The Camera Hacker

Have you just bought a new camera? And very excited to start taking photos with your new gadget?? But Alas, why does the picture not look as good as you wanted to !! Fret no more, stay tuned below for 4 new tricks to taking more interesting and memorable photos.

Did you ever put your flash unit in manual mode? Did you ever manually turn on the flash when taking a daytime outdoor photo? For many, the answer to both questions is “no”. For most amateur photographers, flash is just a solution for taking photos when there is not enough natural light. Although a legitimate use of flash photography, there are much more ways to efficiently use flash. This article will cover the various types of flash units available, the different scenarios under which they can be used, the advantages of using flash to achieve better photos, and the common mistakes people make when using flash photography.

Explosions in the Sky How do you photograph an explosion? When it comes to a fireworks show, it takes plenty of planning and anticipation of what you will need. Even though a fireworks display is a preplanned event, that spectacular moment when the fireworks explode in the sky is still a split second when everything has to work right for you to get the perfect photograph.

Digital photography printing has opened new avenues for amateur and professional photographers alike. For most photographers, the backup of digital photography printing offers unprecedented freedom to get the best shots. No more worrying about wasting that precious piece of film running out and not knowing for sure that anything worthwhile is on it! However, when it comes to getting the printing done, there are a few things one should keep in mind to prevent wasting too much of quality photo paper, and costly printing ink. In this article, we’ll review a few basic terms related to digital photography and offer a few tips on getting the best prints.

For centuries images have been projected onto surfaces. The camera obscura and the camera lucida were used by artists to trace scenes as early as the 16th century. These early cameras did not fix an image in time; they only projected what passed through an opening in the wall of a darkened room onto a surface. In effect, the entire room was turned into a large pinhole camera. Indeed, the phrase camera obscura literally means "darkened room," and it is after these darkened rooms that all modern cameras have been named.

Who can deny the usefulness of cameras? As we all know, cameras are meant to capture our most precious memories on film. Some of those moments, however, happen to take place in less-than-ideal environments. Hence the camera of choice must be sturdy and more versatile than your average or standard camera. As you undoubtedly know, digital cameras have now all but replaced the conventional film cameras we've all grown up with. Since digital cameras rely on sophisticated computer boards and microprocessors that are more prone to damage by the elements such as water, the demand for waterproof digital cameras is very strong.

Photographing your pet can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Done well, it will allow you to immortalize Fluffy or Spot - that significant member of your family - the pet that shared your food, chewed your shoes, and brought you the newspaper. The act of seriously photographing your pet will bring you both closer because the process opens you to notice the small, wonderful things that you might have missed before - the way he wags his tail, etc. This is a grand adventure.