Review Digital Camera World 10-14-2013

Digital Camera World

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10 classic posing mistakes every portrait photographer makes (and how to fix them) Oct 13th 2013, 23:01, by anicholson Portrait photography used to be subject to all sorts of 'rules', and while many of them have been thrown out now there are still a few that are worth considering to get you started and prevent unflattering images. Continuing her series looking at some of the common mistakes photographers make across all genres, our head of testing, Angela Nicholson, takes a look at some of the worst posing mistakes portrait photographers can make, and suggests how to avoid them. Posing Mistakes Portrait Photographers Make: 01 Uncomfortable subject If the subject is uncomfortable there's a chance that they will look uncomfortable and as a result the images make awkward viewing. Chat to your model before you start shooting and discuss the types of photographs that you (or they) would like to produce. Show them a few examples of images that you like and explain why they work. Showing them a small selection of images that don't work can also help avoid a few pitfalls. Get to know your subject a little so that you can chat between shots and help keep them relaxed. Explain to them how you want them to sit or stand and suggest that they try a number of poses or looks from that position. If something's working let them know, but if it isn't be tactful and say something like, 'that's great, now let's try…' Posing Mistakes Portrait Photographers Make: 01 Uncomfortable subject Posing Mistakes Portrait Photographers Make: 02 Awkward hands Posing Mistakes Portrait Photographers Make: 03 Shooting women with shoulders square-on Posing Mistakes Portrait Photographers Make: 04 Neck creases Posing Mistakes Portrait Photographers Make: 05 Clothing marks visible Posing Mistakes Portrait Photographers Make: 06 Looking the wrong way Posing Mistakes Portrait Photographers Make: 07 Heads all at the same height Posing Mistakes Portrait Photographers Make: 08 Unwanted headwear Posing Mistakes Portrait Photographers Make: 09 Up-the-nose-shots Posing Mistakes Portrait Photographers Make: 10 Expecting young children to pose READ MORE 10 common portrait photography mistakes every photographer makes (and how to fix them) 14 portrait photography tips you’ll never want to forget Free family portrait photography cheat sheet Studio Lighting: 4 seriously simple lighting techniques to try at home Flash photography tips: external flash techniques anyone can understand Old vs new cameras: which is better value? Oct 13th 2013, 13:00, by anicholson Here’s a common scenario: you’re after a new DSLR to replace your long-out-of-date model, which you bought as a kit with an 18-55mm lens. You can afford to spend about £600, and some of the less recent cameras on the market look like really good value compared to some of the new cameras available. So what should you do? Should you buy a body on its own or upgrade your whole kit with a new lens as well? The Canon EOS 700D price tag will be £629.99 / €799.99 body only. When a new camera is launched, demand is typically very high, and it initially sells for the full recommended retail price. After a couple of months, however, prices tend to drop, and as they get older there are some real bargains. For example, look at the Canon EOS 6D. The 60D body is a tempting option at around £570, whereas the new Canon EOS 70D priced at £1,079 RRP is outside your budget, and is likely to remain so for at least six months. A Canon EOS 600D body is great value at about £350 but, like the 60D, it's an outdated design that uses an older generation, Digic 4 image processor. If it were us, we’d compromise. In this situation – continuing with our Canon example – we'd actually go for the EOS 700D with the new 18-55mm IS STM kit lens, which costs about £590. It has all the latest generation specifications, plus an articulated touchscreen LCD that makes for quick and intuitive access to shooting parameters. It also comes with a new kit lens with some key improvements over Canon’s previous version. Not only does it feature image stabilisation, but the STM (stepping motor) autofocus system is fast yet silent in operation, while also enabling smooth focus transitions when shooting video. It's super-sharp, too. So in essence, it pays to investigate your options and look under the bonnet, so to speak, rather than make any blanket statements on old vs new cameras. Some older cameras offer better value, but many new advanced entry-level DSLRs offer speed and design features some of the older models lack, while remaining within your budget. READ MORE How to buy a camera: 5 things you need to know about choosing a DSLR New camera anatomy: 12 key camera settings to get you started right 99 common photography problems (and how to solve them) How to use a camera: exposure modes made simple

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