Reid Warner

January 30, 2017

2 Ways To Make Couples Feel Comfortable While Taking Portraits

Reid Warner

January 30, 2017

Photographing couples is such a great market. There is just something about capturing the love that two people share for each other. Whether you are taking engagement photos or capturing a milestone anniversary, the couple will look back on these photos for the rest of their lives.

You want to make sure that you capture the couple exactly how they hope to be photographed so they come back to you anytime they need other photos taken. You want to take the time to understand and get to know the couple together... what they enjoy doing together, their hobbies, and even unique places around the city that mean something special to them. All of these things will help you plan a perfect portrait session that will be personalized for that specific couple.

When you are actually at the portrait session taking their photos, you have to keep the couple comfortable to be sure they are relaxed. If they seem nervous or stiff, it will come across in the photos. The Posing Guide For Couple Portraits, a BP4U guide written by Beth with ENV Photography, gives some great tips to help make the couple feel comfortable with icebreakers and awkward posing fixes and more. Today, we are going to share 2 of those tips with you below!

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1. Have some ice breakers ready.

You want to have some fun jokes or goofy faces ready to break the nervousness and make the couple laugh. Tell jokes, trip over things... do whatever it takes to get your couple laughing and relaxed. Another fun ice breaker that Beth talks about doing herself in this guide is having the couple nose-wrestle. After rubbing noses together, the couple is sure to be laughing and much more ready to smile big and take some great photos!

2. Work with awkward poses.

Sometimes a pose that you love from a previous couple portrait session just does not look right with the couple you are currently photographing. That is okay! Be confident in what you are doing and just try and adjust the couple to make it more natural - or even watch how they normally move and interact with one another and go with something new.

The one thing you do not want to do is make the couple feel discouraged. Once they realize that something is not working or looking right, they may get tense or agitated which does not help the rest of the shoot and will make them feel uncomfortable. Even if the pose is not working, take a few photos and just go with it without saying it looks funny so they stay comfortable.

If you love these 2 great tips on making a couple feel comfortable during portraits and want to see even more, you must get the Posing Guide For Couple Portraits today! In this 209 page guide, you will get tons of pose ideas as well as tips on finding the perfect location, pricing and even post processing. For only $9.99 you can get this awesome guide today!

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January 27, 2017

tips & tutorials

Cleaning Your Camera: How to Properly Clean Your DSLR Sensor and Mirror

Reid Warner

January 27, 2017

tips & tutorials

We all love our cameras. As photographers, we cherish our camera and all the awesome features it offers us. But we need to make sure we take care of our equipment to keep it running perfectly while we are out taking great shots.

Think about this... you come home after a photo shoot where you have captured so many stunning photographs only to see spots on your photos. When those pesky dust spots get magnified it can ruin a photograph. Cleaning your sensor and mirror can help with this.

How often do you clean your camera? It really depends on you. If you are out taking photos every single day and you switch the lens regularly, you may want to do it once a month. You also want to consider where you shoot your photographs... if you are a landscape photographer who is outdoors, your camera will be picking up more dust and dirt than someone who only takes photos in a studio.

Here is a quick video we found that shows you how to clean your DSLR sensor and mirror.

Check out more similar videos on PhotographersOnUTube. Here are a few other videos on Camera Giveaways you will enjoy:

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Reid Warner

January 24, 2017

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Photo Of The Week

Reid Warner

January 24, 2017

photography

Today's photo of the week was taken by Penney Cunningham, owner of Penney Lane Photography.

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Do you have some really amazing photos you have taken recently or some of your past work that you simply love? We want to see! Each Tuesday, we will be featuring a "photo of the week" right here on the Camera Giveaways blog. We are looking for anything from amazing landscape photos, a gorgeous wedding or engagement shot, sports or animal photography, an awesome fashion photo...whatever you want to share, we would love to see!

Email your photos to contact@cameragiveaways.com with the subject "CG Blog Photo Submission" for consideration. In your email be sure to include a description of your photo, your name and company name as well as website and social media links. Please... no watermarks! If this information is not included, your photo will not be included.

Reid Warner

January 23, 2017

photography

6 Of The World's Best Places For Travel Photography in 2017

Reid Warner

January 23, 2017

photography

Who doesn't love traveling and taking amazing photos along the way?!? The world is such a beautiful place and capturing all the wonders and great locations in photos is such a great feeling.

We found a beautiful list of the world's best places for travel photography in 2017 on Forbes and we had to share a few of the destinations with you today.

Lofoten Islands, Norway

Dubai

Hawaii

Vermont

Great Barrier Reef

Croatia

To see the entire list of world's best travel photography locations and to read a little about each destination, check out the original post on Forbes.

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January 18, 2017

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Need A Little Inspiration? This Guide Can Help!

Reid Warner

January 18, 2017

news

Are you an aspiring photographer who has always loved taking photos but just never really got into it fully? Or, perhaps you love photography and have a dream to start your own photography business. No matter what level of photography you are at, just like anything in life, you need inspiration, encouragement and motivation to achieve your dreams and goals in life and with your passion of taking photos.

Some people get motivation from family and friends, others by taking classes and continuing to learn and perfect their craft. Some people even like to read books by other photographers to find their inspiration.

A Photographer's Dream: A Woman's Success is a wonderful guide written by Brooke Bustillos where she walks you through her personal journey from being a struggling businesswoman to someone with a six-figure salary doing what she has always dreamed of doing... photography!

Do you feel like you have been lacking in motivation to get up and start your photography business? Has your business not been as successful as you hoped and you want to reflect on what all you need to do to fix it? Or, maybe you just need a little inspiration to help begin your journey into photography.

Whatever stage you are at, this guide can bring you the inspiration you need. It will help you get up and go after your dreams. Brooke will teach you how you must always push past the tough times that will come your way and will help you feel so motivated with confidence that you can achieve your short and long term goals.

If you need some motivation, you need to get your hands on this guide now! Start believing in yourself, grab your camera and get out there and shoot for the stars!

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January 17, 2017

photography

Photo Of The Week

Reid Warner

January 17, 2017

photography

Today's photo of the week was taken by Angela Vondra of this up-close-and-personal bumble bee.

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Reid Warner

January 13, 2017

tips & tutorials

3 Ways To Spice Up A Dull Location

Reid Warner

January 13, 2017

tips & tutorials

There is nothing fun about trying to take an amazing photo with a dull location showing up in the background. It has probably happened to most of you where you find yourself taking portraits, at a wedding or even while taking landscape photos, and the location is just not as artistic as you would like. No matter what it is that you are shooting, there are plenty of ways you can spice up a dull location and we want to share 3 ways with you today.

1. Add In Some Extra Lighting

Adding in a little bit of light can really make a difference in spicing up your location and making the photos look great. Take some time when you arrive at the location and scope out unique details of the background that would be great to draw a little extra attention to with the lighting.

Photo credit: Meredith Clark Photography — Photo credit: Meredith Clark Photography

2. Think About The Time Of Day

You may find that a specific location may be boring at one time of day, but may look totally different at another time. It is always important to scope out your location, so perhaps visit the spot at different times prior to your shoot to see what time of day is best. See what it looks like either early in the morning or late in the evening. Or, think about how the scene would look at night. Each time can bring a totally different look to the photos even though you take them from the exact same spot.

Photo credit: wildpianist via Flickr — Photo credit: wildpianist via Flickr

3. Snap Photos From Different Angles

Just snapping a photo while you are standing straight in front of your subject is wonderful but if you move to a higher or lower angle to take the same photo can make it stand out that much more. While preparing for your shot, try and visualize different angles you can try out. Perhaps you are photographing a family at a park and you can get up on top of a table or playground to shoot them from above. Or maybe you can try lying in front of the subject you are photographing so you photograph them from below catching a great background of the blue sky in the distance.

These are just a few ways to spice up a dull location when you are taking photos. If you are out taking photos and find yourself in a location with a less than stellar look to it, be sure to consider all of these options to take the best photos you possibly can.

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January 10, 2017

photography

Photo Of The Week

Reid Warner

January 10, 2017

photography

This week's photo of the week was taken by Robert Buss when he was riding a four wheeler through the mountains of Wyoming.

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Reid Warner

January 9, 2017

photography

Great Weather Photography From 2016

Reid Warner

January 9, 2017

photography

The last year brought with it so many significant weather events and Kevin Ambrose captured many of the different weather situations that he witnessed in the Washington D.C. region throughout 2016. We saw all of his photos in an article he wrote in The Washington Post and we wanted to share a few of them with you today.

Kevin said in his article "It’s great to live in a city with four distinct seasons." We hope you enjoy his photos below!

Distant lightning from a departing thunderstorm, July 19, 2016. Photo credit: Kevin Ambrose

Sledding at the Capitol after Snowzilla, January 25, 2016.

A small thunderstorm during sunset at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, June 12, 2016. Photo credit: Kevin Ambrose

Ducks on the Tidal Basin with Cherry Blossoms in full bloom, March 26, 2016. Photo credit: Kevin Ambrose

The Harvest Moon rises above Washington D.C., September 17, 2016. Photo credit: Kevin Ambrose

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial with heavy snow, February 15, 2016. Photo credit: Kevin Ambrose

Kayaking Great Falls during autumn, October 23, 2016. Photo credit: Kevin Ambrose

A stormy sunset at the Manassas National Battlefield Park, October 14, 2016. Photo credit: Kevin Ambrose

Great Falls frosted with snow, March 4, 2016. Photo credit: Kevin Ambrose

Autumn sunrise at the Tidal Basin with the Jefferson Memorial, November 13, 2016. Photo credit: Kevin Ambrose

This photo is so unique and really showcases how beautiful each of the changing seasons can be. Here is a photo taken by Kevin Ambrose where he spliced together a photo from each season from the exact same spot in Washington D.C.

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January 6, 2017

tips & tutorials

4 Tips To Taking Beautiful Winter Photos

Reid Warner

January 6, 2017

tips & tutorials

Winter is here and the snow has started falling in many places around the world bringing chilly temperatures but beautiful winter landscapes. Just because there is snow does not mean that you can not get out and take amazing photos. There is nothing better than capturing the beauty and serenity of the snow.

Today, we want to share 4 tips with you to help you take beautiful winter photos. So bundle up, grab your camera, head outside to build a snowman and take some awesome photography!

1. Plan Ahead

During the winter months, the sun sets much earlier in the day so there is not as much daylight to photograph in. You want to make sure you plan ahead based on the location you are shooting in and the type of photo you are trying to get. If you will be up on a mountain and want to get the sunrise, make sure you know what time that is. Also, be sure to dress warmly. There is nothing worse than being outside trying to take that perfect shot and be too cold without a big coat, hat and gloves. Be sure to dress in layers so you can have as much warmth as you need.

The cold is also bad for your camera and battery as the cold weather eats up that battery faster than normal. Be sure to carry a spare along with you, perferrably wrapped up and kept in a warm bag.

2. Play Around With Your Camera's Exposure

Snow is bright so it bounces light around and fills in spaces in photos that would typically be a shadow. But, the problem is that your camera will probably read all of that snow as light. When there’s too much light in an image, it underexposes the photo making it very dark. When you are photographing snow, you will want to experiment with adding more exposure, so be sure to play around until you find what you like and what looks best in the photos you have taken.

3. Pay Attention To White Balance

Something else that can be challenging when taking photos of the snow is the white balance. White balance tells your camera what color temperature the scene is that you’re shooting in. Sometimes while shooting in the snow, you may get a blue hue. To keep your snow white in photos, experiment with your ‘Cloudy’ or ‘Shady’ white balance settings to see which one warms up the photo and works best in the exact lighting that you happen to be shooting in.

4. Look For More Color

During the winter months, it is not very colorful. The green. colorful leaves are gone, there are no colorful flowers along the landscape and many times when it has been snowing, the sky is grey. That can give you some pretty dull shots which of course is alright if you are trying to capture a great black and white photo. What you need to do is look for any little bit of color you can find and try and capture it - no matter how subtle it may be. Use the orange and pink of the sky during the sunrise or if you are photographing people in the snow, use the afternoon sun as it shines in their faces.

If you plan to take photos in the snow, these tips are sure to help! Here are a few other photography tip posts you may enjoy:

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