August 9, 2009 DiscussionThis is the fifth and final installment of my five part discussion on the differences between snapshots and portraits. Differences Between Snapshots and Portraits 1. Light and Exposure 2. Focus and Depth of Field 3. Texture 4. Composition 5. Color Avoid mix and matching color combinations! I selected to discuss color last, simply because I [...]
Read the full article → July 18, 2009 DiscussionAs a photographer, I am constantly asked, “Aren’t you glad everything is so much easier with digital than with film?” I usually just grin and nod, but the truth is, I’m not always so sure. In terms of “ease” of taking lots of pictures, I believe digital beats film hands down. However, in professional photography, [...]
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