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By  Jason Noblett

The two central London venues that I’ve photographed weddings in more than any other are One, Whitehall Place, off the Victoria Embankment, and The Lansdowne Club in Mayfair.

One Whitehall Place is the home of the Liberal Club, and a Victorian masterpiece designed by the man behind the Natural History Museum. There are many rooms which can be used for a wedding, but it is probably the grand marble spiral staircase which is its most well known feature. I was photographing a wedding there a few years ago and the bride was planning on using the lift to get to her ceremony on the fifth floor. However we soon found that the dress was too big to fit in the rather compact lift so she was forced to take the stairs instead. I had run up floor a little ahead of her and took a picture of her walking through a tier and it’s become one of my most well-known images.

The staircase can also be used for a photo of the entire wedding party. This will mean spreading the guests out over several layers of the stairs, and consequently lighting will become an issue, but if the skylight is well lit then the results make for a powerful image.

The rooms within One Whitehall Place can be very challenging for a wedding photographer. Most of them are oak-panelled, which coupled with direct sunlight through the south-facing floor-to-ceiling windows gives a great deal of contrast. It’s very easy to unintentionally take a series of silhouettes if taking images of people standing in front of the giant windows.

The dining room is also a photographic challenge. The overhead lighting is typically kept very low and candlelight is used on the tables. Candlelight looks very soft and pretty in photographs, but can also give severe autofocus issues.

Outside, the garden runs parallel to the Victoria Embankment, and whilst it’s a little narrow the exterior of the building gives a pleasant background to the wedding guests.

The Lansdowne Club is a private members club situated off Berkeley Square in Mayfair. There is a small courtyard in the centre of the building which is very popular for summer weddings. Photography is very straightforward in the courtyard, as there is no distracting background to speak of, and often a string quartet will be playing in a corner. It’s also possible to walk up to the 1st floor and take some aerial images of the entire courtyard full of wedding guests.

The dining room is large and spacious, and again it’s possible to climb a small staircase and take pictures of the Bride and Groom entering for their wedding breakfast.

Berkeley Square is nearby and a useful option for a wedding photographer and a very up-market backdrop for the happy couple. It is usually pretty quiet on a Saturday and spacious enough to avoid distracting backgrounds. There are plenty of benches around to provide props for the wedding guests. It’s fantastic having opportunity to see this iconic buildings as a London Wedding Photographer.

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By  Louise Goldstein

New-found interest in photography came about when the digital age made it easier to take photos and share them with a bigger audience, whether through blogs or social networking sites. Taking pictures can be a truly gratifying experience when you see the lovely outcome.

Now you don’t really need a sophisticated camera to take a stab at photography. Even the simplest device can beautifully capture a moment or scene when a skilful eye takes the lead. Budding shutterbugs will find it useful to follow these tips:

1. Follow the Rule of Thirds.

Often mentioned in the world of photography, the Rule of Thirds was actually discovered by Greek artists who were masters of their craft.

Imagine the scene you’re capturing to be framed in a rectangular shape that is divided into nine equal parts by two horizontal lines and two vertical lines. Now create more drama or depth by putting your subject at any of the points where the lines meet. The ideal composition of your picture can also be achieved by moving in closer to the subject and taking out the unnecessary elements. Lastly, keep the horizon aligned properly when taking landscape photos.

2. Pay attention to lighting.

The amount of lighting available can help you get the effect you’re hoping for. Remember that the direction of the light is an important factor when you take your picture. Bring out a soft glow by making use of indirect light. For wonderful outdoor scenes, make sure that you’re standing behind the sun so that the subject is facing the source of light.

3. Keep snapping!

When using subjects such as animals and children, it may be difficult to control their movements while you’re waiting for that one cute pose. Just snap away and review the series of pictures afterwards. That’s the huge benefit of digital photography – maximize it! Later on, you can browse through your shots to find that special photo that catches your eye. Through constant practice, your fingers will be more trained to hit the shutter at the right moment.

4. Use the right shutter speed.

Play around with the speed settings of your camera’s shutter to be able to capture images in their dynamic form. Generally speaking, moving objects must be captured by a fast shutter speed, unless you deliberately want a blur. Then, once you feel more comfortable fiddling with settings and stuff, you can start experimenting with the right type of lens to complement the speed setting. Sports photographers, for instance, are often seen toting cameras with huge and long lenses in order to catch that winning shot close up and as it happens.

5. Experiment with angles.

A view of a house or room can become more interesting when shot from a different angle other than eye level. Try taking pictures from ground level, or climb up a chair for a different perspective. Or try slanting your camera from 10 to 45 degrees. Unless you’re taking a landscape picture, a little slant tends to add dynamism to your images.

Once you’ve become more comfortable with the camera, improve your photography skills even more by investing in important equipment such as tripods, filters, and lenses, and learn to use them. Who knows? Your new hobby just might open up for you a lucrative new career in food photography or wedding photography in the future!

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By Kay Marie

You see them on television shows like CSI crawling through a crime scene taking photograph after photograph. They document the crime scene from every angle. The needs for forensic photography mimic other types of photography, but require a few added twists. Smart forensic photographers commonly use one accessory you may wish to add to your camera, the camera body harness.

The Interesting Field of Forensic Photography

Stop and think about what a crime scene photographer needs to do. He must be able to take photos in extreme close-up detail to capture the tiniest details. He needs to capture wide area photos to capture an overall view of the crime scene.

Imagine the other problems they can run into. A forensic photographer may need to climb a ladder to get pictures of evidence at a higher level. He may need to crawl into a crawl space under a home or duck into the dog house to take a shot of some hidden clues.

What happens to his camera as he crawls and climbs? On a neck strap he may end up with his camera bouncing off the ground or banging into the ladder. His camera is not a cheap little digital camera from a discount store. Crime scene photographers use high end cameras and the wise ones protect their cameras with camera harnesses. They know a camera harness will keep the camera ready for action but out of the way while they move around the scene.

Crimes Scenes Can Be Anywhere

The other challenge is all of the diverse locations crimes happen. Crime scenes can be in underground storm sewer systems. A crime scene could be in the middle of a swamp where the evidence is in watery surroundings. By using a camera body harness the forensic experts can avoid worrying about their camera as they bend over the water, or work their way through the storm sewer. Their hands are free to lay down the markers and notes they want highlighted in the crime photos. The job is intense and demanding enough without worrying about a camera swinging wildly on a neck strap.

Photography is really interesting as well as challenging. It can also bring out the creativity in you as well. It is a good hobby and capturing moments is an experience that is satisfying as well as rewarding. It is how you capture the moment in photograph that makes it even more challenging and exciting.

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