Contemplation – How to get this shot
Contemplation, a photo by Tukay Canuck on Flickr. Here’s how I got this shot. I took an Elinchrom D-Lite 4 with a big beauty dish and gold reflector, put it on a boom arm on a C-stand, and ...
Nik HDR Efex vs. Photomatix Pro 4
In my personal opinion, although I've only just started playing with the HDR Efex demo, and I've just only started using Photomatix version 4 (having recently upgraded from 3), I prefer the output from HDR Efex. I'm not sure if I like the difference enough to warrant shelling out US$150, as I do own the less expensive and still very powerful Photomatix Pro, but it is tempting.
“What a nice, sunny day for taking pictures”
One of the biggest misconceptions I hear from people is that a nice sunny day is a good time to take pictures. Wrong. The sun is a harsh light source. It creates harsh shadows that are not flattering on even the most beautiful of us. One of the best times to take photos is when...
Need your help!
Focus on Ottawa needs your help! It will not cost you a dime though, and it will not take much of your time. Focus on Ottawa is looking for a new logo. We have started a contest for graphic artists to submit logos for consideration. Now we need your help to decide which one to...
The best camera…
Humid Originally uploaded by Tukay Canuck World renowned photographer Chase Jarvis says “The best camera is the one you have with you.” My camera was in the shop for repairs, and I saw this flower. I could have kept walking past it, resigning to the fact that I didn’t have my good SLR camera with...
Lens compression (Perspective Distortion)
Lens compression is a peculiar effect that occurs when you change the focal length of the lens. There are two effects of changing your focal length (either by zooming in and out with your telephoto, and/or changing to a different lens size on your SLR camera). The first effect is the potential distortion of your...
DIY: Do-it-yourself Beauty Dish
Let’s face it, photography equipment is expensive. A beauty dish, which is just a reflector that wraps around your studio strobe, can cost you up to $1000. Take a look at some of the prices here. A beauty dish casts a harsh(er), direct light onto the subject. But since the light is reflected outwards, it...
Posing help
If you are an aspiring model, you should check out this link. It has great tips on posing, and other things you should concern yourself with when modeling. This is also a great resource if you are a photographer learning to pose models.
Vibration Reduction / Image Stabilization
No VR versus VR Originally uploaded by Tukay Canuck If you’re shopping for a lens, you may want to consider vibration reduction (on Nikons) or image stabilization (on Canons). These are marketed as “VR” and “IS” on the lens model name. Other brands have this technology too, and may have different marketing terms. Image stabilization...
Great resource: Lastolite School of Photography
Another great resource for photographers is the Lastolite School of Photography. Lastolite is a company that manufactures an array of high end photography gear, and their “School of Photography”, although is mostly geared towards Lastolite product knowledge, does provide great tips on photography (lighting, portraiture, etc.). The format of this School is online videos, hosted...
The Excitement is Percolating
The Excitement is Percolating (102/365) Originally uploaded by Tukay Canuck Aside from photography, my other passion is hockey. The NHL playoffs are starting soon, and Ottawa is percolating with energy. I will be cheering my Ottawa Senators as they take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the playoffs. Go Sens Go!
