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Portraits
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.
Family Portraits
Family portraits. They are among the most prized possessions of many. They hang in family rooms worldwide and tell the story of a family. However, if you are in charge of photographing family portraits, you no doubt have a few interesting stories to tell about mistakes, miscues and missed photo opportunities. Check out this Family Portraits Made Easy: Techniques Phototorial to see how PORTRAITSECRETS handled a family portrait.
Portraits
Portraits in contemporary portrait photography must have impact. Creating photographic portraits of friends, family and clients that have impact and flair is a challenge. A portrait artist's personal style is a continuing work in progress. View a selection of portraits and read the stories and motivation behind them.
Portraits, glasses and solving the problem
Casual protraits can prove to be problematic. A case in point is a new pair of glasses for a child. Reflections, glare and an energetic subject can create a challenge. See how Michael at PORTRAITSECRETS overcame the problems in just a few minutes.
Beach pictures
Beach pictures at sunset or sunrise provide opportunities to photograph your subjects in a "golden glow".
Photos with digital and film cameras can appear to have an extra edge if they are shot in the “golden hour”. Use the dramatic light of sunrise and sunset to add warmth, texture and drama to portraits.
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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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