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November 30, 2017

Bookstagram 101: Embrace Ebooks

November 30, 2017

Bookstagram 101: Embrace Ebooks — 5 tips for taking photos of your e-reader for bookstagramEbooks don’t feature all that much on bookstagram. As I’m writing this, only 18 posts out of the most recent 1,000 tagged with #bookstagram on Instagram featured ebooks.

· Categories: Bookstagram 101, Photography

February 1, 2017

The Convenience of Mini Backdrops

February 1, 2017

Convenience of Mini Backdrops — 5 benefits of using vinyl backgrounds for photographyLast year I had the pleasure of being selected as a brand ambassador for Mini Backdrops. Over four months have passed since I received my choice of designs, so my three-month stint is already up. Still, I like them so much, I want to share some of the benefits I particularly have come to appreciate about Mini Backdrops.

· Categories: Photography, Products & Services

March 5, 2016

I Got a DSLR — Now What?

March 5, 2016

I got a DSLR — now what? Stepping up book photography with creative settingsSo, you acquired a DSLR in the hopes of taking better photos or you plan to in the near future. To fully maximise the potential of that snazzy new camera, you want to know how to use it. That means learning the basic functions and how to control the exposure. Photography is about capturing your subjects as well as the light in the best possible way. To help you with that, here’s a primer on stepping up book photography with a DSLR.

· Categories: Photography

December 15, 2015

Even Light by the Window with Photoshop

December 15, 2015

The Ask and the Answer with blue paint materialDuring the dark December days it’s difficult to make use of daylight for book photography. Taking photos by the window is much easier in summer. In winter or during monsoon seasons, it can be fairly dark, even by the windows. I try to combat that by taking photos outdoors but that doesn’t work in torrents of rain. This means I have to make do with window light.

· Categories: Photography

November 28, 2015

Is a DSLR Necessary for Book Photography?

November 28, 2015

Photo of Siege and Storm with tea and cupcakes on white background to demonstrate clear book photography with a DSLROnce in a while I see people lament that they don’t have a good camera to take photos. They wish they had a snazzy DSLR with which they could take nicer photos for bookstagram. The thing is, as beautiful as photos taken with DSLRs can be, it’s not just about the camera. Yes, clarity and sharpness do matter, so a good camera does make a difference. However, in many cases our smartphone cameras are good enough to produce quality photos.

· Categories: Photography

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