Tips
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Capture the Spectacle: Top Tips for Photographing a Solar Eclipse
Are you ready for the upcoming eclipse? Lakeway and Central Texas will soon experience a total solar eclipse on Monday April 8, 2024 at approximately 1:35pm (depending on weather and cloud cover). For about 3 minutes and sixteen seconds the sky will be dark, stars will be visible, and the sun will be covered by the moon so only the corona of gases is visible. It is one of the world’s most rare and wondrous natural phenomena. It is profoundly different from the partial eclipses that most of us have experienced. The last total solar eclipse with Austin in the path was May 26, 1397… 627 years ago. And the…
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How to Take Great Vacation Photos
Your vacation is a time to relax and have fun, but it’s also a great opportunity to take some amazing photos. Here are a few tips to help you capture the memories of your trip: Plan your shots. Before you even leave home, take some time to think about what you want to photograph. What are the must-see sights? What are the unique experiences you want to capture? Once you have a plan, you’ll be more likely to take photos that you’ll cherish for years to come. Use the right equipment. If you have a DSLR or mirrorless camera, bring it with you on your trip. These cameras give you more control…
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Photography 101: A Guide for Beginners
Photography is the art of capturing light to create an image. It is a vast and ever-evolving field, but there are some basic principles that all beginner photographers should know. The Three Pillars of Photography The three pillars of photography are exposure, composition, and post-processing. Exposure is the amount of light that reaches the camera sensor. It is controlled by three settings: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Composition is the arrangement of elements in a photograph. It is important to consider the subject, the background, and the lines and shapes in the scene. Post-processing is the editing of a photograph after it has been taken. This can involve adjusting the…
