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TIP OF THE WEEK - May 16 - 22
Play with your fstop, experiment having the objects all in focus or mostly all out of focus, with just one element standing out very sharp

TIP OF THE WEEK - May 9 - 15
Play with associations. Turn your image around and see if it reminds you of something else

TIP OF THE WEEK - May 1 - 8
Less is more

TIP OF THE WEEK - April 24 - 29
Zoom in – compact cameras are great for macro photography as they allow you to get closer to your subject

TIP OF THE WEEK - April 16 - 22
Blur it - When photographing moving subjects, introducing different degrees of blur add a dynamic edge to your photographs

TIP OF THE WEEK - April 9 -15
Angles - Create dramatic compositions by looking at your subject from different angles

TIP OF THE WEEK - April 2 - 8
See the texture - Lighting is the key when capturing texture, strong side lighting reveals the most detail

TIP OF THE WEEK - March 26 - 31
Look for patterns - Using patterns and repetition in your photographs helps create an image with real impact

TIP OF THE WEEK - March 19 - 25
Get closer - Fill your frame with your chosen subject this allows you to eliminate any distracting backgrounds

TIP OF THE WEEK - March 12 - 18
Dramatic Flair - Get creative by photographing objects that would normally not co-exist. Be bold, random and daring

TIP OF THE WEEK - March 5 - 11
Break the rules - Push the boundries and see where your photography takes you

TIP OF THE WEEK - February 27 - 4
Selecting a good background is important for making a mouth-watering photo. The background should enhance the photograph

TIP OF THE WEEK - February 20 - 26
Framing gives your image depth and draws the eye to a point of interest in the image

TIP OF THE WEEK - February 13 - 19
Ask you model to look away from the camera to create a more mysterious feel

TIP OF THE WEEK - February 6 - 12
Practice and experiment

TIP OF THE WEEK - February 1 - 5
Think out of the box! Free your imagination and let it lead you

TIP OF THE WEEK - January 23 - 29
Find interesting textures and repetitive shapes to enhance your abstract photography

TIP OF THE WEEK - January 16 - 22
Water is a natural source for reflection , however, there are other original ideas that can be used to shoot a reflection

TIP OF THE WEEK - January 9 - 15
Set your camera on a high aperture number f16 - f22 (if photographing landscapes) so the whole landscape will be in focus, resulting in an almost mirror image

TIP OF THE WEEK - January 1 - 8
Diffuse the light by taping a tissue to the pop-up flash

TIP OF THE WEEK - December 26 - 31
It is worthwhile to take a ton of shots. Simply delete the bad, print the good!

TIP OF THE WEEK - December 19 - 25
HAVE FUN! - There is so much to see and do at Christmas; so many ways to capture the warmth, fun and excitement. It’s a wonderful time to experiment with your camera so go out there and capture the moments!

TIP OF THE WEEK - December 12 - 18
When using your flash, get as far from your subject as possible, then zoom in and take your shot. The extra distance you put between you and your subject will soften the harsh white flash

TIP OF THE WEEK - December 5 - 11
Remember to have plenty of charged batteries and empty memory cards

TIP OF THE WEEK - December 1 - 4
Photoshop 101 - Double click the Zoom icon’s magnifying glass to jump back to 100%

TIP OF THE WEEK - NOVEMBER 21 - 27
Pay a lot of attention to your models hands – soft relaxed hands appeal more in a photo

TIP OF THE WEEK - NOVEMBER 15 - 20
Experiment with different facial expressions when doing portraiture photography

TIP OF THE WEEK - NOVEMBER 7 - 14
Framing gives your image depth and draws the eye to a point of interest in the image

TIP OF THE WEEK - NOVEMBER 1 - 6
For the best natural lighting for under water photography stay in shallow water, there less light gets absorbed by the water, giving you more light to work with resulting in more colors in your photographs

TIP OF THE WEEK - OCTOBER 24 - 30
Be patient for that perfect moment

TIP OF THE WEEK - OCTOBER 17 - 23
There are many different types of lines - straight, diagonal, curvy, zigzag, radial etc - and each can be used to enhance a photo's composition. Use lead in lines to attract the viewer’s eye where you want it to go

TIP OF THE WEEK - OCTOBER 10 - 16
Wind is your worst enemy with flower photography, use a make shift wind break of some sort to eliminate wind and movement of your flower

TIP OF THE WEEK - OCTOBER 3 - 9
Use a low f stop to blur out distracting backgrounds and make the focus of your couple that much sharper

TIP OF THE WEEK - SEPTEMBER 26 - 30
On-camera flashes give out a hard and unappealing light, leaving no shadows and over exposing your subject. Try using off camera lighting for an even lighting - alternatively reduce the ecternal flash output settings on your camera

TIP OF THE WEEK - SEPTEMBER 19 - 25
When photographing pearls, a single light source will give your pearls more dimension and make them appear rounder

TIP OF THE WEEK - SEPTEMBER 12 - 18
Look for the best angle to incorporate the subject’s special attributes

TIP OF THE WEEK - SEPTEMBER 5 - 11
Experiment with your composition - you never know whether an idea will work until you try it

PHOTOSHOP TUTORIAL - 3 PHOTO LAYOUT (ELEMENTS)

TIP OF THE WEEK - AUGUST 22 - 28
Don’t disregard the small stuff, getting up close to your subject will bring out the textures and finer details, making it more interesting and intriguing

TIP OF THE WEEK - AUGUST 15 - 21
Experiment with different angles, shoot straight down, from the side, from the underneath, change it up a little

TIP OF THE WEEK - AUGUST 8 - 14
There are many different types of lines - straight, diagonal, curvy, zigzag, radial etc - and each can be used to enhance a photo's composition. Use lead in lines to attract the viewer’s eye where you want it to go

TIP OF THE WEEK - AUGUST 1 - 7
The simplest way to improve your shots is to use natural light

PHOTOSHOP TUTORIAL - CONVERT TO BLACK & WHITE WITH GREYSCALE (ELEMENTS)

TIP OF THE WEEK - JULY 25 - 31
Don’t be afraid to move around the floor to obtain shots from all possible angles - these will separate the normal from the dynamic

TIP OF THE WEEK - JULY 18 - 24
To give your landscape photographs a more 3 dimensional feel, try getting down low, making foreground elements appear larger and the focal point of your photograph giving more impact.

TIP OF THE WEEK - JULY 11 - 17
Raw products are easier to shoot than cooked food. You don’t have to worry about an asparagus losing its colour and the butter congealing.

TIP OF THE WEEK - JULY 4 - 10
For the best landscape reflections, set your camera on a high aperture number f/16 - f/22 so the entire landscape will be in focus, resulting in an almost mirror image.

PHOTOSHOP TUTORIAL - CROPPING YOUR PHOTOS (CS)