I'm excited for our first real post, aren't you? In our "Tuesday Tip" posts, you will find photography tips, photography techniques and tips on crafting, scrapbooking, card making, sewing, and more. In other words, this is where we impart our wisdom and experience on you (hopefully making your life A LOT easier).
This first post deals with patterns in photography--patterns like this. . .
Let's face it, patterns are attractive. The eye loves symmetry, and it also loves when symmetry is slightly skewed (as it is in the picture above).
To shoot great pattern shots, you'll need the following:
- An SLR or DSLR camera
- A telephoto lens--an 80-200mm or 70-210mm should do the job
- Your eye or eyes (you'll likely need at least one)
The trick here is to find a good pattern, pick your settings, and shoot. Finding a subject is half the battle (as is always the case in photography).
Here are some great places to look for patterns:
- Urban areas
- Construction sites
- Warehouses and wholesale stores
- Nature--think trees and crops and raindrops
When it comes to settings, daylight shots do well with an ISO setting of 100 or 200 (this will keep your shots clear); if you're shooting in film, this means using film with an ISO of 100 or 200 (black and white film works as well). Choose the exposure and aperture settings that fit the scene. If you're not familiar with these settings, check out
this post on exposure and
this post on aperture. I've found that a little bit of practice goes a long way in this area, so
go ahead and try a variety of settings until you find what works.
Now, get out there and SHOOT!
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