Photography Articles: Miscellaneous
Would you like to learn more about photography? These general photography articles - written by the world-renowned photography instructors at BetterPhoto - will delight, inspire, and educate. Read on to learn how to get great photos - and have a fun time in the process!
- Shooting the Lunar Eclipse
by Kevin Moss
Once every few years we are blessed with a celestial event, a partial or total lunar eclipse. On February 20, we witnessed the last total lunar eclipse until 2010. I took advantage of the situation, and clear sky’s in southeastern Michigan to put together some cool shots of the event.
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- Auctions Online Ebay: How to Take Better Pictures of Your Products
by Kerry Drager
Grab the Auctions or Online Ebay Buyer's attention! So, you have a beautiful antique watch or a stunning collectible doll that you would like to sell. Or perhaps you want to offer up that near-new camera you never liked. Excellent!
Sure, you can tell everyone how amazing your doll, watch, or camera is. But it's so much better to actually show how terrific it is! Picturing your item at its best for Ebay Selling helps reinforce those glowing adjectives you used to describe it, while also instilling confidence in people looking to Buy on Ebay. Some shooting tips:
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- Cool Cars: How to Photograph Car Shows
by Kerry Drager
I'm not a car-show buff, but at times I act like one. That's when I’m photographing the gleaming array of custom vehicles and restored classics.
But, for my ongoing project, I'm avoiding the big views - for example, no “this is what a 19XX Blankety-Blank Model Z looks like” pictures. Instead, I'm working on a smaller canvas ... by zeroing in on bold colors, sensuous curves, cool lines, shiny chrome and mirrored reflections.
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- Creative Photography ... Through the Microscope!
by John H. Siskin
The microscope provides a unique environment for the photographer. It can provide access to a voyage of discovery that is so attractive to us as photographers. We are able to see new and fascinating things. In addition to discovering new ways of seeing, we are able to make images that are abstract. These abstractions are usually difficult for photographers; we are tied into the idea of taking a photograph of something. Many of my photomicrographs are only about color and light, something like photographs of canyons. Another wonderful aspect of photography through the microscope is that it is accessible: a home set up is small and reasonably priced. The digital SLR makes this easier than ever before with instant feedback and color control.
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- Ebay Selling: How to Pick the Best Digital Camera
by Jim Miotke
There are so many camera options out there, and the jargon used is technical and confusing. So let's demystify the digital camera buying process.
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- Funny Pictures: How to Capture Humor in Photos
by Jim Miotke
Funny pictures are a real treat! When you need a boost, a funny photo can give you just the laugh you're looking for. Why wait for another photographer to delight you with these cute or funny pictures? You can easily capture your own humorous images, as long as you keep a few tips in mind. This article shares a selection of BetterPhoto's all-time funniest photos, and shows you how to capture your own hilarious pictures.
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- Getting Creative with Polaroid Transfers
by Kathleen T. Carr
With the Polaroid image and emulsion transfer process, plan on having fun and creating some unique and captivating images! The processes are simple and very creative, with limitless possibilities.
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- Photographing Classic Spiral Stairways and Other Cool Staircases
by Kerry Drager
For subjects with strong graphic design potential, it's hard to top staircases. With a little creative composition, you can turn flights of stairs into dynamic images of lines, curves, patterns, or repetition. Read the following article for ideas that will help you get started photographing spiral staircases.
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- Some Strategies for Traveling with Film
by Jim Zuckerman
X-ray hazards present a constant source of stress for traveling photographers who shoot film, especially when an itinerary calls for multiple flights.
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- Hot Air Balloon Festivals:Capturing Pictures of Hot Air Balloons Taking Off
by Kerry Drager
Hot-air balloon festivals are fun to watch and fun to shoot, especially when you are able to capture those great pictures of hot air balloons taking off. And it’s no wonder: The balloons are so big, bright and beautiful, and the early-day light is so dynamic. Still, success hinges on planning.
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