eHow launches Android app: Get the best of eHow on the go.
Summary: In this free video online photography course, discover the basics you need to know for taking good pictures, from framing to poses and beyond!
Ever since Chris Conklin was a little child growing up in Southern California, his interest in photography has been at his core. This passion continued to grow through the years, and...read more
Photography is the practice of making images by exposing film or another medium to a timed flash of light…yet it’s so much more than that. We use photography as a means of communication worldwide: to sell things, to tell stories, capture memories, evoke passions, fight for causes, make new meanings, and inspire the imagination. Photographers take pride in their work; it is purposeful, informative, and creative.
Mastering the art of photography can be a challenging experience. There are many parts, accessories, and techniques that must be learned over a short time, so that the photographer also becomes scientist and engineer. Above all, her objective is to capture the perfect moment on camera in any location, under any condition.
In this step by step guide to photography, learn basic photographer's tips and techniques, including how to use framing, how to take good pictures, candid photography, head shots and poses, using accessories in your photos and other lessons. Take that picture today!
" Hello, I’m Chris Conklin on behalf of expertvillage.com. In this segment we are going to be talking about flattering poses, the difference between candid and actual pose, the postures, the positions…the postures and positions that are actually appropriate for the subject that you are filming, as well as creating that vision that you set out to get. Different types of postures and poses include things like leaning and slouching movements of the body. Subjects are not mind readers. They need to know what you are thinking and what your vision is. So you need to explain to them and tell them exactly what it is that you are looking for. This applies both indoor and outdoor. What kind of backgrounds we are using, what kind of props that you have available, what kind of mood and attitude and personality that you are trying to capture. "
eHow Article: Online Photography Course: Taking Good Photos
Meet Nate Chang, eHow Expert eHow's Hobbies, Games & Toys Expert.