Kyle McMillan

This year in photography I learned a substantial amount about digital photography. Prior to taking this class I was only using my iPhone for photos and mind you, the iPhone does take great pictures but I was interested in being able to take higher quality photos on a digital camera. That's where this class steps in, this class has taught me more about exposure, shutter speed, and aperture than I ever thought I'd understand. Not only that but the relationship between each. Then you pair that up with new experience in composition and depth of field, I believe my photography is a much higher quality than previously. Taking the picture is only the first part of it, now comes editing. Working with only an iPhone before, I did not have access to, or wanted access to, Adobe Lightroom. So that program was a bit of a learning curve but we did spend some class time going over the basics which really helped. But I found most of what I learned was from just messing around in the progra

In this article , Darren Rowse outlines twelve tips to make your photography a little more creative and random. A lot of photographers can find themselves in a rut where they don't know what to do to make their photography different from their peers. Hopefully, these twelve tips help remedy that narrow vision. 1. Move Your Camera 2. Zooming While Shooting 3. Creative Focusing 4. Shoot From Your Boots 5. Over Expose Your Shots 6. Slow Sync Flash 7. Get Up High 8. Multiple Exposures 9. Go Grainy 10. White Balance 11. Master The Bulb Setting 12. Infrared Remember to follow the link to the article for more details on each of these tips but hopefully they will help you make your photography a little more creative or maybe even original. Take these tips and run.

Photo Information: Sony A7iii 46mm f/11 ISO 100 1/100 This photo was taken out near Pioneer Park here in Billings with the intention to capture the contrast between the fall leaves and the blue sky but after some editing, I was pleased with how the greyscale made this landscape more abstract. Photo Information: Sony A7iii 55mm f/5.0 ISO 400 1/125 This photo was taken by the Indian Cliffs as a close up of a random bush for practice with depth of field. The cloudy, grey background offers a good contrast to the green and lighter blues of the bush exaggerating the contrast and ultimately the depth of field. Photo Information: Sony A7iii 70mm f/5.6 ISO 320 1/200 This photo was taken at sunset near the sanctuary on Shiloh here in Billings. The intention was to capture the main subject with a background subject not in focus. The placement of the ducks is strategic to leave room in the direction they are both looking. The sunset also shines in

When it comes to taking pictures, there is always room for improvement. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned pro, you may need to work on something as simple (or complex) as composition or maybe something a little more detailed such as histograms. In an article by  Digital Photography School  there are ten tips to take your photography to the next level. 1. Always have a camera in your pocket 2. Your background is as important as the subject 3. Everything is light 4. Treat your work as wine 5. Shoot with your heart first 6. Ask why 7. You are less limited by your gear than you think 8. Let go of technical perfection 9. Think making photographs, not taking pictures 10. Make your photographs sticky Each of these tips may be more geared towards a photographer earlier in their career or even a hobbies, but the seasoned professional may lose sight of some of these basic tips. Either way, I would recommend a read of this article to learn something new.

Photo Information: Sony A7iii 70mm f/5.6 ISO 320 1/200 Photo Information: Sony A7iii 69mm f/16 ISO 400 1/25

For the new individuals to digital photography, follow these simple tips to take your photography to the next level or just have a beginning understanding of digital photography. In this article, they mention the following: 1. Use Rule of Thirds 2. Avoid Camera Shake 3. Learn to Use the Exposure Triangle 4. Use a Polarizing Filter 5. Create a Sense of Depth 6. Use Simple Backgrounds 7. Don't Use Flash Indoors 8. Choose the Right ISO 9. Pan to Create Motion 10. Experiment with Shutter Speed Even though an experienced photographer might find some of these tips rudimentary, I believe there might be something in here for every level. This article  I found to be very helpful when I was first starting out and I continue to take these tips with me everywhere I go with my camera. For more information follow this link: https://www.exposureguide.com/top-10-digital-photography-tips/.