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Fujifilm's FinePix S20 Pro--Small Camera, Big Results
Unique Chip Makes It Stand Out On A Crowded Field
Compact Digital Cameras, Test Reports
Steve Bedell • Oct 01, 2004 • 0 comments

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I bought a Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro the minute it came out--ditto with the FinePix S2 Pro. A box containing the new FinePix S20 Pro digital camera arrived recently on my doorstep along with wide angle and telephoto...
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Fujifilm’s FinePix S3 Pro
It Isn’t Just About Pixels Anymore
Pro-Quality Digital SLRs, Test Reports
Steve Bedell • May 01, 2005 • 0 comments

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Like most photographers, before I try out new equipment on clients, I test it thoroughly. Yeah, right. It's digital so why bother? We can see the picture right off, so let's get shooting! And so it was with this camera. The day after I got it I was booked in the studio all day with sessions, so after a few...
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Fujifilm’s FinePix S5 Pro; A Real-World Test Of A Viable Alternative D-SLR
Pro-Quality Digital SLRs
Steve Bedell • Apr 01, 2008 • 0 comments

We all know that the professional D-SLR market is dominated by Canon and Nikon. But there are other viable alternatives out there, including the FinePix S5 Pro. It's always good to consider options so, with that in mind, I'm going to give you my impressions garnered from a 30-day field test, including the pros and cons of the camera and some unique features that...
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Fujifilm’s Studiomaster Pro 3
Productivity Software For Your Images
Software & Computers, Test Reports
Steve Bedell • Apr 01, 2005 • 0 comments

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The rapidly changing world of professional photography has photographers scrambling to grasp all the new technology. Some photographers are film based, some use a mix of film and digital, and many (like me) are now 100 percent digital. But all photographers I talk to express the same concern--how can they increase...
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Get Great Studio Portraits
Nine Tips To Lighting Success
Lighting, Portraiture, Pro Techniques
Steve Bedell • Oct 01, 2003 • 0 comments

My strong point has always been natural light. When clients call me about weddings, I tell them I am a "natural light specialist." I love shooting outdoor portraits and have trained myself to "see the light" in the locations that...
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Get It Right... In The Camera; ...And Save On “Post”-Processing Time
Outdoor/Travel, Pro Techniques
Steve Bedell • May 01, 2008 • 0 comments

Like most photographers, I like to play around and constantly explore Photoshop. But I'm a businessman, too, so I need to be careful about how much time I spend in front of the computer. The more time I spend there, the less I have for taking photos and marketing my services, and that's where I make money. So I've always adopted the philosophy of getting it right...
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Graphic Authority Software; A Pro Photographer’s Best Friend
Software & Computers
Steve Bedell • Mar 01, 2008 • 0 comments

I've got to confess that when I received the software from Graphic Authority it took me a while to look at it. Why? Because I'm not the most technical guy. I use Photoshop daily but that doesn't mean I'm an expert. I pretty much just do the same thing all the time. If they had sent me one CD with a few things to look at, no problem. But what I received was...
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Hard Light Portraits; An Island In A Sea Of Softboxes
Lighting Equipment
Steve Bedell • Apr 01, 2008 • 0 comments

Even though I know I look like 30 something (ahem), I've been at this game for some time. But sometimes having all those years of background (I think some people call that experience) comes in mighty handy for putting things in historical perspective. And while 30 years isn't exactly an eon in terms of the history of photography, I guess you could say I've been...
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High School Senior Photography: Four Top Photographers Share Tales Of The Craft
Pro Techniques
Steve Bedell • Apr 13, 2012 • Published: Mar 01, 2012 • 11 comments
High school senior photography has changed dramatically in the last few years. With looser yearbook standards and the ability to see what you get with digital cameras, many photographers who previously did major business in the senior market are now seeing sharp declines. With this in mind, I decided to ask four of the top names in the business about how they maintain a strong presence in the senior market. All have their own style and way of doing things and all are exceptional photographers.
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How To Photograph Big Groups
Simple Guidelines For Great Results
Portraiture
Steve Bedell • Apr 01, 2004 • 0 comments

I love photographing big family groups. I do lots of them, usually in the summer when families get together, and many times at the beach since it's so gorgeous and people love it. It's one of my specialties, but many photographers shy away from...
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