Photography tips - how to pose (3)

Finish with men, some idea for ladies...

The model sitting while looking at the camera. Both knees touch each other and resting her elbow on them.  As for photographer, it will be nicer if shoot slightly from above

The model lying on the ground while her elbow resting on the ground. The leg elevated and cross each other.

For more women pose, you can check at:

http://digital-photography-school.com/21-sample-poses-photographing-female-models 

Photography tips - how to pose (2)

some more pose for men:

3. sitting position suitable for outdoor position

4. if u have wall to lean on...

For more men pose, you can check at:

http://digital-photography-school.com/21-sample-poses-to-get-you-started-with-photographing-men 

Photography tips - how to pose (1)

Undeniably, our skill and equipment play vital role in ensuring great product.

Many of us however forget that our model also should know how to pose.

Here are some example of how can we get our model to pose:

1. men: An upper body shot with crossed arms. Can be enhanced more by pulling back the shoulders a little bit plus stomach muscle kept in check

2.men: sitting pose, putting the ankle of one leg  onto the knee of the other looks  relaxed and natural

Photographer tips -Bird Photography (1)

Here are some tips for those who love bird-watching at the same time equipped with adequate photography tools. These might help you to get your best shot at the same time keep minimum disturbance on the birds.

1. Keep well back from the nests so as not to disturb or stress the birds
2. Keep each photography session brief
3. Do not use flash photography, especially close-ups
4. For night photography, shine the light indirectly or on the bird's lower body. Never shine at its face
5. For longer sessions such as when studying bird behavior, use a hide or a natural cover e.g.:tree

Photographer tips - Cleaning (5)

Brushes

Brush is one of a good tools to get dust off your camera. As a tip, you might want to use brush with fine and soft hair (camel hair) to avoid scratching your lens.

Lens cleaning pen is also a great tool because it has a retractable brush on one end and a cleaning pad on the other.

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Blowers

Blowers are easily found at most camera stores at different varieties.

While using blowers, you need to be very careful with them on the inside of your camera as you might end up blowing dust into it. Blowers however, is great for external part of camera e.g.: lens.

Make sure you squeeze the blowers few times before using it.

Photographer tips - Cleaning (3)

Cleaning cloth

An alternative to cleaning tissues is the more modern microfiber cleaning cloth. These washable cloths grab a hold of dust and oils on your lens. The main thing to be aware of with them is to keep them clean themselves with a regular wash – alternatively just buy yourself a new one as they are very cheap to buy and that’ll negate the risk of wiping something from your wash into your lens.

Before using a cloth always check the lens to make sure you don’t have any larger pieces of grit on it. The last thing you want to do is wipe it into your lens causing a scratch. Remove any larger gritty dust using a blower or brush before wiping