Family Image Photography

I love taking images at family gatherings but seem to take a lot mainly because the lighting I'm suspecting. If I do not use the flash, any kind of camera movement or subject movement blurrs the image. So I usually do burst shooting, and hoping for a decent image.

If I do use the flash, the image looks clearer, but faces and subjects are so white and a bit overexposed, the image doesn't look quite right. Now I know that if I used a tripod, I could eliminate camera movement, but subject movement is still a possibility.

My camera does have image stabilization, but it doesn't help that much. The lighting in the house really isn't that great.

How do I improve these kind of images at family gatherings and get clearer images. Note, I have a slr-like camera. Thanks.

I hate using flash, too.

To avoid using flash, you would have to use the higher ISO setting. This may increase digital noise, but it can be removed via software. These photos here were taken with Canon 24-70 mm f 2.8 L -- it has no IS. I take a deep breath and hold it--and press the button! Sometimes I spread my legs to stabilize myself (yes, it looks funny, but I don't care), too.

This was taken last night. The room was lit with regular indoor light bulbs. It was not that bright at all.

The ISO was set to 3,200 and it's a bit grainy, but the photo is quite usable at smaller size (not a large 20 x 30 poster).

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Here is what it looks like uncorrected.

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Here is another. Room was lid with only florescent lights. I set the ISO to again, 3,200. Camera: Canon 5D with Canon 24-70 mm f 2.8 L zoom.

I hope these give you a bit of an idea.

I suppose you realize by now that they don't come out of the camera this way. I use Adobe Lightroom to edit it a bit.

Here is another--taken outdoor last week. I posted this one recently.

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(ISO was 1.600 for this one.)

And another, on stage. A year or two old.

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This, also posted earlier, a tripod was used.

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2007-11-23 17:21:39 by epic_laydown

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I'm a pretty good photographer, and have taken "postcard" images of cities all around the world (I travel a lot). My friends and family all love my photography, and have suggested I start some sort of (online) business, like offering prints for sale of my photography for postcards, wedding cards, stationary, the like.

I'm fascinated by this idea, but how much would you pay? For instance, let's say a stack of 10 postcards for London? Or how about a stack of 10 blank generic cards (think blank wedding/birthday cards with fold, no messages) of Paris? The like?

Thanks!

it was about 2-3 euros for 10 postcards of paris when i was there, unless you get them printed in bulk the sale and cost price will be about the same

i would pay about 1 euro for a postcard, and about 2-3 euros for ten

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2007-10-11 17:32:39 by euges115

Price: $29.95

I have been taking photos for three years and would really like to turn this into a career. I have a family to support so would not really like to work free-lance.I would love to work in a studio taking photos of people and would also like to get more into image manipulation.I know a little about image composition and can do some quite basic stuff on photoshop. I have sent my cv to several employers and have not had any response negative or positive. I would consider giving up my day job and doing a national diploma if this helped me to get further. I am just worried that if i study for three years i will come out and not be able to get a job. I have looked on the internet and there do not seem to be a lot of vacancies for photography work. I am also unsure of career enhancement is it possible to keep on improving in the industry into better jobs with more money?? I would really appreciate any help. thanks Germs
Cheers to sioarer(whatever your name is) Theres constructive criticism and theres also another thing called patronising! You excel at the latter well done!!

I love photography also. Though I have not thought about getting a job doing it. I'm sure it is a rough industry to get into.

If you haven't heard from people yet it does not mean that you will not. They may just have so many applicants apply that it is taking time for them to get back to you.

I do have a few suggestions, but you may have already thought about them on your own.

I know you said you do not want to free lance. But it may pay off in the long run if you do some free lance to show potential employers what you are capable of as a photographer. As well as giving you references. But don't spend a lot of time doing this since you don't want to do it.

Do research on line or in your local newspapers or phone books to see what kind of photographs people are looking for. And go out and get them the ones they want. Make yours more outstanding than other people have that you know of already. Remember you are selling yourself to these companies so give them something they need or want that is better than what they have already.

Also you may try to advertise in the newspaper something like: Wanted: Job working in studio for large company with chance of promotions and raises as required. Am willing to return to school to learn more. Hard worker, family man and dedicated to making the world a better place to live in one photograph at a time. Salary negotiable.

2007-06-01 08:49:02 by Germs

Price: $31.95

I have always loved taking pictures and this summer my son and I were involved in a photoshoot with a professional photographer. The images that she captured were amazing.

If I were to shop for a manual SLR camera that would be mainly used for taking pictures of my son, family and random objects in a photojournalism style, what would I want to buy?

I'm not sure why you are shopping for a manual SLR when DSLR is the way to go.

However, if you really want to learn the discipline, I can't recommend highly enough beginning with a film SLR with manual settings.

I would look at used Nikon or Canon SLR's. You can find hot deals on them since the trend is towards DSLR's. Lenses that you might consider is a 28mm or if you can find a 28-135mm telephoto w/ macro mode that is even better. That should be your "standard" lens. A 70-200mm should take care of any other shots you can't do w/ the 28-135mm.

I make these recommendations considering your focus on photojournalism.

You might also consider taking a basics photo class in community ed or a community college. One shortcoming of film is the need for processing with an outside source ... unless you are going to get into B&W darkroom work.

2007-10-19 13:09:27 by missgabbieh

of a loved one that transitioned in spirit standing next to another member of my family ... and though I didn't see these things with my own eyes, the images from the camera were evident.

My question, could an essence of Jesus be around some the same way, and is there anyone who might have the ability to "see" such things without a camera?
No, I have a few photos with images done at different times - the images are real.

To answer your direct question... No...

But I would question the image... They may have been glares or reflections of something else... They may be legit but I would be very leary of things like this...

2009-09-07 09:39:56 by StandW2Fists