5 good reasons why I will never use Shareapic
If you are a TechCrunch reader than you must have read today the post about Shareapic Pays You To Host Pictures. As far as I know, Share a pic is the first service that actually pays you to host pictures. They will not only allow you to host unlimited number of pictures but they will pay you a $0.22 CPM to use their services.
Tempting you say for a photography blogger ? Well I have at least 5 good reasons why I will never use their services.
Tips on Photographing Christmas Ornaments
In this article of reader’s section raspberrytart shares with us tips that will improve our Christmas Ornaments pictures. All pictures in this article are by raspberrytart
There’s something magical about Christmas ornaments. When you unpack them from their boxes and prepare to put them on the tree, there’s dozens of memories associated with the little baubles–vacations to Hawaii, a child’s art project, or a friendship. Then again, maybe you just bought them because you thought they were pretty. In any case, they make great subjects to photograph. Here are some tips to help you get the most in capturing your ornamental subjects.
Model Release: When do you need it and where to get it
What is a model release?
A model release, is a legal document signed by the model of a photo allowing the photographer to publish and/or sell his/her picture.
Am I allowed to shoot people in the street?
Yes ! The act of taking pictures of person in a public place is allowed at least in the united states
When is a model release needed?
What is a crop body anyway?
Introduction
This post is aimed for the newbie out there, or for anyone for whom words like “crop body”, “crop sensors,” “crop factor” etc.. makes no or little sense.
I will try to explain the concept in simple terms leaving aside complex technicalities…
Better handheld shots at low shutter speeds
Introduction
Every photographer knows that, as a general rule of thumb, a camera can be safely handheld as long as your shutter speed is at least 1/focal length or faster ” ((“i.e. at 50mm required shutter speed is 1/50 sec etc…”))”.
Some photographers were able to push this limit by 1 or 2 stops with practice and experience, others with technology buying stabilized lenses (VR or IS).
However here is a quick technique that will allow anyone to maximize his chances at getting a sharp picture at low shutter speeds.
