Pocket : Animal and Wildlife Photography

Pocket : Animal and Wildlife Photography: "We all have them. Those photos from the family camping trip or from a hike in the woods–you know, when you spotted a deer or a wild turkey and you snapped a photo with your point-and-shoot. And now when you show that photo to your friends and family, you have to tell them what they’re looking at because said deer or wild turkey is a mere spec in the center of the frame."

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Pocket : Photography Contracts & Releases to Protect You as a Photographer

Pocket : Photography Contracts & Releases to Protect You as a Photographer: "As with running any business, there is always the risk of legal issues arising. One common occurrence is the loss of images due to card malfunction. A client who has their images lost can spell big legal trouble. If you are not protected such as with a photography contract, clients may have the legal authority to come after your finances and even personal assets."

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Pocket : The New Field of Photo Forensics

Pocket : The New Field of Photo Forensics: "With the power of Photoshop and other photo manipulating software, it’s not hard to create a convincing fake image. This can be good in terms of art and creative outlets where image manipulation can serve to break through many limitations. However, it can also produce false evidence in courts and generate misinformation through the media. Hence, the field of photo forensics has been developed to dispel these fake images. In this video, you will see how these photos can be determined as fake by finding inconsistencies in the shadows of the image:"

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Pocket : These black-and-white photo apps are 50 shades of great

Pocket : These black-and-white photo apps are 50 shades of great: "Something that nearly all digital photos have in common—regardless of their camera of origin—is that they’re in color. Although that’s not necessarily a bad thing, it may seem counterintuitive, given the evolution of photography. Before digital replaced film as the photo medium of choice, color and monochrome shared the limelight. Today, if you want to channel your inner Ansel Adams with your own moody wide-angle vistas, specialty black-and-white apps are the path to achieving your monochromatic vision."

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Pocket : N.M. Supreme Court: Photographers Can't Refuse Gay Weddings

Pocket : N.M. Supreme Court: Photographers Can't Refuse Gay Weddings: "In a closely watched case on gay rights, religious freedom, artistic freedom, the speech rights of businesses, and a host of other legal hot button issues, the New Mexico Supreme Court today ruled that wedding photographers could not refuse to shoot gay ceremonies."

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Do You have Photography Compulsion Syndrome?

Do You have Photography Compulsion Syndrome?: "“Photography Compulsion Syndrome” – tell me if you can relate to any of the following scenarios:

when traveling you’ve raced around at dusk, narrowly escaping a speeding ticket, trying to find the best spot to shoot the sunset
you’ve skipped dinner, or left your friends having dessert, while you go outside in the rain cause there was a great shot you just had to get"

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How Lighting Plays a Crucial Role in Your Photography – PictureCorrect

How Lighting Plays a Crucial Role in Your Photography – PictureCorrect: "You’ve heard me deliberate about how significant lighting in photography is, but do you really know the reason why? You may know that gaining enough light is essential, but there is a lot more to the story."

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