Beginners Guide to Digital Photography and Watermark
Now that we’re in the digital age, people take photos as if it’s a daily routine. Gone are the days when you only use cameras during a special occasion. Most of us have skipped the professional photography route, and it’s for the better in my opinion.
However, how much do we know about photography and how can we get the best of it? And, how difficult is it to learn a few tricks to make your photos look more beautiful? With this in mind, we will tackle about how you can get started with digital photography and watermarking. Beginners 101:
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
In this age of advancement and technology, taking pictures simply on your mobile phones or digital cameras may lose the true essence of photography. Understanding the basics of photography is the key to better images. Once you study these basic tips, they add up to your experience and taking photos will be more enjoyable.
APERTURE
Aperture may often get difficult to figure out especially if you’re still learning how your camera works, but it gets easy once you understand. The aperture is the opening in the lens of your camera and it controls how much light can get through. When adjusting your aperture settings, you will see the opening gets bigger and smaller. The wider the opening, the more light gets through and the brighter the photo.
SHUTTER SPEED
Shutter speed can be easily explained, it is the amount of time the lens of your camera opens and takes the photo. If you’re taking a moving object or a person in motion, a fast shutter speed can make the object froze in time, while the slow speed can create an illusion of movement in a still photograph.
ISO AND NOISE
Noise has been a common reference when we edit our photos, even if we’re only using mobile apps. But what are ISO and noise? They are simply the measurement of the sensitivity to the light. The lower the ISO the less sensitive it is to the light which makes the exposure more accurate. Whilst high ISO setting is useful in getting details in a dark photograph.
PLACING WATERMARK ON YOUR PHOTOS
If you want to make photography a profession or simply a hobby, then knowing the basics can open to a world of limitless possibilities. There are certainly many hobbies that became careers, and if photography is something you take seriously then you must also protect the images you have worked so hard.
Watermarking your photos is an easy process, provided with the right software such as Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Paint 3D.
With a lot of free trials available out there and paid versions, you can easily watermark any images for your blog, social media and many more.
Essential Tips For A Drone Wedding Photography
Sure you’re shooting a wedding at the best possible location you can think of. Now you’re looking at how you can capture the entire event in its magnificent glory. Photography using drones are now the most popular way of producing a cinematic aerial shot. However, it is important to make the right decision to avoid mistakes in the long run. With that in mind, below are a few tips about drone wedding photography and how you can prepare in advance.
CHOOSING A DRONE
Don’t get tempted on buying the first drone that is on sale and comes at the lowest price. You don’t need to spend so much on a great drone photography, however, avoid buying cheap ones. When choosing, be sure to buy a drone with a long battery span, ideally 5-6 hours and comes with a DSLR camera. In addition, find the one with multiple control system with a remote control and mobile phone controller. In this way, you can easily practice several methods before using it in a real wedding.
READ THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
When you fly a drone, it is important to be aware of the rules and responsibilities that are in place in order to keep everyone safe. There are also cities that ban using them. Be sure to know if the location of the wedding allows the use of drones and ask their permission if it is okay. Also, discuss with you client about finding a venue that allows drone.
BE PREPARED FOR THE PHOTO SHOOT
Do not assume that you’re going to take a beautiful shot just by taking your drone at the wedding. Scout the venue before taking any shots or take multiple test shots from various angles and heights. This will become your guide when controlling your drone, and it will also let you see the perfect angles for your shots.
In addition, make sure to check some areas that may cause problems for your drone such as buildings, power lines, and tall trees. It is also essential to bring extra batteries just in case you run out during the event. Other necessary items such as lenses, bags and gimbal guards.
CONSIDER THE ENVIRONMENT
Wide, open spaces are great for drone photography. Drone photographers tend to focus more on the wedding couple when taking shots however, it is also important to widen the shot by expanding to the surrounding areas. For example, if the venue is at the beach, pose the couple near the shore and coordinate it in your shot.
Drone wedding photography isn’t as complicated as you may have heard. It may be difficult at the beginning but with a lot of work and practice, you can accomplish a beautiful wedding shot that will be remembered.