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Automatic flash and Christmas lights
Read a question and answer about automatic exposure mode and photographing Christmas lights.
Photographing Christmas lights
How to photograph Christmas lights? Use your digital camera and a tripod and some creativity to capture memories that will last long after you've paid the electric bill.
Digital camera wise buys
Here are six smart buys and price points ranging from $199 to $1799 in digital cameras that deliver great quality for the price. Nikon, Canon, Casio and Lumix offer these wise buys. Four are compact digital cameras, often called point and shoot cameras. The two digital SLR cameras feature through the lens viewing, interchangeable lenses and additional accessories to fill the needs of any photo enthusiast.
Buy it NOW
Buying a digital camera as a gift? Buy it NOW!! Read three reasons why getting a gift early will pay dividends.
GE digital camera
GE announces a new digital camera line with the announcement of the E850, 8 megapixel camera with 28mm wide angle and a 5x optical zoom lens for only $199. Read the camera review.
Parrothead portraits
Parrotheads form Cincinnati recently gathered in my studio for a sampling of their apparel for an upcoming Jimm Buffett show at Riverbend Music Center. Listen to how I chose to photograph them and some thoughts on studio photos.
Expert tips for photo at the beach or poolside
Get some expert photo tips for poolside or beach photos with an underwater camera.
Pentax, Olympus and Sanyo waterproof cameras provide economical options
Pentax, Sanyo and Olympus waterproof cameras provide several options available when you want to take photos of your family at the pool or the beach. These compact digital cameras with vidoe options provide great quality images at an affordable price.
Ask the digital photographer: Sunny days
In my professional world I have the opportunity to photograph an extremely wide variety of subjects. For the most part, the photos involve people and their surroundings. I am faced with many of the same circumstances all photographers of all skill levels encounter. It is not uncommon for many of my subjects to ask questions about my cameras and my approach to photography.
In response to their curiosity and thoughtful questions, Portraitsecrets offers a continuing conversation on techniques and some insight using questions from website visitors and people encountered while on assigned photo shoots.
Expert action photo tips
Capturing action photos is difficult with a compact point-and-shoot digital camera. Try these tipsto better your chances. Consider the pruchase of a digital SLR camera that will solve the sutter lag problem.
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Good photographs begin with good light. In the digital photography world, the quality of light corresponds to the quality of the photograph. The dramatic light of the early morning and late afternoon can raise the quality of your images. In poorly lit situations use supplemental lighting from the camera's flash in the fill-flash mode.
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Adobe's Photoshop is very expensive at nearly $700, Is it worth it?
Dear PS,
Adobe's Photoshop is very expensive at nearly $700, Is it worth it?
On the cheap in Oregon
Dear On the cheap,
Yes! If you plan to take creative steps in dealing with your images, photoshop and the lastest Creative Suite 2 are simply the best and most efficients image handling programs available. Is it "worth it" to you, that depends on what you hope to achieve with your images. I would suggest the Elements version of photoshop as an entry level position. Better yet, check a local computer store or even the Apple Store an invest a little time in attending a couple of their tutorial classes for a "test drive" of the program. Then you'll be better informed before you spend your money.
Thanks for your question,
Michael at PS
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