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All you need to know about shooting people

Ok so maybe ’shooting’ isn’t a good word :)

Y’all probably know that I write for DPS. DPS is the most amazing, astounding photography knowledge resource on the planet and it’s all FREE. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I first started trolling the web for ways to learn about photography for free. I was instantly hooked and bleary eyed from night after night of cramming my every brain cell with information about the ‘exposure triangle’, ‘aperture’, etc etc.

Now, DPS has released their first e-book all about taking fabulous portraits called “The Essential Guide to Portrait Photography: Our Best Tips and Tricks from Digital Photography School“. It’s a one-stop-shop for all you need to know about 25 topics including:

  • How to bypass portrait mode on your digital camera and get great portraits
  • Photographing Children
  • Travel Portrait Photography
  • Environmental Portraits
  • Posing Tips
  • What to Wear in Portraits
  • Introduction to Portrait Lighting
  • Plus much more!

Check it out – it could be the best thing you invest in this year (after your camera, of course:)

P.S. Oh and incase you didn’t catch it, this is an e-book which means you don’t have to wait to start learning right this very instant.

Welcome to the Family, 7D!

I’d like to announce a new addition to the Halford family! It’s a brand-spanking-new, yet-to-be-named Canon 7D and boy, oh boy, is it a hunk of cameraness.

It’s my first pro cam – until now, I’ve been squeezing every last ounce out of my 450D and 500D and very quickly outgrew them.

Why the 7D? Well, I was going to go for a 5D until I learned a few things. Most importantly, I learned that the full-frame sensor on the 5D is a whole new ball game. Interestingly, when researching about full-frame sensors, I came to learn that the aren’t all that when producing impressive DOF (depth of field) which means it might be counterproductive to me as a people person. Landscapes? Perfect. People? Not really necessary.

Want to know my first impression upon releasing this beauty from it’s nest of cozy bubble wrap? “I’m gonna need to hit the gym.” This bad boy is HEAVY and much bigger than my other cameras. By the end of the year, I’ll have arms like Popeye (to go with my Olive Oyl legs).

This is a review I found helpful when considering the 7D

Diptychs & Triptychs

{Click here} for the post on DPS about diptychs and triptychs. Enjoy and come back to show me your own!

Before & After Monday – 8th Feb

This shot is from this past Saturday. Check back tomorrow for the ‘how I did it’. You might be surprised!

Couple – Martha & Tom

What can I say? A-dor-a-ble!

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