This post is a continuation on our Tripods Series (read previous posts in the series at introduction to tripods and how to buy a tripod).
Another option when looking for stability in your photography is to purchase a monopod instead of a tripod.
There are some distinct advantages and disadvantages of monopods when compared with tripods:
Advantages of [...]
This post is a continuation on our Tripods Series (you might like to read our introduction to tripods first).
Head to your local camera store and you’ll be confronted with a massive range of options for tripods. They come in all shapes, sizes, weights and have an array of accessories and options for connecting to your [...]
Do you have a tripod? Do you use it?
I suspect that many digital photographers could improve the results that they get out of their cameras simply by attaching it to a tripod.
Over the next week or so here at DPS we’ll take a look at the humble tripod and will cover why they’re useful (read [...]
What is your Digital Imaging Workflow like?
I was just reading ‘Digital Photo’ Magazine (August 2006) and they suggest a 10 point workflow for Digital imaging which might be a helpful guide for those starting out in doing some post production work on their images using Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. Here it is:
Digital Image Editing Workflow
1. Transfer [...]
Photo longristra
One of the biggest challenges in sports and action photography is making sure that the main subject in your images is in focus. In most cases your subject will be moving (towards, away from our around you) which means that the distance you need to focus upon is constantly changing.
There are a number [...]
We’re proud to welcome Six Figure Photography on as a sponsor of DPS.
One of the questions that I get asked increasingly by readers is ‘how can I make money from my photography?‘
My own experience of Photography as a Business is limited. While I’ve taken on quite a few photography jobs it’s largely been through word [...]
Regular readers will notice that I’ve been updating some of my older posts over the last few weeks. The latest two to be updated to include more detail and a new technique or two are:
Mastering Panning – Photographing Moving Subjects – a technique for action shots that it’s well worth learning as the result can [...]
Photo Jeroone
Do you have a photographic buddy?
I’ve got a friend who comes out with me from time to time when I go out with my digital camera to do photography. While I do like going out alone also – travelling with him adds a new dimension to my photography for a number of reasons:
Gear Sharing [...]
Just a quick not to let readers know about a photographic competition that Canon Australia are running on our sister site.
If you’re interested in participating read the post over at my post at Win a $25,000 trip or Canon EOS 400D – Photo Competition for details of some of the cool prizes on offer.
When shooting portraits in brightly lit situations outdoors it can be very handy to have a reflector on hand to assist you in ensuring that your photo is well exposed.
The challenge with outdoor portraits is how to ensure that your subject’s face is well lit. Often you’ll get harsh shadows in areas which don’t have [...]
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