TFP stands for Time for Prints (sometimes also referred to as Trade for Prints or Time for portfolio). In the world of photography, TFP represents a collaborative arrangement between a photographer and a model. Here’s what it entails: Definition TFP involves a mutual exchange where the photographer agrees to provide [...]
Read MorePractice safe portraiture Hearing about the death of someone while taking photos is always heartbreaking for me. Recently, A Singaporean tourist, Nur Aisyah Binte MD Akbar (39), tragically died after falling off a cliff while taking a photo with her husband. The tragedy occurred at Minnewaska State Park near Rochester, [...]
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Generally, in my photography, I steer away from excessive photoshopping. Don’t get me wrong I don’t have hangups about Photoshop — on the contrary, I use it all the time as a tool to help me bring what my vision was for an image to the viewer. I am not opposed to getting rid of a power line or an […]
Whether you are an old grizzled photographer or someone just picking up the camera, one of the toughest skills to acquire is the ability to determine which images to show from a shoot. This is especially difficult when shooting landscapes or products where the subject doesn’t change as much frame to frame, as compared to portrait photography. When shooting a […]
Ever been out and about shooting random stuff and not feeling overly inspired? It happens to all of us. I was out walking this last March after the snow had all melted along my usual walking path, searching for an image that would embody some thoughts about composition. I would not consider this a perfect image by any means, but rather an illustrative […]
HDR, the photography equivalent of glitter in the craft world. HDR, or High Dynamic Range photography is the process of taking three images, bracketing the proper exposure and combining them to produce an image that has more detail in both the highlight and shadow areas. This technique allows you more flexibility when editing your images. When shooting in certain situations, […]
If there is anything that Instagram has shown us, it is that we can fix any dog of a photo with the right amount of filters. This example shot was taken in Branson Missouri on a lake tour. In case you were wondering how this beauty was taken (LOL) I was at IOS 100, 26mm on a 24 -105mm lens […]
When I was in school for my photography degree, one of my instructors said something that stuck with me, and I think of every time I pick up my camera: Just Wait. Whether you shoot events, landscapes, portraits or architecture you can almost always benefit by waiting for that moment, or the light. Here are a couple of examples. This […]
In case you have not been there recently, I have (finally) given the portfolio page a much needed update/facelift. www.thaquechi.com now that the unpacking is mostly completed, its time to get back to writing these articles for you guys. Thanks for all the great feedback and supportive comments!
Sometimes you can see an image in your mind before you make it. This image is an example of that pre-visualization for me, however this time it didn’t work. For several years I have thought about an image that has a human skull, a book and a burnt down candle. The skull I imagined would be the primary subject of […]
As a new year arrives, I am reminded of the importance of keeping traditions alive and especially when considering photography – keeping up with a theme or body of work that you have created. I have a holiday phot6o tradition that I have been observing for quite a few years now. I go through all the motions, setup flashes and take […]
Let me preface this article by saying that this is not what most would consider a walk around lens. A pinhole lens is meant to be set on the ground or affixed to a tripod to gain suitable results. Expect to see 1 to 2 second exposure times at ISO 100 depending on the amount of sunlight. I would very […]
Sometimes when you are out shooting things just happen. I notice this especially when I have a new piece of equipment I am focusing my attention on. This was a sunset shot taken while testing out my new 10 stop Neutral Density filter. If you are not familiar with a neutral density filter, think about them as sunglasses for your […]
When you are learning to draw, setting up a still life can be of great importance in helping you improve your ability to see the way the light is hitting your subject. This is true in photography too. For this weeks challenge, you will need a worklight and a daylight balanced CFL or compact fluorescent lightbulb. Both of these can […]
Invented by Fox Talbot in September of 1840, the Calotype or Talbotye was an early innovation in photographic processes. Until that time, photographers could not “fix” the images on their medium. The process of fixing is making the image permanent, without this process the image would continue to be exposed and darken under exposure to light. During this time. there […]
Welcome to week two of the challenge yourself series. This week, we will explore another one of my favorite self-imposed challenges. I provide this series as much for me as my readers. It helps to keep me focused and challenged in my shooting, and each week I am forced to participate in my challenge because I want to provide current […]
Today, we are embarking on a weekly photographic adventure. Between now and the end of the year I plan to publish a weekly challenge or tutorial that I have found of value when learning photography. Whether you are an old grizzled film shooter or just picking up the camera for the first time, learning the basics of composition cam take […]
Here is an excellent article written by Rachel Devine discussing the costs and even a couple benefits of shooting in burst mode. Even if your not an old school film shooter like me, its well worth the read and actually reaffirms the need to look at what your shooting, and talk with your model rather than just holding down […]
Let me start this out by saying that this is not a sales pitch for my photography services as a wedding photographer. On the contrary, I do not offer my services in event or any other kind of photography at this time. I also will not recommend any other photographer or offer suggestions for photographers in your area. Back in […]
In my online travels, I often see photographers inquiring about the positive and negative benefits of shooting in the RAW format. Generally, the answer from photographers “in the know” is just shoot RAW because it is always better. This is not always the case. The answer to shooting RAW or not, like many things in photography is: it depends. […]
The wife and I headed into San Francisco a couple of weeks ago to attend the first ever Google Plus photo conference. It was put on by Google and Kelby media. We learned a lot about Google plus and how photographers can increase their presence there as well as attending some really cool on location shoots with models and vehicles. […]
ACL tears take a long time to heal. My son Jorden in on the mend from his surgery. With hard work this summer, he will be ready for basketball season in the fall. One of my current projects focuses on horses. I shot this one with a 24-105mm lens at 67mm. F5.6 because I was close to the horse and […]
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