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A "Cool" Nikon Guide: A Coolpix Guide To Be More Precise

July 27, 2010 - 3:46pm

Okay, summer’s here – no doubt about it, most of us already noticed the heat and the feeling that we need to go on a vacation soon. The credit crunch made it impossible for most of us to go exactly where we would have wanted to go this summer, but hey, it’s still going to be a blast.

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Amateur Wedding Photography – It Has To Start Somewhere!

July 20, 2010 - 2:32pm

If you are looking to become a professional wedding photographer, you need to be selective as to the information you gather. I have read many online tips and viewed numerous websites that provide advice. For the most part none of these are what I call professional, and to be honest most have zero professionalism with regard to the process. This is a very special day for the couple. The photos need to be sequential and care taken when capturing the important shots.

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Landscape Photography – Tips and Tricks for the Professional Landscape Photographer

July 15, 2010 - 5:50am

In this article, we will discuss some easy tricks and tips for landscape photography. A professional landscape photographer has the ability to grasp the environment in still. The use of a wide-angle lens and use of appropriate settings will capture a great shot.

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Before You Go Out In The Field - Essential Photography Rules - Part 2

July 6, 2010 - 10:00pm

While in the first part of this short article series we barely covered a small introduction to Photography tricks, within this part, we will cover most of what you should know before you go out in the field.

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Before You Go Out In The Field - Essential Photography Rules - Part 1

July 5, 2010 - 10:27am

In life, we never know what is around the next corner. Photography is a very skillful talent. The best photographs are ones that are untouched, and raw. They grasp the real world no matter how ugly, unique or compelling it may be. The best way to achieve creative and imaginative photography is to expect the unexpected the very best pictures are those that are not propped.

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Is Your DSLR Too Bulky At Times? Consider Something Lighter!

June 30, 2010 - 5:50pm

Are you tired of slinging you DSLR camera over your shoulder? Does it get in the way when your in a crowded space? Find it difficult to get quick access to get the perfect shot? Maybe its time for a change!

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Adobe Lightroom 3 and geotagging: step by step how-to

June 25, 2010 - 8:19am

The new version of great photo organizer and editor Adobe Lightroom 3 still lacks geotagging support. It should be able to work with images already containing GPS information, but you do not have any chance how to set them. But there is one third party and free solution at least: special plugin for Lightroom 3 with geotagging features.

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Black and White Photography: How To Give Your Photographs An Eclectic Look With Photoshop and Lightroom

June 7, 2010 - 9:42am

Black and white photography always had a certain je ne sais quoi, it speaks differently to the viewer – the lack of colors is compensated by the depth of the subject and by the way shadows and light build the entire image. In other words, if color photography is easily valued through its… colors, with black and white images it is a lot harder to send out the right message – one has to be a lot careful with composition, subject positioning, lightning and so on.

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Infrared Photography – Uncover The Secrets of IR Photography Right Now

May 31, 2010 - 11:52am

When one sees Infrared Photography, they are immediately drawn to the uniqueness of it and if they are a photographer that has never used infrared photography before, may be interested in knowing the tricks of the trade. There is a certain way to accomplish the unique look of IR photos when shooting the shot and then creating the finished product in the post production of the photograph. Following is a guide to help the fledgling photographer get on their way to creating unique one of kind photographs.

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ND Filters - A Short Introductive Guide To Neutral Density Filters

May 24, 2010 - 7:25am

Know as ND, Neutral Density filters can be found in any professional photographer worth their salt. Amateurs generally stay away from these plain looking grey filters. That’s right, plain grey. Having no color or star effects, as well as not multiple image glass or gradation, this little grey filter is perfect for the landscape photographer or the professional.

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20 Simple Tips to Enhance Your Portrait Photography Techniques

May 17, 2010 - 8:44am

Anyone can take a picture; however, taking an amazing picture takes practice. One can advance their photography skills into high gear by just practicing these 20 simple tips intended to enhance portrait photography techniques. With practice, the following 20 tips and can improve photos and build photographic skills.

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Adobe Creative Suite 5: The New and Amazing Features

May 10, 2010 - 10:03am

Advancement in Photoshop products has finally created a winner with the Adobe Creative Suite 5 Master Collection software. This user-friendly piece of software provides the user with the ability to create and design using photos as a canvas. The user will be able to quickly and easily create photoshopped media. This software also allows the user to interface while working in a virtual partnership effectively, as well as deliver the finished photo virtually anywhere.

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Adobe Lightroom Quick Tips: Super-Enhance Your Images With These Lightroom Tips

May 3, 2010 - 8:02am

With all the crazy apps nowadays, enhancing your photos seems like the easiest thing ever – I mean, if even typical applications such as Picasa can help you bring out the color in your eyes and cheeks and make your vacation photographs sparkle, why do we need to complicate our lives with complicated editing software? This particular question was asked around Adobe Labs as well, and their answer to this problem was – Adobe Lightroom. It’s obviously a lot easier to use than Adobe Photoshop (if you’ve tried it, you know exactly what I mean), not to mention that it is designed to do exactly what a non-commissioned photographer needs – enhance their photos using some rather cool tricks.

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