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Tips and Tricks

D80 Vs D700 Speed Test (3 fps Vs 8 fps)

June 2, 2010

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7 Tips on Learning Lighting With a Single Flash

May 29, 2010

Photo source: Flickr
Many people – including me – tends to think that you need expensive studio lighting equipments to learn how to light. I was once supporter of that notion.
My opinion changed when I watched the “One Light” DVD by Zack Arias.
Zack discussed many techniques he uses to produce magnificent photograph using only one light. [...]

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15 Photos & 5 Lessons from Melbourne Zoo

May 22, 2010

Today I went to the Melbourne Zoo for the first time. We have around thirty something people with varying skill level. Some people have crazy DSLR with 70-200mm with extension tube, some people bring their humble entry levels, some came with compacts, and some come empty handed – they just wanted to enjoy the day.
The [...]

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So What Lens should you buy next?

May 21, 2010

Photo by ‘csaveanu‘ on flickr
Recently, I have several friends of mine asking my advice on their next lens purchase. All of them are beginner DSLR owner with varying skill level that are still not sure what they should specialize into.
My advice is always the same. Find the style that you are most passionate about, and [...]

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How To Transform Your Bedroom to A Photography Studio

May 17, 2010

Last week I did an experiment with Candice to try and do a strobist test shoot in my bedroom using my red wooden sliding door as the backdrop.
This is the result. Beside the stunningly beautiful model, and anyone can take good picture of her, I’m still proud of my lighting, haha.
This is my setup:
The bottom [...]

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9 Zoo Photography Tips & Tutorial

May 14, 2010

Monash Photography Club recently asked me to teach a workshop about ‘Zoo photography’ because they are organising a zoo trip next week to the Melbourne Zoo. If anybody wants to come, feel free to contact them:
Monash Photography Club Zoo Trip
here goes:
1. Use Long Zoom Lenses
There are just some animal you can’t afford to get close, [...]

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Lighting Modifier Cheat Sheet Free Download

May 13, 2010

I didn’t make this. I find this guide at:
DIY photography website
They have written a very comprehensive article on this. Read it, you won’t regret it.

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Do you really need the new camera?

May 13, 2010

Yes, that is the question we usually ask our-self.
My friend Brandon Eu made a nice reflection post on this.
‘Made to Advance’
Every time there’s a new camera announced by Nikon, I’ve always find myself wanting to buy it.
Now unlike Brandon, I didn’t get my info about gears from magazines. Heck, I don’t even buy magazines anymore [...]

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7 tips for better portrait photography

May 9, 2010

1. Talk to your model. Can’t stress this enough. If you are not communicating to them and directing their poses, they will feel very uncomfortable. Just try having a friend keep snapping you for 5 minutes without saying anything, see if you feel the pressure. Small talk is better than deafening silence.
2. Use wide [...]

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Studio Light Setup – Shadowless White Seamless

May 5, 2010

This is the setup I use to take these kind of pictures:
What do you need
- 1 seamless white paper roll, i bought this from http://www.dragonimage.com.au/ for $120, pretty sure it cost $40 from the internet. I just wanna try this setup ASAP after I read ZArias tutorial (link below).
- 2 strobe to light up the [...]

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