Do you think that taking great photographs means that you need to own a DSLR camera? You may be able to tell which pic is an iphone pic and which one is from a DSLR from the photos above, but they both are great photographs…right?
When I first started this blog in 2008 I didn’t have a DSLR camera. I had a “good” camera, but it was not a DSLR. One thing that I realized right off was that I could get good photos outdoors, but I had a hard time getting acceptable ones indoors. A DSLR camera could have helped a little, but nothing can replace great lighting in photography. I would dare say that it’s the first and most important thing to consider before anything else! I could buy expensive equipment and lenses (which help a great deal), but won’t do me any good if I just plan to take pics haphazardly without regard to my lighting situation.
To quote one of my FAVORITE photographers: “You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” -Ansel Adams
Want to find out what makes a great lighting situation?
Come to SoFabCon to find out! I will be sharing Top Photography Tips for Bloggers in a special session with the help from one of my mentors, Stewart Cox.
I’ve learned quite a bit in the last 6 years of blogging and I am excited to be able to share it. I really believe that you can “make” great photos with a non-DSLR camera or even a camera phone if that is what you have. We will be learning a lot about lighting and ways that you can improve your lighting (even indoors). I will also share tips that I have learned that can help your photos get noticed on all the different social media sites. I hope to see you there!
BTW- this conference is for those in the Collective Bias/ Social Fabric Community. Click on the pic to find out more!
I will have an ebook on sale (after the event) for those of you that can’t make it out to this session. I will be sure to keep you all informed!
In the meantime… what is your favorite photography tip you’ve learned so far?
To see some of my tutorials visit the Photography tab in my Menu Bar.
Elena
Saturday 23rd of March 2013
You are definitely right about the lighting! I think the first picture was taken with your DSLR and the bottom one with your phone. You can't keep me hangin' though. Which is which? :o)
Rachel
Saturday 23rd of March 2013
First one is the phone and second with the DLSR. ;)
Jess
Friday 22nd of March 2013
I'm a sucker for all things photography - my DSLR was the best purchase I ever made! Seriously, I'm obsessed. :) When I found out there would be a photography session at SoFabCon I was even MORE excited than I already am!
Shanaka
Friday 22nd of March 2013
The SoFab U photo class I took helped me A LOT. I use my iPhone for all my photos since that class (til I can afford a DSLR). I still have more to learn I'm sure and I'm looking forward to your session at SoFabCon.
Randi - Dukes and Duchesses
Wednesday 20th of March 2013
That's so great you're speaking! You take awesome photos!
Rachel
Thursday 21st of March 2013
Thanks, Randi! I am very excited and a little bit nervous... my first speaking gig! :P
The Weary Chef
Tuesday 19th of March 2013
Thanks for this encouragement about not necessarily needing a great camera to take nice pictures. I only use my iPhone camera for my blog photos because it's what I have and what I know how to use. Sometimes we have to do the best we can with what we have! :)
Rachel
Thursday 21st of March 2013
Yes we do! iphones are great little tools too... you can take them everywhere... where as my DSLR is a pain to travel with :)