Photography and Videography Tips by Outdoor Video & Photographic

Dave Estment with Canon Video Camera

Importance of Multicam

You’ve likely had the experience of multiple minds achieving exponentially better results than any one alone. The same often applies to photography and videography. In the case of multiple camera operators, people invariably see and shoot subjects in different ways. This is definitely the case for us. Naomi and I have worked together countless times to capture a range of scenarios, and without fail our unique styles shine through and complement each other. Continue reading “Importance of Multicam”

Xmas Ball Decoration

How to Shoot Celebrations

The festive season is a fabulous time to capture celebrations via photos and video, but if you’re new to shooting you may wonder where to begin. A great starting point is to apply the thinking that underlies video editing, namely that you are sharing a story. Cast your mind back to memorable fairy tales, which include vivid character and setting descriptions. Or watch a Disney movie to witness the delight of detail, such as abundant plants featured in The Jungle Book scenes, or the vibrant personality of The Lion King characters. Continue reading “How to Shoot Celebrations”

Male Golden Retriever

How To Capture Pets

The simple beauty of being in the moment belongs to our pets, as celebrated in the book Guardians of Being, which features spiritual wisdom from dogs and cats, combining words by Eckhart Tolle with illustrations by MUTTS cartoonist Patrick McDonnell. Since our Golden Retriever Storm (pictured above) turns three this month, we reckon now is the time to celebrate him and his brother Quest, our German Shepherd. They often inspire us to capture their antics on camera – purely for the fun of it and also to share with others. Because let’s face it, few things bring such easy smiles to our faces than beautiful or funny photographs and footage of dogs and cats. To illustrate, here’s a GoPro video of our boys in the park. Don’t smile, we dare you 🙂 Continue reading “How To Capture Pets”