Recent content by Badger1

Hi guys, A friend of mine has asked me to do some portraits. He wants to use them in a little of his marketing, website, brochures, facebook page etc. He's a director of financial advising company but doesn't want them to be the 'behind the desk with pen' type portraits. what he did say...

Here's my attempt!

That's a great idea - yesterday I finished work early and the sun was out so I didn't go out with the camera - maybe I should have!

My 430exII turned up last week and the differnce to the photos is unbelievable. I'll be using this weekend to have another play and maybe get round to reading the manual!! Pete

Matt, I guess it looks like that but by trying the various 'techniques' I reckon I'll learn more - is that such a bad thing? Also by trying these things I may become more interested in them. A chicken and egg situation I guess - ooh another photo idea!! I'm relatively new to DSLR so I...

Having been a member of the forum for a couple of months, with two purcases under the belt, I've noticed that a number of 'typical' photos keep coming up. I've made a note of some of the more common ones but has anyone anymore. I've going to try and have a go at each one to see how I get on...

As I said, I could be wrong about the costs, it was earlier this year and my short/medium/long term memory is shot to bits!! I was very happy with the cost and the quality.

I seem to remember getting the 'artwork' done was about £30 and that's a one off fee and then the cost of each shirt was £5ish quid, but I provided the shirts. I could slightly wrong about the prices but it certainly wasn't a shock when the price came back!

There's a company in Bristol that I've used for embroidering polo shirts. They also print. You can provide the shirts or let them buy them. They are http://www.initiallyyours.co.uk/index.htm . If you decide to use them, ask for Carole Lerway (owner) and mention Pete McBride, you may get a...

Thanks, Looks like I need to go out and find a 430 then! Triggers etc can be ordered at a later date! Pete

I'm desperate to get myself a flash gun for my 450D for better portraits but also to try some funky stuff (including attempting a water droplet shot). Whilst researching I came across this in a review on Amazon The big drawback with Canon SLR's is that the flash cannot be remotely fired by...

From one badger to another - You have pm!

I'm using CS3 as well - by feathering do you mean use a soft brush?

Came across this on Amazon. Can anyone tell me if its a good deal or not. I currently have a 18-55 kit lens but want to add a zoom (initally looking at a 70-300mm Canon). I can replace the kit lens with the Sigma, but how do they compare with the Canon offerings...

V8burble - that's great, how do you add lens blur? I think I know how to sharpen but lens blur is new to me. Yes it was first day at school. Its not often we get a good natural smile from her - she has a fake photo smile which isn't the best!!!! That's why I want to try all I can to make it...