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  • 3 Alternative Tripod Tips for Better Photographs  By : Kimberly Shannon
    The tripod is one cumbersome accessory, and in many cases, it's just one of those items you don’t want to lug along with you each and every time you’re planning on taking pictures. However, even without the tripod, there are several ways to improve your photographing results, if you pay attention to your surroundings
  • Animal Photos Not just For Kids Anymore  By : I Henman
    Is there more then meets the eye in a photograph of an animal? Do the photo's we have tell others things about us?
  • Tips for saving money on your online photo prints  By : ziv haparnas
    Taking photos with your digital camera and viewing them on your computer screen is fun. Sometimes you’d like to make hardcopies of your photos. One of the easiest ways to print your photos is by using an online photo printing service. In this article we will give you some tips for saving money when using such services.
  • Andy Warhol's Cats & Dogs  By : Melanie Light
    In 1954, Andy Warhol, a renowned cat lover, published a series of 25 cat portraits in book form. He named his book "25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy." In the 1970s, Warhol 's interest with cats faded and his interest in dogs rose. He did a large number of paintings and drawings of his own pets and those of others. In 1976 Warhol's dog and cat series was shown with great success in New York and in London.
  • A Short Introduction To Photography And Some Things To Consider When Purchasing A Digital Camera  By : Pro Content
    Snap, snap, snap: digital cameras are showing up in almost everyones electronics pile these days. I happen to have several myself, although we have a photographic business so that's partly why (:--). Anyhow, in this short article about the basics of photography and a certain type of digital camera that's known for it's zooming capabilities.
  • Learn More About Digital Photography Through Books  By : Dominic Ferrara -
    There has been a tremendous increase in the number of books on digital photography in recent years, including books on specialized aspects. You can find excellent books on such specialized topics as digital black and white photography, digital night photography and digital infrared photography. And nothing beats the pleasure of reading a book at your ease and convenience.

    “Complete Digital Photography” by Ben Long is one of the best books on digital photography. It provide...
  • What Do You Know About Editing Your Digital Photographs?  By : Dominic Ferrara -
    Gone are the days when cropping a photo or touching one up could only be done only by experts at special labs. You can now do such editing work can in the comfort of your home on your computer.

    Digital cameras also have some basic editing functions that allow you to do some simple editing tasks right on the camera. Many photographers have cropped photos like this, eliminated red eye or rotated an image from landscape to portrait. Know what functions your camera offers befo...
  • Should I Make The Switch To Digital Photography?  By : Dominic Ferrara -
    Digital photography has taken the world by storm as consumers are finding digital cameras much more convenient than the old-fashioned film cameras. Digital technology is progressing rapidly; continued innovations in digital photography are likely for years to come. Let’s consider the advantages of digital photography.

    The biggest advantage of digital photography is that the viewfinder enables you to see the photo you’ve just clicked. You can easily erase the photo and try ...
  • Digital Photography: What Does It Mean?  By : Dominic Ferrara -
    Digital photography is very popular these days. If you have recently shifted from film cameras to digital photography, it is essential that you understand the various terms and abbreviations associated with it:

    A PIXEL It is the smallest part of a digital image. Pixels are combined with millions of other pixels to form a photo image. The resolution of digital cameras is expressed in terms of pixels.

    The total quantity of pixels in a photo image is the RESOLUTION. The qu...
  • Tips for buying your digital camera  By : ziv haparnas
    So you have decided to get a new digital camera? or maybe it is your first one? Like many other consumer electronic devices digital cameras change all the time. For the same amount of money you can get more and more features: mega pixels, storage space, zoom and more. In this article we will give you a few practical tips for what to look for and how to best pick your camera.
  • Managing Personal Photos  By : Melissa Core -
    Have you ever experienced the presence of someone who has passed away? A man gets associated with so many things in his life time. Some of them are very special to a particular person, generally the owner, while some are treasured by all. One of the most treasured and hence hard to let go off are personal photos. Every house has photos. You may belong to a small family or a big one but you certainly do have personal photos. The issue is of what to do with these photos.

    Per...
  • 3 Alternative Tripod Tips for Steady Photographs  By : Kimberly Shannon
    The tripod is one cumbersome accessory, and in many cases, it's just one of those items you don't want to lug along with you each and every time you’re planning on taking pictures. However, even without the tripod, there are several ways to improve your photographing results, if you pay attention to your surroundings.
  • Capture The Moment: Create A Photo Album  By : Melissa Core -
    Wanting to capture the moment, most of us start recording our memories with pictures and videos from the moment of a child’s birth. No one wants to forget the first step or the first word, so we record those for the future when we want to look back and relive that enjoyable moment again. It is almost a rule that each family create a photo album to record the family’s growth over time.

    Having the first child, most of us instinctively take a picture to preserve that moment f...
  • Basic Equipment In Digital Photography  By : Luke Cameron -
    Starting out in digital photography? Then you're right on track. In this article, you will learn about the basic tools that you need in order for you to start this enjoyable and challenging hobby - digital photography. Learning how to use a digital camera is not very hard, but you need to invest in time and practice before you can fully grasp how your digital camera works. Once you know how to operate each function in your digital camera, you are a step closer to taking quali...
  • How Digital Cameras Work: Vital information you must know before you buy.  By : P Drew Laughlin
    Think you know how digital cameras work? Be sure you know this before you buy your next digital camera.
  • Photography 101: Taking Sharper Photos  By : Jennifer Clarkson
    We all want sharp photos right from our cameras. Sure you can correct some sharpness problems with image-editing software afterwards, but why not aim for crisp photos right out of the camera? Discover 7 ways to improve image sharpness, and learn when to use which technique.
  • Advanced Exposure and Metering  By : Jennifer Clarkson
    Some scenarios are very easy for your camera to correctly expose automatically, but some scenarios are downright tricky. How can I set my camera to correctly expose high contrast scenes, or tricky lighting conditions so that the exposure is always correct? Read on to find out how can you overcome your camera’s temptation to over- or under-expose sunny skies, your favourite black cat, snowy landscapes, gorgeous waterfalls, and more!
  • Photography: Using Shutter Speed to Control Motion  By : Jennifer Clarkson
    What is shutter speed and when do I care about controlling it? When you have a subject you want to photograph that moves - a child, a cyclist, your favourite racer - there are 3 techniques you can choose from to control this motion with your camera.
  • Digital vs Film Photography  By : Jennifer Clarkson
    Have you ever wondered how difficult it would be to switch from film to digital photography? Are you comfortable with your film camera and afraid of having to relearn photography all over again with digital? This article takes a look at some key differences between digital and film cameras.
  • Photoshop and Photoshop Elements Tips for Basic Photo Editing  By : Jennifer Clarkson
    This article takes a look at keyboard shortcuts and easy methods that Adobe has provided to speed up some common tasks in Photoshop and Photoshop Elements.
  • RAW vs JPEG Image Capture for Photographers  By : Jennifer Clarkson
    Have you ever wondered why some photographers shoot in RAW instead of JPEG? Does it make you wonder which capture mode you should be using for your photos? Find out what effects JPEG and RAW can have throughout the image-editing lifecycle and learn when you should be selecting RAW.
  • Still digital camera image stabilizers - keep your images sharp  By : ziv haparnas
    Taking stable and sharp photos is hard in some situations. For example when taking a photo using high zoom lenses even the tiniest camera movement will result in a blurry photo. The reason for that blurriness is that while the shutter is open and the photo is being captured the camera moves and the image on the sensor also moves losing its sharpness. Image stabilizers help in solving the problem, here is how.
  • Understanding what the anti dust feature is in digital SLR cameras  By : ziv haparnas
    Digital cameras use a sensor known as CCD in order to convert light energy to pixels. Dust that accumulates on the CCD can result in black pixels or imperfections in the photo as it blocks light energy from hitting parts of the CCD. We will go over a few solutions for eliminating dust on the CCD.
  • How to take better portrait photos  By : ziv haparnas
    Portrait photos are very impressive. A good portrait can project so much emotions and feelings and captivate the viewer. Taking high quality portrait photos is an art that takes time to master. This article will give you a few guidelines that can help you achieve high quality portrait photos in a short time and without being a professional photographer.
  • Expert Tips for Professional-Quality Photographs  By : Mike Churchill
    Want to take pictures like the pros? Here are practical tips you can use to starting taking professional-quality photos today.
  • The Grace of an Ansel Adams Poster  By : Morgan Hamilton
    If you're really looking to juice up the walls of your home or office, you can’t really go wrong with some Ansel Adams posters. Some of the most beautiful and breathtaking images of the Americas, especially the western United States, are portrayed in Ansel Adams’ photography, and I’m a huge fan of his work. I have several Ansel Adams Posters in my home and I especially enjoyed his shot of the American West. They are truly breathtaking.
  • The EXIF format in a nutshell  By : ziv haparnas
    You might have heard the acronym EXIF in conjunction with digital cameras. EXIF allows for additional information such as shutter speed, aperture and resolution to be associated with a photo file. EXIF ensures that cameras can document such information while other software can read and use it. Here is how.
  • Orientation sensors in digital cameras  By : ziv haparnas
    Cameras can be held in two positions: horizontal or vertical (also knows as landscape and portrait). Photos taken in the vertical position are later on rotated 90 degrees (either clockwise or counter clockwise). Rotating the photos can be automated if your camera sports an orientation sensor.
  • Digital camera modes – shutter aperture priority and more  By : ziv haparnas
    Digital cameras can be put in different photo shooting modes. The most used mode is automatic – the only thing you need to do is point and shoot. However understanding and using the other options will allow you to get better photos in certain scenarios. Here is how.
  • Garden Photography  By : TJ Tierney
    Turn your garden into a perfect outdoor photography studio.

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