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RGB tips

The RGB system refers to a color model for film that is based on red, green and blue. From the basis of these three colors, the model constructs the rest of the colors in the image by mixing two or three of these colors in different proportions.

Although these colors are the basis of the colors in the image, none of these colors is specifically defined. Consequently, the red in one RGB color model may be significantly different than the red in a different system.

The CMYB color model, based on the cyan/magenta/yellow/black scale, is a common alternative to the RGB color system.

The original color model of an image is the platform from which thecomputer software like Photoshop can then effectively edit the image.

In addition to being central to photographic systems, color models such as RGB are also key to howLCD (liquid crystal display) screens and plasma television screens function.

Auto Backlight Control

Auto Backlighting Control (ABC) refers to a feature on a camera that automatically adjusts a camera’s settings to accommodate the backlighting of a given frame. When turned on, the ABC setting can set the camera’s flash, aperture and shutter timer to compensate for the lighting conditions in the scene.

Photographers should only turn on the auto backlighting control if they want to accentuate the quality of backlighting in their pictures. Backlighting gives photos a mysterious, intriguing quality.

If the backlight within the camera’s lens is dull (and the film is of normal speed), then the auto backlighting control will widen the aperture, make the flash brighter and extend the shutter timer. The point of each of these settings is to ensure that the film receives enough light possible. With less light available in the scene, the ABC setting will open up every possible avenue of light on the camera to try to capture the image.

Conversely, if the backlighting of a scene is brighter, the auto backlighting control (ABC) will adjust the camera’s settings so that less light enters the camera’s lens. As a result, the aperture will be constricted, the flash will dampen and shutter time will be shorter.

12 Insanely Creative Marketing Ideas for Professional Photographers

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Marketing your photography business is one of the most difficult things a new photographer must do.  If you are just getting started in the business, it can be frustrating because it seems like you can’t get your message in front of the right people.  Marketing doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming, but it does need to be creative in order to get clients to choose your business.

Next month, you could look back over this month and see more time gone by without getting any closer to your goal of getting a photography business started, or you couldactually DO one of these ideas and be on your way to reaching your goal.  Reading marketing tips isn’t the way to get clients.  Getting ideas and then implementing them, is!

Marketing Idea #1: Design Custom Cards/Invitations

As photographers, we too often think that our only skill to advertise to clients is our photography.  If that’s you, then you are missing out on a ton of business.  One great way to get clients to seal the deal is by showing added value that you–and only you–can provide.

When clients see your messaging that merely offers engagement photos, they may think that Uncle Bob could do just as well (he has a really nice camera, after all).  But when potential clients see that you not only do engagement photos, but that you’ll custom design their wedding announcement… they are more likely to take the bait.

Photography is one skill that photographers have, but most professional photographers are also very competent in Photoshop and could do a much better job creating a beautiful custom wedding announcement, Christmas card, senior announcement, etc, than others could.  So advertise that skill too!

I took this photo and my AMAZINGLY AWESOME wife Emily did the design of the wedding announcement.

Marketing Idea #2: Shoot for Charity

Look up your local newspaper online and find the community calendar.  Call the coordinators of a few charity events and ask if you can come photograph the event for free and pass out some business cards.  Shoot the event and network, network, network.  If you do this right, it would be doubtful that you could escape without booking 2 or 3 family photo shoots.

Marketing Idea #3: The Wedding Guide

Photographers who have been around for a while know a lot of things about local venues that brides would LOVE to know!  How about creating a pop-up on your website asking for your client’s email address.  If they enter the email address, they get a free download of your “15 Little-Known Tips for Getting Married in Boise” (or whatever your city).  In the PDF guide, you can include what venues have the best lighting for great wedding pictures, your favorite places to shoot bridals, a money-saving tip for getting great flowers, etc.  Wedding photographers often know many little tips that brides would love to know.  By teaching them, you set yourself up as the expert and brides will want to book with you!

Obviously, you could apply the same principal to other types of shoots: Family portraits, baby pictures, senior pictures, etc.  Once you get the email address, you can immediately send them a personal message and ask how they liked the guide and if they would like to hire you!  Building an email list of clients is the smartest thing you can do as you’re getting started.

Want to shoot baby photography? Join a group of local moms! Do some networking and the clients will come.

Marketing Idea #4: Women Only!

For female photographers, one GREAT way to get into the baby or family photography business is to join a local group of moms.  Almost every city large or small has mothers groups.  Search meetup.com for your city and you are guaranteed to find a group or two (there are at least 30 in Boise…).  Go join the free groups and NETWORK NETWORK NETWORK!  Be sure to bring business cards along with you!

Marketing Idea #5: Photos for Posts

Once you get your first couple of customers, you’ll see that most of your future customers will come from one source: REFERRALS!  Consider offering your clients one free 16×20″ print (only costs you a few dollars) if they will write up a quick testimonial of their experience with you so you can post it on the blog and then have them share that post with their Facebook friends.  When a friend receives a testimonial like this, you are very likely to get their business if they are considering hiring a photographer.

Marketing Idea #6: Remember The Little Things

If you get organized with an online calendar like Google Calendar or iCal, you can enter in the birthday or anniversary of those who you photography.  It would only cost you about $75 cents to mail them a short pre-printed note wishing them a happy birthday or anniversary and offering them a 15% off coupon for their next family photo.  It is much easier to retain your existing clients than to go out chasing new ones all the time.  This little trick can work wonders to book more shoots with your existing clients.

Marketing Idea #7: Go Old School

Many professional photographers attend wedding fairs or other similar events to drum up business (and it’s a great way to book shoots, by the way.  Most photogs book 2 or 3 at a typical bridal fair).  After the event, you’ll have a list of names, phone numbers, and contact information.  Most of the brides will get several calls, so how can you stick out from the crowd?  IMMEDIATELY after the event, send out a pre-printed portfolio to your clients.  No one uses physical portfolios anymore, but there is still something captivating about holding a physical print.

Print off 6 or 7 of your very best shots in a small size and include a card with a coupon for your services.  As soon as the event is over, put an address label on the envelopes and send them out to your potential clients.  After the client receives your physical portfolio, call them and close the deal.

Marketing Idea #8: Decorate an Office

Have a friend with a local business?  If you sit down and think, you probably know a few people with small businesses in town.  Offer to print beautiful local landscape photos for their office if they’ll let you put a small business card-sized ad on the bottom corner with your contact information.  In fact, you could even put a price on the photo and allow patrons of the business to buy it right off the wall!

Coupon is totally fictitious. Don't go trying to book a shoot with me 

Marketing Idea #9: Stamp Your Prints

Spend $20 for a simple custom stamp at Office Depot (or wherever else).  Then stamp the back of every print you ever sell with something that says, “Love this print?  I keep copies of all the photos from this shoot on my hard drive.  If you ever want to order more, contact me at email@yoursite.com.”  Something as simple as that could get you sales years from now when the customer looks at the print and decides they want more of the photo memories that you captured.

Marketing Idea #10: Hold a “No Blinking” Promotion

Everyone’s style of running a business is different, but if you have a fun personality and want to do something that will make your clients smile, then how about running a “no blinking” promotion?  Advertise on your site that you’ll give any client a free print if they have their eyes open in every one of the photos in the shoot.  Virtually no one will win this prize, but it will be something fun and different to do.  It will show some personality to your clients and help them to have fun during the shoot.

Sending proof of a blink after the shoot could be a fun thing to post on your company’s Facebook wall and remind others of the “for fun” promotion.

Marketing Idea #11: Give It Away

Not long ago, I gave a free hour of photography services to a charity.  The charity was doing an auction and people could bid on the photography session.  By giving away that one simple shoot, I was approached that night by many others who were interested in doing a shoot.  It’s good for charity and it’s good for business.  Seek out opportunities to give your work away, and you’ll find work coming back your way (that rhymed!  bonus!).

Marketing Idea #12:  This One Is Up To You!

I’d love to hear your ideas in the comments below.  I know you have some fantastic photography marketing ideas… come on…

Learn How to Take Action Shots

Do you find it a problem to shoot great action shots? Whether you are shooting pictures of a soccer match, or a fast moving car, you may find it a great challenge to produce nice pictures of these subjects. In fact, the first thing you’ll realize is that digital Cameras are bad for action shots. That is why first time users, new to digital photography often gripe about how lousy their action shots turn out.


This article will give you some tips for shooting action shots with a digital camera. Apply these tips and I’m sure you have a better chance of getting a nice action shot.

A photo of a fast moving car

Shutter Lag
One of the major reasons why digital camera cannot shoot nice action shots is due to shutter lag. On many digital cameras, when you press the shutter button, it may take an entire second before the photo is taken. A traditional, analogue 35mm camera can take the picture within 50 milliseconds. There is a world of difference between 1 second and 50 milliseconds.


What this means is that you need to compensate for shutter lag when shooting action shots. Give extra time when framing your shot, so that when you depress the shutter button, the photo will get taken at precisely the right time. Another option, of course, if to get a higher end camera which offers less shutter lag.


Take Control Shots
Another factor influencing action photography is the shutter speed of your camera. If your camera allows a very fast shutter speed (say up to 1/8000 of a second), you can easily capture fast motion. If it only supports a slower shutter speed (say 1/640 of a second), then you won’t be able to capture such fast motion. One way to capture motion with a slow shutter speed is to use the panning technique. When you next shoot a fast action shot, try following through with the subject. Track the subject, shoot the picture, then continue moving the camera. If you practise long enough, you’ll be able to get a sharp subject with a blurred background – which is a nice effect.


Camera Write Times
The write time of the camera is also important when shooting action shots. Some cameras will chug away to store a picture in memory each time you press the shutter button. This, of course, is terrible for capturing action. One way around this is to ensure that your camera supports continuous shots. This way, the camera takes a fixed number of shots, before writing them all to memory at once.


Conclusion
We all know action photography is exciting and very interesting if the pictures are taken well. However, action shots pose a great challenge, especially to novice photographers. Do keep the above tips in mind the next time you take such shots, and I’m sure your results will be better.

Photography Tips

Here are some must read tips before joining any photography contests. These guidelines were proven useful by professional photographers during their amateur years. When joining photography contests, stick to these 10 basic rules of rules in photo shooting.
1. Selection - Select only the best of your pictures to show to others and leave the rest in the drawer. Showing someone every picture you have taken dilutes the effect of the best pictures and gets very boring. You may want to show twenty pictures of little Johnny at the park because they are all quite good and you can't decide which are the best but, trust me, you will be better off making that decision and showing only the few good ones.
2. Turn the Camera on it's Side - At first it feels awkward holding the camera on it's side, but it is worth getting used to. If the shape of your subject, a person or a building, fits into an upright rectangle, you waste so much picture space if you shoot in landscape. You paid for all those millions of pixels, don't waste them.
3. Framing - One of the easiest ways to improve your photography is with careful attention to framing. Look into the corners of the viewfinder to see what is there. Do you need all that background? Can you get closer to your subject or zoom in?
4. Direction of Lighting - Photography is all about light, the direction of the light falling on your subject is most important, you must look at your subject carefully and see how the shadows fall.
If you are able to choose the time of day to shoot your pictures, try to pick a time when the sun is low in the sky, either shoot in the early morning or late afternoon. Shooting pictures of people with the sun too high in the sky, tends to mean the subject's eyes will be in shadow and/or your subject will be squinting in the strong light, both of which tend to look horrible. A nice side effect of shooting in the early morning or late afternoon is that the colour of the light is 'warmer', reds and yellows are stronger which generally gives a more pleasing effect.
If you are photographing in sunlight, try to position yourself so that the sun hits your subject from the side, this will give you nice 'modelling' and help create a 3D effect in the picture.
Sunlight behind the subject can give a very pleasing 'backlight' effect but be careful that you are not getting 'flare' in the lens, which degrades the contrast of the image.
5. Direction of Lighting (2) - The very worst kind of lighting is provided by the little flash fitted into all modern cameras. Not only does it give your subjects the dreaded red eyes, but also flattens all faces into shadowless featureless blobs. Use the in camera flashlight only in an emergency, when there is no other choice.
6. In Camera Flash - When you have to use the in camera flash, keep your subject(s) away from walls, especially light coloured ones, if at all possible, and avoid that ugly black shadow which looks like an outline. This will not show up against a dark background.
7. Exposure - Using auto exposure to your advantage.
If you have a modern camera, the chances are that the default metering system is 'centre weighted average', which means that, although it takes an average reading of the whole scene, it takes more notice of what is in the middle of the frame. Which is good news for us. The other good news is that it takes this reading at the time when you take 'first pressure' on the button to take your picture. When you push it halfway down and it beeps at you, not only is the focus now set (on an auto focus camera) but the exposure reading is taken and the aperture and shutter speed are set. So, if your main point of interest is not in the centre of the frame, it's a good idea to put it there temporarily while you focus and take your light reading, then move the camera whilst still holding the button halfway down and compose the picture the way you want it to be. A common use for this technique is when you are taking a close up shot of two people and there is space between their heads, if you're not careful the camera will focus on the wall or trees behind them. If the background is very dark or very light this can alter the exposure significantly and result in faces that are too dark or too light.
8. Shutter Speeds - When the shutter speed is important as with moving objects, it's a good idea to set the camera to 'Shutter Speed Priority' mode. This is where you select the shutter speed and the camera selects the appropriate aperture according to the light reading.
9. Apertures - If depth of field is important to either make sure everything is in focus or to throw some things out of focus, select the 'Aperture Priority' mode on your camera. In this mode you select the aperture and the camera selects the shutter speed according to the available light.
10. Neutral Density Filters - If you are shooting in bright light and want to restrict the depth of field, use a neutral density filter in front of the lens to reduce the light entering the lens. These are available in different densities, 2x, 4x, 8x etc. each one cutting the light in half, quarter, eighth etc. In extreme circumstances you can screw a couple of them together. Although they are 'neutral density' filters and should not effect the colour balance, if you use two or more together you might need a little colour correction at the printing stage.
If you're really planning big with your photography career, joining photo competitions is the fastest and easiest way to be recognized. Try putting your heart in every shot and try your very best in every photo competition you join. Some people join photo competition for the price, some for experience and some just do it because the of the fun that it brings. No matter what your reason is, have fun in every click of the camera.