flash exposure manually to produce the proper exposure between the object and the surrounding lighting conditions. For example, you can see the photos below. I use the flash to get the exposure right when the sun was scorching conditions.

5. Make sure there is room for Post-Processing
If it is kind of difficult lighting conditions and camera capabilities are limited, make sure you save room for post-processing or photo editing. With so many image processing applications like Adobe Photoshop, or Adobe Lightroom, you can set and change the brightness, levels, exposure, and other settings so that the final image more leverage. So do not take photos with exposure
before processing.

After processing