Framing the shot

[cut_un]

Not big on all the picture taking stuff but just thinking,we all should be snapping a few poses in the next month or two. Just thinking manybe a crash coarse would/could nelp. What to try to include. distances,background,sun angles Maybe with a tliitle help ,we all can show off what we have been doing

[DocHolladay]

I'm not a pro, but I like trying to find the best looking background I can. I may have to make several pics in several spots to get the right pic, with the right light and the background I am looking for. I may have to tip a hat back to get a little light on the face, but that is about as drastic as I get. You can center the subject or work in the "rule of thirds". The rule of thirds is where you dont center the subject. Ever seen the setting on your camera, "Grids On/Off"? The grid is divided into 9 different boxes or 3 sets of 2... or 1/3's with 2 boxes per 1/3'd. You use either the left 1/3'd or the right 1/3'd to frame your subject. Most folks just center the subject as it is easier and tends to give the best photo. You can however experiment with the "rule of thirds" for different looks. Below are a few pics. A couple of them use the rule of thirds. I'll try and post some more info later.

Here are some pictures that I consider to have good background and lighting....






Good location, bad lighting...

[cut_un]

Cool, I like your use of props too. I never think of that. Nice pics!

[DocHolladay]

I had typed out some of my tips and went to look for video tips and found the link below. I just removed all my text, as this fella covers everything I mentioned. The reflectors he is using can be had at any photography store or I found them at Campbells Cameras. They have cheap ones and expensive ones too.

My name is Sam too, but I don't look anything like her...lol
https://vimeo.com/18449790

[DocHolladay]

Don't be scared to get on the ground and be eye level with the hunter and turkey. You've already been sitting on the ground, it won't hurt you to lay on it.

This isn't me, but shows a shot while laying on the ground. Notice the flash being used.

[oklongbeard]

Those pop up reflectors can help a lot. Also photo editing software can do A TON!!


While most of my still pictures are taken with an iPhone, my videography is usually accomplished with filters and sun screens. Once i get to the editing part i can change a lot of how the picture is viewed.

[carolinagreenhead]

I had typed out some of my tips and went to look for video tips and found the link below. I just removed all my text, as this fella covers everything I mentioned. The reflectors he is using can be had at any photography store or I found them at Campbells Cameras. They have cheap ones and expensive ones too.

My name is Sam too, but I don't look anything like her...lol
https://vimeo.com/18449790

That video was awesome. I need to watch more of their stuff. I'm about to get a used D300 so I'll need all the help I can get.

[DocHolladay]

If you go to Vimeo, they have a video/photography school. You can learn from the basics to the advanced. You can also spend a lot of money if you do some of the things those people do.

[carolinagreenhead]

If you go to Vimeo, they have a video/photography school. You can learn from the basics to the advanced. You can also spend a lot of money if you do some of the things those people do.

Already looked em up and started watching.

Another question. Would you say a used Nikon D300 in real good condition be worth $350 for the camera body? The camera has real good reviews.

[DocHolladay]

A new one is $1800. I wouldn't bat an eye.