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Danie Bester posted in the group Street Photography
Range Rover Under a Bridge, Springs, 2019
ISO 100, 1/30 sec at f/4, Canon 6D with a 45mm Tilt-Shift Lens (Manual Focus)
In Springs, Pieter Uys and I embarked on a project focused on urban architecture and street photography. While exploring the suburbs one day, I experimented with slow shutter speeds and intentional camera movement to capture…Read More
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Danie Bester posted in the group Street Photography
Red Shoes, Maboneng, 2019
ISO 50, 1 sec at f/18, Canon EOS R with a 45mm Tilt-Shift Lens (Manual Focus)
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In the bright daylight shade, to achieve a shutter speed of 1 second, I lowered my ISO to 50 and set the aperture to f/18. This slow shutter speed, combined with deliberate camera movement, created an abstract impression of my subject,…Read More
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Yes, I failed to mention deliberate camera movement in my post. Will quickly add it.
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DPC posted in the group Artificial Lighting in Crafters View, Grant Avenue, Norwood, Johannesburg, South Africa
Balancing Ambient Light and Bounce Flash #MiniTutorial
This tutorial shows how to balance ambient light with flash in photography, using a photo taken by @DanieBester of his wife, Amanda, at a rooftop bar in Norwood against a sunset backdrop.
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Step 1: Understanding Ambient Light
Scenario: Capturing a subject against a sunset.
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Thanks for the mini tutorial. This could really help me. Right now it feels like I’m just winging it with the speedlight.
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DPC posted in the group Mobile Photography
Ah, the life of dating a content creator: where the food gets cold, but the content is hot off the press. You become a master of musical chairs, finding that perfect lighting, and your patience stretches longer than the wait for the main course. But hey, on the plus side, you never need to worry about your memories. It’s all on the ‘…Read More
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Jako Poolman posted in the group Daily Photo Digest
William C Beall. Faith and Confidence, Washington, DC, September 10, 1957
Photo Credit: Pulitzer.orgTry to define photography. Some photos are planned for. Some are staged, posed and structured. Then there are the photos that just happen, a fleeting moment that will forever be perfect. Just because it happened and because it is life, and someone…Read More
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First time I’ve seen this eye-catching photo and it immediately struck a chord! The scene seems almost staged and has a cinematic quality, appearing as though it could be part of a movie. I love how the main subjects – the boy and the policeman – are isolated against the “extras”, apart from the man on the right glancing down and smiling at them.…Read More
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Danie Bester posted in the group Portrait Photography
Amanda in Autumn, 2022
ISO 400, 1/4000 sec at f/1.8 on a Canon EOS-R with a 50mm lens.Photographed my beautiful wife during an early autumn photography class. We dodged the rain, and the late afternoon sun briefly lit the scene. I edited the shot in Lightroom, using a Kodachrome preset for a vintage look and cloned in extra leaves and…Read More
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DPC posted in the group Portrait Photography
DPC’s one-day Posing Course incorporates the renowned Roberto Valenzuela’s Posing system, a method we highly recommend alongside his book, “Picture Perfect Posing.” While we gear up for next year’s course dates, here’s a tutorial to tide you over!
#RobertoValenzuela #PortraitPhotography #PortraitPosing #DPCPosi…Read More
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DPC posted in the group Portrait Photography
We're compiling a tutorial on the best lenses for portrait photography and would appreciate your input, especially if you're a seasoned portrait photographer. --- If you had to choose, which lens would be your staple for portraits? We're focusing on the classic Prime and Zoom options that are most commonly used for portraiture. Cast your vote and please elaborate on your selection in the comments below.
What's your indispensable portrait lens? You can select up to two lenses if you're torn between favourites, but please limit your choice to two. After voting, please give us more context about your choice in the comments below! liked this
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For a prime lens, my favourite is the 85mm f/1.4. I don’t own one but often find myself borrowing it. It’s an exceptional lens for portraits, although the Canon version is quite pricey. I’m considering the Canon RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM as an alternative. Its 1:2 macro feature makes it versatile, good for portraits, and ideal for product…Read More
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For the prime, I have to go with the 50mm. I am not a seasoned photographer, but the affordable nifty-fifty has served me well, and I have been able to catch a couple of good images with it. The 1.8 50s, including those for the mirrorless, are affordable, sharp (in my opinion) lenses. Getting into photography, this is a great lens. I have,…Read More
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DPC posted in the group Fine Art Photography
This short video by Mark McGee illuminates the use of ND filters for achieving long exposures, turning average landscape photos into fine art when executed skillfully.
#MarkMcGee #FineArtPhotography #LandscapePhotography #Seascapes #LongExposure
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I'm a passionate and eager photographer, exploring the world through my lens. With a love that has been growing for a while, I've found my true passion in portrait photography. My goal is to capture genuine connections and freeze moments that express the essence of my subjects. As I continue to develop my skills, I aim to establish myself as a fine art photographer with a unique perspective. With unwavering commitment and natural talent, I strive to create impact visuals that tell stories and resonate with others. Join me on this thrilling adventure, where I bring my dreams to life through beautiful moments captured.
Am assuming that you also generated some camera movement based on the blurring of the background and pavement grid.