Digital Camera Ratings Guide

By Chris Campbell

The digital camera ratings guide is available in print and online. This guide will help you see which camera is rated the best and the worst, plus all the ones in between. Although the ratings guide is very useful, you still have to decide what you need the camera for and how you will use it. The ratings are useful if you want a camera that you will use for professional photos or if you need high quality pictures. Rating each camera is done to help the consumer choose a camera that meets their particular needs. Keep in mind that the ratings are just one persons opinion.

You will find that the digital camera ratings guide will help you select a camera for yourself as well as the kids. The guide will help you select an easy to use camera. The guide will list attractive features that the camera has, which is nice when you are comparing cameras. For instance, the new Nikon Coolpix P80 with eighteen times optical zoom that should come out in April of 2008 sounds like a great digital camera with a fairly decent price, but you would want to see some ratings on the camera before buying it.

The digital camera ratings guide will be a big help for anyone thinking about this innovation from Nikon. The camera offers a high-resolution image. Nevertheless, what are the other features? How easy is it to use? These are going to be some of the questions you might want to know answers to before looking at one. The more information one has about a camera, the more you can understand the ratings. It will be wise to wait for some ratings to see just what people think about this new digital camera from Nikon and how easy it is to use.

While Nikon is one of the best when it comes to a digital camera ratings guide, they're certainly not the only game in town. There are equal and better cameras around, you just need to know where to look.

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Taking Close Up Photos of People - Digital Photography Tips

By Al Sanez

Taking close up photos of people in digital photography can yield some great results. Close up photos make the person being photographed look more appealing. This article will provide you some simple tips for taking close up photos of people.

First off, unlike what you may think, close up photos taken of people are actually far from the subject. What I mean by this is that the camera is far from the subject. What is done, however, is the camera is zoomed in or a telephoto lens is used to get the photo very close to the subject.

What this does is make the person look more appealing. If you took a close up photo of a person and positioned the camera right in front of them, they would end up looking distorted and unflattering.

They have specific lenses for portrait photos of people, however, all you need to do to take better people close ups is to zoom in. You can do this with your optical zoom. A telephoto lens would work great, however, is not needed to yield great results.

When you use a longer lens what will happen is the background will get out of focus. What will also happen is less light will be let into the camera. This is because the lens is farther from the camera and more light is needed to travel to expose the shot. Because of this, you ought to use a tripod when taking close up shots. This will make sure that the person is fully focused and not blurred at all.

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Under Water Photography Tips and Techniques

By Charlotte Plante

The general purpose of under water photography is to bring sea life to the surface. Most people are curious about what lives underwater and what actually goes on beneath the ocean surface. Underwater photographers make it their mission to capture this hidden world on camera and bring to those people who will never get a chance to see it firsthand. The under water world requires a specific skills and techniques that are different from general photography skills.

The underwater world needs to be captured up close unlike wildlife photography for example. Since the water refracts and distorts images, the closer you are to your photography subject, the less distortion you will have. A great deal of patience is required for under water photography. You may be trying to take a photo a fish or dolphin, but than they suddenly swim away before you get a chance to. Also, water contains many particles like plankton that can cause the image to lose contrast and sharpness.

Using an underwater flash, or strobe, will help provide the proper lighting necessary for taking a great picture. Therefore, it is essential to use an underwater camera with a flash. This will help to bring in other colors and contrast them with the colors of the subject. A medium sized strobe is all that is necessary as a large strobe can end up getting in the way.

Composition is extremely important. The same basic rules apply as in regular photography, but you should shoot at an upward angle towards the subject. Because of the camouflage technique of most sea life, they tend to blend into their habitats. Since they do not stand out like this, they do not make good photographs. The key is to always try to get a clear shot whenever the subject blends into the ocean background.

If you are looking to improve your under water photography skills, you will first need to work on your photography on land. When you get to the point where you are taking great photos on land, than you can move into the more advanced world of underwater photography, where taking great pictures takes more patience and skill. Photography under water brings sea life to the surface which gives us more information about the mysterious marine world. If you are just beginning to have an interest in under water photography you should consider taking an underwater photography course to learn proper technique.

Charlotte Plante is an avid photographer and runs a photography website dedicated to underwater photography, wildlife photography, and more. For great digital photography tips, discount offers, and more, visit Charlotte's website at http://digitalphotographyarticles.com

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Waterproof Digital Cameras and Cases - Underwater Digital Photography

By Otto Swerps

Underwater photography has become very popular in the past decade. As new and innovative technology allows for the development and manufacturing of more affordable underwater cameras and equipment, novice and seasoned photographers alike are diving in and exploring a whole new world with underwater photography.

Not too long ago, taking pictures underwater required photographers to use large and bulky waterproof cases that were very heavy and expensive to make. Technology in plastics has made it possible to manufacture products for the general public that were once considered specialty products. This is also the case with photography equipment, specifically with digital cameras for underwater use, that are now available in many sizes and price ranges. There is a waterproof digital camera available to meet any budget. Already have a great camera you would like to use underwater, but it isn't waterproof? More than likely, there is a waterproof case available for your digital camera. In either case, don't delay! Underwater photography is very exciting and offers you the opportunity to get to know more about the world around you, and also take some fantastic pictures.

When starting out, keep these tips in mind:

1. Get familiar with your camera and equipment before venturing out. Read the manual and understand the settings and features it has. Also, take note of the depth and pressure your camera and equipment was designed to handle.

2. Make sure to fully charge your camera's battery the night before. Download any pictures that are on your camera and memory stick to your computer so you have the maximum amount of memory to take lots of pictures.

3. Before going into the water, inspect your camera and make sure there isn't any grime or dust on or around the seals and lids for the battery chamber and memory stick slots. This breach could allow for water to seep in. If you are using an underwater case, check all the seals of the case, latches, buttons, etc. Then, make sure everything is closed and sealed properly on your equipment.

4. Make sure to secure your camera and equipment to your body before jumping in, like with a wrist strap. It is very easy to drop your camera when going into the water and depending on where you are, it may be quite difficult to find your camera at the bottom.

5. When you return home, make sure to clean your camera equipment thoroughly. Set your camera or camera case in clean water and rub off any sediment that has accumulated. Let your equipment sit and dry completely.

6. Most importantly, have fun exploring your new found world of underwater photography!

I have found the best prices online for waterproof digital cameras and cases, and list them on my blog. For more information about waterproof digital cameras and cases, including waterproof digital cameras for under $40, visit my blog at http://digitalwaterproofcameras.blogspot.com

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How To Sell Photos Online

By Al Sanez

Have you ever wondered how to sell photos online? Think that it is hard and requires an experience and skill level of a professional photographer? Think again.

Many people are earning money selling their photos and are shooting photos that are amateur and with digital cameras that the average person can afford. If you want to get into the business of selling your photos online you only need two basic things. These two things are very obvious and if you already take pictures you probably have both:

1. A digital camera

2. Internet access to upload your photos

That's all you need to get started at selling your photos online. Of course, there's more information that you need to know but photo wise and equipment wise that's all you need.

You will be submitting your photos to stock photo websites. These websites are very popular and receive thousands of visitors a day. People come to these websites to get stock photos that they can use for artistic projects, advertisements, videos, company logos, etc. These sites are where you will be selling your photos to the people that need the photos. There are many stock photo websites that are very hungry for photographers to sign up for.

Two of the most popular stock photo websites are Shuttestock and Fotolia. These sites are very popular and receive many visitors a day. The way they work is you sign up for free and then can upload your photos.

The amount of money that you are paid can range from twenty five cents to a few dollars. This is not a lot of money at all but stay with me. There are photographers that are making thousands of dollars on these websites. How is that? They have many pictures available and these pictures are high quality and desired by many people.

When you take stock photos you can take pictures of nearly anything but not everything. You can't take pictures of:

1. Trademarks, watermarks, or brands

2. Buildings that are copyrighted

3. Certain areas of national parks

4. People that don't want to be photographed

When you visit the stock photo sites take a look at the categories available. There are many different things you can take photographs of. You can take photos of dogs, cats, rats, snakes, food, people, televisions, etc.

Hopefully you've learned some good intro knowledge for how to sell photos online. You have no excuses and should start trying to sell photos online. Some quality pictures that are desirable can be uploaded once and download repeatedly for years earning you money on work for one photo.

Al Sanez has a website that teaches how to sell pictures online. Sign up for a free video e-course and learn how to sell your photos online at http://www.photoprofitz.com/ecoursecopy.html

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Tips for Portrait Photography

By Michael Russell

Photographing a portrait is both very easy and very difficult. Anybody can shoot a portrait. The photographs we take of our children, friends, parents, teachers are all portraits. But, we are also aware that some are better than the others. Let us analyze the factors that make a portrait better than the others.

A successful portrait has always the quality of making an impression on the viewer. The impression left may be because of some physical aspect of the photograph’s subject, or it may be of some subtle characteristic getting underscored. The portrait makes a dramatic statement about the subject. It is very individual. A simple photograph of a person that does not leave any imprint on our mind cannot be called a portrait. The portrait always reveals something about the person. It may be some mood, some attitude or some mannerism which constitutes the personality of the person.

A photographer who is able to bring out these features in his portraits is a successful photographer. Now, how does one do that? It depends mostly on the personality of the photographer, but it can also be learned.

The photographer should always be in command of the situation. He is the 'boss' of the moment. He should be able to strike a rapport with his subjects. This can be achieved by starting a small conversation with the person. It can be small talk about the currently popular topics, or the photographer can try and find a subject which strikes a chord in the person being photographed. This will put the subject at ease; make him animated and more alive, bringing out some interesting aspects of the personality of the person.

But this is not a rule. Many great photographers used to remain very serious and focused on their work, but still took great portraits. It is all in the personality of the photographer. Something in the photographer must evoke respect in the subject, so that he or she cooperates and does what the photographer wants. A good portrait photographer should have a real interest in people. He should be a keen observer of the human nature. He should be quickly able to make out the outstanding traits or habits of the person and make them appear in the portraits.

The photographer can take his photograph in the natural surroundings of the subject. This definitely is advantageous, since it puts the other person at ease. However, this is not always possible, in which case the photographer can make use of his studio. Both have their own advantages and disadvantages. In natural surroundings of the subject the lighting may not be proper and even, or surroundings not so appealing for a good photograph. In studio, everything can be controlled, while the natural ease of the other setting will be missing.

The natural light is always better but in many cases this light is uneven and is not good for photography. In that case, one has to think of taking pictures indoors. The surroundings can be used to emphasize certain aspects of the personality of the subject. The background can be made to reflect or enhance certain attitude or mannerism of the person. For this, certain props can be used. It can be a hat, a cigar, a fan or a toy in the case of toddlers. Sometimes, photographer also uses a completely black or white background. In these cases, the focus is entirely on the subject of the photograph. Some very beautiful portraits can be seen with such stark backgrounds.

In the end, it is mainly the personality and maturity of the photographer that plays a major role in bringing out a good portrait. No rules can be defined for taking a great shot. One has to experiment and use one's own imagination and sensitivity to find one's unique individual style.

Michael Russell
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Wedding Photography - Tips For Taking Digital Photographs During A Wedding

By Ray Lam

For anyone that is or has been married, the events of the day can be captured in images, forever; digital wedding photography has changed how wedding photographers can carry out their work ensuring the day is captured on disk. There is no reason why a DVD can't be made of the occasion to complement to photos!

Most wedding photographers have assistants so they can create a wedding album that will be memorable but if you want to take pictures of a friend's wedding, who will help you? So, if you need some help for a wedding you are to attend and you are going to use a digital camera, then you may find some useful information in this article.

Unless you know how to compensate or have taken the shot purposely for effect; remember the background is very important. Often the couple is in the thick of a crowd and at this point it may be easier to try and capture just their head and shoulders.

Try to get guests that have spectacles on to either remove them or hold their head at an angle so that there isn't a reflection obscuring their eyes. If there's a couple or a group that you wish to include in the picture, you should use the zoom function in to get the ideal image but do not shoot against the light so that dark images appear.

Candid shots are also dramatic and these portraits often reveal more than the quality of the picture itself; in fact, many professionals use the zoom to capture intimate and memorable moments. You should be alert at all times when shooting digital wedding photography since you can seldom ask people to keep posing for you and the day is also about spontaneity.

The last thing you want to happen is for your digital camera to have half charged batteries and a memory card that is already half full as it will restrict how many shots you can take. As a general rule, if your camera is a 6 mega pixel resolution then you will need a large storage capacity card that will hold a few hundred shots at high resolution so a 1 gigabyte card should be sufficient.

The reason you need to set the cameras resolution to the maximum is because the colors will be richer and if you want to enlarge the photos, it won't be a problem. This is achieved by saving the images to your computer where you can print them out at your leisure on special photographic paper.

If you are used to regular film photography you may find the change to digital wedding photography a little strange at first but persist and you may find you enjoy it more.

Learn more tips regarding Digital Wedding Photography by visiting http://fairytale-weddings.info, a popular website that provides free Wedding Tips, advice and information for a perfect wedding ceremony.

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