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As a photographer whether just a beginner or an expert you may find that during some shots you do not have enough light in some areas of the subject you are photographing. The use of a reflector can help greatly to reflect light to reduce the shadow in these areas. In this article we will cover type of reflectors as well as the advantages to using reflectors.

Types of Reflectors

First you have…

Sports photography is an up and coming adventure that any photographer can perfect and with the right knowledge it can be a high demand job.  There are a few tips that are recommended and through experience can be perfected for that perfected shot.

1.  It is wise to become familiar with the sport in question.  Even though the main sports that are in demand are football, baseball and basketball, there are other sports such as cycling, swimming, and golf that require photographers. …

As any veteran photographer will tell you, proper exposure is the hallmark of a good image. To achieve the best possible exposure, or to maximize your available light, it’s important to think about the three basic factors that influence how sensitive your DSLR is to light at any given moment. Those factors are aperture, shutter speed and ISO, the numbers that once referred to film speed but that now refer to media sensitivity. And while it’s true that any of today’s cameras can automatically…

Photographing weddings can be a challenging task so we are going to provide a few tips that we hope will help you.

Checklist time. Scout the location for ideas and take some test photos. Make sure all your equipment is charged. Check and double check to make sure you have everything you need. Have a backup for all your equipment; you never know when something will just stop working.

Speak with the bride and groom before the big day and make sure you understand what both of them…