http://kpa.dunnnet.com/ Kern Photography Association en-us Sat, 11 Jun 2011 07:10:00 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly Kern Photography Association News http://backend.userland.com/rss http://kpa.dunnnet.com/images/kpalogo11.gif http://kpa.dunnnet.com/ http://kpa.dunnnet.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=40 This is a great video on how to get the most out of your ipad. If your a techie like me you'll love this. http://fstoppers.com/ipad/ Sat, 11 Jun 2011 07:10:00 GMT http://kpa.dunnnet.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=39 By WeldonShooter At the recent photo seminar I did, the discussion turned to meter modes and then Landrat ask about shooting modes. I didn't understand the question at first but then said I use A (aperture priority) for landscape most of the time. The discussion then turned elsewhere and I don't think I explained why, so I'm putting it up here if anyone else is fuzzy about this. Most modern cameras have four basic shooting modes: P - Program A - Aperture Priority S - Shutter Priority M - Manual Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:51:32 GMT http://kpa.dunnnet.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=38 Photograph Your Toddler by NYI Contributing Writer Richard Martin Want a picture-taking challenge? Well, if you are a parent, grandparent, or relative of a toddler and you are the “designated photographer”, you already know that capturing kids of this age with a camera is downright difficult. Why? Simply because toddlers often exhibit non-stop motion, have the attention span of about a nanosecond, and can emotionally range from hysterical laughter to hysterical crying, sometimes for no apparent reason. However, I have always found this age group to be more rewarding, photography-wise, than children of any other age. Infants, of course, have their own charm and most people think babies are adorable. Maybe so, but in my experience toddlers are more interesting. They are at the age when they are really able to interact with the world around them, walking (or running) everywhere and touching everything. You can talk to them and get a meaningful response, though sometimes it’s not one we would prefer. Every parent knows that one of the easiest words they learn to articulate is NO. But photographing them is action photography by definition, more akin to sports than portraiture, and that’s where the challenge lies. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:04:52 GMT http://kpa.dunnnet.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=37 by Darren Rowse I met Pro Photographer George Tippet (no website… yet) at a function recently where he was the official photographer. I sidled up to him in a quiet moment, introduced myself and after chatting with him for a few minutes asked if he’d mind giving me a few ‘quick tips’ for portrait photography (his expertise). Here’s what he said (and what I managed to jot down quickly on a napkin). Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:44:02 GMT http://kpa.dunnnet.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=36 Changing the ISO setting on your camera changes the sensitivity to light of the image sensor inside of it. The lower number that you select the less sensitive the sensor is to light (and conversely the higher the number the more sensitive it becomes). This is useful when you’re shooting in different lighting situations - particularly when there’s low light and you might not be able to use a flash (you’d bump up your ISO setting in this case). The only cost of increasing ISO is that as you do it you’ll notice that the ‘noise’ or ‘grain’ in your shots also begins to increase. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:43:02 GMT http://kpa.dunnnet.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=35 By Will Crockett from ShootSmarter.com As the only pro photographer in my neighborhood, I sometimes get asked to shoot a quick photo of an event or a friend at the very last minute. My studio is only 15 minutes away, but I do most of my file processing, printing, and gear prep in my home office. So I keep a small set of portable gear at-the-ready for photographing whatever pops up. This week, one of my favorite neighbors, Anna (whom I affectionately call Anna Banana) was to receive an award at school and hated her school picture that was to go onto the plaque. So, Will to the rescue with an impromptu portrait session in my living room on a Tuesday evening. Yes, even big-time pro photographers shoot portraits in their living rooms sometimes! Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:32:07 GMT http://kpa.dunnnet.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=34 Bird-PhotographyPhoto by jaki good The following thoughts on Backyard Bird Photography was submitted by NaturesPixel. Check out her Flickr account - particularly her bird photography (one of which is the second shot in this article). Best Time of Year The best time of year to photograph birds is Spring. That way you have the opportunity to capture birds you wouldn’t normally see due to spring migration. Later in spring you can also capture the adults tending to their offspring. That being said, any time of year can be good, in late Autumn you will get the migration coming back down south and winter you may have birds that live north during summer but live in your back yard during winter. Best Time of Day Early morning is best. I find within the 3 hours after the sun rises the birds are at their most active. At this time the sun is not at full strength which gives you nice even light. Two hours before sunset can also be a very fruitful time. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:59:06 GMT http://kpa.dunnnet.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=33 In this post, professional photographer Yanik Chauvin[align=center] from Yanik’s Photo School shows us how to take stunning super macro photos. I’m a big fan of macro photography. So much so that when I chose my first ever digital camera, the Nikon Coolpix 4500, it was mostly base on its macro capabilities. And when I purchased my Nikon D70 with kit lens, the next lens in my bag was the Sigma 105mm macro. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:48:10 GMT http://kpa.dunnnet.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=32 Halloween Editor's Note Since Halloween is a holiday that presents terrific photo possibilities, it's no surprise that "How to Take Great Halloween Photographs" is one of our most popular "How To" features. Because we've received so many requests to run it again, we're happy to oblige. If you've never read this article on Halloween photos, we promise you'll take better pictures of the goblins and ghouls that you meet on All Hallows Eve after reading our Halloween photo tips. If you have read it in the past, why not review it as a brush up? And, for more merriment, don't forget to check out the NYIP Project Redeye Halloween Photo Challenge video on YouTube." After all, like Christmas, Halloween comes but once a year! If you see a ghost, don't forget to say "Boo!" Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:43:50 GMT http://kpa.dunnnet.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=31 -or- It's the Leaves, not their Fall. Plus: Fall Color FAQs. By NYI Dean Chuck DeLaney There is perhaps, no more pleasant outdoor photography adventure than the pursuit of the colors of autumn. Let's modify that – certainly no more solitary outdoor photography adventure exists. Frolicking in the woods with a model or two might strike some as even more pleasant. Granted, there certainly are greater outdoor photography adventures, including many grueling and more dangerous ones. But a trek in a hardwood forest on an autumn day – morning, afternoon, or evening – with camera in hand, is hard to beat. Another plus: the subject matter is very accessible. For photographers who lack great mobility, fall colors are within reach. Simply put, autumn photography is both pleasant and easy. There are three main reasons for this. [align=center] Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:40:54 GMT