How to Start a Fine Art Photography Business

by E-NewsCast Team
September 1st, 2010

The definition of fine art, as defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is “art concerned primarily with the creation of beautiful objects”. With such a “wide” definition of “beautiful objects”, the beauty is in the eyes of the photographer. Virtually anything can be fine art, a simple household item such as a fork, a nude body, travel, landscape, wildlife, a landscape. Not everyone will agree on what constitutes fine art, many years ago I was awed by the sight of the Sydney Opera House, and thought it was the most beautiful building In Australia. However I remember thinking that it perfectly complemented Australia, it would look pretty silly in the centre of Madrid. However if you don’t like the Sydney Opera House, then it does not matter how great the photo you are not going to like it. So whatever constitutes Fine Art photography is a pretty subjective decision.

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The Amazing Light Painting Technique

by E-NewsCast Team
August 31st, 2010

Light painting is a term that I had never heard of until a few days ago. I was looking at a few photos on a photo web site, and I must say that I am amazed at the quality of some of the photos that were exhibited there.

Especially interesting to me was a set of pictures taken by a photographer that had the look of the “old world” Dutch master painters. The Light painting is just fantastic and the end result is most appealing. You can view some examples at PhotoZoomy.com.

The execution of Light Painting is actually very simple, although getting good results maybe a bit more exacting. First, set up a table with a dark cloth backdrop. Next, arrange your still life objects. Set up your camera on a tripod and focus on your objects with all the lights on.

Turn the lights off after you set your shutter

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If Only Camera Store Assistants Were More Helpful

by E-NewsCast Team
August 30th, 2010

If only shop assistants could be more helpful. Especially when discussing photography….

“Hello Sir, can I help you?”

“Yes, I would like a lens for my camera”

“What sort of lens would you like, Sir?”

“I don’t know. I was hoping you could tell me”

“I see Sir. Well, what type of photographer are you?”

“What types are there?”

“Well, are you a portrait photographer perhaps or a landscape photographer? How about close-ups or architecture?”

“Which one is best?”

“Well, Sir, it all depends on your interests. I’m not sure I can tell you. Let’s try a different approach, Sir. What aperture were you looking for?”

“The biggest”

“We have a lovely Acme 70 – 200 f2.8 here Sir”

“That looks nice. How much?”

“Three thousand dollars”

“Haven’t you got one like that for under a hundred dollars?”

“No, Sir”

“What about that one” (points to lens)

“That’s a lovely model Sir. Good value and nice results. Fits any Nikon”

“No Canon fits?”

“No”

“That’s no good”

“Sir, am I

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Finally! Digital Camera Parts Explained

by E-NewsCast Team
August 29th, 2010

If you’re a gadget junkie that just HAS to know exactly how everything works, join the club. Curiosity got the better of me when digital cameras first came out. But rather than blow a fortune by unscrewing the cover and watching all of the parts fall out, I contacted some of the camera manufacturers and begged for details. Here’s what I found out:

Digital cameras are all pretty much the same when it comes to what’s inside. Sure, one might be bigger, and another might have a better lens, but when it comes to the essential parts, it’s share and share alike.

Looking first at the outside, every digital camera comes equipped with at least the following items; Some may have more.

1) Shutter release 2) Flash 3) Lens 4) Power switch 5) Viewing screen 6) Memory storage slots 7) Zoom control Cursor control 9) camera/disk-image switch, 10) flash-set button

But that’s the

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Digital Camera Accessories Market Booms Online

by E-NewsCast Team
August 28th, 2010

Most of the major technological breakthroughs in consumer electronics have been part of a larger breakthrough: converting analog information into digital information. The digital camera is one of the most remarkable instances of this shift and as the market for digital cameras grows so does the demand for camera accessories.

In the year 2000 digital cameras were the hottest item in consumer electronics and by the end of 2002 23 million U.S. households – nearly 20 percent – owned one. This year the new breed of digital SLR cameras are at the top of the Hot Holiday Gift Items list and sales are expected to increase by 13 percent. The Photo Marketing Association International says 52% of households will own a digital camera by the end of 2005.

So should you be one of the lucky ones who find a digital SLR camera under the tree this year, you can maximize your

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