CameraCrazy » Tips

Avoid the Rain - Shower Cap

Aziz — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:31:10 +0000

Well, you planned a day to photograph, you’re all ready to go and you look outside and see rain. Should it stop you? (more…)

Fake the Rain - Spray Bottle

Aziz — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:31:30 +0000

Picture this, a dew soaked flower dripping with a bead of water hanging off a petal just about to fall, or perhaps a intricate spider web that managed to survive a rainstorm and is now lit up by the sun magnifying the light through the beads of water stuck on the web. Pretty nice images, eh! Here’s the trick. (more…)

How to Avoid a Cold Tripod

Aziz — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:31:02 +0000

If you own a tripod and live in a cold environment, then you’re likely familiar with how cold the metal legs can get. You’re probably equally familiar with how cold your hands can get when carrying around your tripod. Often people won’t bring a tripod on a cold day simply for that reason. Consequently they usually aren’t taking the best pictures they could be. (more…)

Geotagger & Google Earth (Mac Software)

Aziz — Sun, 11 May 2008 18:31:50 +0000

A lot of the high end cameras have GPS abilities, essentially the picture you take has GPS coordinates in the EXIF data so you can see on a map where the picture was taken. (more…)

Easier Macro Photography

Aziz — Sat, 10 May 2008 18:31:00 +0000

Macro pictures are a very popular type of photography, however, the thrill of getting close up shots can fade fast in certain situations. Macro photography often involves a lot of kneeing, crouching or lying down. This position can take the fun out of macro photography fast, particularly kneeling on a hard surface like rocks. This awkwardness often leads to people not taking their time, but just quickly snapping one or two photos and then get up to feel more comfortable. The longer you spend on a subject the better your pictures will be, because you are able to explore your subject better, take more pictures and try new things. To make things a little more comfortable and keep you shooting longer pick up a pair of gardening kneepads. You may look a little odd to people around you, but your macro shots will definitely improve.

Free Lens Hoods

Aziz — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:31:50 +0000

Lens hoods are pretty much a must have, they’re great for minimizing lens flare and generally improve the quality of your photo even when the sun isn’t directly interfering with your shot. A lot of lenses come with a hood, however if your’s doesn’t, or if you lost or broke your hood, there is a great alternative. (more…)