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Taking Better Photos... Simple tips

2009-09-24T09:05:00.005-04:00

Looking to take good photos and don't know how to begin? Well, the first thing you need to keep in mind is that it's the photographer that takes great photos, not the camera. You've probably seen some people take fantastic photos with a simple...

The Plane of Critical Focus

2009-06-13T08:06:00.003-04:00

One of the most important things to look for in a camera is how well it focuses. This is important because a lens can only bring one part of the scene into the sharpest possible focus. This part of the scene falls on what is called the plane of...

Tintype process

2009-06-09T07:45:00.001-04:00

Note: The Modern Tintype is a liquid light process, that comes in a kit, much less toxic than the Classic Tintype process and more suited to beginners. This old process was invented in the late 1800's and was one of the photographic processes that...

Sepia Toning

2009-06-06T14:14:00.002-04:00

Sepia toning is used to create a warmer print tone. Conventional sepia toning consists of the following steps: Thoroughly wash the completed black and white printSoak the print in bleach until the silver image is completely converted from its...

Using a Polarizing Filter

2009-06-02T11:41:00.003-04:00

Of all the filters available, a polarizing filter is the first one you should buy to improve your photography. Polarizing filters can darken blue skies (turning them a deep, rich blue) and are great for removing reflections in water. They're also...

Exposure

2009-05-28T14:52:00.000-04:00

Exposure is the amount of light collected by the sensor in your camera during a single picture. If the shot is exposed too long the photograph will be washed out. If the shot is exposed too short the photograph will appear too dark. Almost all...

Understanding Depth of Field

2009-05-25T09:14:00.003-04:00

A photograph that has control over the depth of field can add dramatically to the impact of it. When talking about depth of field, I'm referring to a shot were the main subject of the photograph is sharp but other elements are blurred or out of...

The Rule of Thirds

2008-09-26T13:29:00.002-04:00

Good composition is essential in photography. It allows us to convey messages and emotions through the images that we shoot. Fortunately, good photo composition can be easy to achieve by following a few simple guidelines. One of the most most...

Pinhole Paper Cameras

2006-08-06T22:44:00.001-04:00

The modern camera is a wonderful thing, but it's nice to remember how simple the mechanism can be. You can strip away the technology until there is little left but the abstraction on which the machine is based. A simple manipulation of space, a few...

Find Great Color Palettes

2006-08-06T22:43:00.000-04:00

I am going to let you in on one of the best ways to find interesting color combinations and palettes. In fact, it is one we often employ in the development of our web designs. The beauty of it is that it does not have a steep learning curve (in...

Does Color Matter?

2006-08-06T22:40:00.000-04:00

"Research reveals all human beings make a subconscious judgment about an item within 90 seconds of initial viewing and that between 62% and 90% of that assessment is based on color alone." That statement, from the INSTITUTE FOR COLOR RESEARCH,...

Search Engine Optimization & Web Design

2006-08-06T19:32:00.000-04:00

Beautiful Web Design is only beautiful when it has an audience. By and large, that audience will be directed to your website through major search engines like GOOGLE and YAHOO. If your business web site is not properly optimized for search engines,...