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The Myth of Photographic Reality

By Jon Canfield I recently wrote a review of Photoshop Elements 8 that covers most of the new features in this program. The review had almost immediate feedback from a few people deploring the ability to modify photographs with the recompose tool, with...

Published 11-16-2009 7:45 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: photography, landscape photography, Jon Canfield

An iPhone Assistant

By Wayne Cosshall Professional photographers often have one or more assistants. And for very good reason: They are a real help. But not all of us can either afford one or do the sort of photography where an assistant is billable to the client. Now there...

Published 11-09-2009 5:18 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: photography, workflow, Apple, photography tips, Wayne Cosshall, iPhone

Why Add a Finish to Your Prints?

By David Saffir I’ve long felt conflicted about finishing my prints. When I first tried it years ago, most of the products available used smelly, potentially toxic chemicals. I didn’t have time to experiment with some of the creative effects...

Published 11-02-2009 5:09 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: gloss enhancer, print protection, gloss optimizer, David Saffir, canvas printing, print finishing

Camera RAW 101: Why Shoot RAW?

By Jon Canfield Although blogs and websites are great ways to pick up snippets of useful information and insights, reading (and writing) photography books can help put a lot of complex information into perspective. My newest book was published by Amphotos...

Published 10-07-2009 4:49 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: Photoshop, Lightroom, RAW, JPEG, photography books, photography training, Jon Canfield

The Value of Photography Events: Finding the Unexpected

By Wayne Cosshall As I write this, I am in the middle of the month-long Ballarat International Foto Biennale (BFB) . It got me thinking about all the various ways in which we can benefit from participating in events such as this. There is one annual photo...

Published 09-28-2009 5:22 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: exhibitions, photography workshops, creativity, photography training, Wayne Cosshall, photography conferences

Portfolios: Print? Digital? or Both?

By Jon Canfield Traditionally, a photographer’s portfolio has been one of the most important assets for presenting work to galleries and potential clients. With so much work being done digitally these days, is it really necessary to maintain a print...

Published 09-21-2009 3:47 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: portfolios, photography business, Jon Canfield

Artists Demonstrate Digital Printing's Infinite Possibilities

By Eileen Fritsch When I first started editing The Big Picture magazine in the mid-1990s, the possibilities for digital printing were just beginning to be explored. Our articles helped show business owners and creative professionals the many different...

Published 09-10-2009 6:49 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: Eileen Fritsch

Photography Is Not a Separate Activity

By Wayne Cosshall A lot of rapid progress can come in your photography when you integrate it with the other things you do in life. Photography can seem to be a very distinct activity in our lives. We shoot on social occasions, vacation, and on deliberate...

Published 09-01-2009 4:21 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: photography, creativity, inspiration, photographers

Building a Name for Yourself as a Photographer

By David Saffir What’s the best way to set yourself apart from the crowds and get your work noticed? The Internet and social networking now offer thousands of channels you can use to connect with people who might appreciate your images, and your...

Published 08-24-2009 3:48 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: photography competitions, photography business, photography websites

Protecting Your Prints

By Jon Canfield The latest model printers, like the HP DesignJet Z3200 and the Photosmart Pro B9180 , are capable of creating prints that last over 200 years thanks to the formulation of pigment inks and the coatings on the papers we print to. Obviously...

Published 08-10-2009 6:51 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: inkjet printing, printmaking, prints, print protection

The DIY Urge is Alive and Well in Photography

By Wayne Cosshall Because modern photographic equipment is so technological, many assume there is little you can do yourself to solve problems, and that every “solution” must be bought. But this is not the case. On Digital ImageMaker , I recently...

Published 08-03-2009 6:16 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: photography, panorama, camera, cameras, infrared

Bit Depth Basics: More Than a Numbers Game

By David Saffir One of the most under-appreciated features of newer-model DSLRs is their ability to capture images with greater bit depth. Bit depth is a way of quantifying the amount of color information in each recorded pixel. It is also a key component...

Published 07-29-2009 10:58 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: color, camera, cameras, workflow, bit depth

Tips for Better Landscape Photography, Part Two

By David Saffir In my first post on shooting landscape photography last month, I shared a few tips for increasing your odds of going home with tack-sharp images. In this post, I’ll dig deeper into the details of making the most of your landscape...

Published 07-13-2009 3:59 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: photography, panorama, printer, Photoshop, camera, fine art, landscape photography, photography tips, tripod, prints

Photo Books and Beyond

By Wayne Cosshall Photo books are a growing and truly amazing area of printing. And, you can go well beyond a straight photo book. The popularity of my previous post on photo books indicates that there is considerable interest in photo books as alternatives...

Published 07-06-2009 3:48 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: photo books

Limited Edition Printing: Is It For You?

By Jon Canfield Limited editions have been around as long as printmaking. What exactly does it mean in today’s digital world though when another copy of the image is just a couple of mouse clicks away? First, your customers have an expectation that...

Published 06-29-2009 6:21 PM by Eileen Fritsch

Filed under: printmaking, photography business, Certificate of Authenticity

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