How to be a better photographer...
Tips I am accumulating for this week's ds106.us (Digital Storytelling) activities with visual storytelling. Tweet me (@cogdog) your best suggestions and/or tag them #ds106. Participants in ds106 should experiment with at least three techniques and share what their learned in our shared doc:
- A slideshow for my Spring 2012 ds106 Class at UMW you can also see a video of this presentation at https://vimeo.com/36445946
DS106 - Photography in Digital Storytellingtechnofetishism - really easy to get distracted by focus on rather than photography- Tips from Serena E: "I think my number one photography tip is to move your body instead of the camera whenever you can. Instead of zooming, move closer. Sometimes I intentionally leave behind the zoom lens when I travel. It forces me to get closer to my subjects & interact more."
Become a Better Photographer By Asking One Simple QuestionLet's be honest whether it is coming up with portrait posing ideas, photographing the stars, or avoiding danger in the field we all have ...- This was submitted to the googledoc we assembled last class:
I started chasing your links, and I got so inspired I'm headed out the door with my camera! The links here are to pro tips, and it’s hard to do anything but reiterate my favorites, or least the ones that I am currently working with:
* Constantly search for the odd angle--belly up, rooftop down.* Look for beauty in the quotidian.
* Make photography part of your everyday workout!* When you catch a shot out of the corner of your eye, turn around and go back for it.
* I love assignments such as The Daily Create or the Random Photography Assignment Generator.
* Look at lots of art (photographs, paintings, comics, movies etc.). Figure out what you like about it. Copy what you like.
* I once had the privilege of being on a field trip in Montana with the great Galen Rowell. As we looked out over the National Bison Range teeming with photographic potential, he said, “When you look through the lens, ask yourself, ‘What do I love about this image?’ and then compose the shot with that in mind. 
This Bookmarklet Overlays Rule of Thirds Gridlines to Photos in Your BrowserWant to see whether or not your favorite photographers are following the rule of thirds when composing their shots? Programmer and photog...
.@cogdog To improve composition of photos, it's helpful to know Gestalt Principles: adorama.com/alc/article/13… #ds106 #phototips- Indeed, a classic! More info on it at Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Photography More at Google Books http://books.google.ca/books/about/On_Photography.html?id=B8DktTyeRNkC
10 Unconventional Tips to Become a Better PhotographerBeing a better photographer is not always about owning fancy equipment or expensive lenses. In fact, it all comes down to lots of practic...
TEN - Craft & VisionTEN was David duChemin's first eBook and still the most popular by a landslide. The premise is simple, if photographers could cut through...- I bought TEN and it was well worth the $5!
10 Things Alex Webb Can Teach You About Street PhotographyPhotographs used with permission from Alex Webb One of the street photographers who have had a strong impact on my street photography is ...- Move Your Photography To The Next Level - Be A Storyteller, Not Just A Picture TakerI am a lucky guy. I get to critique hundreds of images each month. This makes me a better photographer. It also helps me to identify what...
@cogdog One of my fave resources for photo advice is @treyratcliff bit.ly/UqCmqG Watch and listen any chance you get.
The power of Photography hrtbps: The 'Napalm Girl', 40 years later Joe McNally, who was commissioned by LIFE magazine to find and photograph subjects of Pulitzer Prize winning photos, shot Kim Phuc - the girl running from an airborne attack in this devastatingly iconic shot during the Vietnam War. The original photo was taken by AP photographer Nick Ut, and turned Kim into a propaganda tool for the anti-war movement. Joe had the privilege of meeting and photographing Kim, who had recently given birth to her newborn son. Joe knew to treat the situation with care, since showcasing her scars from the napalm burn was significant. "For me, doing this assignment reconfirmed so many things I've always believed about photography," says Joe in his blog post "On a Road, 40 Years Ago". "That photo made on that horrible day was made in less than a second. Yet a lifetime spun on its power. With so many photographs being taken everywhere, easily, and thoughtlessly, it's easy to forget how powerful they can be, and occasionally are."
8 Effects Every Photographer Should Know AboutPhotography seems easy at first glance. You simply make your frame and press the shutter button. The reality is, everyone can take a phot...
Four hidden tricks for taking stellar iPhone photosFurther your iPhone photography skills with these little-known camera tricks. (Credit: Christopher Wesser, Sandbox Studio Photography) I ...
