Thomas Luttig

Basic Digital Photo Tips for Taking Perfect Pictures of Your Kids

As photographers, we're always keeping an eye open for really good pictures of our children. If you know the secrets the professionals use, it's pretty easy to get some of those "forever" moments in the perfect photo. This article will discuss the essential skills that photo enthusiasts can use to take their work to another level. When asked about his success, well-known child photographer... (posted by Thomas 2 years 302 days ago.)

Basic Digital Photo Tips for Location Portraiture

Location portraits are one of the best ways for creating beautiful images for family and friends or professionally. Many budding photographers lack a clear understanding of what these portraits are and how to successfully use this effect. Have you heard the term 'location' or 'environmental' style of portrait and wondered exactly what was meant? A location portrait is, very simply stated, a shot that... (posted by Thomas 2 years 350 days ago.)

3 Steps to Basic Studio Lighting Techniques

There are three basic, essential steps for setting up studio photography lighting properly. You will always be certain that you are on the right path to getting a successful shot after you have mastered this simple approach. The most basic of these setups includes the main lights, a fill light and the background light. We will begin our setup with the main light, which will usually be a floodlight. Depending... (posted by Thomas 2 years 361 days ago.)

Digital Photo Tips The 4 Most Common Mistakes Beginner Make and How To Avoid Them

There are four common mistakes that most beginning photographers make. Because we strive to emphasize our subject, these faults will bring attention where it is not always desired. We will discuss these issues and what can be done to remedy them and produce better photographs. One of the most critical decisions you face as a photographer is what is included in your shot... (posted by Thomas 2 years 364 days ago.)

3 Reasons Why Professional Photographers Use Available Light and You Should Too

Have you ever wondered why many photographs taken by professionals are so captivating? If you study your favorite photos, you will start to notice something about them that may not have been apparent previously. The picture was probably taken using only the light available to the photographer at the time. In photography, we refer to 'available light' as that which is existing... (posted by Thomas 2 years 364 days ago.)

Emphasizing Your Subject With Selective Lighting Digital Photography Lighting Techniques

An area that beginning photographers often ask about is what they can do to help emphasize the subject in their images. This article will discuss selective lighting, which may be the most powerful tool for highlighting a subject. We will begin to consider light more creatively instead of strictly from technical view. We use light primarily for proper exposure but... (posted by Thomas 3 years 2 days ago.)