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Step In: Getting Closer to Get Better Shots
Take a chance! Step up to your subject and cut off the parts you don't need.
Creating a Simple Border
In response to some requests from readers, I've done up this quick tutorial on creating simple borders in Photoshop products.
Diminuitive Beauty
A snowy day in North Carolina yields the tiniest manifestations of beauty.
Organizing, Storing and Finding Photo Files
A digital workflow description designed to help you organize your photos.
Christmas Wish List
Tips and hints for winter time photography.
Shake off the Winter Blah's
Winter time is an excellent time to capture some lifelong memories. Why stay inside when there is a magical world as close as your own backyard.
Choosing a Format
Breakout of the missionary position. Are all of your pictures shot in a horizontal format? It is time to move up to the next level.
When to use slide film and when not to?
To chrome or not to chrome? That is the question. When should you use slide film and when is it best to avoid it at all costs?
Creative Spaces
Where do you do your best work. Learn to carve out your own creative space in order to improve your artistic creations.
Building your Photography Reference Library
Learn how to build your own photography reference library tailor made to suit your own personal needs. From book reviews to subject matter you will find the information you need contained in this article.
Living the American Dream
For all those who ever dreamed of turning a hobby into reality, follow along with Richard McGrew as he shows you "The America You May Never See."
Let's Go to the Olympics--- Sports Photography at its best!
Welcome to the 2002 Winter Olympics, sports photography at its finest. Kodak has created a wonderful way for fans to keep up with the Salt Lake City Winter Olymipics through thier website.
Exposure: Getting it Right Everytime, Part IV
This is the final article in the four part series on Exposure: Getting it Right Everytime. In this article we cover in-depth how all the parts come together to determine the correct exposure.,This is the final article in the four part series on Exposure: Getting it Right Everytime. In this article we cover in-depth how all the parts come together to determine the correct exposure.
Exposure: Getting it Right Everytime, Part III
This article covers part III in the Exposure: Getting it Right Everytime series. In this article, we cover aperture setting and exposure value compensation and how they control exposure.
Exposure: Getting it Right Everytime, Part II
Part II of Exposure: Getting it right everytime. This article explains how the the aperture setting controls the total exposure.
Exposure: Getting it Right Everytime, Part I
Learning how to precisely control exposure settings is often the hardest thing for new photographers. This series of articles will explain in detail the various ways to control exposure with an slr.
Winter Wonderland: Taking Great Snow Pictures
Photographing snow scenes can seem like a difficult task with the tricky lighting but it is easier than you think. This article explains exposure, camera care, and tips and tricks on winter photography.
The Simplified Zone System
Learning the Zone system in just a few simple steps. If you can understand the concepts of fstops, you can learn the modified Zone system of Previsualization.
Photo Essays Step by Step
Shooting photo essays is fun and it is a great way to practice. Follow the step by step directions and learn to create your own stunning photo essays in no time.
Artist Profiles: Dorothea Lange (1895-1965)
Artisit Profile on Dorothea Lange, one of the 20th Centuries Masters of Photography. Dorothea Lange captured the plight of the American people as they dealt with change across the nation.
Photo Essay: Let Us Not Forget
A tribute to those that have served in the past and a reminder not to forget our brave heros that have fought to ensure our freedoms.
Photographing Sunsets
Capturing great sunsets on film. Tricks and tips to getting the best sunset photos without all the fuss.
Annie Leibowitz 's Famous Got Milk? Ad campaign photos
Go behind the scenes with world renowned photographer Annie Leibowitz as she tells how she captured the stunning portraits on film.
Ana Brandt on The Art of Handcoloring
Learn what inspired handcolor.com's creator to start her own handcoloring website. Ana Brandt talks with us about the art form and shares valuable hints and tips for getting started.
Why black and white?
In the last few years there has been a mojor increase in the popularity of black and white photography. Even with the digital storm, black white photography still holds and captivates it audience. Many people learned on black and white and are now starting to see the merits of the medium. In order for people to better understand color photography, it is necessary to first understand black and white photography. Color films are nothing more than black and white films coated with dye layers.
Need a Longer Lens?
Choosing which lens to use is half the battle. When should you use a longer focal length lens? Do you need a longer lens?
Slide versus Negative Films
Trying to decide which film is right for you? Check out this weeks article on slide vs. print film.
Controlling Depth of Field with an Automatic SLR
Many people however, may have cameras that do not have these markings or they may be using one of the autofocus autoprogram cameras. This article will cover some of those techniques.
Composition: Part IV Isolating the Subject
Part IV of Composition Series. Learn how to use selective focus, framing devices, and depth of field in order to improves your technique.
Depth of Field Scale Part II:
Part II of Depth of Field Article
Depth of Field Scale
Understanding and learning to use the depth of field scale on your lens.
Composition: Part III
Part III of Composition Series: Learn to use creative techniques like perspective, focal point, and in-camera cropping in order to improve your photography.
Hand-coloring Photos: An old art making a huge comeback.
Interview on hand coloring photos with Sharon Sakimoto of At Play Photography.
Composition: Part II
Second part of the composition series. Which framing format to use and when.
Composition: Part I
All great photographs start with geat compositions. Learn the ins and outs of composing your next shot.
Travel Photography: What to Pack
Taking great travel pictures is easier than you think. This article series gives some great tips to help improve your travel photos this year.With a few simple tips you can bring back some awesome photos from your next vacation.
Travel Photos: What not to do
Gearing up to go on vacation. Check out this article to help make your vacation pictures memories of a lifetime.
Theme: What is it and why does it matter?
Theme is what sets photographs apart from snapshots. To create or to click, that is the question.
Reducing Red Eye
Have those ugly red blobs been plaguing your photos? Learn what to do and not to do in order to stop them from ruining your photos.
Photographing Flowers: Basics
Spring is in the air. Grab your camera and head outdoors. This article is packed with great tips for photographing flowers.
Pro Tips for Taking Better Pictures
Looking for a way to improve your photos? Need hints on how to take better pictures? Do your images lack the punch you desire? This article will show you how to improve your picture taking abilities with even the simplest camera.
Taking Great Pictures --- The Myths
Article dealing with the myths of taking great photos. How to understand and evaluate your prints in order to get better results.