I hope I can inspire you to take more pictures after you have visited my webpage! I would also like to share some tips on how you can take better pictures. Moreover I want to share some of the webpages I visit when I need inspiration. Ada Elmgart
Some advice on how to make better pictures:
- Watch the light - the meaning of the words photography means "drawing with light". Always try to get the best light for the picture you want to create!
- Get down on the level of your objects - try to get down to the child or animal you are trying to capture to better get in touch with your object and to get the best picture possible.
- Move in close - most of the time you get a better picture by moving in closer to get focus on the object you want to stress in the picture.
- Try to direct your pictures if possible - bring your subjects together or try a different viewpoint. Avoid being just a passive picture-taker.
- Take some vertical pictures - many pictures look better from a vertical perspective.
Links to webpages from which I get inspiration:
Yann Arthus-Bertrand - A fascinating Photographer doing so many wonderful projects.
Annie Leibowitz - what more is there to say, one of the most well-known American Photographer.
Lennart Nilsson - http://www.lennartnilsson.com/ - one of Sweden's most well-known Photographers.
http://www.chromasia.com/iblog/- David and Libby Nightingale run their fine art and commercial photographic company. I have attended a workshop in Dubai by David and since then I follow his work at his website .
http://www.stevemccurry.com/main.php - Steve McCurry is recognized as one of todays finest imagemakersand works mainly as a photojournalist with pictures in colours. I love watching the pictures taken and to see some of them check his website. I would love to attend one of his workshops.
http://www.elizabethmessinaweddings.com/ - One of the top ten wedding photographers 2008, Elizabeth Messina - is an artist and a mother who loves to bring a little more sweetness & beauty into the world.
http://www.mairidesigns.com/ - A Photographer, Mairi Thomas, I have met in Oman who now gives me inspiration through her website.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ - National Geographic gives you endless inspiration and they aim at inspiring people to take care of our planet.
http://www.joemcnally.com/blog/ - Joe McNally - another very inspiring photographer, one of the most versatile photojournalists today. Attended a lecture in Dubai with him which I will never forget!
http://www.josevillaphoto.com/#start Jose Villa is a wedding photographer based in Southern California, and was voted one of the world's top 10 Wedding Photographers.
http://jgarnerphoto.com/ - another top 10 Wedding Photographer, Jim Garner.