Reference Scott Kelby's video, take a looksee at his second shot.
House roof's to left & Right, trees nearly growing out of models head.
The top of the white wall behind model, cuts right through her eye line.
Scott should have looked to his left, plain white wall, would have gone nice with her whiteish dress, or sat her on the grass and used the shrubbery as a backdrop.
Tips courtesy of FDCC (Bob)
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Chris Shore "what judges like"
Well what a great night that was, it's always great to have Chris down whether he's judging or giving a talk.
We all hope tonight explained to the newer members what makes a good print/competition photo and some do's and don'ts.
Like a no no to masking tape. I'll admit it was one of my first mounts shown. Shortly after I moved over to using full size backing boards like the club are offering and using double sided tape. I use 2" tape from local craft shops or even wilkinsons.
Another tip I learnt early on by trial and error was not to put a thin cross of masking tape on the back of the print. As this shows through something rotten even on a black image.
I also enjoyed chris's explanation of photo ethics and slowing your self down to concentrate on the photo your taking. If you do spend a little more time on thinking about the photo in hand it really will come out better. Even high speed motors sports. In stead of taking 50 or 60 ok photos of a car or bike with a big blue banner in the side of shot. Walk a few steps round the corner to either miss the banner altogether or include it and and use a wider Fstop to produce a shallower Depth of Field to gently blur it out.
Law of averages dictates the more photos you take you are likely to get a few good photos. But are they just flooks or lucky shots. Quiet likely. Will you have learnt or understood why that photo worked better than the others? Likely hood they will all be taken at similar settings so are more down to good timing or interesting subject.
The more you can learn about your camera, the buttons, Fstops, Shutter speeds. The more you learn about taking good photos.
Controlling the Depth of Field to separate subject from it's surroundings is very simple once you start to understand what a wider Fstop does to your photo. And a fast shutter speed for freezing a motorbike at 120 miles an hour to a slow shutter speed for producing a silky smooth sea even on the roughest of days.
Set your camera up on a tripod aimed at a table with 2 apples on the table say a foot in front of each other but to the side of the front apple. Now take several photos of this setup using the long end of say a standard kit lens. 28-80 or 18-55 so that's the (80mm or 55mm) focus on the first apple nearest you for all shots but for every photo change the Fstop starting as low as your lens allows. Some maybe 2.8 but generally 5.6 then move to 6.3, 7.1, 8, 9, 10, 11, right up to 32.
Now compare you lowest Fstop photo to the highest Fstop on you computer and see how at f32 both apples are sharp but at f5.6 the first apple is sharp but the second is blurred.
Then compare the difference between each Fstop. If you can remember this when your out taking photos you can create more dynamic photos or as Chris said about his aliens photo. A photo from nothing.
Have a play with your camera and different settings read your manuals for explanations of what settings or buttons do. It's a big help.
But most of all take photos you like and not what people tell you to take.
Once again a big thank you for chris's time and knowledge. No doubt we will see him again this season as a judge. And next for another talk.
Kevin
We all hope tonight explained to the newer members what makes a good print/competition photo and some do's and don'ts.
Like a no no to masking tape. I'll admit it was one of my first mounts shown. Shortly after I moved over to using full size backing boards like the club are offering and using double sided tape. I use 2" tape from local craft shops or even wilkinsons.
Another tip I learnt early on by trial and error was not to put a thin cross of masking tape on the back of the print. As this shows through something rotten even on a black image.
I also enjoyed chris's explanation of photo ethics and slowing your self down to concentrate on the photo your taking. If you do spend a little more time on thinking about the photo in hand it really will come out better. Even high speed motors sports. In stead of taking 50 or 60 ok photos of a car or bike with a big blue banner in the side of shot. Walk a few steps round the corner to either miss the banner altogether or include it and and use a wider Fstop to produce a shallower Depth of Field to gently blur it out.
Law of averages dictates the more photos you take you are likely to get a few good photos. But are they just flooks or lucky shots. Quiet likely. Will you have learnt or understood why that photo worked better than the others? Likely hood they will all be taken at similar settings so are more down to good timing or interesting subject.
The more you can learn about your camera, the buttons, Fstops, Shutter speeds. The more you learn about taking good photos.
Controlling the Depth of Field to separate subject from it's surroundings is very simple once you start to understand what a wider Fstop does to your photo. And a fast shutter speed for freezing a motorbike at 120 miles an hour to a slow shutter speed for producing a silky smooth sea even on the roughest of days.
Set your camera up on a tripod aimed at a table with 2 apples on the table say a foot in front of each other but to the side of the front apple. Now take several photos of this setup using the long end of say a standard kit lens. 28-80 or 18-55 so that's the (80mm or 55mm) focus on the first apple nearest you for all shots but for every photo change the Fstop starting as low as your lens allows. Some maybe 2.8 but generally 5.6 then move to 6.3, 7.1, 8, 9, 10, 11, right up to 32.
Now compare you lowest Fstop photo to the highest Fstop on you computer and see how at f32 both apples are sharp but at f5.6 the first apple is sharp but the second is blurred.
Then compare the difference between each Fstop. If you can remember this when your out taking photos you can create more dynamic photos or as Chris said about his aliens photo. A photo from nothing.
Have a play with your camera and different settings read your manuals for explanations of what settings or buttons do. It's a big help.
But most of all take photos you like and not what people tell you to take.
Once again a big thank you for chris's time and knowledge. No doubt we will see him again this season as a judge. And next for another talk.
Kevin
Thursday, 15 September 2011
Welcome to FDCC all new members
Hi,
Just want to a say a big warm Welcome to all the new faces turning up Wednesday evening.
we all hope your liking what you see. and feel welcomed.
There is a lot of information being thrown at you for the first 2 nights about competitions as these are what the clubs are based around.
Their is no commitment to enter if you so wish no to. we just need to get across the standards required as in a few weeks will be the first
comp.
Don't worry if you haven't got any photos yet as we have a club practical night on the 28th Sept. 2 Models and full studio lighting.
For any News about FDCC please check either the News blog"here" the Forum " or Twitter @FavCC
any questions ask any member at club. especially the committee members if its about the club. ideas\ suggestions\questions, or Post on the Forum or twitter. these are all here to help us communicate 24/7
Once again from Me "Kevin" the Committee "Greg, Richard C, Tim, Robin, Tony, Myself, Patrica, David, Richard B, Leanda, Jenny" and all the FDCC Members a big warm welcome and see you next week.
Kev
Just want to a say a big warm Welcome to all the new faces turning up Wednesday evening.
we all hope your liking what you see. and feel welcomed.
There is a lot of information being thrown at you for the first 2 nights about competitions as these are what the clubs are based around.
Their is no commitment to enter if you so wish no to. we just need to get across the standards required as in a few weeks will be the first
comp.
Don't worry if you haven't got any photos yet as we have a club practical night on the 28th Sept. 2 Models and full studio lighting.
For any News about FDCC please check either the News blog"here" the Forum " or Twitter @FavCC
any questions ask any member at club. especially the committee members if its about the club. ideas\ suggestions\questions, or Post on the Forum or twitter. these are all here to help us communicate 24/7
Once again from Me "Kevin" the Committee "Greg, Richard C, Tim, Robin, Tony, Myself, Patrica, David, Richard B, Leanda, Jenny" and all the FDCC Members a big warm welcome and see you next week.
Kev
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
New Season 2011/2012
Well what a great night last week... a very busy night with lots of faces, some new some old.
So a big welcome to all the new faces, hope to get to know you all soon and that you enjoy being a part of "FDCC".
So it looks like we will have a packed season ahead with lots to do.
Please keep an eye on our website. the Forum and News blog will have the most up to date news and information.
We are even on twitter @FavCC
Looking forward to see you all tonight
Kevin
So a big welcome to all the new faces, hope to get to know you all soon and that you enjoy being a part of "FDCC".
So it looks like we will have a packed season ahead with lots to do.
Please keep an eye on our website. the Forum and News blog will have the most up to date news and information.
We are even on twitter @FavCC
Looking forward to see you all tonight
Kevin
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