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How to Find Good Places to Take Pictures

There are many places where good pictures can be found, but it is easy to overlook them. Often they are camouflaged by their surroundings, or they need to be looked at from a different angle. Sometimes the chance of a picture appears suddenly, and if the camera is loaded and ready the opportunity ca

How to Take a Headshot

A lot of times a headshot is the first—and sometimes only—impression someone will have of that person. Whether it serves as a badge, runs with a newspaper article or is part of a portfolio, having it look good is important to the person and should be equally important to the photograph

Which Lenses Are Best for Beginners?

A good lens is wonderful thing - and every bit as important as a good camera body. The huge number of megapixels available on modern DSLRs are wasted if images are captured through a soft, ...

History of Photography in a Glance

Photography is a powerful tool in conveying message. From black and white photos to the wonderfully colored photos we have today, the art of photography has come a long way. The form and function of photography should be appreciated by all because it plays an important role in our daily lives.

Classic Camera Collecting: Factors Determining Value

How can the same model of a classic camera be selling for $400 at one place, and for $200 at another? One of the factors that makes a difference is it's condition. For an explanation read this article.

Photography Can Be A Lifelong Learning Process

Don't expect to buy a camera, take a class, read a few articles and be an instant professional photographer. The professional photographers spent many hours behind their cameras earning that title. They work at their ...

Portrait Photography - Do Not Be Afraid to Break the Rules

When you engage in portrait photography, you are the artist with a story to tell. Your camera's film or digital storage device becomes the canvas upon which the image is captured. Aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and all of the other settings help determine the final appearance. Take up your camer

The Evolution of Digital Photos

Every technology evolves after an initial stage of development. At the same time, the associated costs tend to drop making them increasingly popular and more widely used and accepted. This can certainly be said for digital photographs.

Photo Slide Scanning Services - Why Scan Your Slides?

One reason that anyone should consider slide scanning services is that these images are fading fast into history. It is never apparent when the slide has been newly made, but the color will be subject to change even if you believe it is stored properly and away from any damaging light. Unfortunately

Improving Awareness

"Photography, as a powerful medium of expression and communications, offers an infinite variety of perception, interpretation and execution."

5 Tips for Shooting Flowers

Tripods are highly recommended when shooting close-ups. But a tripod wouldn't be the first thing that comes to mind when going for a leisurely stroll, would it? Here are a few suggestions so your flower shots come out great, evenwhen you didn't feel like lugging a tripod with you.

Buy Camcorders – Some Crucial Tips To Follow

While you seek to buy camcorders or camera or any other kind of electronic gadgets, your prime incentive is to get yourself the best deal. However, you cannot just add a camcorder to your cart ...

Studio Lighting - Accessories II

Slave units. In the usual set-up, the flash connected to the camera is the master light. When this unit fires, sensors, known as "slaves", attached to any other lights, fire their-flash units in synchronization. This removes the need for all flash units in a multi-light set-up to be cabled

Avoid Camera Memory Stick Disasters!

Here are three tips that can - and WILL - save you from a disaster with your cameras' memory stick! Why risk losing it all, when disaster is so easy to avoid?

How to Take Good Pictures Outside

Taking good pictures in an exterior location means less control on how available light falls onto your subject. This has a major effect on how your subject will look. Ideally, it is best that you and your subject be the one to adjust to the lighting condition in your location. Even professional phot

How To Combine Photographs

Getting the perfect shot, when taking a photograph of something, is not always easy. However, if you are skilled with a camera, regardless, if the camera is attached to your cellular device, your tablet, or a professional device, you want to be able to show your pictures to the world.

Different Ways to Use Your Flash Gun

This article shares with new photographers the different techniques available for flash photography. The common techniques are direct, bounce, reflected, diffused flash, etc.