Posts Tagged ‘photoshop actions’
Nov 13
Shooting Engagement Sessions
Engagement sessions are lots of fun. I enjoy them because they’re good ice-breakers between myself and the couple whose wedding I’ll be shooting in the future. There are a few things to think about before you photograph an engagement session: location, lighting, and poses. As far as location goes, I let the couple pick out
Nov 08
Advice for Newborn Sessions
There’s something really special about documenting a new life that’s just come into this world. Newborns are innocent, tiny, and irresistibly cute! Schedule in your newborn session with the mom-t0-be based around her due date, since the ideal time to do these sessions is when they’re 5 to 10 days old. Within these few days, they are
Nov 07
Confidence!
When I first started shooting weddings several years ago, I struggled with my confidence, always worrying what people thought of me. As lead camera, documenting a wedding itself came natural to me, but I also felt pressure to be directive when it came to helping the bride, groom, bridal party and family members with posing
If you are a wedding photographer, then you know how much preparation it takes before each wedding day you document. When I first started shooting weddings not too long ago, I was clueless! I assumed all I’d need was my camera, flash, batteries, and a few CF cards. I was definitely right about those things,
Nov 04
When to Use Manual Focusing!
I like shooting in manual focus on many occasions. Adjusting your lens from “AF” (auto-focus) to “MF” (manual focus) allows your camera to capture what it otherwise may not in some circumstances. For example, I use manual focus when shooting into the sun, for detail shots where I’m focusing in on a single flower or