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How to Use Your Photography Workflow Effectively With a Shot List

Photography Workflow

If you’re shooting a wedding day, a portrait session, or an event, chances are there will be a variety of different situations and types of shots to shoot.

There’s one question you’ll need to answer before you start shooting. How do you organize and plan the workflow of your photography?

This article will help you work through this question and get started.

The question I’m referring to is “how do I use my shot list to plan my workflow?”

Planning the workflow for a wedding photographer means that you have a rough idea of what types of shots you are going to get on the day of the wedding. This means that you know the best location and the ideal light to capture your subjects.

Here are some of the reasons you should plan your workflow:

1.It makes you organized.

2.It helps you save time on the day of the … Read the rest

What is Vibration Reduction in Photography?

What Is Vibration Reduction or Image Stabilization?

Image stabilization uses electronic sensors in your camera to help prevent blurring caused by shaky hands or movement during your photo shoot. The sensors, which are also found in most digital SLR cameras, work by comparing the camera’s internal image data to that stored on a memory card and adjusting the exposure settings to maintain a consistent picture throughout a photo shoot.

A new generation of high-speed, compact digital still cameras has been released that offer both Vibration Reduction (VR) and Image Stabilization (IS). The new Sony NEX-5 offers this technology in its 18-55mm zoom lens.

How Does the Vibration Reduction System Work?

To reduce vibration when using a camera, most digital cameras have a built-in vibration reduction system (VRS). This system works by using an accelerometer to measure the vibrations in the lens system. The accelerometer measures the movement of the camera, … Read the rest

Photography Subjects: What are They and How to Choose

Photography is the art of taking pictures, which means that you are using light to record images on film or a digital sensor. You have probably seen photographs, which show a subject against a neutral background. Photographs can be used in many different ways. They can be beautiful objects in themselves or used to illustrate words or ideas. For instance, you can make a black and white photograph of a beautiful sunset and then use a color photograph to illustrate the words ‘peaceful’ or ‘sunny’.

What Is Subject in Photography?

Subject is the main feature of a photograph. The subject is the main character of the picture; the main element that draws attention. It is the central focus of the photograph.

Subject can include objects, people, animals, buildings, landscapes, and still lives. But not all photographs include a subject.

If the photographer wants to show the whole environment where … Read the rest

Understanding Camera Shooting/Exposure Modes

Full Auto

Auto means that the camera uses a combination of information it gathers about the scene and your settings to automatically set the best exposure settings for a picture. The problem with this mode is that you can’t change these settings after the picture is taken. So you are relying on the camera to choose the settings for you.

Program Mode

The Program Mode of cameras allows the user to take pictures or video clips without having to remember camera settings. What is it? It’s a feature that is available on most digital cameras. In the past, this mode was known as the “Shutter Priority” mode and has now been renamed to “Program Mode.” It lets the user control the exposure and lighting by using an on-screen preview window, which shows how the photo or video will look. In Program Mode, the camera automatically determines the shutter speed, the … Read the rest