Video Presentation by Candy Sim Photography

Enjoy!! Candy Sim :-)

The Importance of Editing Photographs

Despite shooting excellent photos using a quality DSLR, at times it is necessary to edit the photos so as to increase their attractiveness and quality, and improve their value. Please see some of my examples illustrated below:

Happy Shooting! :-)

Hey You... Guess What?

Due to customer demand, effective August 13^th 2016, I intend to start my very first Basic Photography Consultancy Workshop.

Objectives/ Learning Outcomes:

• Learn how to take great photographs (Composition; People & nature; and Lighting & colour)
• Learn how to display your pictures
• Learn the importance of Editing
• Understand the mechanics of imaging
• Unleash your creative potential

For further details regarding my Workshop as to the location, date, time and cost, please visit my Facebook Business Page @ https://www.facebook.com/candysimphotography. I shall be posting these details soon including registration dates.

Please feel free to also shoot me an email for any further information or enquiries @ candysimphotography@gmail.com.

P.S. Don't forget to vote!!!

Candy Sim :-)

Voting Poll

Hey Guys,

So to the right-bottom of my blog homepage, I inserted a voting poll to obtain valuable feedback from you with regards to my blog service. 

Your feedback will be greatly appreciated. 

Candy Sim :-)

Wedding Photography... Ye or Ne?

So current clients of mine kept asking me to add Wedding Photography as part of my service offering. Hmmm... in deep thoughts........

What do you think? Ye or Ne?

Candy Sim

What Makes a Great Photo?

1. Composition - Fill the Frame! It adds context to a shot.

2. Lighting - Direction, Colour Coordination/ Balance (key aspects)

Happy Shooting! :-)

Mistakes Photographers Make When Starting Out

When I bought my first DSLR camera, I read my entire manual. After then, I felt like an expert in the field. While it was a great way of learning, I had the wrong impressions which led to some pretty embarrassing mistakes.

1. I didn't use flash then - I thought of it as a harsh and flattening light that was falling directly onto my subject.

Correction: I just needed to use an external flash which is more flexible and can adjust accordingly.

2. The Wrong ISO - According to photography manuals; the higher the ISO, the more digital noise there would be, therefore resulting to a poor image quality. So naturally, I always use to keep my ISO at 100-200 max. Guess What?.......... Some of my photos were under-exposed.

Correction: Adjust your ISO to suit the atmosphere you are in. For sunny days, an ISO of 100-300 is perfect. For bleaky days or indoors, you can increase from 400 and further on.

3. Never Backed Up - Lost all of my photos to a horrifying hard drive failure.

Correction: Always back up elsewhere besides your personal computer. There are a lot of options now like OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.

Happy Shooting! :-)
Candy Sim

People in Focus

Two (2) Key Things to Consider:

1. Go Close - Always try to full the frame of your camera. You can use a wide angle zoom lens.

2. Capture the Moment - Have your camera ready to capture unexpected moments

Happy Shooting! :-)

5 Tips for Great Indoor Photos

1. Take control of the White Balance setting on your Camera - Start off with automatic white balance then move on to manual to adjust.

2. Use Natural Light - Place subject close to a window for better lighting.

3. Flash or Natural Light? - Flash indoor is needed only when there is not much natural light available.

4. Utilize only 1 Light Source - Once there is sufficient natural light available, all artificial lights in the room should be taken off.

5. Remove any Background Distractions - Distractions or clutter can spoil the overall mood of a photograph.

Happy Shooting! :-)

Online Presence

Hey Guys,

Please feel free to also check me via Social Media. You can find me on:

• Twitter @candysimphotog1
• Facebook @ www.facebook.com/candysimphotography
• Pinterest @candysim

Coming soon to Instagram!

Candy Sim :-)

Photography Consultancy Service

Hey Guys,

So I have been posting some valuable tips on my blog with regards to photography and how one can be a better photographer.. A client of mine has suggested that I go into Consultancy, adding 'workshops' as part of my service offering. What do you guys think?

Candy Sim

Seven (7) Tips for Taking Better Photos

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1. Get eye to eye with your subject; shoot from that angle.

2. Pay attention to the Background so as to avoid any distraction such as a trash can or other unsightly items.

3. Know when to use your flash; a flash can make or break a photo.

4. Shoot everyday; practice makes perfect.

5. Lock the focus option on your camera for clearer shots.

6. Take both vertical and horizontal photos.

7. Get to know your camera; get to know each function.

Happy Shooting! :-)

The Basics of Photography

So I came across this really cool pic on Pinterest today.. It speaks about all the basic stuff you need to know about your dslr camera; from sensor to control. Check this out!!!

Cool right? Happy Shooting ;)

I just purchased a Memory Card. Why doesn’t it work?

It is advised that you format the new memory card in your dslr camera before use. Don’t know how to format it??? I am happy to share the under-mentioned video with you:

Happy Shooting! J

What is ISO?

In Digital Photography, ISO measures the sensitivity of the image sensor. When choosing/ setting your ISO on your digital camera, be sure to ask yourself the following questions:

1. Light - Is the subject well lit?
2. Grain - Do I want a grainy shot or one without noise?
3. Tripod - Am I using a Tripod?
4. Moving Subject -Is my subject moving or stationary?

Always remember, if there is plenty light - use a low ISO rating. If it is dark however; there will be a need for you to increase your ISO rating.

Hope you find these tips helpful. Happy Shooting! :-)

Newborn Shoot

Amazing shoot done with this little cutie. Interesting posing tips/ ideas; however I DISAGREE with the Flash Photography.... What do you guys think???

Nikon D5 Launch

OhhhhhhhhMmmmmmmGggggggg!!! Have you heard? The new Nikon D5 has been released! #hotflashes #cantbelieveit #cantaffordit #Sigh

To all my Nikon fans:

Shooting Portraits

Take a deep breath in; Relax and read these 5 tips for shooting great portraits:

1.      Choose the Right Lens e.g. 50mm portrait lens

2.      Set Your Aperture/F-Stop

3.      Check your Exposure Compensation

4.      Check and Set your Shutter speed settings

5.      Increase/ Decrease your ISO to suit your subject

Hope you find these tips helpful. Happy Shooting!!! J

BEST FOCAL LENGTH

There are sooooo many good options in respect to portrait lenses. It is important however, to understand the lens effect - that distortion, compression, angle of view, and depth of field it has on your image. Here are some tips that I recommend:

1. When shooting in a tight space - A 35mm or 50mm prime lens is a good choice.

2. When shooting both groups and individuals - A 24-70mm f2.8 zoom lens

3. My personal favourite however is the Tamron 18-200mm lens. I consider this to be my all-purpose lens. Its pleasing compression, particularly when zoomed all the way in is just fantastic.

Happy Shooting!!! J

SHOOT PHOTOGRAPHS WHEN THE LIGHT IS RIGHT!

Light varies enormously in terms of colour, intensity and contrast!

While bright contrasty light may be perfect for many kind of photographers, other conditions are more suited for other subjects. It all depends on the effect you are trying to achieve:

1. Bright Sunlight - BOLD COLOURS

2. Stormy Weather - DRAMATIC LIGHTING

3. Soft Lighting - DETAILED SUBJECTS

4. Rainy Days - SPLASHES OF COLOUR

5. Sunny with Clouds - GREAT SKIES

6. Cloudy and Overcast - MUTED TONES

Tips on Shooting Children

As photographers I am pretty sure someone can relate to my experience of shooting a child. Dat moment where you are getting difficulties in getting the child to focus - Oh the struggles!!! Sooooo, I was hired to do a portrait of a little 3-year old boy and for a moment then I felt as though I wasn't going to be successful in getting this portrait done. I think he was being more distracted by something else lols :-)

But after trying multiple tactics, I was able to get a beautiful portrait that both myself and the client were satisfied. Based on my experience, I was able to generate 3 tips that I would love to share in respect to shooting kids:

1. Be Patient with them - Most important!!! Some kids will not warm up to you immediately. In response to this, sit down at their level and play with them. Become their friend first and they'll trust you the rest of the day.

2.Capture who they are - It can be a simple photograph of them staring out... such as the following:

3. Let's see the face - Children have the most amazing eyes. Capture the child in his or her natural environment. Concentrate on beautiful facial shots. Focus on the eyes and you'll be able to capture a lovely image such as this one: Too Cute :-)

Outdoor Shoots with kids

Her Compliments though lols... That's Soooo ME when shooting kids.. I can definitely relate. Great job Jessica on the tips!!!

Maternity Session

Had such an amazing maternity shoot session today - like OMGGGGG! Seriously – this couple (parents-to-be) almost made me drop my camera from laughing so hard. Thankfully I didn’t and I was able to get some really good shots.

P.S. Anxious to see their little bundle of joy soon :-)