PHOTO TIPS | CITIES : How to shoot Transportation?

1. The most commonly photographed types of transportation are cars. Some other options for you include buses, trains, motorbikes, scooters, planes & helicopters.

2. You may need to seek out permission before taking photos. If the owner is nearby be sure to ask permission & make sure you check with local authorities before photographing any public transport.

3. Look out for distracting objects in the background. If you have time, move around a bit until the background is plain & simple.

4. If you don't have time to move around, try using a small depth of field (low f-number) to blur the background.

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5. Even if you're taking a photo of a parked vehicle, it pays to be quick. Take a few quick photos first, then your time with the rest. That way if the vehicle suddenly moves off, you'll at least have a few photos.

6. If the option is available to you, try wetting the concrete/tar around your vehicle. It can help to increase contrast & sometimes provide reflection.

7. Try to leave some space in front of the vehicle. If the front of the vehicle is too close to the edge of the frame, it has nowhere to go and looks squashed.

8. Sometimes zooming in on the details rather than capturing everything can make a better photo. Typical things to zoom into include logos, wheels, engines or other shiny parts.

9. If you have problems with reflections from the vehicles paint, a polarizer lens may help.

10. When taking a photo of something large, like a big train, it may help to have one or two people in the photo to show how large it is.

TYPICAL SETTINGS ;

• Mode : Aperture Priority (Av)
• f-Number : f/3.5 - 5.6
• ISO Level : 100
• Tripod preferred

PHOTO TIPS | CITIES : How to shoot Zoo's?

1. Look out for signs that show when the feeding of performance times are & make sure you are able to attend these. Get there early to find a good position. If you are also able to setup a tripod, then people will usually give you some room.

2. It can be worth doing some research on different exhibits before you get the to the zoo, so you know what you really want to see first and before the crowd arrive.

3. Most zoo don't allow tripods, so if you are planning on bringing one be sure to check with management beforehand. If you can't bring one try learning against a wall or a fence.

4. Early morning photos can often turn out the best, when the lighting is not as harsh as during the middle of the day. You might also find that the animals are most active then.

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5. If taking a photo of a single animal, focus on the eyes. As long as the eyes are in focus other parts out of focus won't matter.

6. Try not to include bars in your photo. If you have no choice, press your camera up against the cage, select a wide aperture (low-f-number), zoom in & focus on the animal. This should eliminate the bars.

7. The background will often be a problem with your images, so pay close attention to it - you don't want cages or bars if possible. You can try zooming right in on your animal, blurring the background by selecting a wide aperture (low f-number) or simple moving to a different angle.

8. Often you may be shooting through glass, which can cause problems with reflections. Try to move around until the reflection is gone. A polarizing filter can also help to cut down the amount of reflection. Don't forget to wipe off any finger prints or smudges on the glass as well.

9. A photo of an animal you don't often see can be interesting, but if you pay attention to the composition you can create a really great photo. Look for points of interest or natural type surroundings around the animal to see what else you can include in your shot.

10. Look out for sign that show when the feeding or performance time are & make sure you are able to attend these. Get there early to find a good position. If you're also able to setup a tripod, then people will usually give you some room.

11. Remember that other guests at the zoo have paid the same money that you have to be there. Just having a camera does not give you special privileges.

TYPICAL SETTINGS ;

• Mode : Aperture Priority (Av)
• f-Number : f/5.6
• ISO Level : 100
• Polarizing filter beneficial

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PHOTO TIPS | CITIES : How to shoot street performers?

1. If you get the chance, talk to the performer before he begins so you can learn a little about what is going to happen during the performance. They will be even more forthcoming if you offer to give them some of your photos as a donation.

2. For high action performances, you may need to increase the ISO to get a photo which is in focus.

3. You will probably need to use a wide aperture (low f-number) to keep the performer in focus. Be aware that this will blur the background & may not be what you are after.

4. Keep the camera UP & READY, as things can move quickly and you don't want to miss the shot.

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5. Try to anticipate what is coming next in the performance . Often the performers will be working up to a big finale at the end.

6. Including some of the crowd in your photo can make a great image as they look on in amazement. Little children are especially good for this.

7. If the performance is at night time, you may need to be patient & wait for performers to come into good lighting.

8. Don't forget to donate some money, as these performers are usually trying trying to earn a living.

9. If the street performer is moving around a lot, it might be worth shooting in continuous mode.

10. Be courteous of the people around you & remember the performance isn't just for you.

TYPICAL SETTINGS ;

• Mode : Aperture Priority (Av)
• f-Number : f/3.5 or 5.6
• ISO Level : 200
• Tripod preferred

PHOTO TIPS | CITIES : How to shoot Market Photography?

1. Try talking to people before taking their photo. If you show your friendly side & ask them a few questions about themselves or their products, they will be much happier to give you the photo you are after.

2. Be sure no to interrupt market vendors & distract them from their job. Letting them carry-out their normal duties will usually create the best shots.

3. Market are generally very busy, so rather than trying to capture it all at once & ending up with a cluttered image, focus on one person or one market stall.

4. Many people love to see photos of themselves, so give the subjects a look on your LCD Screen once their photo has been taken.

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5. Covered stalls can result in problems with lighting, so either take photos of something else, or wait for stall owners to come into the light, which usually happens they are handling a purchase to a customer.

6. Look for patterns. Often times vendors put their products in patterns of different shapes & colors offering interesting shots that illustrate that culture.

TYPICAL SETTINGS ;

• Mode : Aperture Priority (Av)
• f-Number : f/11
• ISO Level : 200
• Tripod preferred

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