May 20, 2016
Carl Fox, our favourite photographer, has put together some great tips on making your photography stand out from the crowd. Whether you intend to use an SLR, a point-and-click or an iPhone to shoot with, we’ve got some invaluable hints about lighting, exposure and composition.
1) Always use a tripod
This might sound silly to say it but it's essential to help you take a straight shot, and also to prevent blur on long exposures (see tip 2). If you don't have a tripod any sturdy surface will do, but make sure your camera is protected from falls.
2) Use a long exposure
Try and avoid lighting the room. Where possible use the natural light available to you. If your camera allows it, set to manual and expose to get the important detail. In a dark room the shadows tend to clump together, so increase the length of exposure. In a bright white reflective room, shorten the length of exposure so the highlights don’t blow out. However, if this seems too difficult, it’s worth noting that most SLR