Are you a photographer or a model? (Part 2 of 2)



6. Try a different composition and perspective during shooting 
All the photographs are fastidious about composition, in terms of the portrait is particularly important. Compositions is not only the most creative part of the performance of the photographer, but also cannot be replaced by any advanced camera. If you Would like to make a well composition, you will need the courage to carry out a variety of attempts. For example, the models should locates on which area of the pictures, whether or not to use some tools to assist, etc.


7. Do not miss any thing around
Background is one of the very important elements in the portrait. Whatever taking photographs in any kind of places and scenery, we should decide what style of clothes and what style of makeup. As well as to decide what kind of props / tools to use for embellishment.
Sometimes, when we walk on the road. we will be exposed to a wide variety of people, events and things. As long as the observed carefully, some of the original ordinary non-strange places, though the lens tends to produce some subtle changes. Pick up the camera, pick your favorite place to catch something you always miss. You may get surprise from there


8. Design some photography theme
If prepared to shoot a number of themes, you can get some superior works. With the theme, prepare some little of fancy props, and several sets of dress, I believe you can shoot like a professional salon work


9.Use of editing techniques, to make a more perfect photo
Despite the convenience of digital cameras are numerous, but the principle of different photoreceptor, the final picture are always not sharp enough while compare with traditional camera. If you want the photos more perfect, the use of Photoshop or other kinds of image processing software are inevitable. Even if only adjust a little color or light, it could help the photos elegance. Not only that, through the editing technology, it could help to develop their own mastery of the color degree or composition.


10. Don't get moody because of bad weather
When shooting outdoors, we are unable to control the weather, which is indeed a nerve-racking thing. But there is no need to completely paralyzed by the weather. Oftenly we all think that rainy weather is not easy to take pictures while compare with sunny weather. However, in some special environment or moment, it is more appropriate to shoot during foggy or rainy day.In fact, too much sunshine may cause the shadow on model's face. It would become more difficult to take a good picture. Therefore, instead of being bound your hand by the weather, it is better to think about other idea of the theme in different climatic.




11. Pre-familiar the place of photography
While first time to an unfamiliar environment and take photographs. It is difficult to handle and understand the environment's light source, scenes and atmosphere, etc. However, if getting there for prior exploration, and take a few shots. Photographers often can get better photos in the next visit.
In particular, for the theme you want to shoot. It's better to get the field exploration. It helps to give a clear idea of what kind of clothes should be prepared for model, and even on how the pose should be performed by model.

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Are you a photographer or a model? (Part 1 of 2)



Photographers are talking about in here, is incluing all the person who is holding the camera; the models mentioned here, is all the person who is photographed by the camera. Are you suitable for taking pictures or be photographed then? First look at whether they are eligible the conditions listed below!


Photographer's 11 necessary prerequisites
An outstanding portrait in any photos, models of expression must be natural. Therefore, a good photographer, not only to operate the camera, but also must be an excellent guide to instruct the model under a comfortable atmosphere. Meanwhile, in order to make the photos distinctive and unique, a photographer must also be continuously novelty and innovative attempt


  1. To make the model relaxation
    Before started taking pictures, the photographer is better to give adequate communication with  model. In particular the first time co-operation with model. If more chat before taking the photographs, it helps to break each other's membrane, and to create a comfortable atmosphere. Thus, in the process of taking pictures, it helps to guide the model to show the best pose and natural expression. When taking photographs, the words of praise are also a good way to help the model feel comfortable.
    Even if helping a friend to take a photograph, if you suddenly come up some words such as
    "Good! Good! This pose is great! Take one more!" You must discover that your friend is distributing more confidence and honor.
  2. Make good use of instant preview,  amend at any time
    The biggest benefit of using the digital camera, that photographers can preview the photos immediately after the shutter is pressed. Photographers can
    take advantage of instant preview, and to discuss with model on how to adjust the pose to make it more natural, or photographers adjust the photo's composition and the angle of shooting. Such communication not only allows each other get into the photography mood faster, moreover, it can avoid the trouble of additional shooting in future
  3. Maintain regular habit of taking pictures
    No one is born as a photographer, and no one has just got a camera will be able to get started right away. As a good photographer, be sure to maintain regular habit of taking pictures, shoot at any time, shoot indiscriminately. As long as the taking more pictures, the higher degree of mastery on camera can gain. Whenever and whatever on any occasion, it will become a reflex action when adjusting the shutter and aperture.
    Model is also the same. It is difficult to co-operate with a model during the first time. Such as find out what part of the model and which angle can get the best effect from the model.However, after a few shoot, they are able to seize this model's most confident, the most appropriate expression and the best posture.
  4. Pay more attention to other people's works
    If you can regularly reading photography magazines or web photo albums, take a look on the position from the models, the screen composition, shooting angles, color matching, even the photo EXIF values. You may discover some other compositions or some new shooting technique. I believe that as more as we read, the more inspiration we can get

  5. With a clear objectives before shooting
    Before photographed, the first thing you have to know is "What is the direction or concept do you really want?". This will help the actual photographed process, be more efficient, but also be easier to shoot what you want ~
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Preparation before taking the photograph


For starters, the first photo should pay attention to what things, what should start filming before the preparatory work carried out? With photographs of different places, what and how change the design of the theme? Shooting a different theme topic, how to make flexible use of props do? Want to make the good photographs, some homework is to be pre-prepared.

The ideal perfect photos

Every time we mentioned about digital cameras. People are mostly concerned about functional and pixels. But if we wanted to shoot a satisfactory work,  there is no absolute relationship with the camera functions and pixels. Because  portrait is targeting on "PERSON".  Surely the focus point is to capture the protagonist's charm, rather than the texture of clothes looks clear is not.

All my photographs are similar? No different?
I do not know When I started to love taking pictures, whether going out to picnic or party, take pictures or shoot photos become more and more. But after a little tidy up of these photos... I found that ... there is only a few photos can make myself feel a satisfaction!

As digital cameras getting smaller and lighter, I do not know when to start, with the habit of carry the camera when going outside.  Through the lens and recorded the life. The frequency is getting higher. 

But when we come back to organize these photos, we found that: how could we shoot so photos that are the same  expressions and gestures? Even taking other people's photos to compare, it seems exactly the same!

When going with classmates, held a birthday party at the restaurant,  the photo shoot is "show the V fingers".
When going with lover, drink tea in a cafe, the photo shoot is also "show the V fingers" . 
To go out shopping with friends, the photo shoot is also "show the V fingers". Even at home, feel bored then take a shot to myself.... is also the same pose ... "show the V finger " ...

Am I also a cold-blooded animals with just ONE expression? Because I often have such a confusion, so I start thinking about to shoot some photos that do not feel the same. 
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Central Market, Kuala Lumpur

Central Market was built in 1936, previously the largest vegetable market in Kuala Lumpur; it then converted into a grocery market in 1986, selling handicrafts and a variety of souvenirs. Currently the market has air-conditioned. There are hundreds of shops on both two tier, it will allow you to stroll on most of the day!

All goods are the traditional clothing, accessories, musical instruments, ornaments, lighting, to the daily necessities. There is a food court on the 2nd floor.


How to get there?
 About 5 minutes walk from LRT Pasar Seni station


Information
Address: Jalan Hang Kasturi, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (03) 2274 9966
Open hour: Everyday 10:00 - 22:00
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Outside my window


During leisure time at home, pick up the camera, eye towards the viewfinder again, view through the window and found a hut in the hills, And I found that the shutter is pressed. The environment of peace and serenity, Sun Dusk. If including to the birds singing, my heart will certainly be more impressionistic
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Fever Shot is borned!




This blog is mainly sourcing and sharing the photography skills and related information. Hope to meet all photography enthusiasts ~


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