The Art of Printing Photos at Home
An alternative to professional photo printing. What you need to do and have on hand, and how you set up to print your own quality photos at home.
Category : Photography : Society & Culture & Entertainment
How to Judge Time to Sunset Using Your Fingers
This easy, low-tech method for estimating the time until sunset works best within a few hours of sunset. It won't be as accurate during midday, for example. At especially high latitudes, it will also tend to underestimate the time until sunset. In polar regions, for example, the sun could take longe
Olympus Micro 4 3 Camera Review
The Olympus Micro 4 3 Camera is better known as the Olympus Pen EP-1, which is a 12.3 megapixels Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens digital camera. This new launch by Olympus proves to be a step up and a step different in catering for the consumer market especially because of it's general m
7 Tips To Help You Take Great Digital Photos
Are there some pictures that you know you should have turned out a lot better than they did? Here are 7 tips to help you take great photos with your digital camera. Tip 1 Try ...
How to Light an Actor's Head Shot
Lighting a head shot can be fairly easy without requiring too much equipment. For a basic actor's head shot you will need a plain white, gray or black background. The goal is to create a very simple image that will showcase the subject in the best light while establishing an intimate connection with
Photography - Taking A Walk Without Your Camera
Another useful lesson I learned along the way regarding photography was to look around without my camera. When going out with a camera or specifically to take pictures you are generally viewing things a certain way. Take a walk sometimes without your camera.
How to Reset the Virus TI
The Virus TI is an analog synthesizer released in 2005 by the German manufacturer Access. The synthesizer includes a number of settings that can be defined by the user. This can be an extremely useful feature, but sometimes you might want to return the Virus TI to the state it arrived in when you fi
War Photographer Robert Capa
Born in Hungary as Endr Ern Friedmann, Robert Capa was one of the best and most fearless war photographers of his time. He first gained prominence photographing the Spanish Civil War with his partner and lover, Gerda Taro.He died on assignment in Indochina (Vietnam) when he stepped on a land mine.
Sutherland Dragon Fly (Dawn Sutherland Dragon Fly)
Dawn Sutherland dragon fly photograph is one of the amazing pieces of photography that I have ever managed to come across. Sutherland's dragonfly photograph seems to be so natural that it gives the impression of dragon fly springing to life any moment.
Buying a New Digital Camera
Buying a new camera can be a very daunting thing, especially for the newcomers to photography who are still grappling with terms like 'megapixels', 'f-stop' and 'focal length'. These newbies are lucky enough to be starting out in what can be a wonderful, fulfilling and
How to Photograph a Wedding Cake
Photographing a wedding cake can be challenging for both professional and amateur photographers alike. Everything depends on the size, location and lighting of the cake. Whether you use natural or flash lighting will depend on the given situation; however, there are universal "shots" that must be ta
Features of a Document Camera
A document computer is a powerful presentation tool.projector ready for presentation image by Dmitry Goygel-Sokol from Fotolia.comA document camera, also known as a digital visual presenter or visualizer, is essentially a camera that is elevated on a stand, pointing directly downward,...
How to Make a Montage
Montages consist of a set of scenes that show the passage of time, a progression of events, or an emotional transition. Dialogue is usually replaced by a song or a composed score. Whether you are an aspiring professional or a seasoned filmmaker, there are a number of rules for successful montage-mak
The Best SLR Value For This Year
If your looking for the best SLR value you can get your grubby hands on, then you've come to the right place.While there are many factors that go into designing and building the current lineup of SLR cameras, they're not all critical in the buying process.The manufacturers and manufacturin
Headshots Los Angeles: Interview with Photographer Lesley Bohm
When picking a headshot, what do you think? Should actors go with their gut or with what their agent or manager says? What do you think about that?
My Personal SLR Camera Review Opinions
If you take a look online, you will find a lot of guides on choosing a digital SLR camera, and I know what most of them say. Even though you can learn a lot about the technology behind digital SLR cameras, it can still be very hard choosing the perfect SLR camera for a beginner. The guides you read
How to Create a Sports Photography Portfolio
If you are pursuing a career in sports photography, you'll need to create a portfolio that demonstrates your strongest work. The portfolio will highlight your professional credibility while providing an easy way to display what you have to offer to potential employers. While a print portfolio is per
Underwater Waterproof Cameras and Cases
Underwater photography provides unique challenges to photographers, but it also provides unique possibilities. There are amazing photos just waiting to be taken by the well prepared and well equipped photographer that ventures beneath the surface of the water.
Photography 101 - Depth of Field
Understanding and manipulating depth of field in an image is a key skill of professional photographers. A firm grasp on this concept can improve the quality of your work and can provide you with countless alternative ways to shoot one subject. Although depth of field may seem confusing, with a littl