Ken Papaleo: X Marks the Shot: November 2016

Colorado Feature Photos and Some Good Tips.

"X Shot" information.

Camera - Canon EOS-1D Mark II

ISO - 200

Shutter Speed - 1/1000 sec.

F/stop - 5.6

Lens - 70/200 zoom

Feature photography is one of my most favorite things to shoot. It's basically a, real, found situation that holds the viewers attention. When I worked for a newspaper I would go out and drive around, just looking for anything that caught my eye. Parks are good for this! Many times nice features are found at all kind of events. The key here is to be ready to shot! Just like most other types of photojournalism, the opportunity doesn't last long.

Ken Papaleo

Colorado Photographer

kenpapaleo@highcountrycoloring.com

303-674-0615

Colorado Sunrises and Sunsets.

"X Shot" information.

Camera - Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

ISO - 400

Shutter Speed - 1/500 sec.

F/stop - 8

Lens - 16/35 mm zoom

Before I go out to shoot sunrises or sunsets, I check the weather at >www.underground.com<. What I'm looking for is the percentage of cloud cover at those times at my desired location. I like it when the coverage is between 50 and 80%. The only other tip I have is to take you light reading from the highlights of your scene.

Ken Papaleo

Colorado Photographer

kenpapaleo@highcountrycoloring.com

303-674-0615

Colorado - Environmental Portraits (some good tips).

"X Shot" information.

Camera - Canon EOS-1D Mark II

ISO - 100

Shutter Speed - 1/250 sec.

F/stop - 8

Lens - 16/35 mm

An environmental portrait is basically taking a subject and placing it in it's surroundings. I tried to use available light, when possible. The use of props, that helps give information about your subject, works well. The biggest thing is that you have the make the person feel comfortable with you pretty quick. Talking for awhile, before you shot, is a good way to achieve this. This will also give you ideas on what to do for your portrait. These are some of my favorite shots.