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Still life tent buying guide

Your guide to digital camera scene modes

ArticleLighting and Studio Gear Gear Guides & Reviews - by Fred Singer, November 15, 2011

Still life tents consist of a white translucent fabric supported by an internal “snap-to” support system.

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TAGS: photography,  tips,  online,  ebay,  auction,  still life tent 

Wedding Photographer Jasmine Star—AdoramaTV

reDefine with Tamara Lackey

ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Tamara Lackey, October 25, 2011

In this episode of reDefine, we talked with celebrated wedding photographer Jasmine Star, recently selected as one of the top 10 wedding photographers in the world by American Photo Magazine. 

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TAGS: photography,  professional,  tips,  photographer,  photography tips,  photo technique,  photography tip,  photo tips,  business,  photo business,  Tamara Lackey,  interview 

Fireworks photography basics

How to capture the rockets' red glare...and more!

ArticleOutdoor and Travel Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, July 1, 2011

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No matter what kind of camera you own or your level of photographic knowledge, you can capture stunning fireworks this 4th of July!

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TAGS: photography,  digital camera,  tips,  fireworks 

Sharpening and printing

Look sharp...but not TOO sharp

ArticleDigital Darkroom/Printing Techniques and How-Tos - by Derek Doeffinger, April 7, 2011

To show maximum detail, use a glossy or semi-gloss (satin) paper. Detail not important for this image? Then choose any high-quality paper whose surface reinforces the mood you are trying to create.

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TAGS: Printing,  photoshop,  tips,  sharpening,  unsharp mask,  Focus on Printing 

Subtleties In The Shade

Harsh direct sun can ruin a shot

ArticlePhoto Tips Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, July 13, 2010

I love sunlight. It adds backlit punch to portraits, and lets me shoot at superfast, stop-action shutter speeds. But sunlight can also take something away. Harsh direct sunlight can cast dark shadows that lack detail. When shooting nature, that can be a big minus.

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TAGS: photography,  light,  tips,  reflector,  Digital photography,  sun,  translucent,  foliage 

Picture-taking techniques - Outdoor portraits in the sun

What gear you need to get great outdoor pictures, and how to fight harsh outdoor sunlight...and win!

ArticlePortraits and People Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, July 2, 2010

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Whether you're traveling, enjoying a backyard barbecue, or recording your graduate's moment of glory, everyone ends up shooting outdoor portraits. And most are less than satisfied with the results. But a few simple picture-taking tips can soften and flatter those harshly-lit, squinty-eyed faces.

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TAGS: photography,  digital camera,  how-to,  tips,  composition,  portrait,  people,  focus on portraiture 

The Shadows/Highlights Adjustment in Photoshop

Stretch your image's dynamic range

ArticleDigital Darkroom/Printing Techniques and How-Tos - by Diane Miller, December 8, 2009

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Sensors are limited as to the range of light that they can capture. Is there more information in a single "flat" digital image that you can tease out in Photoshop? You betcha!

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TAGS: tips,  adobe,  adobe photoshop,  diane miller,  Adobe Photoshop CS4 

Quick Tips to Speed Up Your Compact Camera

Blog TechTock - by Jack Howard, December 1, 2009

I originally wrote this piece as a guest blogger for our friends over at Techlicious.com, a cool site all about tech gadgets geared towards women. But as holiday gatherings approach, these are great t  Read more

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Off-color remarks: Fix the Pix, Episode 14

What to do when the color in your photos has an unnatural tint

ArticleBeginner Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, September 25, 2009

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Are your pictures coming out too blue or orange? It's time to learn how to set your White Balance.

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"Why is my nose so big?" Fix the Pix, Episode 8

Avoid the fun-house mirror look

ArticleBeginner Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, September 17, 2009

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You've followed my advice and are shooting frame-filling portraits with your compact digital camera. But did you remember to zoom, or did you leave your lens at its widest setting?  Here's the one time you shouldn't zoom with your feet!

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