Babies make the best and the worst subjects to
photograph. They are the best for two reasons, people are more tolerant at
looking at baby photos, as well as the fact that babies are not aware their
image is being captured, and therefore they do not tend to put on the “camera
face” so typically used by elder children and adults. Here's some insight...
Quite often I will have clients bring in old
photographs of their “elder” relatives that were taken well before colour
photography was around. Many of these photos are tinted, usually a muddy brown
colour, better known as Sepia toning. Some clients want to know if it is
possible to Sepia tone more modern day colour or black and white photos. This
article will show you how to create stunning Sepia toned prints in five
minutes using Adobe Photoshop CS.
Why is a 3 megapixel camera better than a 1
megapixel camera? It really depends on how you intend to reproduce the
picture. The reason cameras produce pictures at 72 pixels per inch is that
this format is standard in video uses such as television and DVD. So there is
no noticeable difference in quality when viewing pictures on a TV or DVD. The
difference appears when you are cropping and/or printing these pictures.
The aesthetic value of nude photography and its
boundary to erotic photography, pornography and erotica art
A brief article highlighting the two principle
directions of marketing a photography business. Pertains to those starting out
or those who are unsure of their next step in commercial photography decision
making.
If source digital images from photographers for
your work, you neeed to know how to describe the size of image you need. Using
incorrect terminology not only risks getting you the wrong size image, it's
also unprofessional. Here's a simple explanation of the correct way to
describe image size.
Almost all of us will have seen this particular
photographic problem, namely, your old colour photographs appear to have taken
on an overall pink or blue tint. This is primarily due to the chemicals within
the various layers of the photographic paper starting to breakdown, often due
to age, and the way that the photographs have been stored. Luckily, these
colour shifts can be easily corrected digitally in such a way as to be able to
produce an acceptable corrected image.
As you might imagine the paradigm shift from
traditional film-based photography to digital is rapidly creating new
opportunities to learn and grow. The photography industry is moving at an
incessant pace, and digital cameras sales have surpassed their film-based
cousin at an alarming rate each year. On January 16, 2004, Eastman Kodak
announced it would end its sales of film cameras in the United States and on
June 15, 2005, Kodak announced it will discontinue production of
black-and-white photographic paper by the end of the year as it continues its
transition to digital photography. Soon digital cameras will hit critical mass
and film will only represent a minute segment of the industry. Traditionalists
are disappointed, and amateur and advanced film photographers alike are
pondering the inevitable question - how can I learn this new digital camera
technology in shortest amount of time?
Most digital cameras today boast of greater
resolution and picture quality. What does that mean to the amateur or
occasional photographer? You hear of cameras with 3 megapixels up to 6 or 7
megapixels. What is that?
The human eye is remarkably perceptive at picking
out features in a photograph that are made up of essentially straight lines
and that those lines are not parallel, either horizontally or vertically, with
the overall print itself. These straight lines may well be the horizon, but
they may also be an object in your photo that has straight lines such as
buildings or walls etc .. This article describes a correction method using
your typical image manipulation editor (Adobe Photoshop in our case)that can
take less than five minutes to turn that mundane snapshot into a photograph
that is very pleasing to the eye.
One of the main reasons people buy digital
cameras is so they can share their photos with others. Even if you are just
going to print your photos for yourself, you will want them to look their
best.
There are lots of options available for getting
your digital photos printed, but which method is the best and most economical
choice for you?
Photos are a great way to share your travel
experiences with family and friends. Here are a few suggestions to help you
capture vacation memories you will treasure for years to come.
You may have joined the photo-sharing craze to
share your family vacation photos, but have you thought about other uses for
photo sharing?
STAY CONNECTED WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Making
your own digital photo cards and personalized holiday photo cards is a lot
easier than you think. All you need is your favorite photo or photos to get
started. Soon you will have your own customized set of digital photo cards to
send off to your family and friends for graduation day, birthdays, holidays
and more...
Personalized photo calendars make terrific gifts,
whether for birthdays, holidays or just for fun. Learn how easy and fun it is
to create and print your own custom photo calendar.
As a pet portrait artist, you are aware of the
personal connection that buyers feel to your art. Have you ever considered
ways to create more satisfaction from each commission and to generate more
profit? Here are four tips...
You arrive at your photo shoot excited about the
images you are about to take – that is, until you realize that you have left
an important piece of equipment at home. You now will have to improvise, spend
extra money or time to replace the item, or go without it for the shot. One
way to help remember everything for the best photo shoot is to make a
checklist of needed items. The lists can vary by the type of shoot, but always
include certain basics. Following are some lists to get you started.
Not only are there online courses available, but
also, for those who need to brush up on specific techniques, such as marketing
- there are electronic books (e-books) available, most of these are written by
professional photographers already making money in a competitive market. These
books cover how to market a small business, photographic techniques, and
photographic markets.
Outdoor photographers shoot year round. That
includes the hot summer. You may be surprised to learn that the best way to
tolerate the heat is not to strip down to your skivvies. Instead, using the
right products and wearing clothing designed to face the challenges of summer
will help you keep your cool
Some of the best images can be captured during
the winter months, so don't let the cold stop you. For the best photography
experience, wear clothing that will keep you comfortable and safe.
What can you do to make your wedding day more
enjoyable and less stressful?
If you're serious about photography, shooting
your digital photos in RAW format preserves detail and gives you the
opportunity to get the most out of the photos you take.
Read about a photographer's trek through the
mirky world of binocular buying.
I've seen postings on the internet where people
who have bought digital cameras are wondering why they can't seem to get good
pictures in certain situations. The answer is simple. Most cameras are made
for the average user who wants something small and simple. They aren't made to
work well in extreme situations. If you take this into consideration before
you buy and carefully evaluate your individual needs, you will surely avoid
some annoying surprises.
In Part One of our framing series GARY LEETE
discussed mount cutting and decoration. Now that you have a photograph hinged
and in the mount you're ready to make a frame.
If you are unsure of the benefits of a Digital
camera or don't quite understand the difference between Traditional
photography and digital, this is an eye opener. It also helps to clear the way
for purchasing your next camera.
A digital camera accessory you should purchase is
a spare memory card. This article explains what a memory card is, what to look
for in purchasing, and how to handle digital camera memory cards.
By now I’m sure you’ve used Either a digital or
film camera. You’ve taken pictures and had them developed and just weren’t
satisfied with the Quality. You don’t need to be a professional or have a
really expensive camera to take good photos
Anyone with the right camera equipment, and the
necessary skills can set up a home business, marketing photography. You need
only to convert a room of your house into an office, and then you can work
immediately.
