Sunday, May 12, 2013

How to make photos look professional

How to make photos look professional: "One of the most disappointing things about looking at your photos after you take them is finding shots that you thought were great when you took them but look flat and unimpressive when you see them on the computer"

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How to take better photos that are clear and sharp

How to take better photos that are clear and sharp: "There are millions of new photos being shot every day, of all of the photos taken; the majority of them are not very good because of a few simple mistakes."

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Printing your digital photos

Printing your digital photos: "With the invention of affordable digital cameras, people are taking thousands more digital photos than they ever did with film. To get the most enjoyment out of your digital photos you want to learn how to take the best photos, and then you will want to print photos of your friends and family and other fond memories that you want to have prints of to see often."

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RAW vs. JPEG: Digital Camera Image Formats – PictureCorrect

RAW vs. JPEG: Digital Camera Image Formats – PictureCorrect: "There is much confusion among new photographers as to which format, JPEG or RAW, is best to use. The problem is there’s no one correct answer to the dilema. To be able to know when to use either of the formats, it’s best to have a solid understanding of each of their drawbacks and advantages. The following article will explore both sides of shooting in either RAW and JPEG image formats."

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Spring photography tips: how to photograph flowers in the wild | Digital Camera World

Spring photography tips: how to photograph flowers in the wild | Digital Camera World: "Taking pictures of flowers in a controlled environment such as still life photography, or even in the confines of your garden is one thing. But learning how to photograph flowers in the wild presents a whole number of new challenges. In this quick guide we show you how to think about the light and how to experiment with the look and feel of your pictures."

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Useful Photography Tip #58: Develop Your Eye - The Phoblographer

Useful Photography Tip #58: Develop Your Eye - The Phoblographer: "We often talk about cameras, lenses and lighting but rarely do we talk about what’s behind them–your eye. Not the organ, no, the part of your mind that actually helps you see the world and share it with others. This is what inspires you to capture the world with your lens, what drives you. To me, photography is a person showing how they see their world and capturing moments in time. A person’s “photographic eye” is something that is developed over time with training."

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18 Stunning Self Portraits

18 Stunning Self Portraits: "For thousands of years, artists have used self-portraiture as a means of perfecting their technique. From ancient cavemen, to the classical masters, to Salvador Dali in the 20th century, artists have looked to self-portraiture not only to discover new aspects of their artform, but also as a means of self-discovery."

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