(Baker Update) Will Post Pictures Up Again on Baker’s World Blog
(Baker Update)
Hello all. Would like to take the time out to update you all on something I’m going to bring back on this blog… Photos!
Although recently, I’ve been a lot more focused with the writing and content aspects versus visuals on my blog, visuals have a tendency to work very well with content at the same time.
The pictures will simply consist of whatever I feel is a great look and match to the content at the time of the creation.
Being content driven, I thought it was appropriate to have a post written about “street photography,” an article that was offered to me from photographer Diana Simonetta from houstonphotographer.com
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Eye for Composition Needed for Street Photography
In most displays of street photography the images reveal candid pictures of people walking down city streets, country roads or through parks and recreation areas. The main idea behind street photography is to present a realistic view of life on the street as seen by the photographer. Some even consider this type of photography similar to holding up a mirror through which life can be reflected.
Depending on the type of camera equipment used different aspects of photography can be used. Simple automatic cameras that only require the user to aim and press the shutter are good for street photography but in order to capture entire streetscapes in the image, manual settings may work best. With a straight point-and-shoot camera it is best to establish a focal area and then wait until the desired subjects come into view before hitting the shutter.
Manually adjusted cameras can offer better detail in a deeper focal plain by using a small f-stop, such as f22 and a slower shutter speed. This type of setting will essentially provide a deep depth of field so that every person and thing within the camera’s view will be in focus. Accordingly, you can use a wider aperture to shorten the depth of field, and a faster shutter speed to offer a blurred area in front of or behind the subject of the image in street photography.
One of the issues with street photography and using images of people is that if they are recognizable in the photograph before they can be used for commercial purposes an attempt must be made to secure their permission to use their likeness. Failure to adequately identify the photograph’s subjects could result in legal trouble for the photographer. Many engaged in street photography carry a handful of releases for subjects to sign releasing the photographer from liability should their image end up on public display.
Technical aspects aside, shooting real life on the street or in any other type of public setting can offer a realistic view of life in that location. Tourists do it all the time when visiting foreign lands and try to capture the essence of their visit. Many photographers hope for the same type of result when shooting in their own neighborhood.
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Pictures are amazing. When I first started my site, I had no pictures whatsoever. Fast forward a few months I got a new theme, along with nice, big pictures to accent each article. The response was great and I’m really glad I did it.
Can’t wait to see what it looks like!
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Definitely a great way to make your blog unique (i.e using your own photos rather than stock stuff)