How to improve your food photography
October 30, 2010
Flick through any recipe book or food magazine and you’ll no doubt see wonderful images of delectable looking food. However, as a professional food photographer will tell you, capturing these impressive food photos requires a lot of preparation and styling. A poor food shot could turn (more…)
Stonehenge apologises for commercial photography ban
October 28, 2010
Stonehenge came under fire this month after they requested photo library website FotoLibra ban the use of any images of the historic site on their website. In an email to FotoLibra from English Heritage, which manages Stonehenge, it stated that any images of Stonehenge could not be used by outside parties for any commercial interest.
FotoLibra posted this (more…)
Photographer’s clash with security guards hits the web
October 26, 2010
A protest by photographers was staged on an exclusive shopping street in Edinburgh, following a web video showing security guards clashing with a photographer who took pictures of a shop window display. The online video shows security guards escorting Stefan Karpa, the photographer, away from the street despite (more…)
Capturing the colours of autumn
October 24, 2010
When most people think of autumn, they visualise the extraordinary array of colours and the marvellous warm light it exudes. With its mixture of deep reds, warm oranges and stunning greens captured against a crisp blue sky, autumn offers plenty of wonderful inspiration for the creative photographer.
However to really get the most out of your autumn images, why not try a few of these handy techniques: (more…)
Canon’s vision for the photographic future
October 22, 2010
Giving us a taste of what’s to come, Canon revealed some of its latest innovations at the Canon Expo 2010 in Paris. Held every five years, the Canon Expo is a true showcasing of technological advancements in the world of photography.
Among the new innovations Canon unveiled to the world was the Cross Media Station. Designed to do away with USB leads and card readers, the Cross Media Station is a basic black box that takes images from a digital camera by simply placing the camera on top of the box. The pictures can then be displayed on TV or through other Cross Media Stations within seconds.
Just as we were all getting used to the visual delight that is HD, Canon has developed something even better to offer to the creative photographer. Its latest multi-purpose camera offers resolution that is over four times greater than HD giving extraordinary visual results. Its eight megapixel CMOS sensor can extract high resolution images from video, rather than the photographer having to choose between shooting still or video images.
Canon’s 3D imaging headset takes the 3D world to the next level. Whereas 3D films need to be viewed at a certain angle, the headset lets viewers actually climb into the 3D object – such as a car, to let them truly experience it,
However these exciting new advancements in photography will not be full unleashed to the world for at least a couple of years. Amateur and commercial photographers all across the world from Leeds to Los Angeles will just have to be that little bit patient.
Are we 3D ready yet?
October 20, 2010
3D camera technology has enjoyed a major revival and is now not just reserved for the likes of James Cameron. Fujifilm were the first to launch a 3D digital camera in September 2009, known as the FinePix Real 3D W3. The latest model, now smaller and lighter than the original, lets users capture 3D images and film which can be viewed instantly through its LCD screen without the need for special glasses. The Panasonic Lumix GH2 offers the world’s first interchangeable 3D lens that (more…)
The world’s earliest photography technique goes on display
October 18, 2010
An analysis of what is believed to some of the world’s first photographs shot by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce has revealed a previously unknown photo development process. Using baked lavender oil, Frenchman Niépce used this chemical process to create the image on a pewter plate which he called Un Clair de Lune. The discovery was made at the Getty Conservation Institute in Los Angeles which both shocked and thrilled scientists who, up until now, thought these images had been created using (more…)
Capturing the catwalk
October 16, 2010
Photographing the glamour, excitement and clothes are all essential elements of any fashion show. However it’s not always as glamorous as it seems. Odd lighting, over the top fashion show productions, and jostling with pushy photographers for the best position by the catwalk are just some of the hazards of the job. Yet whether you’re a commercial photographer shooting Paris Fashion Week, or an amateur photographer shooting a student fashion show at Leeds University, mastering a few basic techniques will ensure you get the most out of your catwalk images. Firstly remember (more…)
IKEA’s unique style of food photography
October 14, 2010
IKEA has brought out a new cookbook which takes food photography to a completely different level. By basing the food images on the same flat pack style it uses with its furniture, IKEA has created a cookbook which has their stamp all over it. Titled Hembakat är Bäst (Homemade Is Best) the cookbook features baking recipes that display an image of each of the ingredients laid out as if you were looking at the contents of one of its furniture flat packs. Rather than just listing out the ingredients of the recipe and including a picture of the end result, like a conventional cookbook, the ingredients are (more…)
Digital cameras are turning us into movie makers
October 12, 2010
The majority of digital cameras these days have video functionality. Some let you record for the life of the memory card – others for as little 30 seconds. There are cameras which have full zoom and sound features – and there are others that don’t. When you consider just a mere few years ago, the only option to film high quality web videos would be through camcorders, video technology has now advanced so much that (more…)
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