Add a retro/film effect to your photos using Photoshop

May 12, 2010 | 1 Comment

White Balance and Color Theory

May 11, 2010 | 1 Comment

Essentially, white balance is concerned with the overall color of the light in which you are shooting. For example, light at the time of a dramatic sunset will have a distinctly reddish color cast to it. While interior lights, such as a certain incandescent lights can give off an orange glow. Our eyes are so [...]

How to read the Histogram

Apr 29, 2010 | No Comments

Ever wondered what that graph in your camera when you view a photo with its info? It’s a histogram. A histogram shows how many pixels of each value are in a photo. The left side of the graph represents the black and while the right side represents white. It may be an advanced topic to [...]

Step Into The Light – Portrait/Glamour Photography Lighting Workshop

Apr 28, 2010 | No Comments

Course Outline: Basic Principles of Lighting Lighting Equipments Portrait and Glamour Lighting] Posing Tips Post Processing Portrait and Glamour Photos

Chasing Light: Photography Landscape Workshop in Cebu

Apr 21, 2010 | No Comments

We would like to invite you to join the Chasing Light Advanced Landscape Photography Workshop here in Cebu. Mentors are the best in the Philippines with no less than Jay Jallorina and Edwin Martinez. Unfortunately, the masterclass workshop on May 1-2 is full, but there will be an Infrared and Nightscape workshop on may 3. [...]

Cebu Photoshoot Locations

Apr 19, 2010 | No Comments

Now you have your new camera and you want to do a photoshoot but don’t know where to shoot safe with a nice location? Cebu has very nice locations, bring your own model and have some nice scenic backgrounds and locations. These places are very accessible within the city. Let me share to you a [...]

CebuPhoto.org Photocontest – “Simplicity”

Mar 29, 2010 | 1 Comment

Theme: Simplicity Have your own interpretation that meets the definition of the word “Simplicity”. This contest is open to all. Photo Formats Entries may be colored or black and white prints. Photographer / Copyright Entries must be submitted by the original photographer. Do not submit photos taken by someone other than yourself. Your submission of [...]

Canon announces firmware update for EOS 5D Mark II

Mar 1, 2010 | 1 Comment

London, 2nd March 2010 – Canon today pre-announces the release of a firmware update for the multiple award-winning EOS 5D Mark II. Originally announced in late 2009, the update adds 24* and 25 frames per second (fps) recording to the camera’s EOS MOVIE video function, and will be available as a free download from the [...]

Canon EOS 550D Rebel T2i

Feb 8, 2010 | No Comments

London, 8th February 2010 – Canon today announces a groundbreaking new addition to its expanding, world-famous EOS range of Digital SLR cameras – the EOS 550D. The EOS 550D redefines the boundaries of Canon’s consumer DSLR range, incorporating technologies and features more commonly found in semi-professional DSLRs into the compact, lightweight body favoured by consumers. [...]

How to Use Fill Flash

Feb 3, 2010 | No Comments

The goal of fill flash is to help illuminate a scene, not overpower the subject or other light sources. This idea should always be kept in mind when using fill flash. To help ensure that fill flash works properly you must * Know your flash’s power * Know what you want the image to look [...]

Using your kitlens effectively

Jan 29, 2010 | No Comments

Most entry level slrs are bundled with a kitlens. People tend to replace their kitlens just because…its a kitlens not knowing they can capture great photos with it before knowing it. Here’s some tips on maximizing your kitlens: 1. Keep shooting with it. Try bringing your camera anywhere you go and take photos that interests [...]

Composing your shots

Jan 26, 2010 | No Comments

Think ahead in your mind what you want to achieve before you look into the viewfinder and press that shutter button. Consider these guidelines these are only here to guide you not a must. The Rule of thirds Discussed on the previous article, its the primary points of interest in the frame that intersects the [...]