Monday, February 28, 2011

How I Got The Shot #11 - Back Lighting for Dramatic Effect

This is a picture from a vacation I took with the family.  We like to travel when it gets cold here in Ohio, so we went off in January to San Diego, California.  There are a lot of great pictures from that trip and a lot of photo techniques to share.  However, for this post, we are going to take a look at back lighting and how that kind of light can make for a dramatic image.

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Monday, February 21, 2011

How I Got The Shot #10 - Location, Location, Location!!

One of the mos important things to keep in mind when getting that great image is location.  Sometimes you need to build your background in a studio setting while other times find some remote site is best.  Today, we will be talking about how sometimes the location itself can provide some great images.

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Monday, February 14, 2011

How I Got The Shot #9 - Product Shot - Armando Javier Clutch

Had a past client need some product shots for their online store.  They had some specific requirements on how they wanted the pictures to look.  This blog will take you through the steps on getting the product shot you see below.

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Monday, February 7, 2011

How I Got The Shot #8 - Bonobo Portrait - Shooting Through Glass

Not everyone can afford to go on safari or take exotic vacations.  That should not stop you though from getting great images.  You must use all of your creativity and skills.  We are here to help.  In this Bonobo portrait we had quite a few obstacles that we needed to overcome.  Today we learn about throwing your background out of focus(bokeh) and how to shoot through glass(common for shooting at zoos/museums).

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Thursday, February 3, 2011

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