One Brief Moment » techniques http://blog.charlesdobbs.com "A photograph is a stop in time for just one brief moment." - Charles Dobbs Photography Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:46:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Sunrise Portraits Part II – The Techniques http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2011/04/21/sunrise-portraits-part-ii-%e2%80%93-the-techniques/ http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2011/04/21/sunrise-portraits-part-ii-%e2%80%93-the-techniques/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:41:55 +0000 CD http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/?p=934 In the previous article Beginners Tips for Sunrise Portraits : Part I, we discussed a number of tips and tricks that will guarantee a fantastic Sunrise Portrait-Shoot. Experiment with those tips and tricks before taking on these techniques.

Every photographer in love with a good portrait session wants to push the envelop with new techniques to improve results. We love capturing personality and creating something truly beautiful with our photographs. Personally, I’ve found sunrise shoots give me a thrill unlike any other time I could photograph. Sunrise shoots have captivated me with stunning images, enticed me with fond memories, and given me a new found love for portraits.

While sunrise shoots aren’t particularly complicated, I have found a few techniques that radically improve my results, and give my portraits a unique look. Before moving forward with these techniques, I’d recommend you start by watching for light – all the time and everywhere. After all, using this breathtaking light is the entire point of getting up before dawn for a photo-shoot. It’s soft. The shadows are long. Make the most of this “magic hour” by paying close attention to light all around you.

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]]> http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2011/04/21/sunrise-portraits-part-ii-%e2%80%93-the-techniques/feed/ 0 10 Techniques for Amazing Portraits http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2011/03/17/10-techniques-for-amazing-portraits/ http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2011/03/17/10-techniques-for-amazing-portraits/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:38:57 +0000 CD http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/?p=771 Here are some of our best tips to help keep things fresh and unique for each couple.

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]]> http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2011/03/17/10-techniques-for-amazing-portraits/feed/ 0 Bokeh Vs DOF — The Difference Between Bokeh And Depth Of Field http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2011/02/11/bokeh-vs-dof-%e2%80%94-the-difference-between-bokeh-and-depth-of-field/ http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2011/02/11/bokeh-vs-dof-%e2%80%94-the-difference-between-bokeh-and-depth-of-field/#comments Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:00:21 +0000 CD http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/?p=714 Bokeh and depth of field, both the techniques help the photographers in creating beautiful photographs. In the approach of photographing at lower f-numbers, the distinction between depth of field and bokeh vanishes and the hobbyists and enthusiasts often end up using the terms bokeh and DOF interchangeably. To photograph the aesthetics of the subject and the background, one should be clear about what DOF and bokeh stand for. To effectively use the two techniques, let’s have a quick view at depth of field, bokeh and the differences between the two.

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]]> http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2011/02/11/bokeh-vs-dof-%e2%80%94-the-difference-between-bokeh-and-depth-of-field/feed/ 0 Creative Photography II — 14 Techniques For Shooting Stuningly Creative Photographs http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2011/02/10/creative-photography-ii-%e2%80%94-14-techniques-for-shooting-stuningly-creative-photographs/ http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2011/02/10/creative-photography-ii-%e2%80%94-14-techniques-for-shooting-stuningly-creative-photographs/#comments Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:47:55 +0000 CD http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/?p=712 Creative photography opens up the world of opportunities to create awesome, stunning, creative photographs. Checkout Part I of this article “12 Tips To Get Creative For Creative Photography” and “25 Cool Examples Of Creative Photography“. Here is Part II of the series covering the list of techniques which make creative photography possible. So, let’s take a look at various techniques that can be used to make stunning creative photographs.

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]]> http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2011/02/10/creative-photography-ii-%e2%80%94-14-techniques-for-shooting-stuningly-creative-photographs/feed/ 0 Bubble Photography: 3 Insanely Cool Techniques http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/10/08/bubble-photography-3-insanely-cool-techniques/ http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/10/08/bubble-photography-3-insanely-cool-techniques/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:12:18 +0000 CD http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/?p=496 Bubble Photography: 3 Insanely Cool Techniques | Photojojo.

]]> http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/10/08/bubble-photography-3-insanely-cool-techniques/feed/ 0 Prevent dSLR Camera Shake With These 3 Techniques http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/07/29/prevent-dslr-camera-shake-with-these-3-techniques/ http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/2010/07/29/prevent-dslr-camera-shake-with-these-3-techniques/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:07:03 +0000 CD http://blog.charlesdobbs.com/?p=412 Let’s face the facts; lugging a tripod isn’t always a fun way to take pictures. Ignoring the obvious complaints, which include their size and weight, tripods are actually becoming banned in a number great shooting locations. Unfortunately, hand holding a camera in low light can be extremely difficult and many honest attempts result in soft images.

Thankfully, any of these three techniques will greatly improve the likelihood of sharp hand-held images.

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