PHOTOGRAPHY:How to Photograph Ice Cream

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While photographing ice cream might seem simple at first thought, the reality is a little different. A food with many color variations that can make mixing and matching and good light and depth capturing tricky for the photographer, it also has the challenging habit of melting if you're not fast enough!

To help you succeed, here are some ideas for those of you who love to blog your ice cream recipes, or if you'd just like a wonderful summer theme focused on taking photos of ice cream, with the added benefit that you can enjoy these ice creams minus the calories!


Method 1 of 3: Preparation

  1. Be prepared properly in advance. Ice cream won't wait for you and melts fast, making it hard to photograph. To avoid losing those precious moments when the ice cream still looks fantastic, it is important to prepare all of your equipment and props in advance for still food photography.
    • Have all of your camera equipment in place, including tripod (if using), special lenses, filters, etc. A tripod can be an excellent piece of equipment for indoor ice cream photography; you can set the camera in place at the angle that pleases the eye best, relying on props (such as yogurt containers, etc.) to serve as mock ice cream until you've adjusted the camera to the exact settings desired. Once done, grab your ice cream, remove the props and arrange the ice cream in the predetermined positions, and shoot away for the next few minutes.
    • Check that the lighting is just as you want it (see below for tips).
    • For ice cream that will be sitting in a bowl or other prop, place the prop into the freezer for at least 20 minutes prior to taking the shot. That way, you will have a very cold prop for the ice cream to sit on, providing you with extra time to make adjustments before the ice cream melts. This is especially important for warm locations or if you're taking the ice cream outside in the sun.
    • For photography on the go, simply have your camera ready for those candid moments of people with their ice creams.
  2. Choose cooler weather for outdoor shots

PHOTOGRAPHY:How to Photograph Small Things

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The world of macro photography is a fun one to explore. You can use your camera to see levels of detail that the human eye rarely (or never) does, whether that's shooting super-close-ups of insects, or photographing the intricate detail inside a flower, or maybe just photographing a piece of jewelery. Here's how you and your camera can start exploring the world of the tiny.

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  1. Get the right lens for your camera. If you're shooting a digital SLR and you've got the money, go and buy a dedicated macro (1:1) lens for your camera and forget about the rest of this. If you don't, there are other, cheaper options which give pretty reasonable results if you're not looking too hard. Several options exist to shift the lens further from the film plane (which means that you can focus to much closer distances, letting you get closer to your subject than you would otherwise).

    All of these cheapskate methods are imperfect; they effectively increase your focal length (which means less light hitting your film or sensor for the same aperture setting on the lens, meaning longer shutter speeds, making it harder to freeze motion and making camera shake a problem). They usually require your lens to be operated fully manually (an old, cheap, manual-focus lens with a manual aperture, such as many M42 lenses, are just about ideal for this). It means operating your lens far outside of the conditions for which it was designed, which will usually mean some optical degradation. You also won't be able to focus to infinity with any of these combinations. Nevertheless, it will result in infinitely better photos than you'll get with a lens you don't own.

    (If you're using a compact (point-and-shoot) camera, you can happily ignore all of this; the very short focal lengths and generous depth-of-field of such cameras make them ideal for close-up work, right out of the box.)

    • A bellows is more useful than any of the improvised methods for moving the lens further forward because it allows you much more precise control over how far you're shifting your lens forward. It also, typically, costs more money. Almost any bellows will be usable on almost any SLR, regardless of lens mount (just use a cheap, glassless adapter), so go for whatever is cheapest.
      • Some big cameras have built-in bellows.
    • An old teleconverter with the optical components removed works fine as a ghetto extension tube.

PHOTOGRAPHY: How to Understand Camera Movements

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Camera movement is an essential part of cinematography, so here i explain what the different moves connote to help you tell your story effectively visually.

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PHOTOGRAPHY: How to Get Up and Start Taking Photos

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Looking at beautiful photos is one thing, and learning how to make them is another. But if you're going to take some of your own, you need to get up, get your stuff packed and go outside. And if you're going to do this, you need to avoid some common attitudes and pitfalls which keep people indoors looking at photographs -- or, worse, talking about making photographs -- rather than taking them.

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PHOTOGRAPHY: How to Take A Good Picture On Your Camera Phone

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Whether it be a random, spur-of-the-moment snapshot or well-thought-out compositions, a camera phone is a valuable tool for photography. Often, the most inspiring pictures occur in everyday life when you do not have a standard camera with you. The phone that you are carrying in your pocket can capture those impromptu photo moments when it's impractical or impossible to have your SLR or other camera with you at all times. And, if you know their limitations, it is possible to take great, memorable pictures on your camera phone.

 Steps

  1. Ignore everything written below. If following the steps below stops you from capturing a great moment, then take the picture. The technical and compositional minutiae do not matter. The most important thing in the world is that you take a picture that you will remember. With that said...

PHOTOGRAPHY: How to Get the Most from Your Point and Shoot Camera

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As a professional photographer or an enthusiast even those who have an SLR don't feel like lugging them everywhere. There is some considerable 'tonnage' if you bring your whole SLR system with you. The little point and shoot cameras offer you an alternative. 

PHOTOGRAPHY:How to Become a Professional Photographer

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Professional photography is an excellent career choice for anyone who wants to get paid for using their creative talents. It's one of the few fields where age and college degrees aren't as important as a good eye, a quality product, and self discipline. Photography is a competitive field, however; so be prepared to start small, while you perfect your craft and build a portfolio of your best work. The tips below should help get you started.
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Focusing on Your Photography

  1. Know your gear. A major misconception about professional photographers is that you must have a fancy camera body or multiple lenses in order to be successful. While having a great camera certainly does improve your business, being a successful photographer has more to do with knowing the ins and outs of camera basics. Before considering photography as a business, you need to know your camera and gear like the back of your hand.

Photography Tips:How to Be a Great Groom

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Overtime as a professional photographer i have come to realize that shooting couples at times can be quite tasking because a lot is demanded and there's a lot to look out for in doing a wedding photoshoot, the couple could at times be unsettled the morning of their wedding but as a photographer you neither have a choice cause you have already been paid half of your bill before the event, so its essential for you to be prepared for whatever comes your way. so their is need to encourage your client and give the best against the odds. So as a groom (congrats, by the way), here’s what’s expected of you, few tips on things to be done before the main day. Of course, these are just the government recommended minimums. Your mileage may vary. Greatly.

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  1. Name names. Prepare your side of the guest list.

PHOTOGRAPHY:How to Have a Great Photoshoot

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Whether you want to impress a modeling agency, take an incredible picture for your significant other, or snap some family photos for a special occasion, you need a game plan to have an amazing photoshoot. Whatever your reason, these tips will lead to unforgettable results and can also give the photographer less stress when doing his shoot at any point in time...... Enjoy

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A Self-Pic

  1. Practice holding the camera at arm's length. This takes a lot of work, but it will help you avoid that awkward picture where your forearm is blocking half your face. If you try this enough times, people will be shocked to hear that what they see is a self-pic and not a professional photo.
    • If your arms get tired, you can alternate between holding the camera at arm's length, and changing into different outfits or looking for a new background.

STORIES FROM MY LENS: The full package of their engagement....The Isreal

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It was just like every other day for me so i thought....Woke up rather early on this day not knowing what to expect and had planned to give my best the night before this shoot.....But all i can tell you is that i had more than i  bargained at the time Frank and Dammy's engagement when it all ended. All i can tell you is that the fun i had shooting this couple's engagement ceremony was beyond anything i could have anticipated or planned for....Enough talk,you can view them yourself and feel me in on what you think whether or not its the truth???
    
STORIES FROM MY LENS: The full package of their engagement....The Isreal

PHOTOGRAPHY:How to Pose for Portraits

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Whether you are taking the portrait or posing for it, knowing a few tricks can greatly improve your photographs and photography skills and can also bring out the natural fill from your shoot. Learn about how your body angle, camera position, and light can all affect your portraits. Read and lets know what you think...

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Posing the Face

  1. Angle your face. It is best to avoid taking a photo of the face straight-on. This allows for no shadows, which makes the face look wider and adds the extra “ten pounds” cameras are known for.

    • Angle your face slightly away from the camera, so that shadows are created along the cheekbones and the nose.
    • Tilt your chin down. Having a high chin looks unnatural, but also positions the camera to look up the model’s nose.
    • Avoid severe angles. Let the model move their head comfortably, so that their pose does not look forced.

PHOTOGRAPHY:How to Smile

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Do you want to be the person who walks into a room and lights it up with your smile? Smiling seems to come more naturally to some people than others, but like any habit, it gets much easier with practice. Smiling raises your spirits and makes other people happy - it's a very powerful expression and as a photographer its essential to always bring out that smile from your clients even when they do not feel like.....Read on to learn how to smile.

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Improving the Look of Your Smile

  1. Practice smiling a lot. Have you ever heard of an "easy smile"? People with easy smiles break into a grin effortlessly, and it usually makes those around them feel happy. When you practice a lot, smiling will become easier, and you'll look less strained when you do it. Practice what you feel to be your most attractive smile. Soon your confidence in your smile will increase, and you'll start flashing it without thinking.


EXCLUSIVE: ALIEN NATION BRINGS THIS EPIC PRODUCTION

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Its in 2 weeks peeps and tickets are on sale now... call Temi on 08033007201, Tobi on 08135243563 and tochi on 08060261994
its going down peeps .....Alien Nations concert live in Lagos with Nikki Laoye and Pita on stage, 20th October(just 2 weeks from now) and tickets are on sale now..just call these numbers Temi -08033007201, Tobby- 08135243563 and Tochi- 08060261994...its gonna be mind blowing. you cant afford to miss it....
 

PHOTOGRAPHY:How to Be Photogenic

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Having your photo taken can seem like a frightening endeavor, especially when it seems that you never look quite as good in portraits as you do in reality. This is a problem faced by many people, but is quite easy to remedy. Being photogenic is not an inborn talent, but an acquired skill that can be learned through practice. Try these methods of posing and tips for becoming photogenic and in no time you'll be the model-esq friend all your buddies brag about.

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Focusing on Your Face

  1. Clarify your skin. The focus of most portraits is the face, so make sure that yours is in tip top condition. Modern cameras are able to capture the smallest of changes and textures of skin, which is both a blessing and a curse. Keep your skin clean and smooth by washing, toning, and moisturizing your face before having your photo taken. Doing this should be a daily morning/evening ritual but is especially important before a photoshoot.

STORIES FROM MY LENS: FEW IMAGES FROM FRANK AND DAMMY'S ENGAGEMENT CEREMONY

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She's got breath-taking smile....YOU agree yeah???
Franko Franko.....The man!!!

PHOTOGRAPHY:How to Blur the Background of a Photograph

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Sometimes you wonder and maybe ask yourself; how do professional photographers make those stunning candid portraits, where the subject is in perfect focus but the background is a blur? 
i bring you this stunning ideas, Follow the directions below and you can do it too!

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Initial Photos

Aperture (F Stop)|Shoot a series of images with the lens wide open and stopped down one or two stops]]. By shooting at various apertures, you'll get to choose the most pleasing image.
  1. Fill the frame with the subject (specifically the head and shoulders).

PHOTOGRAPHY:How to Increase the Sharpness of a Photograph

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As a photographer or a beginner this ia a tip you should also consider in your photography profession or job. Now that we take nice and sharp pictures, we want to maximize the quality of them. In this article, we will explain how to increase the sharpness, during post processing.
The aim is to give advices on how to obtain better sharpness through the retouching. We will only give leads for you to explore instead of recipes to apply. Sharpness processing is not just a one step process, it is done through several operations. Experiment and find what is the best for you and for your pictures.

PHOTOGRAPHY:How to Increase the Sharpness of a Photograph