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Here’s a post that anyone can find useful. Use these tips to take your own better pictures.
I went on KSL’s daytime program Studio5 to talk about the tips:
1- Turn off your flash!!!
a. Flash kills the mood of any scene. It makes everything flat, one dimensional and boring. I only use a flash when absolutely necessary, such as at night or in a very dark room.
b. Natural light enhances people, surroundings, objects, etc. It is part of the story. Whenever possible, leave it alone!
2- Look for good light first, then background
a. A common mistake people make it that they will see a background that they like, and then struggle with making the people look good in the existing light.
b. A better approach is to find good light (which is easy to do) and then find a background within that light.
c. Backlight! Place your subject so the sun is behind them. Just remember not to let the sunlight hit your camera lens.
d. The background is not nearly as important as your subject.
3- Careful composition
a. Subject placement can make a huge difference in the look of a photograph. I very seldom center a full body shot of anyone. There are two ways to compose for the most impact… using the rule of thirds or placing your subject in one of four quadrants of the frame.
b. Whatever the most important part of the image is should be placed in one of these locations. (Eyes, face, feet, hands, etc…)
c. Don’t be afraid to turn your camera sideways. Too many times, people hold the camera horizontally because it is more comfortable. Try shooting on a diagonal
4- Get closer to your subject
a. Extreme close-ups of babies and kids are great. Fill the frame with whatever the subject is. If it is a flower, fill the frame with the flower.
b. Some cameras have limitations on how close they can get, so be aware of these and get as close as you can.
5- Change your perspective
a. Don’t always stand and look at your subjects from your normal vantage point. It is so much more interesting to stand above something or below something or someone, or even behind!
b. Place your subject where you think you want them, shoot a few pictures, and then walk around them to see if there is anything interesting from a different perspective.
6- Let Kids be Kids!
a. Sometimes we get so caught up in getting that perfect posed image. The best images are usually the ones of the kids just being themselves. Let them have fun and be crazy, and the pictures will show that.
Feel free to post any questions, or ask me any questions that you might have!
Well here it is. We’ve had many requests and are finally doing it. We are going to offer photography classes!
We have tried to make them accessible for everyone, by including a daytime class (for mom’s with kids in school) and a weekend class, for those who work during the week. If a better time would work for you, let us know and we will consider it. Hopefully these times will work for most people’s schedule.
I have heard people say that they just don’t want to mess with all the settings…they’d rather just shoot with freedom. But, I’m telling you…that saying is true, knowledge is power. It is more freeing to know that you will be able to nail your shot no matter what the circumstances than hope the camera got it how you wanted.
How do I work this camera? How do I get the background blurry so my subject POPS out of the image? How can I create an image how I WANT IT, rather than how my camera automatically chooses? How can I create great pictures that interesting to look at and not just “snapshots?” There are tricks to know and once you learn them they will help you shoot anything you like and bring your vision to life. Don’t be scared of your camera!
This class is centered on the basics that will help you become a better photographer. We want you to leave this class feeling confident, that you have the tools to take better pictures. We will cover the basics so that you feel comfortable working with your camera, comfortable shooting in various lighting situations, and knowledge of the different compositional elements that make a picture great!
What we will cover in the class:
Functions of a camera: -aperture/F-stop, shutter speeds, white balance, ISO, image quality and file size, camera modes, lenses, and bracketing.
Compositional rules: -the rule of thirds, quadrants, and compositional elements, and some ideas for simple posing of people.
Basics of lighting: -soft vs. hard light, direction of light, natural light, shooting with light indoors, and flash lighting.
Classes included a total of 6 hours of training and a booklet that includes the information we have covered, photographic images that illustrate the topics we go over, and a place for your notes. We spread the class over two days, with a 3-hour class on each day.
The classes will be taught by Kelly Anne and are offered:
Weekend Beginning Photography Class: February 27 (Fri.) from 6pm-8pm and February 28 (Sat.) from 10am-2pm. •••SOLD OUT!!!•••
Morning Beginning Photography Class: March 10th (Tues.) from 10am-1pm and March 11 (Wed.) from 10am-1pm.
Morning Beginning Photography Class: April 14 (Tues.) from 10am-1pm and April 15 (Wed.) from 10am-1pm.
Weekend Beginning Photography Class: April 24 (Fri.) from 6pm-8pm and April 25th (Sat.) from 10am-2pm.
What you need to bring to class: Bring a pen or pencil to write with, and bring your camera! It would be best if you have a D-SLR camera (one where you can swap lenses), but a point-and-shoot camera would work as long as it has full manual settings. If it doesn’t, you may want to upgrade you camera before taking the class.
Click below to register for the class, or if it is a gift, stop into the studio for a class certificate in a cute box suitable for giving as a gift.
http://www.galleryphotography.com/pickpic3/shop/viewpublicproducts.php
If you have any other questions about the class, e-mail me: kellydavid@galleryphotography.com
Questions to ask yourself to determine if you are ready for the intermediate class:
1) Do I know what the aperture and shutter speed of a camera are and do I have a basic knowledge
of how to use them?
2) Do I know what white balance is, and how to use it?
3) Do I know what ISO is, and how it affects my pictures?
4) Am I familiar with the different camera modes my camera offers
5) Am I familiar with compositional rules, such as the rule of thirds, shooting in quadrants, leading
lines, etc…?
If you can answer yes to these questions, you are ready for the intermediate class. If you are unsure, please, please, please, take the beginning photography class first. You will thank yourself later (and other students won’t have to wait for you to catch-up).
What we will cover in the class:
Functions of a camera: -shooting JPEG vs. RAW, intermediate aperture/F-stop usage, intermediate shutter speed usage, knowing your white balance and using tools to get it perfect, intermediate use of camera modes, and discussing different lens for different situations. Also discussing the perspective lenses bring.
Compositional rules: -strong emphasis on leading lines, textures, and negative space in imagery. Focus on a sense of confidence shooting ANYWHERE. Discussing posing of individual in spaces as well a groupings of people.
Basics of lighting: -finding and using soft vs. hard light and creating depth and dimension with the direction of light. Exploiting natural light, and finding the good light even at noon. Finding great light indoors, mixing both ambient and flash light, and exploring the color of light. Also using flash, both on and off camera.
Classes included a total of 6 hours of training and a booklet that includes the information we have covered, photographic images that illustrate the topics we go over, and a place for your notes. We spread the class over two days, with 3-hour classes on each day.
The classes will be taught by Kelly David Sansom and are offered:
Weekend Intermediate Photography Class: February 20 (Fri.) from 6pm-8pm and February 21 (Sat.) from 10am-2pm.
Morning Intermediate Photography Class: April 7 (Tues.) from 10am-1pm and April 8 (Wed.) from 10am-1pm.
What you need to bring to class: Bring a pen or pencil to write with, and bring your camera! You will need a D-SLR camera for this class. If you don’t have one, you may want to upgrade you camera before taking the class. Also, bring your lenses and flashes and we can discuss them.
Click below to register for the class, or if it is a gift, stop into the studio for a class certificate in a cute box suitable for giving as a gift.
http://www.galleryphotography.com/pickpic3/shop/viewpublicproducts.php
If you have any other questions about the class, e-mail me: kellydavid@galleryphotography.com
What we will cover in the class:
We will cover cropping, and vignettes to focus in on your subject. We will learn how to add contrast and saturate colors to make your images more dynamic. And we will teach you how to do simple retouching of blemishes, remove small objects you want removed, and simple eye swaps and mouth swaps.
Classes included a total of 3 hours of training and a booklet that includes the information we have covered, photographic images that illustrate the topics we go over, and a place for your notes.
PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS CLASS
The classes will be taught by Kelly David Sansom and Mark Evans and are offered:
Morning Beginning Photoshop Elements Class: March 4 (Wed.) from 10am-1pm.Morning Beginning Photoshop Elements Class: April 22 (Wed.) from 10am-1pm.
Be aware that Photoshop and Photoshop Elements are different types of software. Make sure to sign up for the class that teaches the software you currently own.
PHOTOSHOP CLASS
The classes will be taught by Kelly David Sansom and Mark Evans and are offered:Morning Beginning Photoshop Class: March 3 (Tues.) from 10am-1pm.Morning Beginning Photoshop Class: April 21 (Tues.) from 10am-1pm.
What you need to bring to class: Bring a pen or pencil to write with, and if possible bring a laptop with the specific software loaded. If you don’t have either of these pieces of software, look into purchasing one before taking the class. Also bring a couple images for us to discuss and to work on.
Click below to register for the class, or if it is a gift, stop into the studio for a class certificate in a cute box suitable for giving as a gift.
http://www.galleryphotography.com/pickpic3/shop/viewpublicproducts.php
If you have any other questions about the class, e-mail me: kellydavid@galleryphotography.com
We have tried to make them accessible for everyone, by including a daytime class (for mom’s with kids in school) and a weekend class, for those who work during the week. If a better time would work for you, let us know and we will consider it. Hopefully these times will work for most people’s schedule.
Beginning Photography Class $125
Have you ever wanted to take better images of your kids, or when you travel? Wouldn’t it be great to decorate your home with your own images from your travels, instead of someone else’s? Ever thought you captured a special moment with your camera, only to find out later, it isn’t at all what you saw with your eyes? I think everyone has felt this way.I have heard people say that they just don’t want to mess with all the settings…they’d rather just shoot with freedom. But, I’m telling you…that saying is true, knowledge is power. It is more freeing to know that you will be able to nail your shot no matter what the circumstances than hope the camera got it how you wanted.
How do I work this camera? How do I get the background blurry so my subject POPS out of the image? How can I create an image how I WANT IT, rather than how my camera automatically chooses? How can I create great pictures that interesting to look at and not just “snapshots?” There are tricks to know and once you learn them they will help you shoot anything you like and bring your vision to life. Don’t be scared of your camera!
This class is centered on the basics that will help you become a better photographer. We want you to leave this class feeling confident, that you have the tools to take better pictures. We will cover the basics so that you feel comfortable working with your camera, comfortable shooting in various lighting situations, and knowledge of the different compositional elements that make a picture great!
What we will cover in the class:
Functions of a camera: -aperture/F-stop, shutter speeds, white balance, ISO, image quality and file size, camera modes, lenses, and bracketing.
Compositional rules: -the rule of thirds, quadrants, and compositional elements, and some ideas for simple posing of people.
Basics of lighting: -soft vs. hard light, direction of light, natural light, shooting with light indoors, and flash lighting.
Classes included a total of 6 hours of training and a booklet that includes the information we have covered, photographic images that illustrate the topics we go over, and a place for your notes. We spread the class over two days, with a 3-hour class on each day.
The classes will be taught by Kelly Anne and are offered:
Weekend Beginning Photography Class: February 27 (Fri.) from 6pm-8pm and February 28 (Sat.) from 10am-2pm. •••SOLD OUT!!!•••
Morning Beginning Photography Class: March 10th (Tues.) from 10am-1pm and March 11 (Wed.) from 10am-1pm.
Morning Beginning Photography Class: April 14 (Tues.) from 10am-1pm and April 15 (Wed.) from 10am-1pm.
Weekend Beginning Photography Class: April 24 (Fri.) from 6pm-8pm and April 25th (Sat.) from 10am-2pm.
What you need to bring to class: Bring a pen or pencil to write with, and bring your camera! It would be best if you have a D-SLR camera (one where you can swap lenses), but a point-and-shoot camera would work as long as it has full manual settings. If it doesn’t, you may want to upgrade you camera before taking the class.
Click below to register for the class, or if it is a gift, stop into the studio for a class certificate in a cute box suitable for giving as a gift.
http://www.galleryphotography.com/pickpic3/shop/viewpublicproducts.php
If you have any other questions about the class, e-mail me: kellydavid@galleryphotography.com
Intermediate Photography Class $300
Do you want to take your photography to the next level? Do you feel you can take a good picture, but want to learn to take a great picture? Do you want to feel comfortable that you can get the image no matter what lighting situation you are in? Then this class is for you. This class is for those wanting to take their photography one step further.How do you know if you’re ready for the intermediate class?
I have posted some questions below to answer to see if you are ready. If you can answer these questions, you may truly be ready for the intermediate class. If not, please take the beginners class first. Nothing can be more frustrating than paying good money for a class and not getting anything out of it because it is too hard understand. The intermediate classes are purposely scheduled later in the month, so that you can take the beginners class first if needed!Questions to ask yourself to determine if you are ready for the intermediate class:
1) Do I know what the aperture and shutter speed of a camera are and do I have a basic knowledge
of how to use them?
2) Do I know what white balance is, and how to use it?
3) Do I know what ISO is, and how it affects my pictures?
4) Am I familiar with the different camera modes my camera offers
5) Am I familiar with compositional rules, such as the rule of thirds, shooting in quadrants, leading
lines, etc…?
If you can answer yes to these questions, you are ready for the intermediate class. If you are unsure, please, please, please, take the beginning photography class first. You will thank yourself later (and other students won’t have to wait for you to catch-up).
What we will cover in the class:
Functions of a camera: -shooting JPEG vs. RAW, intermediate aperture/F-stop usage, intermediate shutter speed usage, knowing your white balance and using tools to get it perfect, intermediate use of camera modes, and discussing different lens for different situations. Also discussing the perspective lenses bring.
Compositional rules: -strong emphasis on leading lines, textures, and negative space in imagery. Focus on a sense of confidence shooting ANYWHERE. Discussing posing of individual in spaces as well a groupings of people.
Basics of lighting: -finding and using soft vs. hard light and creating depth and dimension with the direction of light. Exploiting natural light, and finding the good light even at noon. Finding great light indoors, mixing both ambient and flash light, and exploring the color of light. Also using flash, both on and off camera.
Classes included a total of 6 hours of training and a booklet that includes the information we have covered, photographic images that illustrate the topics we go over, and a place for your notes. We spread the class over two days, with 3-hour classes on each day.
The classes will be taught by Kelly David Sansom and are offered:
Weekend Intermediate Photography Class: February 20 (Fri.) from 6pm-8pm and February 21 (Sat.) from 10am-2pm.
Morning Intermediate Photography Class: April 7 (Tues.) from 10am-1pm and April 8 (Wed.) from 10am-1pm.
What you need to bring to class: Bring a pen or pencil to write with, and bring your camera! You will need a D-SLR camera for this class. If you don’t have one, you may want to upgrade you camera before taking the class. Also, bring your lenses and flashes and we can discuss them.
Click below to register for the class, or if it is a gift, stop into the studio for a class certificate in a cute box suitable for giving as a gift.
http://www.galleryphotography.com/pickpic3/shop/viewpublicproducts.php
If you have any other questions about the class, e-mail me: kellydavid@galleryphotography.com
Beginning Photoshop Elements Class $100ea.
These are classes that so many people could benefit from! Digital files from digital cameras are inherently flat and muddy. We will teach everyone how to polish up their images in easy to follow steps that make them look snappy and awesome! These classes are all about taking an otherwise pretty good shot, and making it a really good shot. This We will NOT get technical. These classes are meant to instruct the everyday person on how to do the specific things they want to do to their images in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.What we will cover in the class:
We will cover cropping, and vignettes to focus in on your subject. We will learn how to add contrast and saturate colors to make your images more dynamic. And we will teach you how to do simple retouching of blemishes, remove small objects you want removed, and simple eye swaps and mouth swaps.
Classes included a total of 3 hours of training and a booklet that includes the information we have covered, photographic images that illustrate the topics we go over, and a place for your notes.
PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS CLASS
The classes will be taught by Kelly David Sansom and Mark Evans and are offered:
Morning Beginning Photoshop Elements Class: March 4 (Wed.) from 10am-1pm.Morning Beginning Photoshop Elements Class: April 22 (Wed.) from 10am-1pm.
Be aware that Photoshop and Photoshop Elements are different types of software. Make sure to sign up for the class that teaches the software you currently own.
PHOTOSHOP CLASS
The classes will be taught by Kelly David Sansom and Mark Evans and are offered:Morning Beginning Photoshop Class: March 3 (Tues.) from 10am-1pm.Morning Beginning Photoshop Class: April 21 (Tues.) from 10am-1pm.
What you need to bring to class: Bring a pen or pencil to write with, and if possible bring a laptop with the specific software loaded. If you don’t have either of these pieces of software, look into purchasing one before taking the class. Also bring a couple images for us to discuss and to work on.
Click below to register for the class, or if it is a gift, stop into the studio for a class certificate in a cute box suitable for giving as a gift.
http://www.galleryphotography.com/pickpic3/shop/viewpublicproducts.php
If you have any other questions about the class, e-mail me: kellydavid@galleryphotography.com
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