NASG Dispatch Articles: Photography & Videography
A Call for American Flyer Photos
Issue:
2023 #5 September
Page:
24
Author:
Brooks Stover
Description:
How to take good photos of an A.C. Gilbert-base layout.
Basics of Layout Photography
Issue:
2014 #1 February
Page:
15
Author:
Brooks Stover
Description:
The author wrote a 30-page document for Model Railroader magazine called "Model Railroader's Guide to Digital Photography". The document is available on the NASG web site for free (see link). In this article, he describes the selection of a camera, lighting, and the 14-steps to taking a good photograph. (related web page)
From Snap Shot to Composed Photo
Issue:
2023 #5 September
Page:
26
Author:
Austin Birkey
Description:
The author shares his learned experience of setting up a composed photo on his A.C. Gilbert-based layout.
Model Photography Part 1
Issue:
1989 #2 April
Page:
9
Author:
Bob Werre
Description:
This is the first of a series on how to do quality model photography, ready for the print press. It covers the equipment needed. Several set-ups are shown in the accompanying photos.
Model Photography Part 2
Issue:
1989 #3 June
Page:
22
Author:
Bob Werre
Description:
This installment covers how to select your film, lighting, and equipment setup.
Phone Photography
Issue:
2023 #5 September
Page:
20
Author:
Brooks Stover
Description:
How to use your cellphone to take good-quality layout photos.
S Tracks
Issue:
2011 #5 October
Page:
20
Author:
Sam Powell
Description:
The author's layout models the Pittsburgh area, but he had never actually been there in person. A trip with camera in hand allowed him to better model the area.
Your Models on Film
Issue:
1992 #5 October
Page:
24
Author:
Mike Palmiter
Description:
The new editor of the Dispatch appeals to the audience to send in more photos of their layouts, and how to go about doing so.