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7 Powerful Mountain Photography Tips to maximize your time in nature

2021-11-07T21:38:00.003-08:00

Hello guys how's it going I hope everyone's doing well I'm here today with seven powerful tips you can use when photographing in the mountains I'm super excited for this video because Mountain scenes are my absolute favorite type of landscape to photograph there's just something so sublime about hiking and being in the mountains it's really beyond words.

The power - forces greater than we can possibly invoke. the beauty - they can stop us dead in our tracks at first sight. the constant change - from morning to night from one week to the next there's new things to explore every time we visit. they fill us with peace and solace, with fear and exuberance and anyone who climbs them can't help but be humbled in their presence. it's no wonder they pull in the heartstrings of many hikers and landscape photographers.

Mountains present a number of challenges and things we need to plan for. more specific to hiking photographers, we have to juggle with the regular requirements and gear such as the 10 essentials + whatever camera gear we decided to bring balancing weight and mobility all the while. all the normal rules of landscape photography and composition apply, but there are some unique challenges we are presented with when in the mountains.

I'm continually finding ways to improve my own process and have compiled 7 tips you may find useful for your next trip, whether you're an absolute beginner or a seasoned photographer, I hope you can take something away from it, so let's get started.

Tips number 1 - do the research ahead of time. in the military we had a saying, "failing to plan is planning the fail" and while the consequences typically aren't as severe with photography the same sentiment can be said for photo trips. exploration on location is an important part of the landscape photography process, but planning ahead can help you be in the right general area at the right time.

So before you even step out that door make sure to research your destination and its current conditions. research can be divided into several categories:

1- finding a location. we covered how to find a location using the social networking site meetup in the last video which you can find in the description below.

2 - hike research. things like GPS tracks and topo maps what type of pass we're going to need, trail conditions, any hazards that we're going to come across, all these things are important normal consideration anytime we're hiking in the backcountry.

3 - photo research you'll want to check out sites like 500px.com, Google Earth and one of my personal favorites is to search the hashtag of the locations name on Twitter and Instagram because that usually brings up more recent photos. by doing this it will help us pre-visualize and pick the right gear. you know we want to look for composition ideas, but at the end of day we want to make our own photo. finding unique original landscape perspectives to photograph is much more enjoyable and much easier to get the creative juices flowing, so don't spend too much time trying to track down the exact tripod holes of someone else's shot.

4 - weather; of course there's several sites and apps to get average forecast at expected conditions. Mountain-Forecast.com is one of my favorites because you can set the elevation according to where you plan to go.

5 - light conditions: this is speaking directly to us as photographers. of course we want to know things like the sunrise and the sunset times the moonrise the moon set times and the moon phase. by knowing when both Sun the moon rises set and knowing their position and angle in the sky we'll be able to set up our composition in a way that captures that dramatic light. we can use apps like the photographer's ephemeris as well as Google Earth.

Tips number 2, and for good reason: it's the two hour rule. you've most certainly already heard about the golden hour and experienced it - that magical time with dynamic light around sunrise and sunset. the problem is they call it the golden power not the golden two hours or golden we don't know yet until we get there and find out but what I find happens quite often is that photographers either show up too late or leave too early and much of the magic that actually happens doesn't occur right around the time of sunrise and sunset especially in the mountains. the most difficult thing is being there, getting up for sunrise or sunset, managing the elements, waking up in the dark driving in the dark, hiking in the dark, putting on a headlamp, getting out in the cold, managing all the different things that are occurring, and even though Mother Nature doesn't always cooperate...all these biting flies, a perfect example of that I can't think of a single time that I've regretted getting up. I follow the logic of the saying I'll sleep when I'm dead.

So just do it - you can make great, even amazing photos at any time but being there during that changing light gives you a greater chance to create a more dynamic scene. unless you are at the summit where you can see out to the horizon when you're in the mountain the Sun can set a couple hours earlier or rise a couple of hours later than the actual time that it breaks the true horizon. and if you are in a valley somewhere where the Sun doesn't come into view a couple hours after actual sunrise then most of the magic will actually be gone by the time you see it. depending on your location, the peaks could block the Sun and shorten or even eliminate the golden hour. a tip to maximize your time in nature is with a simple overnight trip that way you can hike in at a relaxing pace midday location scout with plenty of time to find interesting composition ideas before sunset and then after sunset decide to get a good night's rest or plan for astrophotography and then get up for sunrise in the morning and hike out by 10 a.m. so in less than a day you've gotten two to three different photo shoots and really explored the location under different lighting conditions.

Tips number 3 - keep your camera accessible. I see so many photographers with their gear tucked away in a bag on their chest or worse yet and the bottom of their backpack and the reality is that some things in nature just don't happen twice, so that moment, that picture-perfect moment will come and go before you have the chance to react, whether that's the red alpenglow on some distant mountain peak or the still reflection in an alpine lake or the wildlife that just comes into view by the time your futzing with your camera and getting it all ready to go it'll be over so it's very important to keep your camera accessible.

I prefer to keep my camera right here on my chest I also keep my tripod to the side of me instead of on the back of my backpack. the lens cap it's got to be off, you don't want to walk around with the lens cap on, you can use the lens hood as protection or UV filter if you really feel like you need to and in terms of settings for your camera you want that to reflect the fact that you're walking and you are probably not going to have the time to set up a tripod because if you do that at that time you can change the settings of the camera so auto ISO is your best friend so think about how you want to carry your gear how you want to walk with it. there's still ways that you can protect it and keep it safe I have it here in my chest but I also have it backed up on a leash here so just in case it was to ever fall out it's protected.

Tips number 4 - find your foreground. when everyone is shooting at the same location it can be discouraging if you are wanting to create something unique but a great way to do that is to find your own perspective using foreground. a good foreground draws the viewer in and creates a sense of depth, so ask yourself "how can I lead my viewer through the image?" and then get close, get low, change your perspective, change the height of the tripod if you're using one. reflections, shapes, lines can all be used to draw the viewers eye through the scene and if there aren't many interesting elements one option can be the human form which brings us to the tip.

Tips number 5 - use a sense of scale. with natural elements like trees mountains and lakes it's often hard to tell how large or small everything really is. of course this can be further exaggerated as an effective way to make an abstract image but for more traditional landscape scenes it usually helps to add a sense of scale and a great way to do that is with the human form not only that but a person in the scene often acts as a focal point and can help the viewer connect more deeply with the experience of being there subjects might include a person such as yourself or your adventure buddy or your own legs, a physical object such as a tent, kayak or a hammock or any other number of things.

Tips number 6 - Watch your contrast. you may see a beautiful lake but since the lake isn't being directly lit the camera might see all the distracting leaves on the edges of the frame catching light. the viewers eye will naturally be drawn to the brightest parts of the scene or the parts of the scene with the most contrast. a quick and easy way to determine the strongest point of contrast if it's not obvious is to squint and blur the scene in front of you. now ask yourself "what is the brightest object?" and then open up your eyes. if that's not your subject or something leading to your subject then you might want to reconsider how you capture that frame.

Tips number 7 - bring a telephoto, and I'm referring here to lenses with a focal length 200 millimeters or longer, preferably more than 300. most people already know about the importance of having a wide-angle lens the capture the expansiveness in one frame. you've seen those shots with flowers in the foreground sweeping middle-ground with the mountains in the back, but one of the best things about those expansive views is the telephoto's ability to reach out grab a snippet from the landscape to focus on. this can be especially useful in inclement weather or if you're not at the scene during prime lighting conditions where using a wide-angle would result in too much contrast in the scene. almost all of the wildlife shots in my portfolio are a result of having a telephoto lens on me and being able to act in the moment and respond to the animals presence.

To recount,

1. do the research ahead of time

2. show up before and stay after sunrise and sunset,

3. keep your gear ready and accessible,

4.find your foreground, find your perspective,

5.add a sense of scale,

6. watch for contrast and

7. bring a telephoto lens.

Phone Camera Tips: Day or night, 5 tips will make your photography better

2021-10-21T09:03:00.004-07:00

Now 108 megapixel quality smartphones have arrived in the Indonesia market. These phones also have different modes according to day and night. Overall, they can be done even to professional photography. However, one should also be aware of using them with the camera features of the phone. Sometimes the auto function of the phone camera also does not work well. In such a situation, manual camera operation should be known. Here we are telling you some such tips that can remove the mistakes made during photography.

1. White Balance

White balance is very important for the quality and better colors of a photo. If you click a photo without adjusting the white balance, then its colors may spread and its brightness and contrast may also be affected. In such a situation, always keep the white balance mode of the camera on. For this, go to the Automatic White Balance (AWB) feature of the camera.

2. Use of Tripod

During photography, the hands of many people move or the hands move due to strong wind. In this case the photo may be blurred. In such a situation, it is important that the hands remain steady while taking the photo. By the way, the easiest solution for this is to use a tripod. The camera can be fixed with the help of a tripod.

3. Increase Aperture

If the light is less in the weather, then this thing can also have an effect on your photo. In such a situation, the aperture of the photo should be completely correct. Users should increase the ISO sensitivity to correct the aperture.

4. Lens Distortion

Objects are poorly visible with the lens of many cameras. Also, the cover quality at the edges of the photo also deteriorates. Photos taken with a wide angle lens often appear bulging. This is called lens distortion. An easy step to improve this is to focus the camera on the object with the same focal length.

5. Curvy Horizon

It is also important to keep in mind the horizon while taking photos. It is also called sky line. Due to fog in the weather, the object is not clearly visible. Many cameras also have the option of virtual horizon, with the help of which it can be corrected. This feature is used during live matches.

10 tips with the help of which you can do great photography even in low light

2021-10-20T03:09:00.001-07:00

10 tips with the help of which you can do great photography even in low light - Mobile cameras have further increased the photography hobby of people. Whoever sees there is engaged in photography by picking up the phone. We do good photography during the day with mobile where the light is good. But during night photography, sweat is lost. You must have also often noticed that the photo taken at night often gets blurred or the color changes due to the flash.

Nowadays all companies assure better photography in low light but it will not work until you understand low light photography well. The truth is that no matter how powerful the phone's camera sensor is or no matter how many features it is equipped with, everything is useless until you know the right way to take photos. Next, we have suggested 10 such tips for better photography in low light.

1. Hold the camera steady

Even if you are a little careless during photography during the day, it works. Because the lighting is good and in natural light your camera is able to take better pictures. Photography in the light of the bulb at night is quite difficult and there are more complaints of blur. In such a situation, during photography, try to keep the camera absolutely still. The more stable your camera is, the better the photo will be. The hand does not move during photography and the hand should be steady even for a few seconds after taking the photo.

2. Expose Correctly

Nowadays the phone's camera does autofocus. At the same time, you also focus by touching the screen. That is, touch the thing which has to be given attention. This is called exposure. During night photography, carefully expose the thing you want to take a picture of. When the subject is exposed properly, then the photo will also be clear and clear.

3. Manual setting

If you want a good picture in low light then it is very important to know the settings of the phone. Usually the camera in the phone is on auto mode. That is, all the settings are auto, but by setting manually in low light, you can take a good picture. You can take good pictures even in low light by lowering the shutter speed and increasing the ISO. But remember that the less the camera or subject moves during this, the better. Noise can be a bit high due to high ISO but in low light the light will be correct.

4. Use the Tripod

If you use a tripod in night photography then it will be said much better. If the phone has OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) then it will correct itself a little bit when the hand is moved but it would be better said if you use a tripod. This will allow you to lower the shutter speed and take photos at a lower ISO. This will reduce the risk of blurring. At the same time, due to low ISO, the noise will also be less visible. If the light comes a little less due to low ISO, then you can edit the photo later and add light.

5. Photography in Sunrise or Sunset

Instead of always photography in total darkness, sometimes take photography at sunrise or sunset. At that time there is a slight redness in the sky and some light is also there. At this time, if you have taken the photo in the right way, then it can be one of your memorable photos. At this time, a little light and a little shadow create a favorable photography environment for you.

Make Your Memories More Beautiful With Washington Photography

2017-09-05T10:58:00.002-07:00

Many people like to keep their past alive through photos and videos. It is for this reason why people tend to take pictures of everything that occurs in their day to day life. You possibly have thousands of photos of your family. Obviously, there is hardly anyone who does not like having their pictures taken. It is probably the best way that a person can re-live his past.

However, in the collection of huge photos, the chances of finding a frame-worthy photo are quite less. It is because people tend to take photos with their mobile phones or with a low pixel camera. You definitely would not like to see a dull looking photo of a memorable event in future and regret your decision of not hiring a professional.

Not everyone is professional and has the skills to capture a candid photo at right time. Hence, it is better to leave the job to a group of worthy professional who might be able to deliver you with the best quality of work that you have every thought of.

PHOTOGRAPHY IN WASHINGTON DC

If you are living in and around Washington DC then you actually have a great opportunity to make things possible for you. If you are planning to host any kind of event then you should try and opt for Washington DC photography. Accept it, sometimes there is a need of assistance to take care of the situation in a professional manner.

There are numerous numbers of professional photographers are out there who can provide you with the best event photography in Washington DC. All you need to do is get in touch with them and make things easier for you.

It does not matter if you are hosting a birthday party for your kid or organizing a small family gathering. If you really want to keep the memories alive for the rest of your life then you should definitely go for Washington DC photography.

MAKING MEMORIES LAST FOREVER

A single photo is enough to bring simple upon the face of any person that you love. Say, you had your daughter’s wedding a few years back and you had the best photographer to capture the whole wedding for you. Now that you have the most beautiful pictures of the wedding, you can gift the photo album to your daughter in her anniversary.

Think about it, isn’t it will be the most beautiful gift that you will ever give to your daughter for her anniversary. The same thing can happen to you and your family for any event that you host if you wish to hire a Washington DC photography services.

You would not want to just keep faded memories of any occasion that you have a blast in it. So, make sure that you make right decisions and hire a worthy Washington DC photography instead of giving any amateur the job of taking photos of the occasions.

What Makes A Great Sports Action Photo?

2017-09-05T10:57:00.004-07:00

This article is going to be a little different from many of the ones I like to read on sports photography. Most provide very useful tips on which camera settings work best for different types of shots. I have read others that give great insight on how to take better sports action photos. These are all very informative. But how do you know if you've got a great action shot? I think it would be very interesting to find out what different photographers look for in a great sports action photo. So that is what this article will address. What is the difference between a good action shot and a great one? Here are three things I look for when making that distinction. If any one of these three elements are captured, it has the makings of an awesome shot. Get two out of the three, and there is an excellent chance that you have taken a photo that will always be remembered.

Element #1: Intense Focus & Concentration. Being able to capture the look on athletes' faces when they are totally in the zone can really set a photograph apart. It's one of those qualities in a shot that you can't necessarily plan for, but you know it when you see it. Here is what I mean. One tennis player I really enjoy watching is Roger Federer. If you ever want to see what total concentration looks like when a tennis player at the top of his game is executing his most lethal stroke, just Google "Roger Federer Backhand". His eyes are trained on the ball like a couple of lasers as he prepares to hit the ball. I am convinced that if someone blasted an air horn right next to Federer's ear, he wouldn't even hear it as he nailed another backhand winner. There are plenty of examples in other sports as well. So without a doubt, if an athlete's focus and concentration can be caught in a photo, it can make for a very special shot.

Element #2: Raw Emotion. If focus and concentration can give a photograph a certain edge, raw emotion brings it to life. I have seen many iconic sports moments on television. And years, even decades later, nothing can put me back in that moment better than a photo that has captured the emotion at that instant in time. One of best examples I can think of is the shot of Brandi Chastain after she scored the winning penalty kick to beat China in the 1999 Women's World Cup in soccer. Again, you can Google it to see what I mean. Caught up in the moment, Chastain, ripped off her jersey revealing her sports bra and dropped to her knees in celebration. The look on her face says it all, but that is only half of the story. One of wider shots shows her teammates sprinting down the field to join her in that celebration. That was pure, unadulterated joy, and I can't imagine there is anything that gives a sports photographer more satisfaction than capturing that for an eternity.

Element #3: The Human Body Operating At Its Peak. Let's face it, the human body is an incredible machine. And when it can be caught in a photograph working at peak performance, it really is amazing. It doesn't really matter what sport the athlete plays, but my favorites to watch in this arena are the individual Olympic Sports. One athlete I truly enjoyed watching in the Rio Olympics was Simone Biles. She dominated the competition on her way to winning the all-around gold medal. There were times when I thought she was going to jump out of the gym. There are dozens of outstanding photos (yup, that's right. Google "Simone Biles") showing her twisting and twirling in a way that the human body was not meant to do. And the ease in which Biles appears to do it is equally impressive.

So those are three elements that I think are keys to a great sports action photo: intense concentration, raw emotion, and the human body operating at its peak. Capturing one of those elements will separate your shot from the pack. Nailing two of them would be a clear game changer. What are some of your favorite sports action photos? I would enjoy hearing from you and getting your perspective. In the meantime, good luck in your efforts.

Some Of The Ways To Secure Images Online

2017-08-31T10:59:00.001-07:00

Photographers while clicking images fear of others stealing their work. So it is required for them to add signature to the images clicked by them with which photos can be secured. When pictures are posted, many a times there is a problem of theft. So watermark your images with personalized stamp and protect them while posting online.

People have habit to make stamps online and stamp it on the images captured by them. Many a times if a picture is captured by the signature of various occasions or festivals or something like that it will make the image look perfect and beautiful with the image. So make personalized stamp of your wish and mark it on the images. Watermarking images with sign is a good method so that there will be no copyright issues. Need has arisen to make custom stamps so that images can be stamped and saved from issues of stealing. There are so many benefits of having a signature stamp on the image like good for legacy purpose, finalization perspective, personalization, better remembrance, etc.

There is an application that serves to make your images secure by stamping it with the signature stamp of your choice. Make your own stamp for the photos and mark them at the moment you capture it because auto stamping can capture and stamp images using in-built phone camera only. So in my opinion, it will also help you. Significance of adding details to photos is something which adds value to your images so there will be less problem of stealing especially in this era of photography where almost all the selfies are posted online as they are captured every now and then.

Images may be any but to stamp it with sign will add value to it. Make a personalized stamp for your images according to look and feel of the photo that can make the image perfect and proper to share them anywhere like on social media or for promotion purpose. Many a time's images go through applications before being posted on social media. So enjoy capturing and stamping images.

Many a times in terms of branding signature is used as a logo or sign of the company. It can be considered as a very effective way for brand awareness and promotion so that when users come across image they came to know as signature has been placed on the image. Adding personalize stamp is one of the most useful way which helps in many purposes.

Along with this different formats, positions, color and size of the stamp matter that can make your images better along with your phone photography. Watermarking plays an important role as with it you can secure your images. Occasions may be any, click happy and joyful moments of your life and stamp it with personalized stamp of signature.

Use your phone camera to capture amazing pictures without changing image resolution. Now, you are not required to do any compromise with your image quality. So start capturing and stamping as many images as you wish with signature stamp.

Wedding Cinematography With Toast Films

2017-08-15T10:58:00.000-07:00

There are few things that a perfect wedding must have in order to be perfect and wedding photography is definitely one of them. The wedding is very special day and remembering it exactly is something that everybody wants. The wedding cinematography allows that so you can share the moments with all those who couldn’t be there. But a bad wedding video can also ruin it that’s why you should choose quality wedding film makers and if you are in Nottingham area the Toast Films is definitely your best option. Passionate about making wedding films the Toast Films assure you a wedding film so amazing that you will remember the moments every time you see it.

Reasons to Choose Toast Films

The quality of their work is enough reason to choose Toast Films. The head of Toast Films is Chris who is very passionate in making films and have a good amount of experience in making wedding videos. They are located in Nottingham but they are always okay with traveling all over the UK. This is another reason to choose Toast Films as if you are planning to get married in a remote place or a picturesque village, the Toast Films will definitely tag along with you.

Previous Work

Of course, before you book them you would like to see their previous work and check quality by yourself. The Toast Films have prepared everything beforehand so you don’t have to ask them anything. Just visit their website and visit the Stories page, there you will find all the recent works done by them. Only those who have given their permission to use the photos and videos are listed in there. But seeing the quality of the beautiful pictures that capture the feeling of the moment will also make you get married sooner.

Wedding Cinematography Package

They don’t offer anything extraordinary for a huge amount. They will only give you a quality work to remember the wedding day always. They will stay at your wedding to capture the special moments and it usually takes the whole day. All the footage will be summed up in a wedding video of at least 20 minutes, ceremony speeches, wedding photos and a cinematic highlights trailer. After the film is complete the will deliver it in a custom USB stick which you can also choose to share with your friends and family. Even if the wedding video isn’t hours long, you will get an excellent quality video to cherish the beautiful day forever.

Complete Work Process

For booking them you need to get in contact with Toast Films and they will send you a small digital agreement with an invoice for deposit. Once you have completed this step you have your wedding cinematographer and now you can plan the details over a coffee or on Skype. They will come on the wedding day and stay with you all day as long as they haven’t got all the shots they need. As Toast Films is all about quality the final film will be ready and delivered to you in 4 to 5 months.

Tips To Choose Best Closeout Picture Frames

2017-07-29T10:59:00.001-07:00

There are times that you will need to deal with tons of frames. Maybe these could be for school arts, crafts or even awards. If you have to purchase for a big group, getting new picture frames may be expensive. There are times that you will need fifty to a hundred picture frames for an even. If it’s for a charity, a PTA or an employee run, your budget might be limited and you have to stretch your money to buy the frames you need. Fortunately, there are cheap closeout frames available in the market.

If you are searching for affordable picture framing, you can take advantage of closeout frames. These frames are made available at a cheaper price. So, if you have a limited budget and you need frames, there is no need to worry about the availability of closeout frames which will surely solve your concerns in no time.

Styles and Sizes to Choose from
When it comes to closeout frames, you will find a variety of metal picture frames, poster frames, and wood picture frames at a low price. There are also tons of sizes and styles you can choose from. What makes closeout frames the best is that there is no way to know which style you’ll be receiving. This is the reason why these are ideal for gifts as well since you do not have to match each other and every individual can get something unique. However, if you need several picture frames with the same sizes, you can always specify them, yet sometimes, this depends on your provider.

Tips to Find Closeout Frames
You can find closeout frames online or offline. Depending on your preferences, you may shop through the different local picture frame stores near you. Nevertheless, if you don’t have much time to shop around locally, you may try online shopping for closeout frames. Many companies offer cheap closeout frames for sale. Just ensure that your chosen online store is known for its reputation in providing closeout frames for you to get the best value of what you have spent.

How to Choose the Best Set of Closeout Frames
Since closeout frames are available in different styles and sizes, you may choose in accordance to your needs. If it is for your crafts, it would be a good idea to get something with mixed sizes and styles. In this way, you can be creative, regardless of your preferred theme. Aside from your needs, you also have to consider your artwork. What kind of artwork do you want to preserve? Is it something that’s best for wooden picture frames only?
You may always prefer any material for the closeout frames. You can try wooden picture frames with metal picture frames. All in all, closeout frames are no doubt ideal for everyone who wants to enjoy savings and get quality picture frames at the same time. With this in mind, you don’t have to spend a big amount of money just to get your needed picture frames.