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Photographing Your Models Made Easy

I think most of you would like to know how to photograph your models. This brings me to another hobby of mine - photography. If you have a digital camera, then you may see the picture immediately. However if you do not and instead have an analog camera then this is what you should do.

If you have a compact camera then photographing your models will be quite difficult. I'm using an SLR camera and this gives me better image quality. You do not need to buy and expensive model. All you need is listed below :

1) SLR camera (with the ability to set the aperature).
2) Macro lens
3) Tripod
4) Cable release

What Is This Guy Talking About?????

1) SLR camera - Single Lens Reflex camera is a camera with the ability to change the lens. People like Canon and Nikon produce a lot of this cameras. Make sure you buy one which allows you to change the aperature and tell the owner you need it to take macro photography. If he can't recommend or you are unsure and you're in Penang, call me, I'll take you shopping.

2) Macro lens - To take close up photography of small items (like our models).

3) Tripod - To avoid camera shake since macro photography usually involves long exposure time.

4) Cable release - Once again to avoid camera shake.

Next Week - How To Start Photographing !!!