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From AUTO To Manual Mode in Gentle Steps
Still taking most of your photos on Auto and too scared to make the move to Manual?
You probably already know that in order to get the shots your camera is capable of, it really needs some guidance from you!
The good news is that your camera has some features that allow you to begin to very, very gently move away from Auto and start to gain a little more control, which will in turn greatly improve your pics - all whilst you pluck up the courage to switch over to full manual control.
(Go on, you know you want to!)
Tips for Getting a Great Image In Camera
Although I confess to loving a bit of a play about in Lightroom or Photoshop, for some of my images I just want to be able to take them straight from camera to print without having to do much work to them!
Of course, it also helps if you have a great base image when you want to go further with your editing too, that way you have extra time to spend on the image without having to do a load of boring adjustments first :)
Other things, like skin tones, are always much better if you get them right in camera too. So, my goal is always to make sure that I get a great shot straight out of camera (SOOC)
How to Use Negative Space in Photography
Negative space (sometimes also called White Space) is simply an area of "empty" space around the subject of your image. Space that is negative is usually either a neutral or contrasting background that draws your eye to the main subject of your photograph.
How to Use Window Light for Portraits: A Step by Step Guide
Want smooth, even skin and eyes that are full of life in your child portraits? I bet you do! This simple tutorial will guide you through the first steps of using natural window or doorway light to create beautiful portraits.
The 3 Types of Portrait Shots You Should Be Taking
Sometimes it can feel like we take the same images time and time again! That's why I always try to mix it up by making sure that I include three types of photos when taking images of a person.
Although that sounds like a little amount of options, within these basic types you will have a considerable amount of variation available on each one, depending on where you place your subject and where you shoot from, how you have them pose etc.
If you keep these three simple types of portrait shots in mind when shooting, you will help make sure you get a good range of photos from one session.
Ready? Let's go!
How to Use Kelvin for White Balance
White Balance is my nemesis, and I am sure it is many of yours too! There are a few ways you can set your white balance in camera - you can use Auto White Balance (not recommended!), use one of the presets available in your camera (like Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten etc) then tweak in processing, or set a Custom White Balance, or use Kelvin...
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It's been quite a few years now since I made the switch from Aperture Priority Mode to shooting in Manual Mode, and it was one of the BEST things I ever did to improve my photography skills.
It was like a whole new world opened up to me, and I started TRULY understanding exposure, and in turn, getting the images that I wanted.
Of course, there was a lot to learn, and there are some things I wish I had known before I started!
So, here are 10 things about shooting in Manual Mode that you might just wish you knew…