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Photo Composition 101, Part 1: Leading a Viewer's Eye - Learn how to take Pictures
A photograph's composition is the sum of all of its graphical elements: the main subject, the foreground, the background, and any supplemental subjects within the frame. Photo Composition 101, Part 1 introduces you to photographic composition and discusses the concept of leading a viewer's eye.
Picture This: Your Own PhotoBlog - A personal photo blog directory
A photoblog can be a unique way for you to share your photographs. This article offers examples of photoblogs from all over the world as well as a list of websites that will host your blog for free.
Photo Screen Savers in Two Flavors: Windows and Macintosh
Learn how to take your favorite photographs and turn them into a screen saver on either a Windows XP or Macintosh OSX platform.
Processing or Renaming Files by the Batch - Convert Multiple Photo Files, e.g. jpg, tif, or png automated
Learn how to batch convert, batch resize, and batch rename files using Photoshop Elements.
Flash in the Plan - How to use and set the photo camera flash manually
Make the most of your digital camera's flash capabilities by understanding what your camera can do and planning ahead for perfection.
Zit Be Gone! How to beautify pictures using tools like Adobe Photoshop, e.g. for taking out pimples
This article examines how to zap zits and other such minor picture imperfections using either Photoshop Elements or Paint Shop Pro.
Benefits of Google's Picasa: How to Share Photos through E-Mail, Hello, and Blogger
Learn how to share photographs using Google's free Picasa 2 photo editing and organizing program.
Google's Picture Perfect Picasa, Part 2 - How to use Google Picasa & Basics, e.g. Removing Red Eyes, Correcting Colors, etc.
Want to learn how to edit digital photographs using Google new Picasa 2 program? Check out this article and see how easy using this FREE program is.
Google's Picture Perfect Picasa, Part 1 - The Basic Features of Google Picasa
Google recently released Picasa 2. It's a FREE program that helps you find, organize, edit, and share your photographs. This articles focuses on organizing your photos with Picasa 2.
Fixing Red Eyed Demon Relatives - Eliminate Red Eyes with Adobe Photoshop
Red eye can ruin an otherwise great picture. Luckily, many of today's digital photography editing tools make fixing this problem easy. This article shows you how to fix red eye using Photoshop Elements.
‘Twas the Night Before Black Friday - A Digital Photography Poem
The holiday shopping season is upon us and we could all use a giggle to keep our spirits soaring. Here's my take-off on 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, retitled 'Twas the Night Before Black Friday. Happy holidays everyone!
Of Megawhozits and Pixawhatzils - What do Megapixels mean? Digital Camera Shopping
If you’ve been shopping for a digital camera you’ve probably noticed that, for the most part, price points between the various models center on megapixel level. But what exactly do those numbers mean and how do you choose between them? Read this article!
Testing 1-2-3: Putting Your New Digital Camera through its Paces and Getting a Digital Photography Lesson at the Same Time!
When you got your new camera were you a bit overwhelmed by the instruction booklet? If so, you are not alone. The sheer size of many of the instruction booklets that come with today’s digital cameras is enough to make any amateur photographer say “uncle!” This article outlines a plan for you to use to explore your digital camera, become familiar with your instruction booklet, and have fun taking plenty of pictures.
The Third Rule (Better known as The Rule of Thirds) - Improving your Photos, Photo Hints
The 2nd part in a three part series on the basics of photography, covering the Rule of Thirds.
How to Cheat… er, um, Edit in Photoshop - Adobe Photoshop Editing of Digital Photos
An interview with photomontage illustrator, graphic artist, and author, Steve Caplin.
Improving Your Photos: Get Close - Hints for ambitious Photographers

Improve your photographs and capture the essence of your subject with a simple technique: getting close.
Resolution Explained: Megapixels, DPI, and Tips for Sharing Digital Photos
Your resolution questions answered; what ppi, dpi, and megapixels mean to the digital photographer.
Seeing Double: Those Gorgeous Digital Frames - Digital Photography with Adobe Photoshop
How to make a simple double-line frame around your photos.
Getting a Digital Photo Ready for Print: dpi and ppi - Digital Photograpy
What Pixels Per Inch (PPI) and Dots Per Inch (DPI) mean and how to work with them when preparing a digital photo for print. And why B2P2 isn't just a 'droid in Star Wars.
Seeing in Black and White - Take better B&W pictures by learning how to see like a photo film
Developing an eye for taking Black and White photographs
Black and White: it's not just for dogs anymore - Digital Black and White Photography with Adobe Photoshop
How to convert a color (RGB) photo to Black & White using Photoshop.