Aspect ratio simply describes the ultimate shape of a photo. The aspect ratio 1:1 describes a square image and ratios with unequal numbers are rectangles. The first number always describes the width and the second the height. Modern televisions for example generally have an aspect ration of 16:9, so with a screen that is for […]
We’ve been following Little Images photographer and franchisee Kelly Altria since she joined the franchise back in June this year (you can read our previous articles about Kelly here and here). Now that 2018 is pretty much in the can, we caught up again with Kelly over the phone to find out how the final […]
In our last two articles in the ‘Taking Better Photos’ series for photographic beginners we covered aperture (that is, f stops) and ISO. This time we are going to take a more detailed look at the – very much related – world of exposure. In black and white terms – to pardon the pun – […]
Little Images is running the first of a series of workshops for people who would like to learn more about photography and improve their photography. This first workshop will be held in Lismore NSW on Saturday 8th December. Here are the details… During this hands-on half-day workshop, you will learn essential photography skills, plus after […]
What is ISO? (and why is it important?) A little bit of history Back in the days before digital cameras, the actual rolls of film used in cameras were classified by their ‘speed’. A so called ‘fast’ rated film was better at capturing images in low light than a slower rated film. With a camera […]
Back in July, we ran a profile piece on our newest photographer and franchisee – Kelly Altria in Western Australia – and this is a short update on that. Kelly started with Little Images about three months ago and it’s safe to say it has been a ‘hit the ground running’ type start! We caught […]
When you get your shiny new DSLR – digital single lens reflex – camera, it can be very tempting to use the standard settings to shoot all your photos. But if you do this you’ll be missing out on some of the advanced features of your camera that will allow you to take much better […]
It’s almost as if Kelly was meant to be a Little Images photographer.
If you work in an early learning centre, you might have got something in the mail from us recently – a letter reminding you to book your centre photoshoot, along with a small sachet so you could make yourself a hot chocolate (or even a cold one).
At Little Images we spend all of our time – well working time anyway – taking photos of young children and so we’ve learnt a thing or two over the years as to how to get the best photos without it all ending in tears. And we’re not talking about the children being in tears.