Dickie Gamble

There are many mediums to choose from in photography.  Often a person will begin with still life photography and work their way towards portraits, wildlife, or landscapes depending upon their interests.  Still life photography teaches a person to use light and shadows to find the emotion of the object.  Here I will discuss many different [...]

As a photography enthusiast or even a newbie, you probably have been looking around shops for a good camera. With all the new models coming out and seemingly highly mechanized systems, you might find yourself in the middle of doubt and confusion. Which camera should you get? What is the advantage of one model over [...]

Unlike classes you took in school, digital photography classes are not only interesting but also a lot of fun. With the wonderful, affordable digital cameras available on the market today, digital photography schools are extremely popular. They teach you all aspects of taking digital photos including instructing you on the internal parts and mechanics of [...]

1. Set the lens as far as possible to the telephoto side (200-300mm)

2. Select the Av exposure mode and keep the aperture open.

3. Choose natural elements as a background (flowers, leaves, etc.).

4. Get as close to the subject as possible.

5. Find ideal framing and angle while checking shots through the LCD monitor.

Here is an example [...]

Fast moving subject, slow background

How can you get good panning shots? What is panning?

Panning refers to the horizontal movement or rotation of a still camera, or the scanning of a subject horizontally on video or a display device. Panning a camera results in a motion similar to that of someone shaking their head “no”.

If you know [...]