photography tips

Top model Lee-Ann Roberts

Power of Professional Profile Pics

It’s wonderful to witness how beautiful portraits can contribute to their subject’s self esteem, not to mention towards their professional success. We’ve seen this over and again in our studio and on location, shooting hundreds of models and non-modeling people of all ages during the past decade. From bubbling children and tentative teenagers who are awakened to the delight of feeling attractive, to men and women well into middle age and beyond, who have never before appreciated a photo of themselves, or corporate staff photographed at their office, the sense of fulfillment is profound. Continue reading “Power of Professional Profile Pics”

Video & Stills Cameras

Video Camera or DSLR for Videography?

Here at Outdoor Video & Photographic and OV&P Studio we use Nikon professional photographic gear and Canon video cameras plus all the additional gear required to produce world-class photography and videography. For comparison purposes in this article we compare Canon’s sub $6000 video cameras – used mainly for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) and documentary type video work – and professional DSLR stills/video cameras. Continue reading “Video Camera or DSLR for Videography?”

African sunset on safari

How to Shoot Sunsets

Spectacular sunsets are truly soul-stirring. Natural art in living colour, they reflect our cosmic connection to all creation and can easily stir creativity within us too, inspiring us to capture the fleeting magic to share with friends and feed our memories. Time and place are clearly crucial factors to keep in mind, especially since the sun finally slips so swiftly below the horizon. Having been blessed with extensive travel in the Southern African bushveld, we’ve also been treated to many breath-taking sunsets, such as this one at the gorgeous Ant’s Hill game lodge in the Waterberg. Continue reading “How to Shoot Sunsets”