Stephen Dent Photography doesn’t just want your photography business, we also want to help you take great pictures every day, and at all those events that we can’t be there for. That is why we started this blog, to help the fans of Stephen Dent take amazing pictures on their own.
One of the biggest complaints that amateur photographers have is that they can’t catch those once in a life time moments. You know the ones-your son slam-dunked the ball during the state finals, but all you got is a blur the color of his uniform. Or when your daughter pulled off a perfect pirouette for the first time, but you caught it a fraction of a second too late.
Don’t let your greatest life moments slip away in a blur of color, follow these simple tips to catch your next great moment!
1.) Utilize your flash Almost every camera comes equipped with a flash, so be sure to turn it on when you are trying to capture an action shot, even if the area you are in is already brightly lit. The flash doesn’t just add light to a dark photo, it can also be thought of as a mini time machine. The Flash freezes one single instant, the exact instant that your camera captures the picture. This will reduce blurriness (like in the basketball scenario above) and help give you a clear, crisp picture. Your camera probably has different flash settings, such as automatic, always off, or always on. When taking action pictures, Stephen Dent recommends that you turn the flash to the “always on” setting. If you leave it on automatic, the flash won’t go off if the room is already properly lit.
2.) Use multiple shot options Most digital cameras come with options for taking several shots in a row, in rapid succession. If your camera has this function it is a good idea to turn it on. It will slow your camera down slightly, but you will have far greater odds of catching a great picture. In this mode, your camera can take pictures faster than you could by manually pushing the button. Also try playing around with aperture settings and any other options your camera might have. Newer cameras have an amazing amount of modes, functions and features, so be sure to try them all before the big moment, so when the game starts, you’ll be prepared.
3.) Know your camera Stephen Dent always recommends that you read the manual that came with your camera. It will likely contain tips and tricks specific to your camera, and will explain the different functions available on the camera. Play with your camera in your free time to learn what it can and can not do. Some cameras simply are not equipped for taking motion pictures, and that is okay. If your camera can’t quite catch the shots you would like, call Stephen Dent Photos today to schedule your photo shoot.
Contact Stephen Dent any time at our website www.stephendentphotos.com, and check back for more neat camera tricks and advice here. Thanks for stopping by!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
Stephen Dent and Steve Dent
Stephen Dent, owner of Stephen Dent Photography Studios here in California, just discovered the work of another Stephen (Steve) Dent, who is also a photographer living and working in California. Everyone here at Stephen Dent Studios wanted to share the work of Steve Dent with our followers. After all, it isn’t every day that you come across another person in the same profession, with the same name, living in the same state!
Here is the link for Steve Dent’s photography page: http://photo.net/photos/SteveDent
We think you should check it out and let us know what you think of California’s other Stephen Dent!
In other news, Stephen Dent Photos has had its most profitable year ever, and we would like to thank everyone who works here with Stephen Dent, and all of our amazing clients who come back time and again for a great photography experience. We know that earning a profit in this recession is a sign of a job done right, and we are honored by the deep compliment implied by every client we receive. Thank you to everyone who has referred us to their friends, helping us grow into a strong and lasting company.
I light of this recent profit, we will be making a charitable contribution to an organization of your choice. Leave a comment here on the page suggesting which organization you think deserves our money and why. We will be voting on the best charity based on your comments, so really sell it to us, and share this link with your friends so they can comment as well.
In addition, we will now be offering health insurance to all our employees. We believe that providing a happy and safe working environment directly contributes to the happiness of our clients. Stephen Dent also believes that providing health insurance is a good investment in our economy, our employees, our state, and our country. We are proud to help keep a handful of California residents employed by Stephen Dent healthy and insured!
As always, please visit our website for more information about Stephen Dent, the studios, locations, hours, and services. We can be reached at www.stephendentphotos.com, and you can follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/stephendent10.
Here is the link for Steve Dent’s photography page: http://photo.net/photos/SteveDent
We think you should check it out and let us know what you think of California’s other Stephen Dent!
In other news, Stephen Dent Photos has had its most profitable year ever, and we would like to thank everyone who works here with Stephen Dent, and all of our amazing clients who come back time and again for a great photography experience. We know that earning a profit in this recession is a sign of a job done right, and we are honored by the deep compliment implied by every client we receive. Thank you to everyone who has referred us to their friends, helping us grow into a strong and lasting company.
I light of this recent profit, we will be making a charitable contribution to an organization of your choice. Leave a comment here on the page suggesting which organization you think deserves our money and why. We will be voting on the best charity based on your comments, so really sell it to us, and share this link with your friends so they can comment as well.
In addition, we will now be offering health insurance to all our employees. We believe that providing a happy and safe working environment directly contributes to the happiness of our clients. Stephen Dent also believes that providing health insurance is a good investment in our economy, our employees, our state, and our country. We are proud to help keep a handful of California residents employed by Stephen Dent healthy and insured!
As always, please visit our website for more information about Stephen Dent, the studios, locations, hours, and services. We can be reached at www.stephendentphotos.com, and you can follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/stephendent10.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Summer Pictures Done by Stephen Dent
Stephen Dent Photography is here to meet all your summer photography needs! No matter what even you are hosting, whether it be a wedding, graduation, birthday party, bar or bat mitzvah, quinciñera, or more, Stephen Dent can be there with his camera to catch all your special moments.
Stephen Dent is a master photographer, specializing in weddings and parties. Dent opened his first studio in California, and since then, has grown his business to 3 studios across the state. People love Stephen Dent photos because of his quality and dedication to every picture he takes. Using only the best supplies, Stephen Dent can shoot and print in any format, including HD and 3D video.
Stephen Dent may specialize in wedding shoots, but he certainly isn’t limited to them. Any party or event can be photographed, and there is no better professional than Stephen Dent. We believe that having fun makes for better pictures, so every picture taken by Stephen Dent will have the same fun feeling that you remember from your wedding or party.
Our studio also does portraits and school pictures, so you never have to worry about those tacky, poorly taken school photos again. Just bring your son or daughter in to any of the three Stephen Dent studios and we can pick the best backdrop and props to make fun, memorable, and affordable portrait pics.
Call or swing by today to find out more about scheduling your photo session. As always, please visit our website at www.stephendentphotos.com to see examples of Stephen’s work, prices, and location information.
Stephen Dent is a master photographer, specializing in weddings and parties. Dent opened his first studio in California, and since then, has grown his business to 3 studios across the state. People love Stephen Dent photos because of his quality and dedication to every picture he takes. Using only the best supplies, Stephen Dent can shoot and print in any format, including HD and 3D video.
Stephen Dent may specialize in wedding shoots, but he certainly isn’t limited to them. Any party or event can be photographed, and there is no better professional than Stephen Dent. We believe that having fun makes for better pictures, so every picture taken by Stephen Dent will have the same fun feeling that you remember from your wedding or party.
Our studio also does portraits and school pictures, so you never have to worry about those tacky, poorly taken school photos again. Just bring your son or daughter in to any of the three Stephen Dent studios and we can pick the best backdrop and props to make fun, memorable, and affordable portrait pics.
Call or swing by today to find out more about scheduling your photo session. As always, please visit our website at www.stephendentphotos.com to see examples of Stephen’s work, prices, and location information.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Black and White versus Color Photography
Black and white photography is rarely used anymore, but Stephen Dent still actively uses and promotes the style. There are several advantages to using black and white instead of color, whether the pictures are being taken with film or digitally.
Black and white film creates a much more dramatic look than color photography does. Whether the photograph is of a forest landscape or a close up of a child or lover’s face, the rich complexity of whites, grays and blacks present in black and white photography provides fodder for hours of viewing pleasure.
Thanks to digital photography, you no longer have to be committed to only color or only black and white. Computer editing programs allow you to change any color picture to black and white with the click of a button, and vice versa. Some new cameras even allow you to snap the picture in black and white right from the get go, which gives you a lot of flexibility and allows you to decide on the spot if you want to shoot in black and white or color.
When using black and white photography, it can be really fun and dramatic to chose one feature of the picture and allow that feature to be in color. One example is if you have a picture of someone giving flowers to another, you can have everything be in black and white, except for the flowers.
Using sepia tones is another exciting way to change the tone of your picture. Sepia tones tend to make a picture look older, which can make for a really romantic look, especially when used for wedding photos or landscape pictures. Most computer programs allow you to chose between several different styles of sepia, instead of only the traditional brown.
Black and white film creates a much more dramatic look than color photography does. Whether the photograph is of a forest landscape or a close up of a child or lover’s face, the rich complexity of whites, grays and blacks present in black and white photography provides fodder for hours of viewing pleasure.
Thanks to digital photography, you no longer have to be committed to only color or only black and white. Computer editing programs allow you to change any color picture to black and white with the click of a button, and vice versa. Some new cameras even allow you to snap the picture in black and white right from the get go, which gives you a lot of flexibility and allows you to decide on the spot if you want to shoot in black and white or color.
When using black and white photography, it can be really fun and dramatic to chose one feature of the picture and allow that feature to be in color. One example is if you have a picture of someone giving flowers to another, you can have everything be in black and white, except for the flowers.
Using sepia tones is another exciting way to change the tone of your picture. Sepia tones tend to make a picture look older, which can make for a really romantic look, especially when used for wedding photos or landscape pictures. Most computer programs allow you to chose between several different styles of sepia, instead of only the traditional brown.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Today’s Photography Idea from Stephen Dent Photos
Today I want to talk about the other side of photography: printing and displaying your photos. A great picture doesn’t do any good if no one ever sees it, or if it isn’t printed and displayed in a professional and attractive manner. Stephen Dent Photos has a few ideas and tips on printing and framing your pictures.
Most people today are working from digital cameras, which provide several options for printing your pictures. The first option is to upload your pictures to a photo printing company, such as the photo department at your local drug store. This can usually be done online or in store via a kiosk, and your pictures will be ready in minutes. You can choose the sizes you want and how many copies of each picture you would like. Prints range from a few cents to a few dollars each depending on the size of the picture and the company printing them.
Another option for printing photos is to do it yourself. Almost all newer computers come with some form of photo editing software, and your digital camera should come with software of its own that you download or install the first time you plug your camera in to your computer. From this software, you can edit, crop and print your pictures. There are printers made specifically for printing pictures, and with the purchase of photo paper and photo ink, you can print pictures that are equal in quality to those prints done in a store. Printing pictures at home can become costly if you make mistakes, so its best to do a test run prior to printing on the photo paper. Pictures can also be printed on regular paper for a quick, casual picture.
Once you have your pictures printed, whether from a digital camera or from film, there are a lot of fun ways to frame and display them. These are just a few ideas, so feel free to take them and run with it, letting your creativity shine through!
You can spice up a regular framed picture by adding a mat around the picture (which means you buy a frame that is the next size bigger than your picture). You can buy white or colored mats, which can really make your picture pop out, even in a boring, cheap or old frame. You can even decorate a mat by adding text, calligraphy, or scrapbooking stickers to it.
If you don’t like the look of mats around a picture, you can decorate the frame itself. You can paint picture frames, either creating a design or covering the entire frame with spray paint. Another easy way to decorate is by gluing plastic flowers, beads, or even pennies to the frame. There is no limit to the number of ways you can bring attention to your pictures!
We hope these ideas help you enjoy your new pictures. Stephen Dent is here for all your photography needs, including in studio pictures, on site shoots, and photography lessons. Please visit our website for contact information and more information on Stephen Dent and his background and services, at www.StephenDentPhotos.com.
Most people today are working from digital cameras, which provide several options for printing your pictures. The first option is to upload your pictures to a photo printing company, such as the photo department at your local drug store. This can usually be done online or in store via a kiosk, and your pictures will be ready in minutes. You can choose the sizes you want and how many copies of each picture you would like. Prints range from a few cents to a few dollars each depending on the size of the picture and the company printing them.
Another option for printing photos is to do it yourself. Almost all newer computers come with some form of photo editing software, and your digital camera should come with software of its own that you download or install the first time you plug your camera in to your computer. From this software, you can edit, crop and print your pictures. There are printers made specifically for printing pictures, and with the purchase of photo paper and photo ink, you can print pictures that are equal in quality to those prints done in a store. Printing pictures at home can become costly if you make mistakes, so its best to do a test run prior to printing on the photo paper. Pictures can also be printed on regular paper for a quick, casual picture.
Once you have your pictures printed, whether from a digital camera or from film, there are a lot of fun ways to frame and display them. These are just a few ideas, so feel free to take them and run with it, letting your creativity shine through!
You can spice up a regular framed picture by adding a mat around the picture (which means you buy a frame that is the next size bigger than your picture). You can buy white or colored mats, which can really make your picture pop out, even in a boring, cheap or old frame. You can even decorate a mat by adding text, calligraphy, or scrapbooking stickers to it.
If you don’t like the look of mats around a picture, you can decorate the frame itself. You can paint picture frames, either creating a design or covering the entire frame with spray paint. Another easy way to decorate is by gluing plastic flowers, beads, or even pennies to the frame. There is no limit to the number of ways you can bring attention to your pictures!
We hope these ideas help you enjoy your new pictures. Stephen Dent is here for all your photography needs, including in studio pictures, on site shoots, and photography lessons. Please visit our website for contact information and more information on Stephen Dent and his background and services, at www.StephenDentPhotos.com.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Stephen Dent Photography Tips for Unique Photos
At Stephen Dent Photography, we love to take pictures, and we know you do too. We don’t just want to sell you our services, we want to increase your love of photography in general. That’s why we, as a company, have decided to share daily photography tips to help you get the pictures you desire. Today, Stephen Dent is going to help you take great, unique pictures.
One of the most intriguing ways to take pictures is by using prolonged exposure. This can be done in daylight or at night. At night, you have the opportunity to capture a wide variety of images because every tiny spot of light that comes through affects the outcome of the picture. Essentially, your photos will come out looking phantasmagorical; the light begins looking like ghosts, and every object has a trail of motion.
Prolonged exposure pictures elicit the best results when the object or person being photographed is moving slightly, or if the person holding the camera is slightly unsteady. Typically, for traditional prolonged exposure pictures, it would be a requirement to have the camera on a tripod to avoid all the minute movements of the human hands, but this slight wiggle is exactly what gives these pictures their psychedelic look. It is probably best to play around with the concept, allowing the shutter to stay open for different lengths of time, and with varying degrees of movement, from holding perfectly still to purposely jiggling the camera.
Playing with light is a fun, diverse way to drastically alter the outcome of an otherwise mundane photo. For more information on changing the aperture settings on your camera, consult the owner’s manual. For more information on Stephen Dent Photography and the services we offer, visit our website at www.stephendentphotos.com and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/StephenDent10. And as always, feel free email us at stephendent@photographer.net.Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Brand New Services at Stephen Dent
Stephen Dent Photography is gearing up for summer, and we know you are too. With the kids home for summer break, there are endless opportunities to capture those “Kodak” moments. That’s why we are excited to announce that Stephen Dent Photography will now be offering two brand new services-on site photography and on site photography lessons.
On site photography will help you remember those treasured moments forever, even if you don’t have a photographer’s eye. A photographer from Stephen Dent can photograph any event, including weddings, birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, graduations and more. We offer a variety of pricing packages, so a professional photographer is always within reach.
If you are the more hands-on type, you can take lessons from a professional Stephen Dent photographer, from the convenience of your home, or any other setting you would like to photograph. Photography lessons are a great way to start a fun, rewarding hobby for yourself, and giving lessons as a gift can be much more exciting than giving another pair of socks to the grandkids. Photography lessons will pay off on your next vacation or special event, Stephen Dent guarantees it!
We will be running our yearly special in August and September, offering 30% off for back-to-school pictures. Be sure to visit our website at www.stephendentphotos.com, and follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/stephendent10.
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