Some shots from Cwmcarn Downhill Mountain Biking course. To see full list of photos then click here Click on thumbnails below for larger photos To purchase 10×8 prints, then click here Photographs from 2nd photographer on the day will be added by the weekend, so please come back & look at link above.
Monthly Archives: August 2008
Friday Freebie #5 – Diagonals & DOF
As part of the ongoing Friday Freebies, as promised I will share some of my photography / processing tips that I use. Hopefully you will find them of use. Capturing a strong diagonal in a shot, can add strong structure to the end image. Add in to the equation shallow Depth of Field & you...
Friday Freebie #4 – Use shallow DOF for Portrait impact
The eyes are the most important feature of any head & shoulder portrait. By using a very shallow depth of field we can emphasise the eyes even more. In the example below I have used a 50mm f/1.4 lens at f/1.8. Pre focus on the eyes to ensure they are pin sharp. Then recompose shot...
Gloucestershire Wedding Photographer
Gloucestershire based Wedding Photograher, David James Williams, offers Wedding Photography from Contemporary through to Lifestyle, Reportage & Classical. For more details click the Wedding tab at the top of page.
Free Flash Gels – UK Strobing
How do you fancy getting 300 free colour gels for your flashgun / strobe ? Well read on, for how to do this in the UK. Firstly full recognition has to go to Strobist site, that shared how to do this within the US. On the same theme, follow these steps in the UK. Go...
Friday Freebie #3 – Sensual Couple Portraits
Every couple would love to have a sensual photograph of themselves. Here’s a very simple pose that is perfect for a couples portrait, or wedding shoot. Ask the man to stand behind the lady, just to the side slightly. Now ask the lady to rest her head backwards, close her eyes & think romantic thoughts...
Friday Freebie #2 – Shallow DOF for Couples Portrait
Bored of the same Couple poses ? Then why not try using your Depth of Field for a more artistic shot. Place one model back approx 4-6 feet from the the front model. Pose them accordingly. Now ensure camera is on F4 (or wider) & focus on front model. Take your shot. Some examples below...