Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Bronwyn and Stephan
One of our favourite wedding couple shoots so far! Congrats to Bronwyn and Stephan, we wish you only the best, thanks for letting us be a part of your fun and beautiful wedding day.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Photo Club Winners
Here are the winners for our second round of favourites. Congrats to Geraldine Slabbert and Charlene Joubert!
Lerato & Mangaliso
Although much went wrong on the day, from getting lost twice to writing off one of our cars, we thoroughly enjoyed Lerato and Mangaliso's beautiful semi-traditional wedding.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Food for thought
It's good to have friends in the culinary business. The Kenosis team were invited to sit down at a... well, 12 course meal, which we were asked to photograph for one of our local Restaurant's beautiful menus.
Don't forget to stop by at Art Bucket in Sasolburg, their menu is fantastic, we can vouch for it!
Don't forget to stop by at Art Bucket in Sasolburg, their menu is fantastic, we can vouch for it!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Drama School Portfolio Shoot
Here are some examples of the drama student photo shoot session. Each student received 6 studio images to use as part of their actor's portfolio as well as a graduation performance piece DVD.
We had great fun at the shoot, best of luck to you all :)
We had great fun at the shoot, best of luck to you all :)
Monday, October 11, 2010
Photo club: Available light
Natural (or available) light has a way of “telling a story” about your subject that flash lighting cannot match...
Kenosis Photo Club - 28 September 2010
Making use of natural light
A few general tips:
1. Although mid-day is the least favourable time to shoot, it cannot always be avoided. Use shadow coverage for soft lighting and scope out the area where you will be shooting to find opportunities for interesting lighting.
2. Lens flair can be used for creative shoots, but don't overdo it and never look at the sun through your camera lens.
3. Overcast weather (giant diffuser in the sky) is great for shooting, but take care not to include too much sky.
4. Decide beforehand what your goal is, with family or wedding shoots the faces need to be properly illuminated and harsh or scattered shadows should be avoided.
The traditional sun-over-the-shoulder approach simply manages to flatten your subject by showering it in bright light. This is especially important in portrait or group shots as your subject will be squinting into the sun. Try side-lighting to create contrast or experiment with back-lighting for when you want your subject's hair to be illuminated.
5. Do not let bad weather keep you from going out on a shoot, wet and rainy as well as overcast and windy conditions each have the potential to create amazing lighting effects and can give you a new perspective on creative as well as commercial photography. Always make sure your camera gear is protected against wind and rain.
6. For practicing purposes, carry light, make full use of the available light and avoid being tempted to use a flash
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Kenosis Photo Club - 28 September 2010
Making use of natural light
A few general tips:
1. Although mid-day is the least favourable time to shoot, it cannot always be avoided. Use shadow coverage for soft lighting and scope out the area where you will be shooting to find opportunities for interesting lighting.
2. Lens flair can be used for creative shoots, but don't overdo it and never look at the sun through your camera lens.
3. Overcast weather (giant diffuser in the sky) is great for shooting, but take care not to include too much sky.
4. Decide beforehand what your goal is, with family or wedding shoots the faces need to be properly illuminated and harsh or scattered shadows should be avoided.
The traditional sun-over-the-shoulder approach simply manages to flatten your subject by showering it in bright light. This is especially important in portrait or group shots as your subject will be squinting into the sun. Try side-lighting to create contrast or experiment with back-lighting for when you want your subject's hair to be illuminated.
5. Do not let bad weather keep you from going out on a shoot, wet and rainy as well as overcast and windy conditions each have the potential to create amazing lighting effects and can give you a new perspective on creative as well as commercial photography. Always make sure your camera gear is protected against wind and rain.
6. For practicing purposes, carry light, make full use of the available light and avoid being tempted to use a flash
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Photo Club: Landscape Photography
We're starting off with some basics, but will soon start looking at more specific aspects of photography. For now, here are a few basic things to remember when shooting landscapes as discussed in August.
Kenosis Photo Club - 25 August 2010
Shooting a landscape
A few tips:
1. Look for a subject, something that brings visual interest to your photograph,
for example: Road, tree(s), vehicle, fence, person, rocks, dam etc.
2. Wait for the Golden hours: sunrise & sunset.
3. Find unusual angles, do not use the tourist spots if you want photographs that stand out. This usually means hiking up further or driving up higher than everyone else.
4. For tack sharp images ALWAYS use a tripod and set your camera timer release or use a remote in order to avoid any camera shake, especially in shutter priority mode.
5. Don't know where to focus? Focus approximately 1:3 into your image for the most amount of subject in focus.
6. Remember to use the rule of thirds to achieve a harmonious composition.
7. Use a polarizer for richer images and to control reflections, colour quality is crucial.
8. When shooting running water, try a slower shutter speed to achieve that silky smooth look (always use a tripod).
9. Keep a look out for unsightly or distracting elements like poles, garbage or cars.
10. Knowing the rules allows you to break the rules!
Kenosis Photo Club - 25 August 2010
Shooting a landscape
A few tips:
1. Look for a subject, something that brings visual interest to your photograph,
for example: Road, tree(s), vehicle, fence, person, rocks, dam etc.
2. Wait for the Golden hours: sunrise & sunset.
3. Find unusual angles, do not use the tourist spots if you want photographs that stand out. This usually means hiking up further or driving up higher than everyone else.
4. For tack sharp images ALWAYS use a tripod and set your camera timer release or use a remote in order to avoid any camera shake, especially in shutter priority mode.
5. Don't know where to focus? Focus approximately 1:3 into your image for the most amount of subject in focus.
6. Remember to use the rule of thirds to achieve a harmonious composition.
7. Use a polarizer for richer images and to control reflections, colour quality is crucial.
8. When shooting running water, try a slower shutter speed to achieve that silky smooth look (always use a tripod).
9. Keep a look out for unsightly or distracting elements like poles, garbage or cars.
10. Knowing the rules allows you to break the rules!
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