Comments on: 10 Favorite “Best Photo Tips”…. By You!

By: Ron Cornelison

Ron Cornelison — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:05:30 +0000

Number 4, how true!

“The difference between great photographers and a not so great photographers is that the great ones don’t show their crappy pictures.” – Bill Boem

At a retirement party for two friends, the planers did not arrange a photographer for the event. When they asked who had a camera and could take a few photos, I had my backup P&S in my pocket and said I would. Everyone loved the portraits taken at 5ft to15ft that I took of the people at the party. However when the plaque was awarded, I was seated and did not want to get in the middle of the ceremony taking photos, so I used the P&S zoom. Of course the results were less than great. To top things off one of those “zoom” shots I gave to the planner of the event was reprinted in the newsletter from the CD I gave her. Of course that poor capture is all anyone talked about. So lessons learned, don’t show your average shots to anyone. Be aware of your cameras limitations, work around them, and get close, get closer,

By: Olivia Bell

Olivia Bell — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:21:02 +0000

â€œThe difference between great photographers and a not so great photographers is that the great ones donâ€™t show their crappy pictures.â€ – Bill Boem

Made me laugh! a great post with lots of simple things to remember.

By: sandra

sandra — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:19:42 +0000

Take your camera with you always
great tip.

By: rohit.p.toppo

rohit.p.toppo — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:20:23 +0000

”SMILE…!!!”

By: Sony Alphah

Sony Alphah — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:42:42 +0000

Nice tips
I wish you success , Continued to work .
Thanks

By: Beyond Megapixels

Beyond Megapixels — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:44:04 +0000

Here are some of ours:

1. Does it tell a story? When you’re busy learning the technical stuff, sometimes you get so engrossed in it that you just miss the point entirely.

2. It’s not your gear, it’s your eye. I know a few people who take photos with P&S cameras that could make DSLR users weep. Give your expensive little toys a break once in a while and take a walk with a cheap disposable camera.

3. Read the manual. If I had a dollar for every photographer who didn’t read their camera’s manual, I’d have retired a long time ago.

By: Pam

Pam — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:30:24 +0000

I just finished a digital photo class at my local college and I have a decent camera. I would love to start making a little money or at least enter some contests to see if any of my pics are any good. My family, of course thinks they are good but I don’t get any WOWs. (But then, they don’t really care for the art I have hanging on the walls either and some of them are the ‘Greats’.)
What is the best place to start to get some experience AND constructive feedback to boost my confidence?
Thanks, any ideas are greatly appreciated

By: Nancy

Nancy — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:19:10 +0000

agree with Polly K about not deleting. Many times after months I review and it helps me to see that I am making progress and to critique my own pics.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:17:25 +0000

I recently read an article about photographing lightening storms but I can’t remember where or the “How to” part of it. Last night we had a gorgeous lightening display. Can anyone help with how to photograph it? Thanks, Nancy

By: Mr Bach

Mr Bach — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:54:40 +0000

Shoot RAW, adjust the WB and/or color temperature, tweak the contrast, saturation, or EV, and sometimes the photo is fine as is.

Oh, by the way, you don’t need an expensive DSLR. I’ve been shooting with fixed lens cameras for years, and have lots of tremendous photos I would put against any Nikon, Leica, or Hasselblad.

Camera makers have the public duped into believing you need to drop a couple grand to have a good camera, when in fact, it’s the photographer who determines the quality of shot.