Did any of you as a child ever experience being the “new kid” in the class? Completely new to the scene and trying to figure out how exactly where you are going to fit in. What “group” would you hang out with? Thoughts of, “would anyone like me,” floating around in your head. Wondering if your style would fit in with the rest of the crowd? This is exactly how I felt being a new … [Read more...]
Poll Results: 15 Tips for Beginner Street Photographers – What are your do’s & dont’s?
Today's question on Twitter was:"Street Photographers, what tips do you have for a beginner starting out in this area of photography? What are your do's & don'ts?" The following replies were received from both professional & amateur street photographers: "my tip would be dont acknowledge the person you are shooting. You need them to be unaware you are there..." - … [Read more...]
Get the Shot – Preparation
Landscapes. The word alone conjures up images of Ansel Adams and Bob Ross (sometimes together, battling it out in a cage match for artistic dominance.) One of the most common ‘entry-level’ categories of photography, its scope is so broad that it can be broken down into countless sub-levels. Plenty of time can be spent cracking apart the specifics of seascapes, urban landscapes, … [Read more...]
21 Images for a New Beginning
A new year has arrived, a time where we all make our resolutions for a new beginning. That new beginning may be a resolution to lose weight, a new list of goals to accomplish or a new baby has arrived. For the month of January 2012 we asked our Flickr followers to post an image they interpreted to illustrate a 'new beginning' for them. If you want to comment on an individual … [Read more...]
Every Image Has A Story
Another great way to share your work and get exposure for your photography is submitting one of your images with its story to dslrblog.com. DSLRBlog has a new series of 'Image Stories' that we will be publishing on a regular basis. You can submit your Image Story here: http://dslrblog.com/write-for-dslr-blog/ Follow DSLRBlog on... Twitter: … [Read more...]