Todays Technique is more of a “Secret Tip” as most people taking a photo tries to put too much into the frame instead of filling the frame with the subject. It is far better to take a few steps closer if you can or use your Optical Zoom to “Tighten Up” on the main subject. You really want to close in on the subjects face. People viewing the photo will get lost in the image and not know what to look at. So if you put more of the subject you want to show or take a photo of into the frame the better you “Tell your Story”.

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It is that time of year where a major portion of the US gets a nice cold blanket of snow. Unless you are one of the lucky people that life outside of the snow belt or you have a winter home in Florida (You need to check out how to photograph at the beach - And I have to say to you is —> )

But if you are like the rest and have snow piling up at your doorstep take advantage of it by bundling up and snapping a few photos of the snow. But you have noticed the snow looks blue, grey and ugly - not at all like it looks outside.  Below are a few pages that will help you make the most of this winter time precipitation.

Ken Rockwell's Site and How to Photograph Snow 

Outdoor Eye's - Winter Photography Tips and Tricks 

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Everyone always tells you that you need to follow the rules for good photographs. Well, Here are "10 Rules" on how to break the rules. The Blog entry on is about How to be a Curious Photographer. Since there one only 10 ways I will only touch upon a few here as the full article is a wonderful read.

His First Rule is not to follow the rules - There are tons of rules for a photographer to follow but don't - Break the rules.    

Next - ASK Questions - About Your work - Your Camera - About Other peoples photographs Pretty much anything - Just ask don't be shy.

Don't Forget to PLAY - Enjoy what you are doing - have fun with photography. If you make it a chore then it will not be fun. I often thought about trying to take 1 photo a day - But then I would have thought I would have felt too much pressure and ended up hating the Idea of doing that assignment.

And that last rule that is mentioned is to slow down - I say enjoy the moment and take in what you are doing and creating. Remember a few years back we all had to be patient with photography. You took the film to be developed and had to sometimes wait an hour or two to have your photos developed but with the advent of digital cameras - it seems to have made people more impatient and wanting that NOW attitude. So, as a photographer - again I state enjoy the moment and take your time - get the best photo for the moment.

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Zairia's Studio Has a few interesting links/blog entries about Props to think about when heading off to the studio to be photographed.

Matching Jewelry and accessories for each outfit. - Sunglasses and regular glasses (even if you normally wear none). - Hats (baseball style, designer, funny or unusual). -  Scarves. - Sports equipment (bats, balls, rackets, etc.). - Brief case for business look. or  Books and/or backpack for the look of a student. and / or add  Instruments.

she also has some wonderful ideas for what to wear during your photo shoot. A few of the examples are:

 

1. Dresses (short, long, casual “summer,” elegant and dressy), Suits, skirts

2. A uniform or favorite shirt.

3. A tux shirt with black studs and black cuff links, a tux bowtie

4. Shirts and blouses - solid colors and pattern

Thanks Zairia's for the great infomation.

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