May 08 2012

5 Top Reasons Why You Should Review the Flip Ultra HD Video Camcorder Before Buying

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When I took a road trip this summer I wanted to capture the trip on a video. The Flip Ultra HD Video Camcorder was just the right camera for me. In this article I’ll tell you the 5 top reasons why you should review the Flip Ultra HD Video Camcorder before you buy and why I chose this fantastic camcorder.

My family traveled to 19 States and I was able to take videos of these different States. Although we were anxious to travel I think we were happier to return home safe and sound. If you’ve traveled you probably know what an enormous task this was to do so much traveling. We learned a lot about the US and more importantly about ourselves.

It is fun to be spontaneous when taking pictures. There are no people posing or still landscapes. Every moment is captured in living-color motion. Another thing to think about is if you want to use a tripod. The video camera tripod screws into the bottom of the camcorder and you can mount a tripod in mere seconds. Let’s face it; we want to remember life’s moments. While zooming in with your camera, you can capture more of the moment at quite a distance. This camera can put your memories to rest. You won’t have to be anxious about not getting that special shot while on your much awaited vacation or family outings. This camera will do more than you have ever thought possible.

5 Reasons to Buy the Flip Ultra HD Video Camcorder

1) You can carry this camera in your pocket. It only weighs 11 ounces. Therefore, it’s always handy and ready to shoot your videos.
2) The recording time is 120 minutes of quality HD video. The camcorder has 8GB of built-in memory. No additional memory cards are required.
3) The flip-out USB arm is convenient and easy to use. It plugs directly into your PC.

4) The Flip Share software is very user friendly and will allow you to share email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, upload videos to social websites like U-Tube and be able to download a still photo from your video.

5) The anti-glare screen lets you record at 30 frams per second in a progressive scan.

You can capture still pictures from your videos.

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May 07 2012

Paid Photos: Access To A New Business Opportunity

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Digital camera could be your powerful tool to earn extra money and your saver for rainy season. Turn your photographs into cash and be rewarded by paid photos online.

Creating money by selling and paid photos online is simple once you know how to get started…

First, discover why you would like to get into this line of business” paid photos and sell them online. Maybe you have thought of many reasons why… But one thing for sure, taking pictures are one of the most exciting hobbies man has ever discover. This is a free and great way to earn some current residual income because you obtain tons of dollars over and over each time someone downloads one of your sample photos

Fear not! If you’re not a professional photographer but you have learned the art of photography by heart, you could still be a part of the extensive world of camera work…

If you have the ability in taking half- way decent photos, then promote those snaps and earn from those paid photos of yours.

All you need is a little practice and be familiar with your digital camera, and park yourself… Relax and wait for the overwhelming upshot of your exert effort

Upload your photos from your digital camera to the Internet, no need to acquire any fancy printers or photography tools just to have paid photos.

There are a number of web sites which could give you the chance to submit your photographs, wait no more and that imaginative work of art will turn into paid photos.

Earning money from your photos is not hard to get into the process and decode that creative mind into cash. Continue reading articles about digital photography join forums and surf useful web sites which are teeming with thousands of pictures that are being sold for every download. In this way, you could get some practical ideas on how to market your photos and be paid.

People come to these sites for stock photos that they could put in to their websites, promotions, marketing strategy, magazines, books and art. Think of a poster you saw in print or a website with a photo… Most probably it was a stock photo.

Currently, most firms and companies are too occupied to send out photographers to take pictures for them. As an alternative, they choose premium stock photos. That’s where you come in… With no doubt, you’ll be winning popularity and have paid photos and make money in no time.

If you have the capability and passion to take pictures, then you can sustain the demand for these photos. Choosing the right web site that could pay for your photos, then the process of translating your expertise in photography would be trouble-free.

These websites seize the hard slog without delay. They receive loads of traffic from buyers on a daily basis and all you have to do is submit your photos to their site and they’re up and accessible for people to purchase. Very uncomplicated and expedient, don’t you think?

Indeed, digital photography is a lucrative way to earn additional money. With all the necessary tools and understanding, your aptitude in taking pictures is your ladder to success. Earn money… Uncovered yourself online with your digital camera and have paid photos now!

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May 07 2012

Blazing Flash Quatro from Metz

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Blazing Flash Quatro from Metz


Metz mecablitz 24 AF-1 digital, 36 AF-5 digital, 44 AF-1 digital and Metz mecablitz 50 AF-1 digital are four new informative flash news from Photokina.

Metz mecablitz 24 AF-1 digital is a compact entry-level model that is sufficiently slim to slip into your pocket while providing better lighting than the built-in flash.

You can get softer light by reflecting the flash light. These are minimum system Metz flash with guide number 24 at ISO 100 and call 35mm equivalent focal length of the small-screen format.

Mecablitz Metz 36 AF-5 digital is equipped with a wide angle diffuser for 18mm focal length (in the small-screen format). Unlike the entry-level model is the manually adjustable Zoom reflector, and its flash head can be tilted and rotated.

Guide number 30 at the call corresponding to 35 mm in the small-screen format, 36 at max zoom.

Mecablitz Metz 44 AF-1 is more elegant design and many options. An intuitive control panel on the back with illuminated buttons to facilitate handling.

Among the properties is automatic Zoom reflector, integrated wide-angle diffuser for 12mm wide angle (in the small-screen format), deployable reflector disc and USB connection for fast software updates.

The guide number is 32 at 35 and 50 millimeters in the post in the small-screen format, 44 in the telephoto 105 mm.

Metz mecablitz 50 AF-1 digital is an extension of the successful mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital, which in 2008 received a TIPA award for best photographic accessories.

The new flash has been a large number of new features without sacrificing any of the advantages of its predecessor. The elegant outer casing mounted easily on the camera’s hot shoe using a new metal base with an innovative quick-release. The guide number is increased to 50 / for ISO 100/21 ° and 105mm focal length.

Although the efficiency and credibility have been optimized with a new flash tube. There is also a self timer which is controlled by the internal flash of the camera, which functions without the support of the cameras master function or not. In addition, wide-angle panel (diffuser) improved to illuminate the focal lengths down to 12mm wide angle (135 format).

All flash units are available for Canon, Nikon / Fujifilm, Olympus / Panasonic / Leica, Pentax and Sony. They are powered by alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH batteries in AA size.

About the Author

Morris Scjomin has worked as a professional photographer since the mid-90′s. He has a passion for camera lenses. More photo and lens related news, articles and advice. Ensure to check out Morris Scjomin’s Choosing a Flash Unit tips.

May 06 2012

Bird Photography Tips

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A few people have emailed me asking for some bird photography tips and tricks of the trade. After some thought on the subject, I have come up with the following 10 tips for photographing birds.

Practice with the Locals. The best way to become familiar with photographing birds in your own backyard. What birds can you photograph at home? Do you have a birdfeeder or birdbath set up in your yard to draw birds in? Use these local birds to see behaviors such as how close you can get before they spook, and whether they eat at the feeder or take the food to somewhere nearby to enjoy it. Start by photographing birds in your yard to get used to their movements and feeding habits.

Timing is everything. Most species of birds eat in the morning or late afternoon. Get to know the habits of the bird that you are photographing and where it returns every day to feed.

Walk softly. Learn how to approach birds quietly and with very little movement. This goes for all wildlife photography.

Be respectful of nature. When photographing a bird, or photographing any wildlife, never corner the animal. Be mindful that the bird has a way of escape if it gets scared. This helps to ensure that the bird does not begin to fear all humans because of one disrespectful one.

Be wary of the weather. If the weather is threatening, the birds will tuck themselves where they will be safe from the weather. It may be best to just try another day.

Know what you want. Study bird photographs. Most bird photographs were the result of countless hours of waiting, and perhaps returning for several days to the same location that the bird frequents. If the image that you seek is of an Osprey catching a fish, the odds are very small that you will just happen upon that opportunity and get it, especially with the perfect light and background.

Do not chase. It sometimes is hard to finally see the bird that you want to photograph and not chase it around wildly. Be conscious of your movements and the signals that you giving to the animal. If you act frantic, don’t you think that the bird will too?

Behaviors make the best bird photographs. Photograph birds doing natural movements such as pruning, bathing, or feeding make for much more interesting photographs than a bird sitting on a wall.

Prepare in advance. When you know where you are going, and when the bird will be there, it is easy to get a chair and tripod set up so that you are ready to photograph the bird when it arrives. Do your homework.

Be patient! I always have to reiterate this with new wildlife photographers. The bird is not going to arrive and ask for its photo to be taken! It is a blessing when the opportunity for a great photograph happens. Appreciate it!

About the Author

Deidre Heindl is a professional wildlife photographer with over twenty years in the field. You can see her wildlife images at her photography website, Images By Deidre: http://www.ImagesByDeidre.net

May 06 2012

Photography Tips from a Pro on Shooting in Low Light

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Focus is critical, pixels are cheap

If you are shooting wide open, which is at the camera’s largest aperture, your depth of field will be correspondingly shallow. That means your focus is going to be even more critical than otherwise. Pick a point that needs to be sharp and really pay attention to keeping that point sharp. Generally, if you are shooting people, the most important thing to keep sharp is the eyes. When I am shooting people I focus on the eyes, shoot, re-focus and shoot again…and then do it all over again. I can’t tell you how much I hate to be editing and find that I have a potentially great shot, but out of focus eyes ruin the picture. I have found that if I am worried about an image not being sharp, I am usually right. Pixels are cheap…shoot enough to make sure you have your shot!

Shooting for stock, know your equipment, know your agency

If you are shooting with a stock agency in mind it is good to know just how high you can push your ISO before you reach the point where the agency is going to reject the image. That means you have to know both your own equipment and the standards of the agency. I was once shooting from the interior of a jeep on a mountain road in China. The scene, road-building equipment clearing a landslide, was lit by the headlights of the cars waiting for the road to be cleared. I shot the scene, hand held, but braced against the head-rest, at an ISO of 1600 with a Canon 1ds. Man did I work on that image in post (processing the digital files)! They accepted it too. With the newer cameras I have no qualms about shooting at 400, I am comfortable shooting at 800 and don’t think 1600 would really be such a stretch. But don’t take my word for it… do some testing!

Exposure and more

RAW (the file format native to the camera) has been talked to death, but keep in mind that it is more akin to negative film than transparency film and I personally find that I can safely get another stop to a stop-and-a-half in post-shoot processing. Shoot RAW, not jpeg! As far as exposure, keep your histogram as far to the right as possible without clipping (going off the edge). If you loose your highlights (which are on the right hand side of the histogram) you probably can’t get them back. I guess in that way a digital file is like transparency film.

I am not a big user of on-camera flash, but it can be a real life-saver. I suggest a good starting point is to set your flash to under expose by two-thirds of a stop. That can help bring out details without overpowering the image…and looking like you used on-camera flash! If you do use on-camera flash it is generally a good idea to bounce it or at least put some sort of diffuser over it.

Use movement to your advantage

Another thing to keep in mind is that a little movement in your image isn’t necessarily an image killer. Sometimes you can make it work to your advantage. A year ago I was shooting in the train station in Mumbai, India. The station is indoors and while it wasn’t exactly gloomy, it still qualifies as low light. I put the camera over my head as high as I could hold it and fired off a half-dozen frames at an eighth of a second. I only shot six frames because at that point a machine gun carrying police officer politely but firmly informed me that photography in the train station was forbidden. That image, in which everything has movement, even the lamp posts, has already sold a number of times as a stock picture with Getty Images (1377). Sometimes movement can make an image more dynamic and help it convey a mood or message.

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Stock Photos of cute puppies, cats, cows, elephants happy people, ethnic people etc.: John Lund Stock Photos Animal stock photos, Fine Art Prints, and printed gift merchandise.

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May 05 2012

WAYS TO START YOUR OWN DIGITALPHOTOGRAPHIC BUSINESS! (Part Ten)

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This article is one of a series of ten that gives you 101 Photography based business ideas.

Want to make money with digital photography? Want your own Photographic Business? Its not just wedding phorography, read on to find out other ways to make money and start your own business in the exciting world of Photography! Here is a list of the tenth 11, with an outline of the type of business that can be made.

Your own digital, photography based, home business could start here…

* FOAM MITTS. Large foam mitts for sporting events, or even personal use if you want to start your own cheerleading team. Support your team, or star. Sell to supporters, or even sports firms, good advertising for them. Lots of markets here.

* TALKING BUSINESS CARDS. First you had the business card, then the photo business card, now the photo talking business card, what next video? Business cards are the number one promo tool and now they talk, get in there!

* WATER BOTTLES. Again sports, or even just leisure lots of people carry water or other beverages around with them. Themed, promotional or personal. Look for markets, bicycle retail outlets for example, clothing too. Sports stores. Teams. Picnic areas. Tourist areas.

* SCRATCH OFF PHOTOS. This is a novel item.You supply the photos, or photo derived art under the scratch off panel. Great promotional items. For local in-store promotions. Or run your own competitions!

* CUTTING BOARDS. Great mothers day presents. Great kitchen promo items. Where food is prepared or displayed a chopping board is not far away. House warming gifts, personalised wedding gifts.

* TILES. You can create stunning works of art on clear film on a ceramic tile. Choose the subject and colours carefully, mount on a complimentary tile and stand back. Home decor, gifts, souvenirs.

* WINE BOXES. Another great wedding or housewarming unusual gift. Don’t forget wine outlets, wine bars, holiday resorts. On their own, or added to coasters, placemats, tablecloths. Not with the same picture of course, same subject, different aspects.

* CLIP BOARDS. Usually to be avoided when waliking the high street, especially when in the hands of a grim looking opinion taker. Next time tell them in your opinion their clip board is drab and lifeless and give them your card as the number one promo clip board king! Seriously some eyecatching photo and colour may entice more people to stop. Office supply, businesses, census takers, students, white collar industry, blue collar industry. Many markets.

* CLOSE-UP PUZZLES. Used to be a favourite of mine as a kid, a close up photograph of a household item at an unusual angle. I always looked forward for the answer in the local paper, quite often followed by me muttering ‘what household do they come from?’. Apart from newspapers there are competition magazines that run these, or start your own.

* CANDID WEDDINGS. At most weddings there is the traditional photographer, stuffed to the gills with expensive equipment and a big bill. That is a good market, but your photo skills have to be top drawer to compete and you have to be able to organise large groups of people. This may, or may not be your talent. A recent addition photographically to the big day is the candid photographer. This chap doesn’t charge much, comparatively but his, or her, creative scope is much more relaxed. You can charge for the whole day, or just parts of the day. You can capture your images with a handheld digital compact, or small video. Video is easy to conceal and you can get good images from it. Also no one is aware they are the subject. Offer the whole video, if you go that way, or selected prints from the video. Same with the still photos, show them all, to you it may not be a great moment technically, but to the bride and groom it may be a priceless moment.

This is number 101. Hope you have caught the others and have gotten your mind open to the possibilities of the great home business opportunities offered by digital photography today. Remember, its not just wedding photography, or portrait studios that make money!

* ROLLER BLINDS. Printed roller blinds are a great addition to any bathroom, but personalised ones, thats another level. Ally yourself with an interior designer and offer personal, or a personalised theme. Good promo tools too, in bathroom display showrooms, manufacturers, trade shows and exhibitions. Don’t forget the pet or children lovers.

This is just to get your creative juices going and your brain storming with ideas! The internet has opened up a never ending need for images, of anything and everything. Stock photography has changed, gone are the highly professional, large format shots of models and beaches, that had to be technically perfect, well they are not gone, but they are not the only opportunities for aspiring photographers who want to make a living with their hobby, their passion. Images that you would’nt believe started life as a photograph end up everywhere these days and the ability to transform these images is available to everyone, and in the comfort of their own home.

Don’t forget a lot of well known high street businesses started life on a kitchen table, why not yours?

About the Author

Ged has over 30 years experience in Photography, with a special interest in Photography based Business Opportunities. He is a published Expert Author and has written about many of his experiences, Photographic Tips and Lessons for the newcomers. Covering all aspects and adding new information all the time

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May 05 2012

Nurturing Relationships and Your Photography Success

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Regrets, Advertising Assignments, and Relationships

I don’t have a lot of regrets at this point, but I do have a few. And one of those regrets is not keeping up friendships. Due to a variety of factors, divorces (eeks…plural), being a workaholic and so forth, I have lost touch with many of my friends both in business and in my personal life.

If I had it to do over again, I would have retained more friendships. One piece of advice I was given as a young photographer, just entering the world of advertising assignments, was not to look a job as a $3,000 dollar day (back then day rates were in…I chose $3,000.00 because that was what I was asking at that time), but rather as a $100,000.00 relationship.

Relationships and People You Genuinely Like

Obviously it is important to keep relationships healthy and alive for one’s personal life, but it could be useful to take a look at the role relationships play in our photography business and careers. These relationships range from bankers and accountants to models and fellow photographers to art directors, designers and, yes, even your non-photographer friends. It is important to realize that in a good, healthy relationship you will not be taking advantage of people. I think it is important to cultivate relationships with people you genuinely like and respect…there are plenty of them out there!

Art Directors, Communication Friends and Fun

Of course, it is obvious why you would want to cultivate relationships with Art directors and other clients. It is more fun to work with friends, it fosters better communication and teamwork with a trusted friend can result in better work. But good things can come from unexpected places, and the chances of those good things coming increase with the number of close and positive relationships you have.

Exotic Video Cameras, Helicopters and Blend Images

A close relationship with my primary computer vendor has resulted in the opportunity to shoot with exotic video cameras, and to play with cutting-edge storage systems. A relationship with my knee surgeon resulted in one of my best paying stock shoots ever, using his facilities as a location basically for free. A relationship with a helicopter pilot led to countless opportunities for aerial shooting…and a heck of a lot of fun! And relationships with a couple of my peers resulted in my becoming one of the founders of the stock agency Blend Images (that was a big one…). I have many such stories, but have let many more get away by failing to nurture and maintain relationships that had the potential, but that I neglected to death.

Who You Know, and Things We Can’t Imagine

It is sometimes said that it isn’t what you know, but whom you know. I think what you know is vitally important, but it often is whom you know that allows you to put what you know into practice. The people you know can provide you with opportunities from locations, to models, to inspiration to guidance to things we can’t even imagine.

Nurturing Relationships

How do you nurture those relationships? You give of yourself. You give your time, your enthusiasm and your heart. You do your best to see the world through their eyes. You give them honesty, an ear, and respect. If you do that with no expectation of getting something in return… you will be amazed at what does come back.

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May 04 2012

Different Canon Digital Cameras

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The digital cameras have become an integral part of our life. Canon Digital Cameras transcend in the world of digital technology. The canon DSLRs range is found to be the blatant point-and-shoot cameras with prodigious image quality under the digital SLR camera review. They have been consistent in their quality and features. Even with some canon digicam you can get large features in a small pack. You can get cameras for any kind of users in Canon’s range.

We have brought here some Canon digicams that can even prove to be the best canon digital camera for some. You can select yours from the list.

1. Canon EOS Rebel T2i Digital SLR–it has been given a tag of “All Prospect Photography” digital camera. But the performance of the camera particularly depends upon the quality of the lens being used in it. From an expert to an amateur all can enjoy this great DSLR camera from Canon. The camera is famous for its ability to record in full HD. Moreover similar to its successor (7D) the T2i also includes the camera sensor. Unlike the adept EOS cameras its price is under the limit but that doesn’t means it compromises in its features.

Let us have a look on its features:
• CMOS (APS-C) Sensor with 18.0 megapixels.
• Precise images with DIGIC 4 Image Processor.
• High ISO speed even for dim lights.
• Manual exposure for EOS movie mode.
• Sound quality is impressive.
• 9-point AF system.
• 3″ LCD with 3:2 aspect ratios.
• Easy to access with quick view button.
• SDXC cards are supported.
• Eye-Fi* support.

2. Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR–the canon digital camera reviews have proved it to be decent full frame sensor camera that is impeccable for everyone from an expert, hobbyist to a newbie. You can click anything and anywhere with this camera. It has a firm looks and a jaded design.

Various features of EOS 5D are:
• Full frame CMOS sensor with 21.1 megapixels.
• DIGIC IV Image Processor.
• Live View feature with a high resolution LCD screen of 3.0 inches.
• 9.0 AF Sensor Array.
• Durable shutter.
• Supports more than 60 Canon EF lenses.
• 3.9 fps shooting.
• Supports Flash photography.
• Compatible with PictBridge printers.

3. Canon EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR–best for those who want more features in low prices. It also supports the macro photography. An adept as well as a enthusiast can go for this camera. It is the primary ENTRY LEVEL Rebel in the Canon Digital Cameras range. The T1i offers 15.1 megapixels and a 3″ LCD screen with Live View feature.

These are some high end digital cameras from Canon with advanced features.

Compare Canon t3i and other canon digital cameras, click here!

About the Author

Angelo Dyrzra has been an avid photographer for over 10 years. To download this Canon T1i Review and learn about product specials, please visit the Canon T2i Review and 5D Mark II Review websites.

May 03 2012

Sony HDR-XR150 – Review & Discount – Best Camcorders Reviews

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Sony HDR-XR150 120GB High Definition HDD Handycam Camcorder

The Sony HDR-XR150 120GB HD Handycam Camcorder offers up 1920 x 1080i high def recording to a 120GB hard disk drive. The Sony XR150 also allows for recording to Memory Stick Media and SD/SDHC memory cards. In addition to capturing high quality HD footage, the camera is also capable of taking 3MP stills and features 1080/60p playback via HDMI to HDTV.

At its core the Sony HDR-XR150 Camcorder has a 1/4″ back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS sensor. The sensor’s back-illumination feature helps capture images in low light settings with clarity. Sony’s BIONZ Image Processor works together with the sensor to enable features such as Face Detection and faster processing speeds.

Other essential tools on the camera include a 2.7″ rotating touch panel LCD, 25x optical zoom, and SteadyShot image stabilization. And what would the camcorder be without a lens? The Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens helps capture all those video and still images with a lens worthy of its famous namesake.

Practical, user-friendly functions like Highlight Playback, Smile Shutter, and the “My Menu” system all help take the guesswork out of recording. Other features that assist in getting the shot include Smooth Slow Record, the Dynamic Range Optimizer, and the 9 mode Intelligent Auto, among many others.

Sony HDR-XR150 – Key Features

The following are some of the key features you’ll discover in this Sony HDR-XR150 Camcorder:

- 1920×1080 Full HD Recording w/3MP still image

- 120GB Hard Disk Drive

- 1/4″ back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS sensor

- 1080/60p playback via HDMI and compatible HDTV

- 30mm CZ Vario Sonnar T with 25x Optical zoom

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May 02 2012

The Power of Black and White Photography

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It’s interesting how sometimes older technologies or art forms take on an even greater value when they are made obsolete by the new and modern. This is certainly true of black and white photography. When color photography came on the scene, it seemed the days of black and white in both video and photography were over forever.

But that was certainly not the case. Over the years we have seen black and white take on a new artistic value in both genres. In fact, it is not at all unusual any more to see a very modern movie filmed entirely in black and white. It is also common to visit a fine art museum and find a photographic art display that uses black and white extensively. Black and white has some artistic and emotional qualities that are just not possible to achieve in color photography.

Probably the strongest quality that grabs the viewer with a black and white photo is its emotional power. Even if the photo is just of an old barn or an antique car, there is an emotional appeal that is difficult to analyze in words but universal to all of us as we look at a black and white shot. That is why black and white photos almost instantly take on an artistic look. So if you are evolving your artistic photography style and portfolio, including some experimentation with black and white will do a lot to improve your work.

Black and white also focuses the eye on the emotional center of the piece. Probably the best subject for black and white photography is the human face. In even a tranquil expression, the viewer can see such a vast range of expression in the eyes, the tilt of the head, the subtle wrinkles or peculiarities of the face and the focus of the gaze.

Black and white almost always invites the viewer to want to know about the story behind the picture. If it’s a landscape, “What happened here?” is the question that often springs to the mind of the viewer and the longer they gaze at the photo, the more their imagination fills in the details. If you are viewing the face of a serene or melancholy girl, it is almost impossible not to wonder what she is dreaming about or what of life’s issues is weighing on her mind.

Along with the emotional power and the way black and white compels the viewer to search for meaning, black and white carries with it a tremendous romantic power that touches the heart in a powerful way. That romance can easily translate over to the sensual or even the erotic without having to become pornographic to achieve that effect. Shots that are trying to evoke the power of sensuality and romance do well when they involve moisture or a water scene such as the beach. Despite the lack of color, these colors appeal to the five senses in ways that color can never hope to achieve.

You can experiment with black and white and gather the responses of friends and family to learn how to utilize the subtle but powerful artistic nuances that seem to come with black and white photography almost unconsciously. The digital camera has ushered in a whole new era of black and white photography. You see the form used even in otherwise non artistic settings like wedding portfolios or anniversary pictures. That is because of that emotional and romantic power that black and white conveys.

If you have not started to experiment with black and white shots, it’s worth the time to learn how to capture the powerful images this type of photography can make possible. Along with the creative use of light and framing, black and white gives itself well to editing that you can do with Photoshop to bring out the emotional center of each shot. Before long, you may actually find your self seeing black and white shots in a color world. Your awareness of what will make a great moment in this format will become acute and you will be ready to capture those moments spontaneously, which is always the best kind of photography.

About the Author

I am a 26 year old from the Atlanta/Austell area. I am looking to really get my current online businesses running! I am the owner of three sites:

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