Holly.. I've been really enjoying learning photography lately.. I'm
not good at it by any means.. I know and understand a lot more than a
year ago.. it all has to do with several factors..
Lighting - big deal
Composition - big deal
Composition encompasses lighting, distance, focus, props.. I find
that I have learned to look thru the viewfinder or on the display and
SEE what the WHOLE picture will look like.. OMG I forgot to move that
dirty rag.. or in the background is a reflection that will draw the
eye. Look for glare on the nails - have her shift or you shift to
stop the glare in the shot.
Its not just putting the camera in macro mode sometimes.. you might
need to learn to change some settings - white balance is a big one..
changing it can make a difference between a blue cast to the pic or
an orange or have it be the proper shades..
Think outside the box when arranging the shot also, slight skewed
http://www.beautytech.com/images/DSC03082.JPG
can give you an interesting shot, experiment with different
backgrounds.. maybe not being 5mm from the nails but 5inches to get
more creative in the shots..
Check your camera that you are shooting at the highest resolution it allows.
Make sure you are holding the shutter button HALF WAY and wait till
the camera focus' and beeps.. NOW do the breath holding thing to
ensure a crisp shot. Brace your elbows on the wall or table while you
shoot - that helps also. Now change the angle slightly and shoot
again - 2 or 3 times
Lastly.. get the manual out.. yea I know. where the heck did I put
that thing?? If you cant find it go to the camera's web site and
download the manual.. work your way through it taking the SAME
picture with each of the suggested settings. This way you REALLY get
to see the results when you change the settings
What started me on my quest to take better pics was 2 gentlemen that
hobby/professional shoot at an airplane museum my dad volunteers at.
Dad sent me the links to the 1st guys shots from a Memorial Day
event. I looked through hundreds (looking for one with Dad in it).
Each pic I was WOW.. nice... amazing.. breathtaking.. The 2nd man's
link came 2 days later from Dad and as I looked though that set, I
was totally uninspired.. next, next, next.. not one shot made me sit
taller in the seat and say wow... I went back to the 1st set and
looked again.. this time comparing virtually the same pics but by
different photog's.. the wow factor was angles, lighting and overall
composition..
Dont get discouraged.. and dont give up.. I know you have the
creative juices - you just need to use the tools better!
Debbie
At 11:50 AM 8/8/2012, you wrote:
My lumix has a macro setting, but the results are definitely
unreliable. That's why I started looking into this, I have to take
25 pics to get one that is usable. So I figured a little intel from
the gals of beauty tech might help with the decision. I felt that
the dslr canons were too much camera for my limited knowledge, but
the newer compact pros like the Nikon 1F1 might be the step up from
point and shoot. Part of my problem is getting the lighting right
and I think the lens options are supposed to make a difference with that.
I find on my fb page that I get really good activity when I post a
great pic. So that's my goal.
I would really appreciate hearing more opinions.
Holly cliffe
Vancouver bc
Sent from my iPad
On 2012-08-08, at 7:54 AM, Debbie Doerrlamm
<<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]> wrote:
Katherine that is just so comforting to know - my fellow techs are
firing any rifles :)
But yes I have read it that way related to shooting.. and even
though I bought the big DLSR now my point & shoot tales far better
macros at this point.. still have much too learn though.. I did get
some very fine shots close that you can see in the LI Network day shots
http://picasaweb.google.com/beautytechcom
Debbie <<-- the city girl
At 10:00 AM 8/8/2012, you wrote:
Actually, you should press the release at the end of your exhale
and before you began your next inhale. At least that's the way to
fire an M16A1 rifle to be sure to not giggle it for a long range
shot and that's the way I take pictures too.
Katherine
St. Louis, MO
Sent from my iPad
On Aug 8, 2012, at 8:35 AM, Rhonda Kibuk
<<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]> wrote:
No need to purchase a big DSLR camera (Like the Cannon T3) you
can take awesome shots with a point and shoot. Just use the
MACRO setting on your camera, usually designated with a flower or
a flowerpot icon. It allows you to take photos real close.
For lighting, I just angle my table lamp until I get the shine or
line of light where I want it. I then fill the ENTIRE scene with
my shot, I then take a deep breath, hold it and then take the
photo. This prevents me from shaking.
I take six shots, three with hands right over left and three with
left over right. This way, I end up with at least one awesome shot.
R
On Tue, Aug 7, 2012 at 11:21 PM, holly cliffe
<<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] > wrote:
Many of you take pics of your work for web pages or FB. I've
been struggling with my 5 year old digital camera to get a decent
close up of hands or feet. What cameras and lens's do you use
and what kind of lighting do you set up.
I'm looking at canon t3 or nikon 1f1 cameras. The canon seems so
complicated and the lens's cost a bundle.
Holly Cliffe
Vancouver, BC
Holly Cliffe Nail Design
--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the
Google Groups "NailTech" group.
To post to this group, send email to
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] .
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to
<mailto:nailtech%[email protected]>[email protected].
For more options, visit this group at
<http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en>http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en.
--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the
Google Groups "NailTech" group.
To post to this group, send email to
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] .
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
For more options, visit this group at
<http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en>http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en.
--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google
Groups "NailTech" group.
To post to this group, send email to
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
For more options, visit this group at
http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en.
Regards,
Debbie ^v^ ^o^ //\o/\\ ^o^ ^v^ Webmaster - System Admin
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
(AIM - NailGdsss, GTalk wkdwich p-631-213-1843)
Ronkonkoma, NY & Rocky Mount, VA
ONLINE STORE http://www.beautytech.com/shoppe
www.beautytech.com www.nailtech.com for Professionals
www.beautytech.INFO for Consumers
--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google
Groups "NailTech" group.
To post to this group, send email to
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
For more options, visit this group at
<http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en>http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en.
--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google
Groups "NailTech" group.
To post to this group, send email to [email protected].
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to
[email protected].
For more options, visit this group at
http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en.
Regards,
Debbie Doerrlamm
Webmaster - System Admin
[email protected]
(AIM - NailGdsss, GTalk wkdwich p-631-213-1843)
Ronkonkoma, NY & Rocky Mount, VA
ONLINE STORE http://www.beautytech.com/shoppe
www.beautytech.com www.nailtech.com for Professionals
www.beautytech.INFO for Consumers
--
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups
"NailTech" group.
To post to this group, send email to [email protected].
To unsubscribe from this group, send email to
[email protected].
For more options, visit this group at
http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en.
