digital-photography-school.com — The key to capturing subjects at Halloween is no different from the normal elements of good composition in photography. As you take pictures, you'll need to keep in mind some of the basics of good digital photography. Here are 11 mini-tips which should be helpful if you're going out or staying in with a camera this Halloween.
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sofaking812Oct 29, 2007
Don't get too drunk at your Halloween party and drop the camera (like I did Saturday night).
crossmrOct 29, 2007
So far we've got a misleading title (as the summary clearly says these apply to shots all the time and not specifically Halloween), an attempt to create a buzz-word with "mini-tips". wtf is a "mini-tip"? Either its a "tip" or its not. Several of these link to larger articles, not exactly making them "mini" and one links to 11 more "techniques" how those differ from a "tip" we're not sure yet, and as someone pointed out we've got conflicting "tips" which really makes them more of a suggestion, or maybe they're techniques.Get off my lawn.
tuckieOct 29, 2007
One thing that I found that works great for taking shots of pumpkins, is (if you have it) to use slow flash with your camera. This will keep the shutter open to expose the light from the candle, but still flash so that you see the rest of the pumpkin. Tripod is a must with this method.
Closed AccountOct 29, 2007
Get a camera with REAL red-eye reduction. A static light that goes on for 2 seconds doesn't work(for me at least). A double-flash works.
Closed AccountOct 29, 2007
I like the idea of using some red cellophane over the flash to give a red ambience to the photos, never thought of that before.and yes, i love the 2 second timer on my camera, i can put the camera down, and take some really good 4 second exposures. I used this to great effect to photo the beach front on holiday too, with the lights of the bars reflecting off the sand to create a rainbow effect on the sand, beautiful. not sure how effective it will be with people tho, as they tend to move in 4 seconds.
hillsfarOct 30, 2007
I know, the tips given seem inconsistent, but it really depends on the subject matter and mood you are trying to set. You have to achieve the right balance. How would you try to portray someone suffering from agoraphobia? From claustrophobia? One suggestion I always keep in mind: avoid background clutter. Wall sockets, light switch panels, trees growing from people's heads, etc.
42ndstreetphotoJan 13, 2011
thanks for sharing
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