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| Welcome to Photography in Johannesburg- your resource for all things to do with photography in Joburg. We have some cool resources for beginners to expert photographers and where possible we try to give the best deals on cameras and studio equipment in Joburg. Photography is fast becoming the best way for people to keep up to date with our forever changing world. Photos let you share about the events in your life. Social media sites are packed full of peoples photos, photos of parties, weddings and new born babies. Johannesburg is the the most fast paced city in South Africa, its no wonder so many people chose to live here. The list of Johannesburg photographers is endless. We are here to give you the 411 on photography in Johannesburg. | ||||
Camera good deals and tipsNowadays everyone owns a camera. The quality of the camera will always depend on the amount you spend on it or the amount you are willing to spend. In most cases the expensive items will last longer,are of better quality and usually good investments. But that is not to say there are no good and affordable deals out there. You can get great digital cameras at an affordable price these days. All you have to do is know where to look for them. There are well known appalience shops that sell them and sometimes you might have to go the second hand route. The second hand route might not sound like a smart idea, but you can actually find good deals with used items. There are certain places that you can visit to find cameras:
Unlike a car, buying a second hand camera will not depend on the miles it has done. What will matter will be how old it is and whether all the buttons work. Camera prices vary:
It depends on what type of camera you are looking for. The cheaper the camera, the less functions it has. The more expensive it is, the more functions it has, and better quality it will be. In most cases professional photographers use the expensive cameras and the amateurs use the cheap affordable ones.
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Light and people in JohannesburgThe reason why so many people love taking photos of people, places and things in Johannesburg is because of the natural light we have infront of the camera. Lighting is very important when taking a photo. The lighting can make or break the out come of the photo. The right kind of light can produce wonderful pictures, and the wrong lighting could make your photo look cheap and amateur. There are different types of lighting that you could use for taking your photos. There are more then 8 types of lighting, all depending on the environment and setting of the photos being taken. Types of lighting are:
These types of lighting depend on the photos that are taken, outdoors, indoors. The lightin will help bring out the true essence of the photo being taken. People in JohannesburgHaving your photo taken can be uncomfortable at times, that is if you are shy. Johannesburg people are far from shy. Most people in Johannesburg do not mind having their pictures taken. We all want to be famous, so when the opportunity arises everyone is always ready. Whether it is deep in the suburbs of Sandton shopping malls or the layed back taxi ranks of Bree, Joburgers are always ready for the flash. In some cases you need not ask and in some you do require the permission of the person being photographed. Celebrities are always being photographed in Joburg and they seem to enjoy the attention. So if ever you are roaming the streets of Johannesburg and someone or something catches your eye and you have a camera in hand, feel free to capture that moment.
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