A wedding photography and portrait photography service based in Perth, Western Australia.
Simply Delightful Photography. A creative blend of timeless poses and priceless candids for you to cherish.
What’s with the Pay It Forward link?
Posted by David | Filed under Latest News, Pay it forward
We have had a few questions about our Pay It Forward blog entries and menu link. So for folks new to our site and curious, the Pay It Forward blog entries are just a small way of sharing what we have learned over the years – ‘paying forward‘ what we have freely received from others. We plan to include, as time permits, entries on websites, blogs, books, videos, tips and tutorials, etc. which help enhance our creativity, photographic skills and use of essential software (e.g. Photoshop). Hopefully there will be something here for both beginners and advanced digital photography enthusiasts. We make no claim to being original, and where possible, all sources are acknowledged.
The ‘Pay It Forward’ theme was inspired by the Pay it forward photography resource blog at: www.pifphoto.com
In the words borrowed from the Good Book: “The world of the generous gets larger and larger; the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller” (Proverbs 11:24).
David :)
Learn to love Photoshop actions!
Posted by David | Filed under Pay it forward
The digital revolution has brought numerous creative opportunities and workflow challenges for photographers who have switched to digital. In this Pay it forward entry we share three photoshop actions from our digital workflow and offer some links to websites which provide some terrific photoshop tutorials on actions – some even offering free actions to download.
Tags: photoshop actions
Fill Flash – so obvious yet often overlooked.
Posted by David | Filed under Pay it forward
Fill flash has to be one of the best kept secrets in photography. When outdoors, using fill flash can dramatically improve the quality of our photographs. Unfortunately this is a rarely used technique even though it is available on virtually every camera. Whether an expensive DSLR or a point-and shoot digicam, all you need is the built-in flash in most cases.
Many people, quite understandably, avoid flash photography because of the unnatural and unflattering look it can often create. This need not be the case and there are several factors which we will hopefully get to address in future entries. But for this Pay it forward entry, let’s look at how to use your flash to enhance the natural beauty of an outdoor scene.
What camera do I buy?
Posted by David | Filed under Pay it forward
This a a question we are often asked. But the answer is far from obvious. Buying a camera is a personal choice and it is very hard to make generalisations about what sort of camera someone should buy. The ‘right’ camera can depend upon a number of factors, including the type of photography envisaged (snap shots, travel, landscape, action), the size (fit in a coat pocket), level of skill (beginner, enthusiasts, pro) and so. The choice of cameras available can also be quite bewildering, and the rate at which new models are released doesn’t help the situation.
Calibrating your display
Posted by David | Filed under Pay it forward
To get the best viewing experience when looking at photos on your display, it is important to make sure the computer’s display is properly calibrated. The best way to calibrate a display is with some dedicated hardware, like the Xrite Colour Munki, or ColorVision Spyder. These do cost money and are well worth acquiring if colour accuracy is important to you or your business.
That said, you can do a reasonable job at calibration by simply using your eye and following a few simple steps as you view the following patterns on your display.
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Susan Booth is a professional photographer based in Perth, Western Australia. Susan and her husband, David Booth, started SD Photos (formerly Shaggy Dog Productions), with an aim to offer an affordable portrait and wedding photography service without compromising on quality.
Their service includes: classic studio portraiture, special events coverage, environmental portraits, school balls, children's photography, baby photography, family portraits, engagement photos, renewal of wedding vows, commercial photography and pregnancy photos.
They are part of a talented community of Perth Wedding Photographers and Perth Portrait Photographers, located in Western Australia. Perth wedding organisers, wedding directory services, members of Perth's wedding network, wedding venues, reception centres, brides and grooms are welcome to enquire about our wedding photography and wedding albums. We also welcome destination wedding enquiries and freelance photography bookings. Learn more...
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