ORI Photography blog

So here is my studio set up, with some explanation on how I use the studio lights.
These are very basic shots but they should help you understand where lighting is placed and why.
The first 3 images show you where I have my lighting positioned. This is used for normal everyday shoots such as babies, kids, [...]

Introduction
Image composition is used to attract the viewer’s attention to certain objects and areas. The following painting by Bernard Londinsky, appropriately called Composition-de-fruits-et-coquillages-bois, shows many of the techniques of composition. In this image, one can easily see the effective use of brightness, contrast, colorfulness, texture and sharpness.

http://www.dicart-net.fr/photos/LONDINSK/amg0000.htm
ColorBender can selectively apply its operations to any combination [...]

There are many great digital cameras on the market that allow users to take control of elements such as focus, exposure, lighting, and so forth. However, for the majority of consumers, a simple point and shoot camera is the device of choice. Although understanding and using appropriate lighting is critical to produce quality shots even [...]

Whether you just take pictures for fun or are a serious photographer, there’s nothing more frustrating than having a photograph spoiled by a problem that could have been avoided. After all, each picture captures a moment - a moment to which you can never return.
But, you might argue, that’s why you use image-editing software such [...]

A short film providing great digital photography tips regarding ISO and Light settings when using your digital camera. It will improve your digital photography greatly so you can create some great pictures.

Step 1:

Why we use different ISO Ratings

The reason for different ISOs was to cope with the different circumstances the film would [...]

In photography, the term “exposure” refers to how we control the lightness and the darkness of the image. The exposure is controlled by the camera’s light meter. Whether you control the light meter yourself or you let the camera do the light metering for you, it all sets the F-stop and shutter speed. I know [...]

These digital photography tips give you a guide to the exposure, shutter speed and aperture of your digital camera. It will show you how to use your digital camera to its best advantage and improve your digital photography greatly.

Step 1:

Shutter Speed

Your camera’s shutter speed is basically the amount of time you’re letting [...]