Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Modern Quilts » Photography Tips

Modern Quilts » Photography Tips: "There are many photography tips out there to help you take better photos of your quilts. When you are submitting your quilts for quilt shows, juried shows, and for appraisals I think your photos should be better quality and detail.   I also think that when you will be using your photos for quilts or pieces that you will sell, you will also want better quality photos."

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15 Tips for Faster Photo Editing @medianovak | InspireFirst

15 Tips for Faster Photo Editing @medianovak | InspireFirst: "Want to take your photo editing skills to the next level? We take a look at 20 essential tips that will have you working faster and smarter with Photoshop in no time. We cover everything you need to know – how to import and organise your photo; getting more from raw files; adding impact to your images; and the secrets of retouching creatively. Whether this is your first foray into photo editing or you need to fine-tune your techniques, this is your essential guide."

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The Exposure Triangle in Photography – PictureCorrect

The Exposure Triangle in Photography – PictureCorrect: "Why is the exposure triangle so important to creative photography? Well, without it there is no creativity to your photography which makes it really important. Oh, you don’t know what the exposure triangle is? It’s your three most fundamental keys in photography. Aperture, shutter speed and ISO which together control how much light reaches your sensor."

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Beauty Portrait Photography with Sparklers – PictureCorrect

Beauty Portrait Photography with Sparklers – PictureCorrect: "Fabrics, hats, animals, flowers and glasses are commonly used props for beauty portraits. They make the photo more interesting by giving the subject something to manipulate. Since beauty portraits involve only a subject, lighting and a prop, there’s more pressure on the model to express herself beautifully because she is the main focus of the picture."

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What's The Best Way To Share Photos? [MakeUseOf Poll]

What's The Best Way To Share Photos? [MakeUseOf Poll]: "Last week we asked how you watch TV shows and movies most often. The results definitely show that times have changed, but also reflect how problematic geo-restrictions are when it comes to this kind of content."

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The Top 5 Photography Tips For Absolute Beginners

The Top 5 Photography Tips For Absolute Beginners: "Fueled by a desire to take better photos, last year I got myself a nice DSLR for Christmas. I’m certainly no photography expert - but I did take the time learn a few photography tips I could immediately use to take substantially better photos. Some of these tips can be applied to any photo – not just using a DSLR – so even if you have a point and shoot or a camera on your smartphone, then it’s worth reading these"

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Self Portrait Photography Ideas & Tricks – PictureCorrect

Self Portrait Photography Ideas & Tricks – PictureCorrect: "
In this video Gavin Hoey shows how to make two very different self portraits using a Canon 60D with the exact same lighting set up for both shots"

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See Nick Francher Create a ‘White Room’ with some Pegboard [Video]

See Nick Francher Create a ‘White Room’ with some Pegboard [Video]: "
While surfing on Youtube today I came across the following video from photographer Nick Francher creating a DIY studio setup that created a cool effect."

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3 Easy Ways to Instantly Improve Your Photography – PictureCorrect

3 Easy Ways to Instantly Improve Your Photography – PictureCorrect: "Digital cameras are improving at a rapid speed. It is easier than ever before to take a correctly exposed, correctly focused photo. Yet most people’s photos just look like snapshots. They’re a long way from the beautiful photos you see in magazines. I’m a professional photographer based in London and I’d like to share with you 3 simple and easy and ways to instantly improve your photography, even if you’re a complete beginner."

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