In the early days of film, black and white fuzzy film was the best that you could get. In many ways we are much better off nowadays, but if you still hark back for times gone by, there is a very easy way to convert virtually any photo into an image that looks like a frame from an old movie.
Photography's root comes from the Greek roots "photo" which means light, and "graph" which means to write or scribe. Photography is all about light and how to interact with it. Two basic functions of an SLR camera accomplish this through the aperture and shutter speed.
As the light fades, do thoughts of photography wane also? If that's the way you think then read on as we will be showing you that low light photography is awash with opportunities!
To learn more about the camera we need to learn about the optic, since this is what capture the light and makes it possible for you to see the final version. The optics function is both to concentrate the light on the sensor, but also to spread it over the whole sensor so not just the center pixels get light.
You have all heard of white on white and it certainly has its place. But black on black has its moods, too. A low key photograph evokes mystery, night and secrets. Silhouette and shape prevail over color and light.
Information on precalibrating your camera's custom white balance settings. While this tutorial specifically uses the Nikon D100, the principles are valid for all makes & models.
What does one need to do to get the perfect close-up of a wild flower? Set up a tripod, clip on camera, then snap, snap it's in the bag, camera, chip.. whatever? Maybe... but consider a few unexpected impediments first.
