In this classic DPS post (now updated) photographer Natalie explores 6 ways you can hand hold lenses at low apertures and low shutter speeds and still avoid blurry images caused by camera shake.
I’m a mover and a shaker in general, and this is particularly true when I’m on a shoot. I’m twistin’ and turnin’, climbin’ [...]
I have to start by informing you that ultimately I’m a huge fan of brick and mortar. I like to go into a shop, talk to real, living, breathing humans, face to face. I like to touch and feel my purchases. I enjoy smiling at clerks, asking them where they’re from, and finding out if [...]
Confidence is worth it’s weight in gold in any arena. As a photographer, there’s nothing like KNOWING you’re capable of “getting the shot.” It’s so empowering to know that if you miss a shot it’s NOT going to be because you didn’t know what you were doing OR perhaps worse would be that you did [...]
image credit: Fried Toast
For beginners and pros alike a photography group can be an excellent resource. It’s a wonderful opportunity to share ideas, ask questions, practice new techniques and significantly accelerate your learning curve.
Recently a friend of mine, Jan, approached me about wanting to get a photography group started started and though I must admit [...]
Over the years my camera has become an extension of my arm, relate? Of course you do. Those lucky souls like you and I who discover they have a passion for photography quickly find it to be magically intoxicating in every way. We just can’t get enough.
Well passion and creative vision out [...]
What is Panning?
Panning is the horizontal movement of a camera as it scans a moving subject.
And since someone out there who’s mind is permanently blocked to technical jargon, as mine is, there was bound to be a “huh?” or two. So let me break it down a bit.
When you pan you’re moving your [...]
Ok guys, I know what you’re thinking.
“What’s the point?”
“Conversions can happen after the fact in post.”
“Shooting in color gives you more options after the fact.”
While all these arguments have validity in their own right, there are a few reasons you may just want to consider shooting your black and whites in camera. So here’s the [...]
Here’s how to make eyes POP in three steps using Photoshop.
1. Duplicate the background layer and rename it ‘Natalie’s Eye Pop’ (of course).
2. Select the dodge tool and lighten the iris.
Stay away for the thin, darker, perimeter of the iris and the pupil.
I generally set the tool as follows:
Brush Size: Varies depending [...]
In this post, Natalie Norton introduces us to the magical world of Poladroids (found via Oh Happy Day)!
Since the announcement of the discontinuation of instant film the world of Polaroid has become even more fascinating, exciting and desirable than ever.ÂÂ
Now, turning your digital images into printable, high res Polaroids is as easy as 1, [...]
In this post, Hawaii wedding and portrait photographer, Natalie Norton talks about how she achieves natural, relaxed portraits from her clients.
Here’s the scoop. This is how I do things. You don’t have to do them this way, you may have a system that works better for you, if so, please, do tell [...]
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