This week your photography challenge is to utilise the most common photographic composition rule – the Rule of Thirds . While I’m not big on ‘rules’ – there’s definitely some good reasons to know this one and to be able to pull it off (and of course there are times to break it too). So lets practice implementing it this week! You can use it in any type of photography you like – portraits, landscapes, sporting, macro, animals, food…. whatever you like. Just make sure you adhere to the principles of the Rule of Thirds when composing your shot. Once you’ve selected your ‘Rule of Thirds’ image/s upload them to your favourite photo sharing site and either share a link to it or – embed them in the comments using the our new tool to do so
Kata Launches Take A Shot Competition
Posted by Photo Junkie on January 27th, 2012
Kata has launched a photographic contest calling for entrants to submit shots of their Kata camera bag “in action”. Read more and comment »
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Kata Launches Take A Shot Competition
Does That Little Flip Up Diffuser Actually Help?
Posted by Photo Junkie on January 26th, 2012
One question I receive in my workshops for beginners is about flashes. Particularly “What the heck is this for?” And, “Does it actually do anything?” Not all flashes have these two items that cover the flash head and pull straight out, but if yours does and you’ve always wondered, here is your answer. Those two items both serve different purposes. The one that flips over the flash itself is a diffuser. Its job is to spread out the light from the flash.
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Does That Little Flip Up Diffuser Actually Help?
Nikon D700 and D300s Discontinued
Posted by Photo Junkie on January 26th, 2012
Nikon Japan has quietly added the Nikon D700 and Nikon D300s to the list of discontinued cameras. Read more and comment »
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Nikon D700 and D300s Discontinued
3 Minutes with Photographer Sean McCormack
Posted by Photo Junkie on January 24th, 2012
Fashion photography has always had a magical aura to it, as it accentuates the best of design and human form. In addition to the expected attention to lighting and shooting there is a great deal of artistry added to each shot with special care given to photo design and post-production that reflects the artistic eye of the photographer. The late Richard Avedon is perhaps one of the most famous fashion photographers, but as interest in DIY off-camera lighting intensifies and digital technologies continue to push the boundaries of creative possibilities new and creative talent continues to emerge. One such photographer is Sean McCormack who is today’s guest on “3 Minutes with…” 1. Describe your photography in 100 words or less. I’m passionate about light in my photography, be it ambient or fully controlled in the studio. I love mood and drama and creating it where it wouldn’t otherwise exist