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July 22, 2008
The range of photographic media for photo-art reproduction has grown apace in recent years. For serious and occasional collectors alike, it pays to understand the differences in methodology, and the potential effect of acquisition prices and the investment value for the years ahead. Here are some ..
July 22, 2008
In recent years, fine art collectors have increasingly focused on acquiring quality limited edition photo prints deriving from work carried out in the pre-digital era. As in all collectors editions, the value of the investment is in the fact that each image is available in set numbers, so that once .
July 21, 2008
Wildlife photography is such a broad topic, it can mean many things to many people. As a wildlife photographer, you need to be able to adapt your style to suit the subject and the surroundings.Often your subject will be found in a setting that appears unnatural or unattractive in a photograph. For ..
July 20, 2008
If you're a photographer of any kind, you'll be asked to do someone's wedding someday. Don't take it lightly. It's a special privilege. Often, the bride will be decked out in a fresh hairdo and fashionable gorgeous gown. Yet, she is much more than a beautiful model to take pictures of. She embodies .
July 20, 2008
The greeting card has been around for centuries. In the early 1400's hand made paper greeting cards were found throughout Europe. Prior to that messages were etched on wood and stone. Papyrus scrolls were used by the Egyptians to send their greetings. It wasn't until the 1850's that the greeting ..
July 20, 2008
Your camera equipment could be a relatively inexpensive Point and Shoot that you carry everywhere in a nice little quality camera bag. One that holds your camera, cell phone, and other small electronics. A camera bag that has the proper padding to secure the small, delicate cameras. A camera that ..
July 20, 2008
Being a wedding photographer takes special talent and a lot of preparation. The pictures a wedding photographer takes can't be retaken. Once the wedding and reception are over, they're over. If the pictures aren't good you don't get a second chance to take them over again as you can a family ..
July 20, 2008
If you've been using a point and shoot and are considering taking the step up to an SLR (single lens reflex) camera, be prepared with some basic knowledge. First, you should understand what SLR means. Learn some basic tips on how to handle your new acquisition. It's a more complicated camera and is .
July 19, 2008
Many people view a photographer as merely a person who remains bent over behind a tripod and cheerfully dangles stuffed animals at small children while repeating “Say cheese, say cheese". Nothing could be further from the truth. A modern photographer will get involved in a vast assortment of ..
July 19, 2008
Life as a model photographer presents its own selection of trials and tribulations as much as any other type of job. It comes with its own bag of responsibilities that are necessary in order to provide the client with the best quality photos that I possibly can.If you happen to be a photogenic ..
July 19, 2008
For many years, the art of photography used be exclusive to either professional photographers who knew how to operate with the film cameras or those who did photography as a serious hobby. Both groups would spend quite a fortune and great amount of time to come up with a finalised artwork as ..
July 19, 2008
So you just finished taking that once in a life time photo with your new super-duper digital camera. You quickly look at the image of the photo that you snapped just seconds ago and you smile at yourself for doing such as great job on it. You are sure that everyone will compliment you on a job well .
July 19, 2008
Do you want to start a personal or home business? Wondering what to do? Where to start from? If you are thinking about starting your own online business but can't make up your mind about it, don't feel discouraged. A good strategy is to take your hobby and convert it into a profitable business. A ..
July 18, 2008
Photographing the moon can be tricky. Last year I had a go at it and it was a complete disaster with the moon looking like a big bright blurry mass in the sky. After a bit of trial and error I discovered how to take nice shots of the moon. Please see the two examples to the right.The right lensThe ..
July 18, 2008
I've been doing the Highland Ultimate Bands List now since 2003 and played in a band from 2000-2006. Within all the events of organising gigs for HUBL and playing and watching bands I've picked up a few good tips for taking good gig/band photography.Don't use a flash!The main mistake people make ..
July 18, 2008
The use of a frame can turn an otherwise plain picture into a pleasing one. Usually a foreground element is used to create the frame. Examples are an overhanging tree branch, a window frame, a door, arches, a fence, rows of trees, etc.The goal in using a frame in your photo is to isolate the main ..
July 18, 2008
So what is the EOS 40d model all about and what model is it replacing now? The Canon EOS 40D is the new Canon DSLR model that replaces the ever-popular Canon EOS 30D. Lets first talk about some of the reasons why this camera is so much. Once that is covered, we'll talk about where one can find the ..
July 18, 2008
Digital cameras are one of the greatest inventions of modern times. We are so fortunate to have this modern convenience called Digital Photography. To be able to capture a precious moment or beautiful scene at the click of a button, is something we should not take for granted.Many beginners find ..
July 17, 2008
There has never been a greater time than now to get paid to submit photos over the Internet. Digital camera technology and the worldwide web have opened up the doors of opportunity like never before, turning the average joe into a photography wizard. But, just having access to a digital camera and ..
July 17, 2008
Have a nice, shiny SLR? Happy that you now have the ability to change lenses whenever you want? Have no clue what kind of lens you should get?Welcome to the typical plight of the first time SLR purchaser.Unless you're a fairly serious hobbyist (in which was you can probably stop reading this ..
July 17, 2008
Many people have different opinions on what is the best digital camera on the market, but what you need to worry about is finding the right digital camera for you. To find the best digital camera for you, you will need to find someone that has tried and tested the model that you are thinking of ..
July 17, 2008
The move to digital photography has created both opportunities and challenges for photographers. While there is now the possibility to present clients with greater choice and selection due to the reduced cost of shooting digital, photographers must grapple with how to deliver and manage ever ..
July 17, 2008
There is a lot of photo organizing software on the market which at first glance might appear to be the ideal solution for sorting and storing your pictures but could easily end up eating up valuable space on your computer hard drive. As your hard drive fills up some of your pc functions could slow ..
July 17, 2008
When people as me for advice on how to photograph weddings, one of the most commonly asked questions is about exposure of outdoor shots.Photographers often ask, should I leave the camera on automatic, should I use shutter or aperture priority on automatic. Also, should I shoot in sunlight or in ..
July 17, 2008
In the past few years photo sharing has become common among many internet users. Photo sharing websites allow the users to upload the pictures on to the internet for free. It provides anyone an opportunity to save a lot of resources by sharing pictures with friends and family. Besides photo ..
July 17, 2008
Due to the drastic changes in the field of technology, the digital cameras have come very close to the people and are helping people to capture the most precious and valuable moments of their life.Some years ago, people used ordinary cameras to take pictures. But, those are bulky and inconvenient ..
July 17, 2008
In complete honesty I have seen truck LOADS of photography work which isn't going to get anywhere near the top downloads at any stock photo agencies any time soon. In fact, I've seen photography work so bad that it's made me wonder why exactly a photographer has thought it important enough to show ..
July 16, 2008
Many quite ordinary objects can be made to look incredibly interesting when they are viewed close up especially when they are familiar items. Many of us when we see our first digital macro photographic pictures feel in awe at seeing something so close and would not hesitate to consider the picture ..
July 16, 2008
Digital photographers; you love your little piece of camera technology, and these days you are snapping away like never before. But what are you really doing with all those photos?With technology that allows you to take all the photos you want at no cost, there is nothing stopping you from taking ..
July 16, 2008
The Olympus, E-520 boasts a host of features, including image stabilization, face-detection, shadow adjustment technology, Live View and 32 creative shooting modes.Olympus has announced the release of its latest DSLR, the E-520. Replacing the highly acclaimed E-510, the E-520 is aimed at ..
July 16, 2008
One of the most useful tools available to digital SLR photographers is the histogram, but it is also one of the least understood. Here we explain what function it provides and how you can use it to check exposure on location.In basic terms, a histogram is a two-dimensional graph, often resembling a .
July 16, 2008
Despite what many people might think, you really don't need to spend thousands of dollars setting up your digital photography niche blog (or photo site/website - we mean the same thing here). It can be easily accomplished at a mere fraction of that by using WordPress, and we'll show you how to do ..
July 16, 2008
So you want to get a piece of gear that will take really good pictures, you will need to ask yourself what is the best digital camera that you can get for the intention you want to use it. If you want to buy a digital camera, best price will always be a top priority. You are not going to find many ..
July 16, 2008
Most photographers arriving at a popular photo destination will do so with a fairly clear idea of the shots they want to get. They will have seen the postcards, books and travel brochures, and they'll have an expectation of what they want from the visit.Basically they want the classic shot of the ..
July 16, 2008
Minolta has always been the leader in producing lenses that are one of its own kinds. The minolta camera lenses have now gone beyond the imagination of the crowd. Recently, these people have come up with the exotic special purpose lens, which specializes in producing a transition between the ..
July 15, 2008
When sending submissions of photos on a CD to an editor, it is important that he or she can see at a glance the type of pictures being offered.This is how it can be done.1 Having selected the images to go on to the CD, re-size them to a long side of 6cms and save them in an Index file.2 Then select .
July 15, 2008
Most photographers never really get around to it, but there's no denying, the more time you put into identifying the markets for you work and researching their specific needs, more saleable your work is going to be.There's no big secret there: the best marketers in any field are those who identify ..
July 15, 2008
Stock photography pricing can be a bit of a mystery to a lot of photographers; professional and amateur alike. The good news is, photo pricing doesn't need to be difficult or complicated.Most photographers should be able to find a print price guide or online calculator that works well for them most .
July 15, 2008
A lot of photographers feel they're ‘ready’ to dive into stock photography -- they're up to speed on quality & content, they've got a good starting volume and they've got the time to work on it - it should be all systems go, but one thing holds them back.They just don't know what to ..
July 15, 2008
You have seen it on practically every wedding photographer's web page and in bridal magazines. It seems that everyone wants to give the bride and groom advice on how to choose a wedding photographer. Most of what I have read is sound and useful advice, but I thought it might be helpful to write an ..
July 15, 2008
Digital photography has numerous advantages but it is not immune to flaws. This is why photographers are saying that film photography may be dying but it is not dead. But many photographers have transitioned into using both film and digital means to capture and save their work. Unfortunately there ..
July 15, 2008
Figure photography is most commonly referred to as one where a photographer takes a full body shot of a person, man or woman to use for commercial use. The more common of the two is of course female figure photography. Commercialism calls for the female form to be an enticing addition to ..
July 15, 2008
A picture is worth a thousand words because photography tells a story without the need for words. Visual images have the power to cross boundaries and borders, but what does it take to get that perfect shot?Often times it takes a skilled staff of trained professionals with a clear vision, a smart ..
July 15, 2008
All digital images are made from grids of tiny squares (pixels) with most cameras using anything from 2 to 12 million (or 2 to 12 Megapixels). When you print your images, the most important thing is that the pixels must be so small that they are invisible to the naked eye. This prevents the print ..
July 15, 2008
Most of the digital cameras have auto-focusing which enables even a kid to take decent photography. The LCD viewer helps in getting the right composition of the image. The preview of the images clicked allows keeping the best one from the lot and deleting the rest thus saving on space for more ..
July 15, 2008
Planning - Planning is the most important when photographing Fireworks Displays and this is what most people tend to ignore. Always get to the location early. Be sure of where the fireworks are being setup and what part of the sky will it be lighting up. Try asking the organizers if possible of ..
July 15, 2008
Today, we're going to talk about a few ways to simply have more fun with your photography. These simple tips can help you take better photos that you'll be proud to share.Outdoor photography. Good weather means you can get outdoors and take nature photos, no matter what season it is. Here are a few .
July 14, 2008
Perhaps your child at one point in her life has picked up a camera toy or even your own digital camera and pretended to be the greatest photographer in the world. No one can really tell on whether your kid may in fact someday be a great photographer. But you can do something to encourage them. Why ..
July 14, 2008
In commerce, nothing feels or tastes better than a bargain! However, many companies such as yours, actually all companies concerned about cost, must recognize the principle of ‘cost vs. value’ when procuring jewelry photography used for marketing, sales and advertising.There are ..
July 13, 2008
Around the world young men and women are discovering the sport of bicycle riding, and at most events you will find a photographer or two recording the thrills and spills.Bicycle and mountain bike races and contests offer unparalleled opportunities to take action photos, and photos of large groups ..
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