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Photography lessons #11

Photo lessons 11: Weatherproof your kit

Unless the manufacturer states that the camera and lens you are using are weather-proof, you can safely assume that they are not. Don’t take chances with your kit as even a small amount of rain (or sand) can cause major problems that mean your camera has to take a trip to the service centre.
There are specialist weatherproofing kits available, but a clear plastic bag can be pressed into service with the addition of a rubber band around the opening to hold it tight on the end of the lens.


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Photography lessons #10

Photo lessons 10: Check all images at 100%

Failure to check images thoroughly can lead to expensive mistakes that are only revealed when you open the packaging of the 20×16-inch acrylic print you ordered.
To ensure you’ve spotted out all dust marks and checked every part of an image, view it at 100% on screen and use guides to divide it into screen sized sections that you check methodically.

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Photography lessons #9

Photo lessons 9: Master flash

Many enthusiast photographers are nervous about using flash in their photographs, but it can really set your images apart from the masses.
Professional social and event photographers use fill-in flash because it brings subjects to life, injecting colour and sparkle – and that increases sales or the likelihood of being hired again.
If you’ve got an event coming up that you want to photograph, get practising with your flash in advance so that you’ll be confident about how to use it on the day.

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Photography lessons #8

Photo lessons 8: Buy a good tripod

A decent tripod doesn’t cost the earth these days and it’s a worthwhile investment if you want to make the best use of all those pixels on your camera’s sensor.
However, don’t rush into the decision about which model to buy.
Think about what type of photography you will mainly be using it for, where you will use it and how you will transport it.
If you’re looking for a tripod to use at home or in the studio then it can be big and heavy because you don’t need to carry it far.
If, however, you plan on making long expeditions on foot to remote shooting locations you may want something a bit smaller and lighter.
Small and light tripods are fairly easy to find, but it also needs to be strong and rigid to hold your camera still in strong wind and this can bump the cost up.
Don’t stint or you’ll end up having soft images and have to buy a second (better) tripod.
If you want to use your tripod on the beach, perhaps even with the legs in the sea on some occasions, then consider investing in a model that is designed to survive harsh conditions and has seals to keep the salt water out of the joints.
It won’t be cheap, but it may be the only tripod you ever need to buy.

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Photography lessons #7

Photo lessons 7: Find wedding shoot locations in advance

Sticking with the subject of wedding photography, all good pros scout the location before the big day — preferably at the same time as the ceremony to find the best light and shooting locations in advance.
Even if the forecast is for fine weather it’s sensible to find alternative locations in case the sun is too strong, the wind whips up or a freak hailstorm starts.
Being prepared in this way will give you confidence, allowing you to concentrate on getting the composition, poses and exposure right.
You’ll also look much more professional than if you’re wandering around looking for a good location with the bride and groom trailing behind you.

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Photography lessons #6

Photo lessons 6: Take spare cameras and lenses to weddings

If you’ve been commissioned to photograph a wedding, the bride and groom will show you absolutely no sympathy if you stop shooting half-way through because you’ve dropped your lens or your camera has seized up.
In fact they are likely to get pretty upset about it.
They’ve spent a fortune on their big day and they expect you to continue shooting whatever happens. Reshoots are not an option.
The moral is, if you’re photographing a one off event, make sure that you have back-up equipment with you.

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