A Beginners Insight Into Digital Photography

The term "digital photography" may be common to some; but for the rest of us, it is practically new and somewhat scary. With the advent of modernization, it is no effort to imagine that almost everything will evolve, let alone photography. For a beginner, digital photography is very confusing. Hence, here are some knowledge and basic know-hows on this matter.

In its simplest explanation, this term, connotes a photography that uses digital technology to make images of subjects. In short, photographs taken are processed using digital and computer techniques and not by chemical processing.

For us beginners, the very first thing that will come to mind if we hear this kind of photography is a digital camera. Almost all of us own one. Hence, it would be much easier for us to understand if we talk about digital camera and its advantages.

Digital cameras are built to operate as a self-contained unit. For lower-end digital cameras, this usually includes zoom lens and flashes that cannot be changed. This is probably what most of us have. However, there are some high-end digital cameras that have sophisticated light sensors.
Here are some advantages of using a digital camera:
- Using a digital camera, any photographer can review the pictures instantly. You can either approve and save it or delete and reject it. - Capturing hundreds of photographs is very easy now, without the hassle of changing any photographic film. - If you have too much photos stored in your camera, you may use your computer as a permanent storage. - If there is one much cost efficient advantage of digital camera is that a picture does not need to be scanned before viewing them, and you may be able to print photos using your computer printer. - Most digital cameras now include a cable to allow viewing photographs using the television, at the comfort of your very own living room. - It has anti-shake functionality, and others even have face detection. - It can capture videos, not just still images. - And it gives you the capability of converting the same photo from color to black and white, and you may even opt to add other effects.

It does seem taking a photograph is easier using a digital camera, but please do note that convenience always comes with a price. But if you have the budget, by all means enjoy the convenience of this gadget. But if you don't, a manual film camera will still do. After all, it is personal angle and expression that makes a picture beautiful.

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Digital Photography Success

Photography is a fascinating and very interesting subject. It never seems to diminish in popularity. SLR photography has proven itself to be most versatile with the ability to interchange lenses on the cameras, which gives greater scope for a variety of types of photography.

A few years ago the digital camera was introduced and at first many seasoned photographers were very wary of it and a few said it would never catch on. They have been proved utterly wrong and nowadays nearly everyone has gone digital. The reason for its success can be seen in some of the major differences it has brought.

No Film - Memory cards replaced the need for film and its requirement to get processed after it had been exposed. Instant View - Immediately after you have taken a photograph, you can view it via the screen on the back of the camera. Keep or Delete - No filling up memory card unnecessarily, if you don't like it just delete it. Instant download to computer - No waiting for the shots to be processed and then returned to you. Just connect up to the computer and download.
In an age where everyone wants things quickly, the digital camera scores on all these points and that shows why it is so popular. Printing out your photos has become very easy also and some professionals have ventured into wireless printers which can receive photos direct from their suitably enabled camera and can have photos printed minutes after the shots have been taken.

This can be very advantageous at events such as wedding receptions, social events, etc. where the customer can walk away from the event with their photos. Another major opportunity that has been made a lot easier with the advent of digital cameras is selling your photos. A few years ago it was quite difficult to go through your collection of photos, select a few, then send them of to a photo library or other agency to see if you could get them approved for sale.

Nowadays there are many online photo libraries, stock photo and microstock sites. These make uploading your selected photos very easy and as long as you adhere to the guidelines they set for the quality and composition etc. of the photo, you have a good chance of getting them accepted for sale. This can be quite lucrative and many people have been able to sustain a fair monthly income by doing this. The beauty is that your photo can be downloaded from these sites many times and that increases the amount that is made from it. All in all, any photographer who is interested in trying to earn some money from their photographs should try this route.

This article was written by Alan Seel who is a keen photographer.Writing about the opportunities that digital photography has given to people has been an interesting exercise and if anyone would like to find out more about selling photos online then please visit http://www.alanseelonline.com where I explain more about this.

Digital Photography Secrets - Creating Breathtaking Landscape Photos

Landscapes can be among the most captivating photos a photographer can create. They can also be challenging, especially when using a new digital camera. With a little preparation you will be able to create beautiful digital landscape photos.

The first tip is to be prepared. Carry a tripod as well as extra memory and batteries to allow you to keep shooting. Tripods will eliminate camera shake in your photos, which is particularly noticeable when you are shooting large vistas. You will also want to find a good telephoto and wide-angle lens for landscapes. Telephoto can be used to zoom in on interesting characteristics of the environment, while you would use the wide-angle to give a panoramic feel to your pictures.
The key to good shots outdoors is the light. The best time to shoot landscapes is early in the morning as the sun is coming up, or during dusk. This way the colours don't become washed out in the harsh mid-day sunlight and shadows tend to have more character.

Don't lose yourself in the background. Find an interesting element to focus on. This will give your pictures more character as ensure that the scale of your landscape is not lost on viewers. The foreground subject could be as simple as a person, or a unique rock outcropping.
Keep your photos off-centred. Referred to as the Rule of Thirds, you want to invasion the scene as being cut into three sections. Aim slightly off centre, either along the horizontal or vertical axes, to give your pictures depth and a look of professionalism.

Find ways to guide your audience to the main feature you want to highlight. You can use anything that resembles a line running in the direction you want people to look in. It could be a river, a road, or kids running through a field, whatever. This again adds depth and scale to your photo, as well as giving it "life."

Play with black and white. Never before has it been possible for a photographer to seamlessly switch from colour to black and white photography. What used to necessitate several cameras is now as simple as the push of a button. Black and white produces drastic contrasts between light and dark and can make even a dull seeming picture more spellbinding.

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