Film & Photography
For beginners, a good photography starts with a good subject. While progressing, the quality of light becomes a priority over subject, as any of them can deliver a great result as soon a moody lighting is falling on it. Franc Peret In my Essential Photography Classes, I very quickly emphasize the importance of light to…
Winter is the perfect season to shoot trees against the sky, as a graphical and structural silhouette. You just need to find the right subject and the right setting. By Franc Peret This picture was shot in Burgundy, at the end of the day with a Sony A7M2 + adapter + 25 years old Nikon…
Same topic, three ways of shooting it. Pictures, settings, and choices explained. By Franc Peret I am not sure my little one, Apolline, will keep those moments in her inner memories, but pictures should help… All shot with Nikon D750 and Nikon 24-70 mm f/2.8 1 – Shouting Apolline (against heavy clouds ready to pour):…
I am used to divide my Essential Photography course in three steps. First, providing essential technical knowledge. Second, explaining essential composition rules. Last but not least, developing student’s conceptual mind. Here is how it works. By Franc Peret Taking successful pictures is both a simple task and a complicated one. Simple, because the process involved…
Tweaking images had always been part of photography, long before the existence of digital file and Photoshop type of software. There is nothing wrong about it, as soon as you exactly know what you are doing. Thus, you need a clear vision of your concept from model, background, accessories, lighting and shooting style. By Franc…
Here is my first shot of the year, in the bathroom mirror, while holding my no-cooperative little one with one hand and shooting with the other, using my newly purchased “vintage” digital camera. By Franc Peret For this shot, I am using a Nikon D90, a 2008 technology camra, bought new for 1800 RMB (=…
This Colorful chalk on blackboard exhibit in Shanghai street looks like Some wishes for 2016 by a local street artist. By Franc Peret A real art piece as it is invaluable, nobody can buy it and it is going to be erased within a month… Actually, those who are living in China know about those…
Just a quick word to wish to all my past, actual and future students a Happy New Year 2016! Being the lucky father of a little star, I am very busy at home! And 2016 is going to be Apolline year… Thanks to Richard Williams for his assistance on the “home made” studio shoot (actually…
This is another Night shooting session in Shanghai, with 6 of my students in the same area as the previous Night Walk. However, each time, it is a different experience due to the personality of the participant, the mood of the moment and the direction we are taking. Another great session with great people. By…
I am used to my cameras and when I buy a new one, it is very rare I am selling the older model. I am keeping them all and sometime, I am going out with one of them for shooting. By Franc Peret (Nikon D40) I also do not sell most of my older camera…