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Pet Photography
Pet photography has been a popular American pastime since the birth of photography. It is particularly popular among unmarried women, weirdos who get along with animals better than people, and photography buffs. Even if you don't fall into one of these fringe groups you can still have quite a lark by dressing up your pet and photographing them.
The first thing you are going to want to do is go online and choose from any number of cheap digital cameras. Photographic technology has become a lot cheaper, more advanced, and easier to use in the past ten years. Buying cheap digital cameras online is easy, and with a digital camera you can upload your adorable animal pictures straight to your computer for the world to see. You should also get some camera accessories. Different lights, filters, lenses, and other camera accessories can be the difference between run of the mill pet photographs and Internet fame worthy pet photographs. Who knows, your cat could be the next Maru (the online cat phenomenon from Japan who has taken American by storm). Make sure you also get some camera lenses. You will want to use different camera lenses for the various photoshoots you create for your pet. Go online and read a bit about how the camera and optics work together to get a better idea of how to design your shoot.
Now we are ready to start making some pet photographs. There are two types of pet photography: staged and free form. For free form pet photography, just take your cheap digital camera and follow your pet around. Try to live a day in his or her life. Walk a mile in your animal's paws. Anytime it looks like it is about to do something cute start, snapping photos. Even boring everyday pet stuff like sleeping, eating, and being confused by the mirror can be photographic gold.
What Is Coming in 2012 for Photographers
As a photographer, I'm always on the lookout for new technology. One of the biggest problems with any type of photography and looking at the latest technology is the lack of emphasis on actually taking photos. It is all very well wanting the latest and greatest but at the end of the day you should be taking great photographs with whatever equipment you currently use. New technology might help you get the odd shot more efficiently or hit the focus on the head. There is headroom for higher resolution sensors to crop.
Saying the above though doesn't mean you should not ignore new technology. So what is coming this year? We've already had the announcements of Canon's new flagship 1D X and Nikon's new D4. These two models are pretty much competing with each other. While it's a little early for any solid reviews, the models both promise excellent focus in low light and another stunning boost to ISO levels. ISO levels are going to ensure you can take usable shots in more dark environments. This will obviously aid all those wedding photographers out there.
While it is all good and well that people who have a higher budget can buy these flagships, the 2nd level need these features too. This year should almost certainly see the launch of the Canon 5D Mark III and the D800 from Nikon. There is some speculation to whether the new X naming will be adopted across the other models for Canon. With the launch of the more compact G1 X camera people would think so, but both these models are a departure from their previous versions. The 1D X being an amalgamation of Canon's 1D and 1Ds range and the G1 X now having a large CMOS sensor. Even if the follow up 5D doesn't move away or amalgamate with the 7D, it will make sense from a marketing sense to adopt the X.
So what can we expect from the manufacturers number two cameras. Personally I believe the megapixel race to be well and truly over. I firmly believe the sweet spot to be 18-21 megapixels and that it will be realised too in the Canon and Nikon follow up. There is talk of the D800 having in the 30MP range but this wouldn't make much sense. Nowadays it's all about low light photography and getting the lowest noise possible. Higher Megapixels makes that harder to realise.
Lens wise, Canon has been much talked about with the 24-70mm Mark II or IS depending on who you talk to. This year is highly likely to have that rumour finally realised. We've already seen possible patents materialise but at this time Canon's position is anything short of firm. Canon has spent the last couple years actually rebooting their telephoto prime range and now it's time for the short focal ranges to get some attention. I think it's 100% certain we will see two lens replacements this year. Canon' isn't stupid and refreshing loads of lenses at once doesn't make sense from a marketing perspective.
There's one thing that is for sure though, 2012 is going to be an exciting year for photographers around the world. No matter where you are or what you do: weddings, portraits or just like to shoot, all eyes on are on the two biggest players in the photography market.
As well as my main job, I'm a keen Photographer. As for Photographers Hertfordshire, I'm one of the best available in my local area and cater for all types of photography including Weddings, Portraits and Model Photography.
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