You can now see some of
our images at the galleries and shows listed on our Special Events page.
Photography Tips by Dick and Karen Hudnall
Read the camera manual and ask for help if you do not understand
something.
Use a tripod, monopod, telephone pole, or any other support when
taking the picture. A steady camera results in a sharper larger
print.
After you frame the picture, step into the picture if you can and
re-frame. Sometimes less is more.
After your picture is framed, check the edges and eliminate hot
spots, deep shadows, and unwanted elements.
After you have taken your picture, turn around and check in all
direction for other photos.
In most cases placing the main subject of your picture off center
provides greater impact.
If photographing a person (or animal) the eyes should be sharp
and looking toward the camera.
If photographing people (or animals) try having the folks looking
at each other not you.
Visit art galleries and book stores. It is okay to “borrow” ideas
from the Greats.
Photograph kids, birds, animals, and etc at their level.
If the sky is “bald” frame it out of your picture.
The best light for photographing is early morning and late afternoon.
In general, quality light provides a quality picture.
Use the middle of the day to scout out locations for morning or
evening shooting.
An overcast day is great for photographing water and water falls.
A long exposure, greater then ½ second, results in the misty look.
Fog can be used to hide unwanted background.
It is not true that all the great pictures have been taken. Your
backyard or town can be great places to be creative.
Use a polarizing filter to eliminate reflections and a graduated
gray filter to reduce contrast. A polarizing filter can be used
to increase exposure time at a fixed f-stop.
Practice, practice, and practice. Pick a subject (flowers, water,
bugs or whatever) and shot at least at 100 images then have them
reviewed. You will see improvement with each practice session.
If your camera stops working, try removing the battery for a few
seconds. It is just like a computer, cycling power might fix the
problem.
Before the “trip of a life time” check the camera batteries, clean
the lenses, and review the camera manual.
