Time lapse Photography

I’m personally very partial to still photography. However, there are some stories and scenes that a still photo just can’t convey. Time-lapses are a perfect instance of this. Additionally, while I love being able to display an awesome photo on my wall or social media channels, there’s something cool about having a collection of time-lapse videos from a trip that you can play on loop on your screensaver or home television.
While time-lapse sequences are incredibly rewarding pieces of art to create, they are very complex. It would be impossible to cover every aspect of shooting them in a single blog post. This tutorial will be a basic tutorial of how to start out and what common problems you may encounter.
Cameras? Any camera is capable of shooting a time-lapse. All a time-lapse is is a collection of still photographs stitched together into a video.
Any camera will work, but you’ll find the process much easier if your camera can shoot on manual mode (where you control shutter speed, aperture and ISO) and is capable of shooting RAW files. If not shooting in manual mode, you may end up with varying lighting throughout the pictures, causing the light to jump around throughout the video motion.
Beyond those basics, you’re going to need an intervalometer. Some cameras have a built-in intervalometer; others will require you to buy one. This device allows you to control the number of shots and the interval between each shot, rather than having to manually depress the shutter for hours on end.
Some newer cameras and phones have the feature of creating a time-lapse video. While this is quick and easy, I recommend against it, as you have zero control in your ability to do any post processing (color, speed, flicker, etc.).

How do I go about creating a time-lapse video?

 

You’re looking for constant motion (water, people, cars, clouds and other subjects that move), and you’re telling a story. Think about what is going to unfold once you start your camera, and plan your shot with that in mind.
Consider investing in a phone app that tracks the sun and stars. This way you’ll know where the sun’s (or moon’s) path will be as you’re composing your shot.
Once you’ve composed your shot, set up your tripod and make certain it’s stable. Any movement to your camera during the time-lapse will ruin the end result. Finally, set your exposure (shutter speed, aperture and ISO), your interval (how often your camera will take a photo) and the number of photos you want your camera to shoot. Start your camera and walk away (remembering not to walk in front of the camera).

Still Photography

Perfecting the art of composition and lighting to create a beautiful still life image is certainly no easy task. But get it right and still life photography can be an extremely powerful art form, and can be utilised in projects from calender design poster design. Here are 20 talented artists who have perfected the difficult skill of making, as well as taking, their photos...

 MICHAL KILMOV

This 'Rolleiflex' image showcases brilliant exposure and composition skills

Michal Klimov captured this atmospheric shot of his vintage camera recently. The beautifully simple image showcases brilliant colour and detail and skillful exposure and composition. Klimov's portfolio is full of vintage-style still life images, but this is our favourite.

 MARTIN ZALBA

This thought-provoking image was captured by Spanish amateur photographer Martin Zalba

We love how this 'After the walk' photo has us wondering just where these boots have been. Captured by Spanish amateur photographer Martin Zalba, he doesn't limit himself to one particular style: "I am interested in all types of photography," he says, "especially night photography, landscapes, urban photography, wildlife, portraits, still life and infrared photography."

 A SOT

Photographer A Sot burnt half a pack of matches in order to capture this gorgeous fire butterfly

A master of still life photography, artist A Sot has an awe-inspiring portfolio, full of beautiful images of all subjects. But our favourite has to be this fire butterfly, captured after the photographer burned half a pack of matches untill he got an interesting ignition. Just beautiful.

 EUGENIO COSTANTINI

Who'd have thought an umbrella could look this good?

Rain Machine by Eugenio Costantini goes to show that an eye for detail and talent behind the lens can turn even the most ordinary of objects into something very special. A unique point-of-view taken on an umbrella transforms its working parts into this beautiful, abstract image.

  LAFUGUE LOGOS

Lafugue Logos combines beautiful composition, lighting and colour in Sealed With A Kiss

We love the simplicity of the composition and beautiful colours in this Sealed With A Loving Kiss image by Lafugue Logos. With a passion for still life, photographing flowers in particular, the talented artist's portfolio is full of serene, dream-like images such as this.

 NIKO VASS

Perfect lighting eccentuates the colour and composition in Timeless

Timeless by Niko Vass caught our eye when searching for brilliant examples of still life. When looking through this photographers work, it's clear that he's all about simplicity, allowing his compositions, lighting and colours do the talking. And this atmospheric shot is our favourite.

 BRIAN ESTELLE

Photographer Brian Estelle captured this atmospheric image at the former cell of Al Capone

This room is, infact, the former cell of the famous American gangster Al Capone in the abandoned prison of Eastern State Penetentiary, Philadelphia. Titled Home Sweet Home, the atmospheric shot was captured by US-based photographer Brian Estelle, using his Canon EOS 6D.

 

Black and white Photography:Exquisite Portriat

A good portrait reveals something about its subject beyond the immediate appearance of the photograph. It includes layers of meaning and depth that portray the person as a whole, not just the superficial initial impression. Great portraits give us an idea of who the person really is, beyond what they’re trying to outwardly depict.

   

 Portraits done in black and white add an additional layer of complexity to their subject. The choice to appear void of color says something about the person, though what it says varies greatly between people. Below are 100 stunning black and white portraits to give you inspiration in your designs. The range of subjects and what their portraits say about them run across the entire spectrum of the human experience, and you’re sure to find something that resonates.

Capturing Moments Wedding photography

There are a lot of wedding photographers, or just amateurs who shoot weddings, but there are also many who would like to brush up their photography skills. Along with the right skills, it would be awesome if photographers are able to give some tips to their clients on floral arrangements, invitation designs, wedding dress ideas, wedding color palettes, poses and more.You’ll find some useful tips and trick on how to succeed in the wedding photography business, how to properly communicate with clients, and tons of inspiration in the form of engagement sessions and wedding photographs from all over the globe.

why is photography important to society

Photography is the series of action involving light or electromagnetic radiation to record images of objects on various surfaces.Photography always requires light the real_life image being taken.Photography enlist the use of a camera to capture the image needed to produce the recreation of the image onto photographic film.Photography impact on  society is important because it enables the diffusion of objectives information through the visual of things as they really are. Photography allow people to accurately familiarize themselves with far-off landscapes and cultures.It also has the power to sway public opinion through the presentation of emotionally moving images.Photography adds to the validity of distributed information.Photographs that accompany a new story, for instance,add a dimension of corroboration to words that could be fabricated.Photos also serve as visual aids for education,assembly and other purposes.Readers are able to understand a subject when they can look at helpful pictures for reference.Photography is more accurate than previous forms of visual media.The reliability of a painting, for example depends on the skill level of the artist.Moreover,an artist can add omit and embellish as he pleases.On the other hand,a camera is an instruments that produces standard results.It captures a scene the same way no matter who uses it.People have an emotional respones to images what people see is often more likely to influence their opinion than what they simply read or hear.