Image Making 101

Basic tips on better picture taking


Finding an Eye


The increase in photography’s popularity today may come from our digital camera allowing us instant access and gratification in reviewing images taken just a second earlier. 


But it doesn’t offer you the skills and techniques for producing a better picture.  When it comes to taking good photos, a familiar comment I hear is “When I get a good shot I’m pleased with, I don’t really know how I did it”.


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Image examples

Our “In the Field” section will help you improve your photographic skills.  Every month we offer up a new image-making topic, from this month’s “Family Vacations & Outings”, to general tips for better picture taking,

from capturing dramatic wildlife to documenting wonderful birthday party photos, & much much more...

in the field

Family Vacations and Outings

Capturing better family images while on the road


The Family Vacation


Ever return from a family trip only to be disappointed with the images you shot? 


This month it’s all about family travel, vacations and outings.  Click on the link to review a number of images Sean’s captured and read details and insights for improving your photography by the PhotoGuru himself.


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fun with motion

the family travel portrait

creative lighting

Topics mentioned

Filling the frame

Getting in close

Using flash

Clean backgrounds

(to read more on each, click here for examples and tips)



Photo Equipment

For all levels of photographers, using a point-and-shoot or 35mm camera

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filling the frame

Exposure

Flash with People

Framing a scene

Image examples

Topics discussed

Composition

Exposure

Lighting

Flash

(to read more on each, click here for the entire article)



Side bar

the Workshop fix

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Composition