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Slow Down For Better Pictures…

Published on August 4, 2010 By Gordon Campbell

… that’s one way to add a creative twist to photos.  Digital photography has made it easier than ever to experiment with camera settings in an effort to create unique images.  Here’s an old favorite technique: Create artistic blurs by dramatically slowing the shutter speed.  To do this you must have a camera that allows [...]

“What Was Your Lens Choice?”…

Published on July 30, 2010 By Gordon Campbell

A Facebook friend posted an impressive picture yesterday morning and that question came to mind so I asked.  Realizing that same query has been posed to me countless times, I thought it might make a good topic and allow for an exchange of ideas now and in the future.  Like most guys who shoot with [...]

Is Nighttime The Right Time?

Published on July 26, 2010 By Gordon Campbell

If you operate a business chances are the advertising budget is tight. Why not take a moment to consider your peak traffic time and the  mood or feel associated with the image you’d like to convey?  Maximize the visual effect of your marketing dollars!  For lots of local restaurants and other enterprises I can think [...]

Photographs Make The First Impression

Published on July 23, 2010 By Gordon Campbell

As the saying goes, “you only get one chance to make a first impression.”  On an architectural photography shoot in Port Royal recently that idea was fixed in my mind as I methodically circled the mansion’s exterior taking a series of photos and looking for that one which would make the prospective buyer just have [...]

Good Pictures From Bad Light…

Published on July 21, 2010 By Gordon Campbell

Even in sunny SWFL, we don’t always get what we expect.  Many times when we’re out shooting photos for work or recreation we’re faced with poor but workable light.  Here’s how to save the day: 1)- Remember that in the end it’s all form and lighting so if  there’s no nice sun shine and classically [...]

Add Life To Your Pictures

Published on July 14, 2010 By Gordon Campbell

Everyone who has been following SWFLOutdoorPhotography on Facebook and via my blog site knows that I’ve been working on a collection of nautically themed photos this week.  Quite often I’m content with well composed shots best described as still life or silhouettes but last night I wanted to add some human content to the images.  [...]

How Was Your Weekend?…

Published on July 12, 2010 By Gordon Campbell

…that phrase has become standard fare at the office and other gathering places on Monday morning.  In this context it’s more a question of what did the weekend yield in pictures. With newly engaged friends in for a night I wanted to send them home with a few images suitable for printing that would make [...]