Tag Archives: Red-Eye

Photography Week in Review for January 28, 2007-February 3, 2008

How much time do you spend sifting through the pictures on your digital camera wondering which ones to save and which ones to delete? And of the ones you save how many are so stunning that you actually consider making money off of them? If you were able to answer either question then this installment of the Photography Week in Review might come in very handy. Take a look at the reasons why: January 28th—–Should I Delete This Picture? It’s a question I struggle with all the time and I know I am not alone. If you have a digital … Continue reading →

Getting Rid of Red-Eye and Saying Bye-Bye to Blurry Shots

If you thought having a green-eyed monster in your family was bad try having a digital camera filled with dozens of red-eyed ones. Those dreaded red-eye shots–dastardly enough to mar pictures of even the cutest child or pet. They are annoying… yet avoidable if you follow these tips: My brother calls them devil eyes (my other brother refers to it as the “Curse of the Cat Eye”), but the red color (and appearance that your subject’s eyes are glowing) has nothing to do with Satan at all. Rather, the red color comes from light reflecting off of your subject’s retinas. … Continue reading →

Four More Common Errors Made in Photography

Mistakes happen. This is life. However, many errors that are made in photography, can actually be corrected by paying more attention. Here are four common photography errors and how to fix them. Partial Obstruction Admittedly, I’ve done it and I’m positive so have you. With camera straps dangling, and hair blowing in the wind, it sure doesn’t take much these days. Have you ever gotten your finger in the way? Yes, me too. The solution? Check your lens each time you are going to use your camera. Carry a soft camera cloth with you to wipe the lens frequently while … Continue reading →

Reducing or Eliminating Red Eye, Part 2—SLR cameras

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We’ve explored some options to avoid the red eye effect with a point and shoot camera, but what if you have a more sophisticated SLR camera? That’s great…that means you have a bit more control over what your camera does than most average point and shoot cameras. From my experience, the best way to avoid the red eye effect is not to USE the flash that is attached to the camera. More than likely, your camera is equipped to work with an off camera flash. These flashes aren’t necessarily cheap, but they are worth every penny. With my digital camera, … Continue reading →